We'll Never Forget This Trip
8 Day Costa Rica Itinerary
Our family of six was looking forward to this Costa Rica getaway, hoping to rejuvenate from this vacation before heading back to work respectively. As we anticipated, this was a magical experience and I would go back in a heartbeat.
A magical family trip we’ll never forget…
I have to say, I was nervous. What were we going to do if no one was there waiting for us? Turns out, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We couldn't have been happier with the activities and coordination of rides — it was PERFECT! We are a fun family and were up for just about any experience. My kids loved the zip line experience, and I had to try it once just to say, "I’ve done it." My husband did not want to zip line, so they took him along on a long hike, which he loved. His guide was outstanding.
Don’t miss out on the early birdwatching tours!
The hanging bridge and birdwatching tour was the BEST! Great guides made the experience exponentially good. Going early was the best because there really were only a few people in the forest, and by the time we finished seeing wild boar, spider monkeys, toucans, bats, and LOTS of birds, the place was filling up. The breakfast and coffee were outstanding. It was a favorite tour for all of us.
Montezuma swept us off our feet…
We stayed at Ylang Ylang in Montezuma, and it was amazing. The living quarters were like little gnome houses nestled in the jungle. Monkeys everywhere...watch out because they are not shy. The beaches were stunning. The staff couldn't have been nicer. We then flew from Tambor in a 10-seater plane to San Jose, which gave us a final look at the beautiful countryside and ocean. The whole Anywhere team, especially Leonardo, was so responsive and accommodating. When our flight was delayed, I sent an email and received an immediate response from the team. Everything was so well coordinated and fun — couldn't have asked for anything more. This was a magical experience and I would go back in a heartbeat.
Places
| 2 | nights | Arenal |
| 2 | nights | Monteverde |
| 3 | nights | Montezuma |
Sites
| 4th | day | Childrens Eternal Rainforest Reserve |
Hotels
| 2 | nights | Arenal Springs Resort |
| 2 | nights | Hotel Tropico Monteverde |
| 9 | nights | Ylang Ylang Beach Resort |
Meals
| Free Breakfast for 13 days |
Transport
| private driver | Alajuela & SJO Int'l to Arenal |
| private driver | Monteverde to Montezuma |
| private driver | Montezuma to Tambor |
| flight | Tambor to Alajuela & SJO Int'l |
Trip Overview
DAY 1
Arenal
Arenal Springs Resort
- night 1 of 2
Alajuela - SJO Int'l to Arenal
Private transport type
1:45 pm - 5:15 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
3 rooms.
The Arenal Springs Resort is located just outside the quaint town of La Fortuna, near the Arenal Volcano. Feast your eyes on the outstanding lush, green, natural beauty that abounds here and the awesomeness ...
DAY 2
Arenal
Arenal Springs Resort
- night 2 of 2
Hanging Bridges Birdwatching Tour
Discover the rainforest surrounding the Arenal Volcano from an unrivaled perspective on the Arenal Hanging Bridges tour.
DAY 3
Arenal / Monteverde
Arenal Springs Resort
Hotel Tropico Monteverde
- night 1 of 2
Taxi-Boat-Taxi Arenal to Monteverde
12:30 pm check-in
3 rooms.
Hotel Trópico Monteverde is a 5-minute drive from the small town of Santa Elena, which serves as the gateway to the surrounding cloud forest reserves. Here you can find bars, upscale restaurants, and small ...
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 Tropico Monteverde
- night 2 of 2
Sky Tram and Sky Trek Monteverde
Twilight Walk, Children's Eternal Rainforest
The Sky Trek Canopy Tour in Monteverde is located 3.7 miles from the town of Santa Elena and about 1.8 miles from the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Flying across the misty cloud forest of Monteverde ...
The Monteverde Conservation League offers a daily night hike on its trail system at Bajo del Tigre, located in Monteverde.
DAY 5
Monteverde / Montezuma
Hotel Tropico Monteverde
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
- night 1 of 3
Monteverde to Montezuma
Private transport type
8:00 am - 1:00 pm pickup/drop-off time
5.00 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.
The Ylang Ylang Beach Resort is located on the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula, in the town of Montezuma. This area is a hot spot for nature and beach buffs who love endless sunshine and tropical beauty. The ...
DAY 6
Montezuma
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
- night 2 of 3
Tortuga Island Tour
Take an adventurous, all-inclusive tour of the gorgeous coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Along the way, you’ll have ample opportunity for spotting wildlife as well as relaxing in the natural beauty of Tortuga ...
DAY 7
Montezuma
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
- night 3 of 3
DAY 8
Montezuma
Ylang Ylang Beach Resort
Montezuma to Tambor
Tambor to Alajuela and SJO Airport
Private transport type
6:00 am - 7:00 am pickup/drop-off time
1.00 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 ...
Flight transport type
7:50 am - 8:20 am pickup/drop-off time
0.48 hours duration
Costa Rica is about the size of West Virginia, but ground transportation can take many hours on its rough, windy, and mountainous roads. Depending on your travel route, domestic flights may be the most ...
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