Skip to main content
backpackingmoderate

Costa Rica: Jungle to Beach in 11 Days

Start in San José, hike Arenal Volcano, zip-line through cloud forests, soak in natural hot springs, then relax on Manuel Antonio's beaches with monkeys and sloths.

Costa Rica 11 days 6 travelers 570 views 19 cloned
ERby Emily Rivera
San José → Arenal → Manuel Antonio

Itinerary

1
Sat, Dec 20 San José
09:00 – 11:00Central Market Tour

Mercado Central, San José, Costa Rica

Bustling market with local fruits, coffee, and casados

2
Sun, Dec 21 San José

No activities planned

3
Mon, Dec 22 San José
07:00 – 12:00Arenal Volcano Hike

Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna

Trek through lava fields with views of the active volcano cone

14:00 – 18:00Tabacón Hot Springs

Tabacón Thermal Resort, La Fortuna

Natural volcanic hot springs surrounded by tropical gardens

4
Tue, Dec 23 Arenal
08:00 – 11:00Zip-lining in Monteverde

Selvatura Park, Monteverde

13 cables through the cloud forest canopy — longest is 1km

5
Wed, Dec 24 Arenal
09:00 – 12:00La Fortuna Waterfall

Catarata Río Fortuna, La Fortuna

70m waterfall with a swimming hole at the base — 500 steps down

6
Thu, Dec 25 Arenal

No activities planned

7
Fri, Dec 26 Arenal

No activities planned

8
Sat, Dec 27 Manuel Antonio
07:00 – 12:00Manuel Antonio National Park

Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio

Hiking trails with monkeys, sloths, and pristine white sand beaches

9
Sun, Dec 28 Manuel Antonio
15:00 – 18:30Sunset Catamaran Cruise

Marina Pez Vela, Quepos

Sailing along the coast with snorkeling, dolphins, and open bar

19:00 – 21:00Dinner at El Patio de Café Milagro

Quepos, Costa Rica

Farm-to-table Costa Rican cuisine with live music

Like this itinerary?

Sign up to clone it, customize it, and share it with your travel group.

Costa Rica: Jungle to Beach in 11 Days | Vekso