Costa Rica 101: A Solo Adventure
8 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
You don’t have to travel with anyone to see the world — think of all the people you’ll meet along the way. Treat yourself to an epic solo adventure through Costa Rica.
Why take your next vacation in Costa Rica?
We’ve designed this Signature Trip to be a true adventure in paradise. You’ll visit some of the nation’s most popular destinations where you’ll enjoy waterfalls, cloud forests, beaches and more. The best part? All of these landscapes can be experienced in the span of a single vacation!
3 reasons you’ll have fun…
- Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall — enjoy awesome hiking and breathtaking natural features.
- Manuel Antonio National Park — don’t go to a zoo! See animals healthy and thriving in their natural habitat.
- Walking tours — let your feet take you to suspension bridges and colorful gardens.
Designed for you, crafted by Anywhere.
Take the burden out of solo travel when you let your Anywhere Local Expert manage your accommodations, tours, and transportation. You’ll still enjoy the pleasure of exploring Costa Rica at your own pace, and also have a trusted friend you can count on when you need us.
Places
| 2 | nights | Arenal |
| 2 | nights | Monteverde |
| 2 | nights | Manuel Antonio |
| 1 | night | Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
Sites
| 2nd | day | Arenal Volcano National Park |
| 2nd | day | La Fortuna Waterfall |
| 6th | day | Manuel Antonio National Park |
Hotels
| 2 | nights | Hotel La Pradera del Arenal |
| 2 | nights | Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde |
| 2 | nights | Hotel Plaza Yara |
| 1 | night | Santa Maria Inn |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 7 days |
Transport
| Free Airport Transport | |
| private driver | Alajuela & SJO Int'l to Arenal |
| shuttle | Monteverde to Manuel Antonio |
| shuttle | Manuel Antonio to Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Arenal
Hotel La Pradera del Arenal
- night 1 of 2
Alajuela - SJO Int'l to Arenal
Private transport type
11:00 am - 2:30 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 ...
3:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Hotel La Pradera del Arenal is situated in the northern lowland region of Costa Rica, near the town of La Fortuna. This region is surrounded by a tropical humid forest, lush flora and fauna and is blessed ...
DAY 2
Arenal
Hotel La Pradera del Arenal
- night 2 of 2
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 / Monteverde
Hotel La Pradera del Arenal
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
- night 1 of 2
Taxi-Boat-Taxi Arenal to Monteverde
2:00 pm check-in
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 Arenal to Monteverde taxi-boat-taxi service operates year round, making connections between Arenal and Monteverde twice per day, with great views of the Costa Rica highlands and the Arenal Volcano ...
DAY 4
Monteverde
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
- night 2 of 2
Ziplines, Bridges, Butterflies & Hummingbirds
The Canopy Tour, Tree-Top Suspension Bridges walking tour, Butterfly garden and the Hummingbird Gallery are a great combination of adventure, tranquility and beauty in the tropical cloud forest of Monteverde.
DAY 5
Monteverde / Manuel Antonio
Hotel Cala Lodge Monteverde
Hotel Plaza Yara
- night 1 of 2
Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
Shuttle transport type
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 ...
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
Hotel Plaza Yara is found on the Central Pacific Coast along a road connecting the fishing town of Quepos to Manuel Antonio Park. With its world-class beaches, the Manuel Antonio area is one of the most ...
DAY 6
Manuel Antonio
Hotel Plaza Yara
- night 2 of 2
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 7
Manuel Antonio / Alajuela & SJO Int'l
Hotel Plaza Yara
Santa Maria Inn
- night 1 of 1
Manuel Antonio to Alajuela - SJO Int'l
Shuttle transport type
2:30 pm - 7:00 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 ...
2:00 pm check-in
1 room.
The Santa Maria Inn is a charming hotel located just five minutes from the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Costa Rica&s central valley. Though close to the airport, guests will find themselves ...
DAY 8
Alajuela & SJO Int'l
Santa Maria Inn
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