Costa Rica's classic highlight reel in just over a week — whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, hiking Arenal Volcano National Park, and crossing into the cloud forest at Monteverde. This trip runs entirely within Costa Rica, moving from San José to the Pacuare River, then on to La Fortuna and the Monteverde cloud forest before returning to the capital.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Juan Santamaría International Airport, San José.
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Day 1 — San José
Arrive and transfer to your accommodation, with time to explore the capital's cultural downtown and try traditional Costa Rican cuisine.
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Day 2 — San José to the Pacuare River
A whitewater rafting adventure on the Pacuare River, with afternoon leisure time to explore nearby waterfalls.
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Day 3 — Pacuare River to La Fortuna
A rainforest hike with a naturalist guide, then transfer to the Arenal Volcano National Park area.
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Day 4 — La Fortuna
Free time in town in the morning, a guided hike through Arenal Volcano National Park in the afternoon, and an evening soak in natural hot springs.
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Day 5 — La Fortuna to Monteverde
A scenic jeep-boat-jeep crossing of Lake Arenal, followed by a horseback ride into the cloud forest.
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Day 6 — Monteverde
A guided walk across Monteverde's hanging bridges, followed by zip-lining through the forest canopy.
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Day 7 — Monteverde to San José
Return to the capital, with time to explore its museums, historic sites, and Avenida Central.
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Day 8 — Departure
A final morning for souvenir shopping before a private transfer to the airport.
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Departure
The trip ends in San José with a private transfer to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Pacuare River day is a guided, professionally outfitted rafting trip suited to active travelers with no prior rafting experience required.
Arenal Volcano has been dormant since 2010, but the national park's trails, lava fields, and hot springs remain a highlight of the region.
It includes rafting, hiking, horseback riding, and zip-lining, so a reasonable level of fitness helps you get the most out of each activity.
Yes — Voyzo can swap or drop an activity day if you'd prefer a slower pace between San José, La Fortuna, and Monteverde.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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