🦥 Costa Rica · 15 days
Costa Rica: Arenal, Manuel Antonio & Nosara
Volcanoes, sloths, waterfalls & surf. 15-day Costa Rica trip for 4 people: Sloth hike, Lava Lounge, Coffee & chocolate tour. Stay at La Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb). About $2,723 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.
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Costs
Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.
Where you stay
- La Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Days 1–5 · 5 nights$800Booking link coming soon
- Manuel Antonio vacation rental (Airbnb)Days 6–9 · 4 nights$720Booking link coming soon
- Nosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Days 10–14 · 5 nights$1,000Booking link coming soon
Getting there
- American 1131American DFW → SJO, 1 stop. Lands in San José. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,800Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- Delta 1237Delta SJO → DFW, 1 stop. Flies home from San José. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$1,960Book on DeltaWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Day by day
Day 1 2026-12-27
Land at 2:37, then drive to La Fortuna.
- AfternoonAdobe Rent a Car (whole trip)Rental car picked up on arrival.$950
- OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Booking link coming soon
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Day 2 2026-12-28
- MorningSloth hike8 am guided sloth-spotting hike.$180Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- MorningLava LoungeCasual restaurant in town.$80Booking link coming soon
- AfternoonCoffee & chocolate tour1 pm farm tour.$180Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Booking link coming soon
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Day 3 2026-12-29
- MorningSky Adventures Arenal zipline8 am zipline (bring cash for extras).$380Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- AfternoonLa Fortuna Waterfall (Catarata Río Fortuna)Steps down to the 70 m falls and swimming hole.$80Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- EveningGuided night walk5:30 pm jungle night hike.$160Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Booking link coming soon
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Day 4 2026-12-30
- MorningMístico Arenal Hanging Bridges (self-guided)8:30 am self-guided bridges.$120Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- MorningArenal Volcano National Park hikePark entry required.$80
- AfternoonBaldi Hot SpringsThermal pools — tickets bought day-of.$180Book on baldihotsprings.crWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Booking link coming soon
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Day 5 2026-12-31
- MorningWaterfall rappelling / canyoning (lunch included)With Pure Adventure Costa Rica or Desafío Adventure Company.$440Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightLa Fortuna vacation rental (Airbnb)Base near Arenal for 5 nights.$160Booking link coming soon
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Day 6 2027-01-01
Travel day to Manuel Antonio.
- MorningProyecto Asis wildlife rescue8:30 am visit — arrive 15 minutes early.$180Book on institutoasis.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightManuel Antonio vacation rental (Airbnb)Base on the Pacific for 4 nights.$180Booking link coming soon
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Day 7 2027-01-02
- MorningManuel Antonio National Park guided tour7:30–9:30 am guided walk; meet at El Avión.$240Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- EveningEl Avión restaurantRestaurant built around a vintage cargo plane.$140Book on elavion.netWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightManuel Antonio vacation rental (Airbnb)Base on the Pacific for 4 nights.$180Booking link coming soon
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Day 8 2027-01-03
Free day.
- OvernightManuel Antonio vacation rental (Airbnb)Base on the Pacific for 4 nights.$180Booking link coming soon
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Day 9 2027-01-04
- MorningMangrove tourMeet at the dock.$260Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightManuel Antonio vacation rental (Airbnb)Base on the Pacific for 4 nights.$180Booking link coming soon
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Day 10 2027-01-05
Leave around 7 for the crocodile tour, then continue to Nosara.
- MorningCrocodile river tour10 am — arrive 20 minutes early.$160Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightNosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Beach base for the last 5 nights.$200Booking link coming soon
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Day 11 2027-01-06
- MorningBeach day in Nosara“Chill beach.”Free
- OvernightNosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Beach base for the last 5 nights.$200Booking link coming soon
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Day 12 2027-01-07
- MorningSurf lessonsLearn on Nosara’s beginner-friendly waves.$280Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightNosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Beach base for the last 5 nights.$200Booking link coming soon
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Day 13 2027-01-08
- MorningSnorkel tripSnorkeling day.$240Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightNosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Beach base for the last 5 nights.$200Booking link coming soon
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Day 14 2027-01-09
- MorningCosta Rican cooking classHands-on class on the last full day.$280Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightNosara vacation rental (Airbnb)Beach base for the last 5 nights.$200Booking link coming soon
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Day 15 2027-01-10
Drive to the airport for a 3:37 flight.
- Free day.