Your Plane Lands, Adventure Begins
15 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
It’s the adventure you crave and the vacation you deserve. Explore Costa Rica with ease thanks to this expertly designed Signature Trip that’s perfect for solo travelers.
Out of all the countries in the world, why choose Costa Rica?
Excitement. Adventure. Stunning wildlife. Luscious jungles. Pristine beaches. These are just some of the words that best describe this Central American destination and its beautiful landscape. From sipping wine at sunset to soaring through forests, in Costa Rica, if you can imagine it, you can do it.
What will make this trip memorable?
The fact that you took yourself on an adventure in paradise. By having the courage to explore the world on your own terms, you’ll be richly rewarded with volcano hikes, gorgeous waterfalls, ATV rides, suspension bridges and zip lines through forest canopies, monkeys, sloths, tropical birds, and more.
Our advice to visitors of Costa Rica is…
Spend as much time outside as you can! Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse nations in the world — there are so many plants and animals to appreciate. Often, you’ll even find them on the grounds of accommodations. So, when you’re headed from adventure to adventure, keep your eyes open.
Places
| 3 | nights | Arenal |
| 2 | nights | Monteverde |
| 3 | nights | Tamarindo |
| 3 | nights | Santa Teresa |
| 3 | nights | Manuel Antonio |
Sites
| 13th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park |
| 2nd | day | La Fortuna Waterfall |
| 2nd | day | Arenal Volcano National Park |
Activities
| 2nd | day | 2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall & Volcano Hike |
| 4th | day | Ride Costa Rica Taxi-Boat-Taxi |
| 5th | day | Sky Tram, Trek and Sky Walk |
| 10th | day | ATV Safari Tour |
| 13th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour |
Hotels
| 3 | nights | Hotel Monte Real |
| 2 | nights | Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde |
| 3 | nights | Tamarindo Diria |
| 3 | nights | Ritmo Tropical Hotel |
| 3 | nights | Espadilla Gardens |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 11 days |
Transport
| private driver | Alajuela & SJO Int'l to Arenal |
| shuttle | Monteverde to Tamarindo |
| shuttle | Tamarindo to Santa Teresa |
| shuttle | Santa Teresa to Manuel Antonio |
| private driver | Manuel Antonio to Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Arenal
Hotel Monte Real
- night 1 of 3
Alajuela - SJO Int'l to Arenal
7:30 pm - 11:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
3.50 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 ...
1 room.
Monte Real offers travelers the best of both worlds — it’s in the midst of the busy town of La Fortuna, but also offers a serene view of the Arenal Volcano, which you’ll get to learn more about on nature ...
DAY 2
Arenal
Hotel Monte Real
- night 2 of 3
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
Hotel Monte Real
- night 3 of 3
DAY 4
Arenal / Monteverde
Hotel Monte Real
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
- night 1 of 2
Ride Costa Rica Taxi-Boat-Taxi
1 room.
The Cala Lodge is located in Monteverde. Set within Costa Rica’s rich central highlands, this area is replete with bountiful rainforests, rolling hills, and a spectacular amount of biodiversity.
The taxi-boat-taxi service operates year round, making connections between Arenal and Monteverde and vice-versa twice per day, with great views of the Costa Rica highlands and the Arenal Volcano along ...
DAY 5
Monteverde
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
- night 2 of 2
Sky Tram, Trek and Sky Walk
This is the ultimate combo tour for experiencing the cloud forest. Walk along suspension bridges with an expert guide, ride a silent tram up through the canopy, and finally fly across the canopy on zip ...
DAY 6
Monteverde / Tamarindo
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
Tamarindo Diria
- night 1 of 3
Monteverde to Tamarindo
8:00 am - 12:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.50 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.
This luxurious four star Tamarindo Diria Beach Resort is located in the Province of Guanacaste, in Tamarindo. This province is made up of dry tropical forest, long stretches of white sand beaches and blue ...
DAY 7
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Diria
- night 2 of 3
DAY 8
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Diria
- night 3 of 3
DAY 9
Tamarindo / Santa Teresa
Tamarindo Diria
Ritmo Tropical Hotel
- night 1 of 3
Tamarindo to Mal Pais - Santa Teresa
8:00 am - 12:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
4.50 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.
Ritmo Tropical is located on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula in the small coastal community of Mal Pais. The Nicoya Peninsula will shower you with tropical splendor, endless sunshine, and breathtaking beaches. ...
DAY 10
Santa Teresa
Ritmo Tropical Hotel
- night 2 of 3
ATV Safari Tour
You’ll travel down beautiful trails on this speedy safari along the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. ATVs are easy to handle and offer a fun ride for big kids and adults alike.
DAY 11
Santa Teresa
Ritmo Tropical Hotel
- night 3 of 3
DAY 12
Santa Teresa / Manuel Antonio
Ritmo Tropical Hotel
Espadilla Gardens
- night 1 of 3
Santa Teresa - Mal Pais to Manuel Antonio
7:15 am - 11:15 am pickup/drop-off time
4.00 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.
Espadilla Gardens, surrounded by tropical forest and gorgeous beaches, is situated in Manuel Antonio, on the central Pacific coast. This stunning area is home to the bio-diverse Manuel Antonio National ...
DAY 13
Manuel Antonio
Espadilla Gardens
- 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 14
Manuel Antonio
Espadilla Gardens
- night 3 of 3
DAY 15
Manuel Antonio
Espadilla Gardens
Manuel Antonio to Alajuela - SJO Int'l
6:15 am - 9:15 am 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 ...
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