10-Day Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio: Volcano, Cloud Forest & Pacific Beaches

Tour Overview

Itinerary Highlights

Day 1: Arrive San Jose

Airport transfer and welcome dinner in San Jose.

Day 2: San Jose City Tour

National Theater, Gold Museum, Central Market, Metropolitan Cathedral. Afternoon at leisure for exploring Barrio Escalante’s gastronomic scene.

Day 3-4: Arenal Volcano

Two full days in Arenal: volcano hike, hanging bridges, hot springs, La Fortuna Waterfall. Optional activities: zip-lining, whitewater rafting, canyoning.

Day 5-6: Monteverde Cloud Forest

Boat & jeep transfer to Monteverde. Guided cloud forest walk, coffee plantation tour, hummingbird gallery, Sky Walk hanging bridges. Free afternoon for optional night walk.

Day 7-9: Manuel Antonio National Park

Transfer to the Pacific coast. Three days in Manuel Antonio — Costa Rica’s most famous national park. White-faced capuchin monkeys, three-toed sloths, iguanas, and scarlet macaws. Hike the park’s trails to pristine white-sand beaches. Afternoon catamaran cruise with snorkeling and dolphin watching.

Day 10: Return & Depart

Scenic drive back to San Jose. Departure transfer.

Inclusions

• 9 nights in 3-4 star hotels
• Daily breakfast
• All transportation and transfers
• Naturalist guides at each destination
• Manuel Antonio NP entrance fee
• Hot springs & coffee tour

Why Visit Manuel Antonio

• Costa Rica’s most biodiverse national park per square kilometer
• Pristine white-sand beaches within the rainforest — swim while monkeys play overhead
• Catamaran tours offer dolphin watching, snorkeling, and spectacular Pacific sunsets

What’s Not Included

• Entrance fees to attractions
• Tour Guide
• Meal (lunch and dinner)
• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses