Searching for Pura Vida Costa Rica

Searching for Pura Vida

The best vacations are the ones where you get to experience a destination at your own pace. Let this Signature Trip help you unwind and explore Costa Rica one day at a time.

955 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
2 Adults
$2 pp/night
$3456 total USD

Why the main attraction is the tip of the iceberg...

Costa Rica is a country full of natural wonders and beauty – from the mountains to the beaches, making the nation itself a travel must. We’ve designed this Signature Trip to take you to some of the country’s best locations, and each day, you’ll have the freedom to explore what interests you the most.

3 reasons this will make your travel dreams come true…

  1. You’ll spend nearly a month traveling across the country, seeing a variety of landscapes and wildlife.
  2. Live your best life as you do what you want, when you want. Give in to your whims!
  3. This incredible extended getaway is as economical as it is indulgent.

A complicated trip made simple.

Planning even a short getaway can be a hassle, so imagine being responsible for the logistics of nearly 30 days abroad! Thankfully, you’re savvy enough to let your Anywhere Local Expert manage the details and be there to help you every step of the way. Travel the world unencumbered and go Anywhere.

Activities

955thdayTreetop Climbing

Meals

Free Breakfast for 22 days

Transport

shuttleAlajuela & SJO Int'l to Arenal  
shuttleArenal to Monteverde  
shuttleMonteverde to Samara  
shuttleSamara to Santa Teresa  
shuttleSanta Teresa to Manuel Antonio  
shuttleManuel Antonio to Sierpe  
shuttleSierpe to Alajuela & SJO Int'l  

Trip Overview

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DAY 1


Alajuela & SJO Int'l

Hotel Brilla Sol - night 1 of 1

Hotel Brilla Sol
Hotel Brilla Sol
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Hotel Brilla Sol is located 2.5 miles west of the Juan Santamaría International Airport. As such, it’s an excellent place to begin or end your trip to Costa Rica.

DAY 2


Alajuela & SJO Int'l / Arenal

Hotel Brilla Sol

Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real - night 1 of 4

Alajuela - SJO Int'l to Arenal

Alajuela - SJO Int'l to Arenal
Alajuela - SJO Int'l to Arenal
Shuttle transport type
8:00 am - 12:00 pm 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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real
Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
1 Double Bed

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 walks through the park and on boating tours of Arenal Lake. It’s also a tree-filled property, allowing you to have a bit of an oasis from the town, in spite of being an easy walk from all of the town’s traveler services.

DAY 3


Arenal

Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real - night 2 of 4

DAY 4


Arenal

Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real - night 3 of 4

DAY 5


Arenal

Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real - night 4 of 4

DAY 6


Arenal / Monteverde

Standard Room, Hotel Monte Real

Deluxe Room, Claro de Luna - night 1 of 3

Arenal to Monteverde

Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde
Shuttle transport type
8:20 am - 12:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
3.67 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.

Deluxe Room, Claro de Luna
Deluxe Room, Claro de Luna
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed

The Claro de Luna Hotel is situated in the Tilaran Mountain Range in beautiful Monteverde. Monteverde is a treasure for those seeking a true nature experience in the midst of the magical Cloud Forest surrounded by lush vegetation. This zone is very special as you will find a unique mixture of ticos , Quakers and scientists all living amidst eachother sharing the commitment of preserving this very special place for future generations.

DAY 7


Monteverde

Deluxe Room, Claro de Luna - night 2 of 3

DAY 8


Monteverde

Deluxe Room, Claro de Luna - night 3 of 3

DAY 9


Monteverde / Samara

Deluxe Room, Claro de Luna

Hotel Giada - night 1 of 5

Monteverde to Samara

Monteverde to Samara
Monteverde to Samara
Shuttle transport type
7:40 am - 1:30 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.83 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 Giada
Hotel Giada
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Hotel Giada is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, at Samara Beach. The beach has been awarded the Blue Flag recognition of a clean beach with clean water and is considered one of the nicest beaches in the country. The cozy beach village of Samara is home to great restaurants, shops and bars.

DAY 10


Samara

Hotel Giada - night 2 of 5

DAY 11


Samara

Hotel Giada - night 3 of 5

DAY 12


Samara

Hotel Giada - night 4 of 5

DAY 13


Samara

Hotel Giada - night 5 of 5

DAY 14


Samara / Santa Teresa

Hotel Giada

Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas - night 1 of 4

Samara to Mal Pais - Santa Teresa

Samara to Mal Pais - Santa Teresa
Samara to Mal Pais - Santa Teresa
Shuttle transport type
8:15 am - 12:45 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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas
Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
1 King Bed

Esencia Hotel and Villas is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, on the picturesque Santa Teresa Beach. This area is known to be one of the most untouched and beautiful regions of Costa Rica. Indulge yourself in the endless stretches of white sand beaches and crystal blue waters, perfect for swimming and surfing. Santa Teresa is a quaint artistic village with plenty of tropical vegetation and diverse wildlife nearby.

DAY 15


Santa Teresa

Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas - night 2 of 4

DAY 16


Santa Teresa

Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas - night 3 of 4

DAY 17


Santa Teresa

Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas - night 4 of 4

DAY 18


Santa Teresa / Manuel Antonio

Pool View Room, Esencia Hotel and Villas

Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa - night 1 of 4

Mal Pais - Santa Teresa to Manuel Antonio

Mal Pais - Santa Teresa to Manuel Antonio
Mal Pais - Santa Teresa to Manuel Antonio
Shuttle transport type
6:45 am - 1:45 pm pickup/drop-off time
7.00 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.

Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa
Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed

Villas Mymosa is located on the Central Pacific coast between the famous fishing town of Quepos and the Manuel Antonio National Park. This area of Costa Rica is popular and attractive due to its gorgeous white sand beaches, vibrant wildlife, and spectacular activities. Quepos is a nice town filled with tasty restaurants, bars with live music, and artisan shops. However, the town is best known for its sport fishing, the best of which is done for Tuna, Marlin, or Sailfish.

DAY 19


Manuel Antonio

Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa - night 2 of 4

DAY 20


Manuel Antonio

Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa - night 3 of 4

DAY 21


Manuel Antonio

Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa - night 4 of 4

DAY 22


Manuel Antonio / Drake Bay

Spring Villa, Villas Mymosa

Las Caletas Lodge - night 1 of 4

Manuel Antonio to Sierpe

Manuel Antonio to Sierpe
Manuel Antonio to Sierpe
Shuttle transport type
9:00 am - 11:00 am pickup/drop-off time
2.00 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.

Las Caletas Lodge
Las Caletas Lodge
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Las Caletas Lodge is located in Drake Bay on the northern end of the Osa Peninsula, part of Costa Rica’s Puntarenas province. Drake Bay is one of the most inaccessible places in Costa Rica, and for many, it is this remoteness which makes it so special. Lacking the hustle and bustle of any city life, it is one of Costa Rica’s premier nature destinations, a true get-away-from-it-all kind of place.

DAY 23


Drake Bay

Las Caletas Lodge - night 2 of 4

DAY 24


Drake Bay

Las Caletas Lodge - night 3 of 4

DAY 25


Drake Bay

Las Caletas Lodge - night 4 of 4

DAY 26


Drake Bay / Alajuela & SJO Int'l

Las Caletas Lodge

Hotel Brilla Sol - night 1 of 1

Sierpe to Alajuela and SJO Airport

Sierpe to Alajuela and SJO Airport
Sierpe to Alajuela and SJO Airport
Shuttle transport type
10:00 am - 2:30 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 the day. However, shuttles are by no means a public bus. They are subject to availability and must be reserved in advance.

Hotel Brilla Sol
Hotel Brilla Sol
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.

Hotel Brilla Sol is located 2.5 miles west of the Juan Santamaría International Airport. As such, it’s an excellent place to begin or end your trip to Costa Rica.

DAY 27


Alajuela & SJO Int'l

Hotel Brilla Sol

DAY 955


Treetop Climbing

Treetop Climbing
Treetop Climbing

Ascend to the top of the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this tree climbing adventure. Ficus trees have a hollow trunk, forming a tube with natural footholds for you to climb. Once you reach the top, you can step out onto a viewing platform for an unforgettable view of the surrounding forest.

Included for 3 persons in your party. 2 adults , Child age: 7
From 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm start/end time
Transport included
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