A Coast to Coast Family Adventure
15 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
It was an unforgettable journey — to be in Costa Rica and experience the richness of its wildlife. The sounds and sights of the jungle were all around us.
The wildlife is calling…
My husband, our 18-year-old daughter, and I were looking forward to an adventure-filled vacation in Costa Rica. The diversity and wildlife of the country was what we were keen to see the most. For 15 days, we traveled to Arenal, Puerto Viejo de Limon, Manuel Antonio, and Montezuma — literally coast to coast!
Our favorite part of the trip…
In Arenal, we saw a lot of animals: toucans, hummingbirds, howler monkeys and amazing views of the volcano. However, the jaguar rescue center and the chocolate museum were my daughter’s favorites and mine too. I thoroughly recommend visiting for an amazing chance to see wildlife up-close and support excellent work in rescuing and rehabilitating local wildlife. Worth the trip for the baby sloths alone — and so much more.
Relaxing times at Montezuma…
Montezuma was beautiful and noticeably less crowded than some other destinations. The beach was superb and our hotel ten minutes drive up the mountains was lovely, very relaxing and full of wildlife — we saw howler monkeys up-close, coatis, toucans, and parakeets, among other things. Our trip was very enjoyable; the scenery is superb, the beaches beautiful and unspoiled, the wildlife abundant and incredibly diverse, and the people of Costa Rica are friendly and very hospitable.
Places
3 | nights | Arenal |
3 | nights | Puerto Viejo |
2 | nights | San Jose |
3 | nights | Manuel Antonio |
3 | nights | Montezuma |
Sites
6th | day | Cahuita National Park |
10th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park |
8th | day | Poas Volcano National Park |
Activities
2nd | day | Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk |
5th | day | Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation |
6th | day | Cahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel |
8th | day | Doka Coffee & Poas Volcano Tour |
10th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour |
11th | day | Amphibious Reptiles at Night |
Hotels
3 | nights | Casa Luna Lodge |
3 | nights | Coco Loco Lodge |
2 | nights | Hotel Don Carlos |
3 | nights | Hotel and Casino Divisamar |
3 | nights | Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos |
Meals
Free Breakfast for 8 days |
Transport
private driver | Liberia to Arenal |
shuttle | Arenal to Puerto Viejo |
shuttle | Puerto Viejo to San Jose |
shuttle | San Jose to Manuel Antonio |
shuttle | Manuel Antonio to Montezuma |
private driver | Montezuma to Liberia |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Arenal
Casa Luna Lodge
- night 1 of 3
Liberia to Arenal
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.00 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 ...
1 room.
The Casa Luna Lodge is a brand new hotel that has the goal of becoming an ecological model of sustainability within the Arenal Area. Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano about 1 kilometer away from ...
DAY 2
Arenal
Casa Luna Lodge
- night 2 of 3
Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk
Discover the rainforest surrounding the Arenal Volcano from an unrivaled perspective on the Arenal Hanging Bridges tour.
Included for 3 persons in your party.
From 9:00 am - 11:30 am start/end time
Transport included
DAY 3
Arenal
Casa Luna Lodge
- night 3 of 3
DAY 4
Arenal / Puerto Viejo
Casa Luna Lodge
Coco Loco Lodge
- night 1 of 3
Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Limon
5:30 am - 11:30 am pickup/drop-off time
6.00 hours duration
Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout ...
1 room.
The Coco Loco Lodge is situated in Puerto Viejo de Limon, a town nestled against Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast. Puerto Viejo is a lively community that has developed amongst some seriously picturesque landscapes ...
DAY 5
Puerto Viejo
Coco Loco Lodge
- night 2 of 3
Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation
This tour combines a visit to The Jaguar Rescue Center, a chocolate plantation, and a museum on indigenous culture.
Included for 3 persons in your party.
From 8:30 am - 1:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 6
Puerto Viejo
Coco Loco Lodge
- night 3 of 3
Cahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel
This combination tour includes a boat trip to the largest reef system in Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast for snorkeling and a hike in the wildlife filled tropical forest of Cahuita National Park.
Included for 3 persons in your party.
From 8:00 am - 12:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
DAY 7
Puerto Viejo / San Jose
Coco Loco Lodge
Hotel Don Carlos
- night 1 of 2
Puerto Viejo de Limon to San Jose
12:40 pm - 5:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.83 hours duration
Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout ...
1 room.
Hotel Don Carlos is located in one of the oldest sections of San José – Barrio Amón. Within walking distance are parks, restaurants, casinos, and museums.
DAY 8
San Jose
Hotel Don Carlos
- night 2 of 2
Doka Coffee & Poas Volcano Tour
This tour will make sure you're fueled for the full-day adventure ahead of you. Spend eight hours in Costa Rica's exquisite central valley of Alajuela, where you'll discover how the perfect cup of Costa ...
DAY 9
San Jose / Manuel Antonio
Hotel Don Carlos
Hotel and Casino Divisamar
- night 1 of 3
San Jose to Manuel Antonio
7:00 am - 12:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.50 hours duration
Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout ...
1 room.
Located centrally in Manuel Antonio, the Divisamar Hotel offers easy access to a variety of activities. An onsite pool provides a place to cool down at the hotel between activities.
DAY 10
Manuel Antonio
Hotel and Casino Divisamar
- night 2 of 3
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
Tour one of Costa Rica’s most stunning national parks on the Manuel Antonio National Park hike. An experienced guide, while taking you through this natural world of wonder that is bursting with biodiversity, ...
DAY 11
Manuel Antonio
Hotel and Casino Divisamar
- night 3 of 3
Amphibious Reptiles at Night
The jungle is a noisy place at night. You can get closer to the source of all that nighttime music at a wildlife refuge called Si Como No. Take the nighttime tour of the amphibian gardens to see reptiles, ...
DAY 12
Manuel Antonio / Montezuma
Hotel and Casino Divisamar
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
- night 1 of 3
Manuel Antonio to Montezuma
7:45 am - 12:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.25 hours duration
Shuttle service is a shared transportation option in an air-conditioned minibus between popular destinations. Shuttle routes operate daily, and in some cases there are multiple departure times throughout ...
1 room.
The magical Nature Lodge is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, a short ferry ride from the port town of Puntarenas. The Nicoya Peninsula is isolated and unspoiled, with typical pueblos, friendly smiles, ...
DAY 13
Montezuma
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
- night 2 of 3
DAY 14
Montezuma
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
- night 3 of 3
DAY 15
Montezuma
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
Montezuma to Liberia
6:15 am - 12:15 pm pickup/drop-off time
6.00 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 ...
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