A Coast to Coast Family Adventure Costa Rica

A Coast to Coast Family Adventure

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.

15 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
3 Adults
$103 pp/night
$4321 total USD

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

3nightsArenal
3nightsPuerto Viejo
2nightsSan Jose
3nightsManuel Antonio
3nightsMontezuma

Activities

2nddayMistico Hanging Bridges Walk
5thdayJaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation
6thdayCahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel
8thdayDoka Coffee & Poas Volcano Tour
10thdayManuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
11thdayAmphibious Reptiles at Night

Hotels

3nightsCasa Luna Hotel and Spa
3nightsCoco Loco Lodge
2nightsHotel Don Carlos
3nightsHotel and Casino Divisamar
3nightsNature Lodge Finca Los Caballos

Meals

Free Breakfast for 8 days

Transport

private driverLiberia to Arenal  
shuttleArenal to Puerto Viejo  
shuttlePuerto Viejo to San Jose  
shuttleSan Jose to Manuel Antonio  
shuttleManuel Antonio to Montezuma  
private driverMontezuma to Liberia  

Trip Overview

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DAY 1


Arenal

Casa Luna Hotel and Spa - night 1 of 3

Liberia to Arenal

Liberia to Arenal
Liberia to Arenal
Private transport type
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 or identifiable landmark in Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican professionals, who are eager to help your group move safely about the country.

Casa Luna Hotel and Spa
Casa Luna Hotel and Spa
2:00 pm check-in
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 the La Fortuna waterfall and the bustling town of La Fortuna Casa Luna Lodge is in a privileged location.

DAY 2


Arenal

Casa Luna Hotel and Spa - night 2 of 3

Mistico Hanging Bridges Walk

DAY 3


Arenal

Casa Luna Hotel and Spa - night 3 of 3

DAY 4


Arenal / Puerto Viejo

Casa Luna Hotel and Spa

Coco Loco Lodge - night 1 of 3

Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Limon

Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Limon
Arenal to Puerto Viejo de Limon
Shuttle transport type
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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Coco Loco Lodge
Coco Loco Lodge
2:00 pm check-in
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 and enticing seascapes.

DAY 5


Puerto Viejo

Coco Loco Lodge - night 2 of 3

Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation

Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation
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

Cahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel
Cahuita Boat, Hike and Snorkel

Costa Rica Tours: Cahuita National Park Hiking

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

Puerto Viejo de Limon to San Jose
Puerto Viejo de Limon to San Jose
Shuttle transport type
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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Hotel Don Carlos
Hotel Don Carlos
2:00 pm check-in
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

Doka Coffee & Poas Volcano Tour
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 Rican coffee is produced at the Doka Coffee Estate, and explore a volcanic region at Poás Volcano National Park.

Included for 3 persons in your party.
From 6:00 am - 7:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 9


San Jose / Manuel Antonio

Hotel Don Carlos

Hotel and Casino Divisamar - night 1 of 3

San Jose to Manuel Antonio

San Jose to Manuel Antonio
San Jose to Manuel Antonio
Shuttle transport type
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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Hotel and Casino Divisamar
Hotel and Casino Divisamar
2:00 pm check-in
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

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour
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, will point out several species of monkeys, sloths, coatimundis and much more.

Included for 3 persons in your party.
From 7:30 am - 10:30 am start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 11


Manuel Antonio

Hotel and Casino Divisamar - night 3 of 3

Amphibious Reptiles at Night

Amphibious Reptiles at Night
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, toads, insects, and tree frogs in their nocturnal habitat.

Included for 3 persons in your party.
From 5:00 pm - 7:20 pm start/end time
Transport included
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DAY 12


Manuel Antonio / Montezuma

Hotel and Casino Divisamar

Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos - night 1 of 3

Manuel Antonio to Montezuma

Manuel Antonio to Montezuma
Manuel Antonio to Montezuma
Shuttle transport type
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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos
2:00 pm check-in
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, colorful exotic flowers and a quaint atmosphere. Once a small fishing village, Montezuma is now well known as an international tourist destination, alive with art and culture.

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

Montezuma to Liberia
Montezuma to Liberia
Private transport type
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 or identifiable landmark in Costa Rica. All the vehicles used for private transportation are air conditioned, well-maintained minibuses driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican professionals, who are eager to help your group move safely about the country.

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