Best of Costa Rica - Volcano and Beach

8 Days, 7 Nights in Arenal Kioro Resort & Spa

Discover some of Costa Rica’s most scenic spots with this 8 Day/ 7 Night Best of Costa Rica itinerary with two of the main attraction destinations in Costa Rica – Arenal Volcano and the Pacific Coast Beaches of Manuel Antonio. This “one-two combo” is sure to please with our “Your Vacation, Your Choice” option which lets guests pick between two great area activities at each location that fit your style best! Your stay near Arenal Volcano allows guests to explore the tropical rivers whether on a wildlife float trip or rafting the class 2/3 rapids of the Balsa river. Or choose the way you want to explore the canopy either on a zip line adventure or via a calmer pace on the hanging bridges. After a few days of adventure near the base of the iconic Arenal Volcano, swap the thermal waters of the volcanically heated hot springs and head towards the Pacific for breathtaking sunsets, relaxing on beautiful white sandy beaches and fun in the sun! Spend the next four nights at the National Park’s pristine beaches exploring the diverse collection of activities from snorkeling to night walks, mangrove kayaking and looking for monkeys! Throughout the trip you will have opportunities to connect with amazing wildlife and the natural beauty of Costa Rica.

Package Highlights

  • Sip your morning coffee and take in spectacular views of the iconic Arenal Volcano
  • Sand, sea and nature this is what Manuel Antonio is about. Discover the fascinating wildlife and pristine beaches this paradise has to offer
  • Experience the rain forest like never before , as you make your way from ground level up to jungle canopy
  • Explore the tropical rivers of Costa Rica on a wildlife safari trip or paddling down the white water of the class 2/3 Balsa River.

 

Trip Code: FMCR7-2340

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Rate based on Double Occupancy.
Price based on Low Season on a Mid-Range Hotel Option.
Rates may vary according to the travel season, please contact us to check availability and provide the correct price according to your travel date.

Children Policies:
Maximum 2 kids per room

 

 

8 Days / 7 Nights
7 nights - Arenal (3 NT), Manuel Antonio (4 NT)
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What's Included

  • Private Transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Arenal
  • Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
  • Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport
  • 2 Optional Activities in Arenal
  • 1 Optional Activity in Manuel Antonio
  • Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite - 3 Nights
  • Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room - 4 Nights
  • 7 Daily Breakfasts
  • 24/7 in-country support from our local office

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Why you’ll love it

  • Breathe in the rainforest beauty
  • Crystal swimming pools
  • Hot springs in Arenal

Itinerary

DAY 1:

Welcome to Costa Rica

  • Private Transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Arenal
  • Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite

DAY 2:

Arenal

  • 1 Highlight activity to chose ( Nature Wildlife Float - White Water Rafting Class II-III)
  • Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite

DAY 3:

Arenal

  • 1 Highlight activity to chose ( Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk - Ecoglide Canopy with Tarzan Swing)
  • Overnight Arenal | Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa | Familiar or Couple Suite

DAY 4:

Manuel Antonio

  • Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
  • Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room

DAY 5:

Manuel Antonio

  • 1 Highlight activity to chose ( Manuel Antonio Park Hike - Damas Island on Kayak)
  • Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room

DAY 6:

Manuel Antonio

  • Free Day to enjoy pool and beach
  • Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room

DAY 7:

Manuel Antonio

  • Free Time to explore Manuel Antonio
  • Overnight Manuel Antonio | Parador Resort & Spa | Garden or Tropical Room

DAY 8:

Departure Day

  • Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport

DAY 1:

Day 1: Arenal - Welcome to Costa Rica

Transportation:
– Private Transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Arenal
Accommodation:
– Hotel Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

You will meet your driver as you exit the airport after clearing customs and immigration and collecting your luggage. Please look for our representative holding a sign with your group name when you exit the terminal.

Discover Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa, a green-friendly luxury hotel located just ten minutes from the town of La Fortuna, Costa Rica. The tranquility of our rainforest setting and our proximity to the replenishing waters of the Titokú hot springs provide a peaceful setting for exploring the beauty and exhilarating activities of Arenal Volcano National Park. Located on 27 acres of rolling, green countryside, our hotel is framed by the crystalline waters of the La Palma and Kioro streams, lush, vibrant gardens and private thermal water spas. Relax in one of 53 spacious, air-conditioned
suites designed for couples or families. Guest comforts in all suites include two “Juliet” balconies with panoramic volcano and mountain views, hydromassage hot tubs, minibars, coffee makers, cable television and free wireless Internet. Additional complimentary guest perks include breakfast each morning and onsite parking
.
During your stay at KIoro, enjoy warm, personalized service at every moment. Sneak away for a massage, spa therapy, or beauty treatment at Neidin Spa, or ride our free shuttle to Titokú hot springs, where hotel guests enjoy complimentary admission to the heated hot springs pools. Or simply spend the day lounging by our lushly landscaped free-form pool. Savor award-winning local and international cuisine and captivating volcano views at Heliconia’s Restaurant, or gather for poolside cocktails in the garden setting of Orquídeas Restaurant. Bar El Higueron and Sport
Bar Carajillos are ideal for more casual get-togethers.

DAY 2:

Day 2: Arenal - Choice: Nature Safari or White Water Rafting

1 Activity to choose from:

1. Optional Activity: Nature Wildlife Float
Pick Up time: 07:00

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Costa Rica wildlife with our Family Friendly Nature Wildlife Safari Float Tour from La Fortuna-Arenal. Float trip down to Peñas Blancas River. Our peace allows you to enjoy the tranquility of Costa Rica rainforest soaking in all the sights and sounds of the tropical setting. Be sure to keep an eye out for a variety of monkeys, caimans, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards (they actually walk on water!) and a wide assortment of colorful bird species.

2. Optional Activity: White Water Rafting Class II-III
Pick Up time: 10:00

Looking for the best Family Rafting Class II and III from Arenal Costa Rica that offers excitement, but milder white-water rapids? The half day adventure on the Rio Balsa provides plenty of action and thrills, but with Class II-III rapids, children ages 8-12 can come along on this family adventure Tour in Arenal Volcano.

DAY 3:

Day 3: Arenal - Choice: Hanging Bridges or Canopy Zipline Tour

1 Activity to choose from:

1. Optional Activity: Arenal Hanging Bridges Walk
Pick Up time: 07:00
Pick Up Place: Hotel Lobby
Arenal Hanging Bridges offer an amazing view of the rainforest. This easy, guided hike is wonderful for nature lovers of all ages. Your naturalist guide will provide information about the area, flora, and fauna while helping you spot wildlife that you probably wouldn’t see on your own.

2. Optional Activity: Ecoglide Canopy with Tarzan Swing
Pick Up time: 10:00

Come and get your adrenalin pumping and enjoy the beauty of the forest and wildlife.
Arenal Ecoglide Park is known for having two separate cables, the first cable is the one you glide on, the second is for major safety precautions.
The canopy consists of 15 cables and 18 platforms which are divided into three sections that are found mostly in the trees, which are designed to provide our visitors greater contact with nature.

DAY 4:

Day 4: Manuel Antonio

Shared Transfer from Arenal to Manuel Antonio
Pick Up time: 09:00
Pick Up Place: Arenal Kioro
Drop Off Place: Parador Hotel
Room Type: 1 Tropical
Meals: Breakfast

Designed with a Spanish architectural style, and named for Spanish Inns or “paradores,” the Parador Resort & Spa is located in Manuel Antonio one of the closest beaches to Costa Rica’s capitol city of San Jose. Perched atop an impressive hillside Parador Resort & Spa faces the stunningly blue and beautiful Pacific Ocean waters. The property is surrounded by tropical rainforest and the grounds are filled with manicured, foliage-filled gardens. With a spa, four restaurants, several bar and lounges, three swimming pools and walking trails there is plenty of space to relax, enjoy a meal or savor a delicious, tropical cocktail during your stay. Best of all Parador Resort & Spa is just a short walk to Biesanz Beach and a couple miles from Costa Rica’s most popular tourist spot, Manuel Antonio National park. All of the tastefully decorated rooms have balconies with either ocean or rainforest views.

The garden and jungle rooms have views of the greenery, while spacious superior rooms have ocean views. Premier room guests enjoy 180- degree views of the ocean, and large luxury suites are available with an in-room Jacuzzi, wrap-around porch, and private entrance. Take a swim or relax by one of the three pools (two of them are adult only!). Get a relaxing massage at the spa before dining at one of the four of the on-site
restaurants. There are several bar/lounge areas to choose from and walking trails that meander through the 12-acre premise taking you through lush gardens and rainforest where you are almost guaranteed to see white-faced and squirrel monkeys, sloths, iguanas, coatimundis, and many species of birds.

DAY 5:

Day 5: Manuel Antonio - Choice: Manuel Antonio Park Hike or Damas Island

You´ll have the opportunity to explore Manuel Antonio; from land or water, both activities are highlights in this area.

1 Activity to choose from:

1. Optional Activity: Manuel Antonio National Nature Walk
Pick Up time: 07:00
Although it is the country’s smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unmatched and will have more opportunity to spot wildlife in a no time. Manuel Antonio National Park contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches, and coral reefs.
These beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest. The forest is home to 2 and 3 fingered sloths, toucans, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys, millions of colorful little crabs and much more. The trail that winds around Punta Catedral affords some spectacular views.

2. Optional Activity: Damas Island on Kayak
Pick Up time: 09:00
In the mangrove everything flows harmoniously. The most extraordinary biodiversity of plants & wildlife live here in the Damas Island Mangroves.
This excursion will take you through the Damas canals, where there is no shortage of wildlife and amazing plant life with its unique ability to survive in salt water.

DAY 6:

Day 6: Manuel Antonio - Free Day to enjoy pool and beach

Explore the beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio on your own.

DAY 7:

Day 7: Manuel Antonio - Free Time to explore Manuel Antonio

Explore the beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio on your own

DAY 8:

Day 8: Manuel Antonio - Departure

Private Transfer from Manuel Antonio to San Jose Airport
Pick Up Place: Parador Hotel
Drop Off Place: Juan Santamaría Airport or Liberia Airport

  • Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa

    Arenal Kioro offers a fabulous place with a natural viewpoint to the Arenal Volcano.The hotel has 27 acres of undulating land, surrounded by two streams (La Palma and Kioro) with crystalline waters that begin to flow in the Arenal Volcano National Park

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  • Parador Resort & Spa

    Designed with a Spanish architectural style, and named for Spanish Inns or “Paradores,” the Parador Resort & Spa is located in Manuel Antonio one of the closest beaches to Costa Rica’s capital city of San Jose. Perched atop an impressive hillside Parador Resort & Spa faces the stunningly blue and beautiful Pacific Ocean waters.

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