The Best Times with Best Friends
9 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
Rainforests, waterfalls, and beaches are waiting for you and your besties. Make your way through villas and rental homes to explore Costa Rica's outdoor and nightlife adventures.
Why you’ll love this adventure...
What’s not to love about exploring your way through a tropical paradise with your best friends? We’ve designed this Signature Trip to be all about excitement, adventure, and fun in large amounts
The absolute highlight of this trip is…
Costa Rica has some of the world’s best zip lines, and they’re made even more thrilling when you zoom across emerald forest canopies. If someone in the group prefers aquatic adventures, no worries; you’ll also rappel down a waterfall, kayak across an estuary, and sail on a catamaran. #Golden.
This trip will change your life by…
Giving you and your friends some of the best memories of your lives, and you’ll all share them. You’ll try new things, meet new people, and experience it all together — life is beautiful, especially when you explore the world with the people you care about the most.
Sites
| 2nd | day | La Fortuna Waterfall |
| 2nd | day | Arenal Volcano National Park |
Activities
| 2nd | day | 2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall & Volcano Hike |
| 3rd | day | Zip Line and Balsa River Adventure |
| 4th | day | Pure Trek Canyoning Costa Rica |
| 6th | day | Kayak Tamarindo Estuary |
| 7th | day | Blue Dolphin Catamaran Tour |
Hotels
| 4 | nights | Mountain Paradise Hotel |
| 4 | nights | Casa Pipilacha |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 4 days |
Transport
| private driver | Liberia to Arenal |
| private driver | Arenal to Tamarindo |
| private driver | Tamarindo to Liberia |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Arenal
Mountain Paradise Hotel
- night 1 of 4
Liberia to Arenal
Private transport type
8:00 am - 12:00 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 ...
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Hotel Mountain Paradise is situated in the stunning Arenal area, in the northern lowlands of Costa Rica. Perched upon a hilltop overlooking the rolling valley below, Hotel Mountain Paradise affords breathtaking ...
DAY 2
Arenal
Mountain Paradise Hotel
- night 2 of 4
2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall & Volcano Hike
This combination tour includes hiking in the Arenal Volcano National Park and a visit to the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall. It’s a great introduction to the Arenal area.
DAY 3
Arenal
Mountain Paradise Hotel
- night 3 of 4
Zip Line and Balsa River Adventure
On this tour, buckle up for the 7 most intense zip lines in Arenal. From the zip lines, you’ll have an incredible view of the Arenal Volcano’s jungle surroundings.
DAY 4
Arenal
Mountain Paradise Hotel
- night 4 of 4
Pure Trek Canyoning Costa Rica
This family friendly excursion, will begin with a 30-minute 4x4 trek through tropical rain forest while beneath the shadow of the Arenal Volcano.
DAY 5
Arenal / Tamarindo
Mountain Paradise Hotel
Casa Pipilacha
- night 1 of 4
Arenal to Tamarindo
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.
Situated on a hill overlooking Tamarindo Bay in the Guanacaste region, Casa Pipilacha is a luxurious and uniquely designed vacation house. The panoramic view can be enjoyed from inside the two bedroom, ...
DAY 6
Tamarindo
Casa Pipilacha
- night 2 of 4
Kayak Tamarindo Estuary
On this tour, you’ll paddle around the Tamarindo Estuary and get a good look at the native wildlife. This estuary is between the Tamarindo Beach and Playa Grande.
DAY 7
Tamarindo
Casa Pipilacha
- night 3 of 4
Blue Dolphin Catamaran Tour
On the blue dolphin sailing tour, you’ll head out into the Pacific Ocean for a few hours of fun. With both public and private tours available, you can choose between a sailing and snorkeling adventure ...
DAY 8
Tamarindo
Casa Pipilacha
- night 4 of 4
DAY 9
Tamarindo
Casa Pipilacha
Tamarindo to Liberia
Private transport type
8:00 am - 9:30 am pickup/drop-off time
1.50 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 ...
Our Standard of Excellence
Empower You
Travel choices are hard. Your time is limited. From deciding on the destination, when best to go, and how you’re going to get there can be intimidating. We help you learn about the places you intend to visit and ensure you make the best choices with your time and budget. Accommodation, activities, and seamless movement within the country are all part of our promise to book the right trip for you.
Eliminate Uncertainty
A trip is a series of logistics and experiences. There are so many variables that can disrupt a plan causing a cascading impact on your precious vacation time. We are here to coordinate all the elements of your trip from arrival to departure and ensure that everything flows seamlessly. Count on us to problem solve if there is a flight delay, a sickness in the group, a sudden road closure, or any number of issues that might arise. We are here for you.
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When people put their trust in us, it's our responsibility to deliver. Our timely communication, local insight, in-country network, logistical coordination and commitment to booking the right trip for you will shine through. Once you plan your first trip with Anywhere® you’ll know why clients repeatedly come back again and again to plan new adventures with us.