Luxury in the Jungle: Monteverde, Arenal & Islita 01 Mar, 2025

Active & Adventure / Costa Rica

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Amazing Experience

Overview

Trip Overview

Begin your Costa Rica adventure by immersing yourself in the hazy mist and rolling green hills of the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Hike into the heart of one of the world’s most unique subtropical mountainous forests, listening for the calls of howler monkeys, tree frogs, squirrel monkeys, and an abundance of unique birds while also searching for the more silent resident wildlife, including sloths, anteaters, sea turtles, and more. Your evening tour will take you into a new realm of bioluminescent and nocturnal discovery, walking among fluorescent mushrooms, fireflies, bats, and more incredible nocturnal wildlife.

Take a scenic trip to Lake Arenal before boarding a pontoon boat and racing to your luxurious accommodation at the foothills of Arenal Volcano. Spend two days exploring Arenal Volcano National Park, hiking to spectacular viewpoints and observation decks overlooking the dramatic Arenal Volcano and Tilaran Volcanic Mountain Range, and cruising along Lake Arena’s forested shores and islets in search of local wildlife feeding along the lake. Visit the welcoming town of El Castillo and share traditional food and drinks with the locals before your private sloth habitat tour, exploring their natural habitat across La Fortuna, searching for lounging sloths and multicoloured toucans, iguanas, monkeys, poison dart frogs, and more.

Venture to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast for three days of leisurely exploration of Punta Islita. Embrace the breathtaking scenery and tranquil atmosphere of the surrounding rainforests and coastal Guanacaste beaches or indulge in your accommodation’s on-site activities, floating in sun-soaked infinity pools, racing through the sky along the canopy zip-line, horseback riding along trails through tropical forests and pristine beachfront, or unwinding with a spa retreat.

Highlights

Departures

From San Jose:

Departs Daily

 

Trip Includes

  • Private arrival and departure airport transfers
  • 2 nights in deluxe accommodations in Monteverde
  • 3 nights in deluxe accommodations in Arenal
  • 3 nights in deluxe accomodations in Punta Islita
  • Shared evening tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Private transfer from Monteverde to Arenal with Lake Crossing by Boat
  • Private Arenal Volcano tour
  • Private Sloth Sanctuary tour
  • Private transfer from Arenal to Punta Islita
  • Breakfast daily (excluding Day 1)

 

Trip Excludes

  • Travel insurance
  • International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
  • Meals and beverages not mentioned
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Visa fees if applicable

Summary

Terms and Conditions

Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please enquire.

San Jose to Monteverde

 

Koora Hotel Monteverde

2 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Full Breakfast

Koora Hotel Monteverde transports you into the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Surrounded by the lush vegetation and wildlife of Monteverde in the heart of the Cloud Forest Reserve, this lodge is in the middle of the country's most internationally recognized ecotourism destination. Overlooking the Gulf of Nicoya, Koora offers a warm atmosphere with its comfortable rooms.

Koora Hotel Monteverde

This two and a half hour tour begins with an introductory video about the Monteverde Cloud Forest, during which you will be briefed on the hike ahead, the park rules, and receive a flashlight to start the walk. The tour begins at the El Colibrí Gallery, where you are likely to see flying bats. Afterwards, the trails extend for approximately 1.8 kilometers (1.1 miles) surrounded by lush vegetation and where there is wide array of different animals including insects, birds and nocturnal mammals. This tour provides an excellent opportunity to experience the true nightlife of the forest, to appreciate the different perspectives of the jungle when it gets dark, and to observe the behavior of some animals and plants during the night, with fluorescent mushrooms and fireflies playing a feature role in the show. After experiencing the magical nature of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve by night, you will be returned to your hotel in Monteverde.

Monteverde to La Fortuna - Arenal

 

Arenal Glamping Boutique Hotel

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Full Breakfast

Arenal Glamping is a family-owned boutique hotel, engaged with sustainability and connected to nature, designed to offer our guests a unique experience, combining the adventure of camping along with rest and relaxation in the outskirts of the magical Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Glamping Boutique Hotel

Discover the beauty of Lake Arenal and the National Park on this full-day tour. The tour begins with a 20-minute drive from your hotel to the Peninsula section of the National Park, near Lake Arenal. Here you will begin a 1.5 km (roughly 1 mile) long walk along an easy trail for about an hour. Throughout the tour, you can enjoy excellent views overlooking Lake Arenal and the Tilaran Volcanic Mountain Range from the bays that are found along the trail. At the end of the walk, you will have the opportunity to climb to an observation platform approximately 12 meters (40 ft) high for an amazing view of the volcano and receive a full explanation of its history, activity cycles, and geological formation. At the end of the trail, you will enjoy a snack of fresh fruit before boarding a boat for a tour along the forested shores of Lake Arenal and islets to try and spot some wildlife. This is the ideal place to take scenic photographs of the volcano if it is clear. You will cross the lake and soon reach the town of El Castillo, a small developing community where a family business will welcome you with open arms to share a snack of traditional food accompanied by typical drinks; café chorreado, agua dulce, or natural juice, all while enjoying the view of Lake Arenal. After this relaxing break, you will take the boat again to navigate the lake to the pier where a minibus will be waiting to return you to the hotel.

The Arenal area is well known for the diversity of its fauna, however, one of the most popular species is the sloth. During this activity, you will have the opportunity to admire two or three fingers sloths, these being the most popular species in the region, and you will also learn about their many unique quirks. Your guide will look for the best places to observe them in their natural habitat, leading you through beautiful open areas in La Fortuna and, with a little luck, you will spot many more species such as the multicolored toucan, the poison dart frog, iguanas, and monkeys, among others.

La Fortuna - Arenal to Punta Islita

 

Hotel Punta Islita, Autograph Collection

3 Night Stay

Meal Plan: Full Breakfast

Enjoy Costa Rica's best and most authentic experiences at Hotel Punta Islita. This Costa Rica villa resort boasts countless complimentary eco-adventures and cultural experiences to make your stay more engaging and fun. Surrounded by endless ocean, exuberant tropical forests and picturesque communities, there's no better place to enjoy a day of hiking, monkey safaris, art projects, or traditional cooking lessons. Additionally, you'll find unrivaled access to the Wild Scarlet Macaw Reserve, the Camaronal Sea Turtle Refuge and nearby beach towns like Carrillo and Samara. From couples to families, every visitor will revel in heartfelt hospitality, bonding fun, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.Transform your trip into a one-of-a-kind getaway at Hotel Punta Islita

Hotel Punta Islita, Autograph Collection

Punta Islita to Liberia Airport

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