Itineraries

10 days: north to south

Fly into Liberia, out of San José.

Updated: November 2, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Beachfront on the Guanacaste coast · Photo: WildPhotography.com

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Days 1–3: Guanacaste beach base
Days 4–6: La Fortuna
Days 7–8: Monteverde
Days 9–10: Manuel Antonio, then San José

Arenal to Monteverde by road around the lake takes roughly 3–4 hours; jeep-boat-jeep transfers are an alternative.

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Tamarindo: Public Sunset Catamaran Pacific Lounge

Sunset catamaran from Tamarindo.

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Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Nature Walk with Expert Naturalist

Monteverde guided cloud forest walk.

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