Manuel Antonio and Arenal in a week — 7 days in Costa Rica
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🦥 Costa Rica · 7 days

Manuel Antonio and Arenal in a week

Volcanoes, sloths, waterfalls & surf. 7-day Costa Rica trip for 2 people: Compact rental car, Manuel Antonio National Park ticket, Mangrove kayak tour. Stay at Manuel Antonio lodge. About $1,525 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.

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Costs

Restaurants$24
Relax$80
Activities$236
Flights$1,800
Lodging$840
Getting around$70
About $1,525 / person for 2 people (estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026)$3,050 estimated

Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.

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Day by day

Day 1 2026-12-27

Pick up the car and drive to the coast. Stop before dark.

  • MorningCompact rental carA daily rate for a small car with the insurance you actually want. Tolls extra.$70Booking link coming soon
  • OvernightManuel Antonio lodgeA room near the park gate. Estimate.$150Booking link coming soon

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Day 2 2026-12-28

The park at opening.

  • MorningManuel Antonio National Park ticketPark entry. A guide is optional and not in this number.$36Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • OvernightManuel Antonio lodgeA room near the park gate. Estimate.$150Booking link coming soon

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Day 3 2026-12-29

A boat or a beach. Pick the boat if you want a booking.

  • MorningMangrove kayak tourA guided paddle. Estimate per person.$110Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
  • AfternoonBeach afternoonUnbooked beach time after the tour.Free
  • OvernightManuel Antonio lodgeA room near the park gate. Estimate.$150Booking link coming soon

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Day 4 2026-12-30

Drive to the volcano. The road is the day.

  • MorningDrive to La FortunaTravel day. The car is already counted.Free
  • OvernightLa Fortuna lodgeA room with a volcano view if the weather agrees. Estimate.$140Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 5 2026-12-31

Hanging bridges, then the springs.

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Day 6 2027-01-01

Waterfall, then start back toward the airport.

  • MorningLa Fortuna waterfall ticketEntry and the stair down to the pool. Swimming depends on the season.$30
  • OvernightAirport hotelA night by the airport so the return is not a 3 a.m. drive.$110Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money

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Day 7 2027-01-02

Fly home.

  • MorningAirport-town breakfastCoffee and gallo pinto. Estimate.$24

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