Visit an active volcano, Costa Rica's most famous cloud forest and one of its most beautiful beaches on this action-packed adventure. With an amazing array of activities to choose from, you'll experience the best of Costa Rica's natural beauty.

Day 1 – San José to Arenal Volcano National Park
We'll meet you at the airport in San José and begin the two-hour drive to Arenal Volcano National Park. Once we arrive, you'll have the afternoon free to look around and plan your activities for tomorrow. You can choose from wildlife hikes, to creeks and caves, horseback riding to the volcano and nearby waterfalls, mountain biking, rafting and much more. Stay at Arenal Paraiso Hotel. B

Day 2 – Arenal Volcano National Park
A must-see for any tourist, Arenal is Costa Rica's most active volcano. With its classic conical shape and crater, it can be seen for miles in the surrounding area, including from the sidewalk cafés of the nearby town of La Fortuna.

The Park has many wonderful hiking trails with fantastic views of the summit. The volcano has minor eruptions daily, making for a great show of ash and lava. And at night, Arenal puts on its very own fireworks display!

You have the full day on your own to enjoy your choice of the many activities offered here. Stay at Arenal Paraiso Hotel. B

Days 3, 4 and 5 – Monteverde
After breakfast, we'll take a boat ride across Lake Arenal, where your driver will meet you for a two-hour Jeep ride to the forests and mountains of the Monteverde Cloud-Forest Reserve. (There is also an option to horseback ride to Monteverde).

Once in the cloud forest, the primary activities are the hikes and walks on the trails that traverse the reserve. You can also explore the tree-tops in the Canopy Tour, strapped into a harness and gliding from tree to tree via a cable pulley system. For the less adventurous of spirit, the canopy can be explored along the Sky Walk, a series of suspension bridges among the trees.

The town of Monteverde is filled with interesting things to do. Artisans' galleries show off photography, painting and sculpture. A local women's cooperative sells arts and crafts, including hand-embroidered clothing. A butterfly garden, hummingbird gallery and serpentarium are also worthy of exploration. Stay nights 3, 4, and 5 at El Establo Hotel. B

Days 6, 7 and 8 – Manuel Antonio National Park
After breakfast, we'll drive to Manuel Antonio National Park, on the Pacific Coast. This area is one of Costa Rica's top destinations, and for good reason! Expansive white sand beaches are fringed by dense tropical rain forest. Monkeys even come down to the beach! Despite its eco-friendly nature, the dining and nightlife rival any in Costa Rica, and an abundance of activities await the traveler each day. Go swimming at a waterfall, kayak in the jungle estuary, take guided walks through the park or a sunset sail on the ocean. Take a horseback ride or go fishing-even take an ATV through the mountains or a zip line through the tree-tops! Stay nights 6, 7 and 8 at Costa Verde Hotel. B

Day 9 – Manuel Antonio to San José
We'll depart Manuel Antonio by plane and return to San José, where you will catch your international flight home. B

Exploring Costa Rica: Rainforest Hikes, Steaming Volcanoes and Sunset Sails
Trip length	9 days/8 nights
Departs	Daily
Per person cost	$1086.00
Single supplement	On request
Prices based on two people sharing in 3-star accommodations. Four and 5-star accommodations available on request. Pricing and itinerary are subject to change until booking is confirmed. Unless specified, price does NOT include international flights. Price is lower between May 01 and August 31.