
Most of my vacation activities would be considered more adventurous for some, but definitely recommended if you’re traveling solo and want to meet people on the way! I love Costa Rica and plan to return again.
Traveling solo, but not alone…
On this Costa Rica vacation I was traveling alone, but I was pretty confident that I would be participating in tours and excursions where I would get to meet other travelers experiencing the country as well. I was looking for a balance of activities, relaxation, and some nightlife during my trip. Alejandra from Anywhere was wonderful. She answered all of my questions, handled my concerns, AND always answered my questions promptly.
The highlight of this trip…
My favorite part of the trip was the Pacuare River rafting trip that was 2-days with an overnight stay at Rios Tropicales. It was a great experience overall! The guides were all smart, skilled, and fun. The rafting trip, jungle side-trips, and lunches were all Lovely. Rios Tropicales Lodge was both beautiful and casual. The cabins were great, as were the premises. Dinner and breakfast were too. I can't say enough good things. I'd definitely do it again. Another fun thing to do in Arenal was the hanging bridges at Mistico; the views are stunning.
The beauty of Monteverde…
In Monteverde, I really enjoyed the horseback riding experience. My guide was wonderful, and I saw a coyote, 2 owls, a vulture, and a lot of pretty orchids on the way. The scenery of Monteverde is beautiful and I’d recommend it to anyone.
Places
1 | night | San Jose |
5 | nights | Arenal |
3 | nights | Monteverde |
Sites
6th | day | Arenal Volcano National Park |
2nd | day | Pacuare River |
Activities
2nd | day | Pacuare River Two Day Trip |
4th | day | Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk |
5th | day | Don Tobias Horseback Tour |
6th | day | Arenal Volcano Walk & Tabacon Hot Springs |
7th | day | Ecoglide Canopy |
8th | day | Ride Costa Rica Taxi-Boat-Taxi |
9th | day | Monteverde Horseback Riding |
10th | day | Suspension Bridges |
10th | day | Cafe de Monteverde Coffee Tour |
Hotels
1 | night | Fleur de Lys |
5 | nights | Las Colinas Arenal Hotel |
3 | nights | Claro de Luna Hotel |
Meals
Free Breakfast for 9 days |
Transport
private driver | Alajuela & SJO Int'l to San Jose |
private driver | Monteverde to Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
Trip Overview
Get a QuoteDAY 1
San Jose
Fleur de Lys - night 1 of 1
Alajuela and SJO Airport to San Jose
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
0.50 hours duration

DAY 2
San Jose
Fleur de Lys
Pacuare River Two Day Trip

From 6:10 am - 5:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 3
Arenal
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel - night 1 of 5
DAY 4
Arenal
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel - night 2 of 5
Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk
DAY 5
Arenal
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel - night 3 of 5
Don Tobias Horseback Tour
From 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 6
Arenal
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel - night 4 of 5
Arenal Volcano Walk & Tabacon Hot Springs

From 2:00 pm - 8:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 7
Arenal
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel - night 5 of 5
Ecoglide Canopy
From 9:30 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 8
Arenal / Monteverde
Las Colinas Arenal Hotel
Claro de Luna Hotel - night 1 of 3
Ride Costa Rica Taxi-Boat-Taxi
From 8:30 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 9
Monteverde
Claro de Luna Hotel - night 2 of 3
Monteverde Horseback Riding

From 1:15 pm - 3:30 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 10
Monteverde
Claro de Luna Hotel - night 3 of 3
Suspension Bridges
Cafe de Monteverde Coffee Tour
DAY 11
Monteverde
Claro de Luna Hotel
Monteverde to Alajuela and SJO Airport
8:00 am - 12:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.00 hours duration
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