One of our Ecoterra Costa Rica’s drivers will pick you up at your hotel in San Jose at 08:30 am or 15:00 pm in order to drive you to the Arenal Volcano National Park Region; the transportation to Arenal takes about 3 hours.
Lodging at Casa Luna Hotel & Spa. After checking you will have off time for enjoying the the surroundings like pool, Jacuzzis or the walking trails
If you prefer to relax. You can also simply chill in your balcony, enjoying the view of Arenal Volcano (when clear) or have a cocktail at the bar o restaurant Luna Grill.
Zipline - (shared)
The tour starts in the morning, aprox 07:50 am after breakfast, so get ready for your first ride over the canyons, through lush forests, above Pino Blanco waterfall (160 feets) & La Fortuna waterfall (200 feets), beside the Arenal Volcano and experience the adrenaline rush of observing the landscapes over the tree tops.
The zip line tour is an authentic adventure through the rainforest. A cart pulled by a tractor will pick you up and drive you 3 kilometers through a dirt road. You will arrive at a lookout point where you can see the rushing waters of the Pino Blanco waterfall. You may see several species of animals that inhabit this area such as toucans, monkeys and frogs. Seven cables with a full distance of 1.7 miles and lengths from 400 feet to 3280 feets; after the canopy tour, you will visit a representation of a Maleku Indigenous Village, members of a tribe dressed in traditional clothes greet you with a refreshing beverage and teach you about their culture, language and traditions. They share stories about animals and the environment, expressing their gratitude for nature. You will return to the starting point on cart.
At the end of the tour, we will take the transportation back to the hotel.
Arenal Volcano Hike + Hotsprings + Dinner - (shared)
In the afternoon, you will be greeted by our guide aprox at 02:30 pm at the front desk, in order to reach El Silencio Private Reserve, to reach as close to the Arenal Volcano as permitted by car. From there, we will begin a 1 km walk along a trail of volcanic rock, rated as moderate in difficulty, to reach the observation point, which is the closest to the base of the volcano we can legally get. At the observation point, your guide will provide interesting information regarding the formation of the Arenal Volcano, as well as giving you the opportunity to enjoy the incredible views of the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Lake. Afterwards, we will begin our return trip down At the end of the day, the perfect place to relax will be at the Arenal Paradise Hot Springs including a dinner served at the Hotsprings Restaurant.
Free day for optional activities
La Fortuna is the best area in Costa Rica for activities & tours; you will have the day off for do optional activities with extra cost, like ATV, La Fortuna Waterfall our special trip to the Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano; this is one of the unexplored locations of Costa Rica, and might become a neat in sunny days (some physical effort might be required). The turquoise blue waters together with all the nature surrounding, make of Rio Celeste a place to enjoy. Located in the outskirts of the Tenorio Volcano, without any doubt this river is one of a kind.
You can visit our office and arrange optional activities according to you needs. We recommend you to book your activities before your travel date, therefore we offer 10% discount for any tour operated by Ecoterra you book in advance.
Our transportation service with professional’s drivers will pick up all guests in Casa Luna Hotel & Spa at 8:00 hrs. The transportation will drive through the road to Jacó Beach crossing the Tárcoles River, the most famous river with one of the largest populations of American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) in America for about 3 hrs.
Stay for 2 nights at Best Western Jacó Beach Resort with All Inclusive program. Or stay for 2 nights at Oceano Boutique Hotel & Gallery with breakfast included.
Welcome cocktail will be awaiting, while the receptionist provide all the information for a relaxing stay at the Resort.
Today you will have all the day off to enjoy the day on your way. You can spend the day exploring the beautiful area surrounding the surfing town of Jacó Beach with variety of activities like Sport Fishing Tours, Surf Lessons, ATV’S, Nightlife and more.
You can enjoy exciting activities for all ages, outdoor swimming pools, tennis and volleyball courts, wireless Internet and cable television with free movie channels in your room, or simply relax soaking up the sun while enjoying refreshing cocktails.
All Inclusive program: Enjoy included unlimited food and drinks program with beachfront views and the best relaxing tropical atmosphere during your stay in Jaco. Early check is included, just be aware that rooms will be available until 3:00 pm.
Today, you have the shuttle back to the Juan Santamaria International Airport in Alajuela at 08:00am, 10:00 am or 13:45 pm.
Also remember that there is the possibility of adding more nights or new destinations to this itinerary and extending your vacations in our country.