Costa Rica is one of my favorite destinations because it offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! There are volcanoes to hike, incredible wildlife to see, rainforests to explore, hot springs to soak in, and beaches to lounge on.
This itinerary will let you experience all of Costa Rica's iconic destinations and activities!
2 Nights on the Pacific Coast
Day 1
Arrive at your accommodation, check in, and enjoy your hotel’s amenities – pool, beach, spa, etc. Then in the evening, do a sunset catamaran tour along the Peninsula’s coastline.
Day 2
Spend the day at Diamante Eco Adventure Park ziplining and visiting an animal sanctuary where you can see jaguars, pumas, toucans, butterflies, and Lucy the Sloth.
If heights aren’t your thing, head to Papagayo Explorers instead. Here, you can go ATVing, mountain biking, and nature hiking.
Day 3
Enjoy your hotel's pool or beach until you move to the Cloud Forest.
Where To Stay on the Papagayo Peninsula
2 Nights in The Cloud Forest at Monteverde
Day 3
Arrive at your accommodation, check-in, and enjoy your hotel's amenities – pool, hot springs, spa, etc.
Day 4
Spend the day at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, hiking through the Cloud Forest and over its famous suspension bridges. Then head back to your accommodation to eat, drink, and sit poolside for the rest of the day while you enjoy views of the rainforest.
Day 5
Enjoy your hotel’s pool and views until you move to the Arenal Volcano area.
Where To Stay Near The Cloud Forest
3 Nights in the Arenal Volcano Area
Day 5
Arrive at your accommodation, check in, and enjoy your hotel’s amenities – pool, hot springs, spa, etc.
Day 6
Do on a guided sloth hike in the morning with Eco Terra Costa Rica.
Spend the afternoon at Sky Adventure Arenal Park. I highly recommend zip lining and the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges Trail.
Then head back to your accommodation to eat, drink, and sit poolside for the rest of the day while you enjoy views of the volcano.
Day 7
Spend the day at The Club Rio Adventure Center. Here, you can do a combination of river tubing (my favorite), horseback riding, rock climbing, river kayaking, a wildlife sanctuary tour, and soaking in natural hot springs. There’s a riverfront restaurant, lockers, changing rooms, and towels.
Day 8
Enjoy your hotel’s pool and views until you move to Puerto Viejo.
Where To Stay Near Arenal Volcano
2 Nights on the Caribbean Coast
Day 8
Arrive at your accommodation, check in, and enjoy your hotel’s amenities – pool, beach, spa, etc. Then, in the late afternoon and evening, do a sunset catamaran tour along the coastline that includes snorkeling.
Day 9
In the morning, go whitewater rafting past waterfalls on the Pacuare River. Then head back to your accommodation to eat, drink, and sit pool or beachside for the rest of the day. Puerto Viejo is famous for its yoga and surf classes, so you could also do one of these this afternoon.
Day 10
Enjoy your hotel's pool and beach until you have to head home.
Where To Stay in Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica is one of my favorite destinations because it offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation! There are volcanoes to hike, incredible wildlife to see, rainforests to explore, hot springs to soak in, and beaches to lounge on.
This itinerary will let you experience all of Costa Rica's iconic destinations and activities!
2 Nights on the Pacific Coast
Day 1
Arrive at your accommodation, check in, and enjoy your hotel’s amenities – pool, beach, spa, etc. Then in the evening, do a sunset catamaran tour along the Peninsula’s coastline.
Day 2
Spend the day at Diamante Eco Adventure Park ziplining and visiting an animal sanctuary where you can see jaguars, pumas, toucans, butterflies, and Lucy the Sloth.
If heights aren’t your thing, head to Papagayo Explorers instead. Here, you can go ATVing, mountain biking, and nature hiking.
Day 3
Enjoy your hotel's pool or beach until you move to the Cloud Forest.
Where To Stay on the Papagayo Peninsula
2 Nights in The Cloud Forest at Monteverde
Day 3
Arrive at your accommodation, check-in, and enjoy your hotel's amenities – pool, hot springs, spa, etc.
Day 4
Spend the day at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, hiking through the Cloud Forest and over its famous suspension bridges. Then head back to your accommodation to eat, drink, and sit poolside for the rest of the day while you enjoy views of the rainforest.
Day 5
Enjoy your hotel’s pool and views until you move to the Arenal Volcano area.
Where To Stay Near The Cloud Forest
3 Nights in the Arenal Volcano Area
Day 5
Arrive at your accommodation, check in, and enjoy your hotel’s amenities – pool, hot springs, spa, etc.
Day 6
Do on a guided sloth hike in the morning with Eco Terra Costa Rica.
Spend the afternoon at Sky Adventure Arenal Park. I highly recommend zip lining and the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges Trail.
Then head back to your accommodation to eat, drink, and sit poolside for the rest of the day while you enjoy views of the volcano.
Day 7
Spend the day at The Club Rio Adventure Center. Here, you can do a combination of river tubing (my favorite), horseback riding, rock climbing, river kayaking, a wildlife sanctuary tour, and soaking in natural hot springs. There’s a riverfront restaurant, lockers, changing rooms, and towels.
Day 8
Enjoy your hotel’s pool and views until you move to Puerto Viejo.
Where To Stay Near Arenal Volcano
2 Nights on the Caribbean Coast
Day 8
Arrive at your accommodation, check in, and enjoy your hotel’s amenities – pool, beach, spa, etc. Then, in the late afternoon and evening, do a sunset catamaran tour along the coastline that includes snorkeling.
Day 9
In the morning, go whitewater rafting past waterfalls on the Pacuare River. Then head back to your accommodation to eat, drink, and sit pool or beachside for the rest of the day. Puerto Viejo is famous for its yoga and surf classes, so you could also do one of these this afternoon.
Day 10
Enjoy your hotel's pool and beach until you have to head home.
Where To Stay in Puerto Viejo