Day 1: Start this ultimate Costa Rica Combo vacation slow with a quick transfer to the Grano de Oro hotel just a quick ride from the airport and in the center of San Jose. Here you can celebrate the first day of your vacation with while enjoying exquisite cuisine in their colonial open air restaurant.
Day 2: Take a 3hr private transfer to La Mansion Arenal on the shores of the Lake Arenal in La Fortuna. Enjoy a luxurious cottage all to yourself as a base of exploration in this dynamic tourist destination.
Day 3-4: It's time for some adventure! Take the Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Springs Tour while spotting wildlife along the El Silencio Trail over dried lava through a tropical rain forest. You will arrive at an observation point that offers the closest, most direct view of the volcano's lava flow. In the evening, take a soak in local natural hot springs. The next day, explore the distinct wildlife of the Caño Negro wildlife reserve on a float trip with a professional guide.
Day 5: Getting there is part of the fun today as you take a boat transfer to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you will be staying at the El Establo hotel. This natural wonderland is full of hiking trails and opportunities for exploration and learning about the unique habitat.
Day 6-7: Tour the spectacular Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve on a guided tour to learn about local wildlife including spiders, snakes and abundant tropical bird species. Then, fly through the cloud forest canopy on what is considered to be one of the best zip line tours in all of Costa Rica. This adrenaline-inducing tour has you suspended by a harness on cables that go from one platform to the next, giving you a whole new perspective on your natural surroundings.
Day 8: Take a private transfer to the beautiful white sand beaches of Playa Conchal on the Northwest coast of the country where you'll stay at Reserva Conchal for a whole week! Enjoy your own villa at this upscale resort with access to an ocean front golf course and its own private beach. The location cannot be beat, as you'll enjoy privacy and convenience with several on-site bars and restaurants.
Day 9-14: Between enjoying all the amenities offered at Reserva Conchal, exploring the beach and pool areas and the local dining options, don't forget to visit the bustling beach town of Tamarindo. Take private surf lessons, or enjoy browsing the many souvenir shops and clothing boutiques.
Day 15: Take a short private transfer to the Liberia International airport for your flight home.