Cover two flagship regions of Costa Rica in five efficient days. Start in La Fortuna, gateway to Arenal Volcano. After your airport transfer or rental car pickup, check in and unwind in thermal waters to reset after the flight. The next day, walk among the rainforest canopy on a guided hanging bridges tour and then, on your free afternoon, descend to the base of La Fortuna Waterfall for photos or a refreshing swim when conditions allow. Evenings in La Fortuna are easygoing, with plenty of dining options and live music.

On day three, travel from Arenal to the Pacific coast. Check into your hotel near Manuel Antonio, then ease into the tropics with time at Espadilla or Biesanz Beach. After sunset, join a guided jungle night tour to spot frogs, insects, reptiles, and other nocturnal wildlife with an expert naturalist.

Day four focuses on Manuel Antonio National Park. Enter early with a certified guide to maximize wildlife sightings and enjoy the park’s white-sand beaches. In the late afternoon, board a coastal catamaran for a sunset sailing experience. When sea conditions permit, you’ll stop for a swim or snorkel, then dine on board as the sun drops behind the headlands.

Finish on day five with your return to San José for your outbound flight. Throughout, hotels include breakfast and are positioned to minimize transfer time and maximize time in nature. You can run this itinerary with a rental car for flexibility, private door-to-door transfers for comfort, or shared shuttles for value. Toorizta support is included before and during the trip.

Important pricing basis: the displayed price is per person and assumes two travelers sharing one double room. The calculation shown here uses the rental car option for the full trip. Pricing will adjust if you choose private transfers or shared shuttles.

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