All-In-One Magical Family Vacation
12 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
Best trip ever! Costa Rica is absolutely beautiful and magical. All the drivers were waiting and all the accommodations arranged — Anywhere took care of every detail so we don’t have to stress.
A fun family vacation I’ll remember always
We were looking for a fun family vacation with fun activities and relaxation. Katia from Anywhere did an excellent job of arranging our family adventure. I have two teenage daughters and my husband and I enjoyed every destination and excursion! We visited Tortuguero, Arenal, and Manuel Antonio.
Rafting down rivers and hiking through jungles…
The kids really loved the rafting experience on Sarapiqui River. The guides were fantastic. There were exhilarating moments, but also relaxing breaks where the tour guide was able to point out nature and serve us delicious food. My favorite activity was the Mulguri horseback tour. The tour guide was fantastic! He was a naturalist and had so much knowledge. The local farmers were lovely, friendly, and made a wonderful lunch for us.
The best place I’ve ever stayed at...
One of our wishes was to experience staying at an authentic ecolodge, and Buena Vista Villas in Manuel Antonio definitely fit the bill. The property and the beach were both stunning. It was a fantastic way to end the vacation. Costa Rica is absolutely beautiful and magical! I would come back in a heartbeat — seriously the best trip ever!
Places
| 1 | night | Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
| 2 | nights | Tortuguero |
| 3 | nights | Arenal |
| 4 | nights | Manuel Antonio |
Sites
| 5th | day | Sarapiqui River |
Activities
| 5th | day | Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV |
| 8th | day | Mulguri Horseback Adventure |
Hotels
| 2 | nights | Courtyard by Marriott San José Airport Alajuela |
| 2 | nights | Tortuga Lodge and Gardens |
| 3 | nights | Arenal Manoa |
| 4 | nights | Buena Vista Villas and Casas |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 5 days |
| All Meals Included for 2 days |
Transport
| private driver | Guapiles to Arenal |
| private driver | Arenal to Manuel Antonio |
| private driver | Manuel Antonio to Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Alajuela & SJO Int'l
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
- night 1 of 1
4:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Located just five minutes from the Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica, the Courtyard by Marriott provides travelers with style, convenience and comfort. It’s an excellent place ...
DAY 2
Alajuela & SJO Int'l / Tortuguero
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens
- night 1 of 2
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
The Tortuga Lodge and Gardens is on Costa Rica's northeast Caribbean coast, just offshore of the port town of Limon. Limon is a lively town with a distinct Jamaican influence in the ambiance and foods. ...
DAY 3
Tortuguero
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens
- night 2 of 2
DAY 4
Tortuguero / Arenal
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens
Arenal Manoa
- night 1 of 3
Guapiles to Arenal
Private transport type
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
3.00 hours duration
Private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. Private transport can be scheduled anytime you wish and from any airport, hotel, private home ...
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Arenal Manoa is located just outside the town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. This area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Costa Rica thanks to the Arenal Volcano, the area's main ...
DAY 5
Arenal
Arenal Manoa
- night 2 of 3
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class III-IV
The Sarapiquí River is known as a rafting hotspot. These Class III and Class IV rapids offer significant technical challenges as well as lush, jungle scenery.
DAY 6
Arenal
Arenal Manoa
- night 3 of 3
DAY 7
Arenal / Manuel Antonio
Arenal Manoa
Buena Vista Villas and Casas
- night 1 of 4
Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Private transport type
10:00 am - 2:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.50 hours duration
Private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. Private transport can be scheduled anytime you wish and from any airport, hotel, private home ...
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.
The Buena Vista Villas is located in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Manuel Antonio offers luxurious stretches of white sand beaches and tropical rainforest. This area offers a beautiful ...
DAY 8
Manuel Antonio
Buena Vista Villas and Casas
- night 2 of 4
Mulguri Horseback Adventure
Mulguri provides visitors with a pristine piece of the jungle, where visitors can swim and experience the beauty of the natural environment. This property has four waterfalls which all have stunning cascades ...
DAY 9
Manuel Antonio
Buena Vista Villas and Casas
- night 3 of 4
DAY 10
Manuel Antonio
Buena Vista Villas and Casas
- night 4 of 4
DAY 11
Manuel Antonio / Alajuela & SJO Int'l
Buena Vista Villas and Casas
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
- night 1 of 1
Manuel Antonio to Alajuela - SJO Int'l
Private transport type
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
3.00 hours duration
Private transport service offers a safe, convenient, and flexible way to travel anywhere within Costa Rica. Private transport can be scheduled anytime you wish and from any airport, hotel, private home ...
4:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Located just five minutes from the Juan Santamaría International Airport in San José, Costa Rica, the Courtyard by Marriott provides travelers with style, convenience and comfort. It’s an excellent place ...
DAY 12
Alajuela & SJO Int'l
Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Airport Alajuela
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