Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Papagayo Gulf
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Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Papagayo Gulf

7 days / 6 nights — December 2026, group of 20

Costa Rica in its classic shape: three nights at the foot of the Arenal Volcano with hot springs, the La Fortuna waterfall and ATV trails, one night in the Monteverde cloud forest, and two all-inclusive nights on the Pacific in Papagayo Gulf. Run with a local DMC — private transfers, bilingual guides and every entrance fee included.

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Route
Arenal · Monteverde · Papagayo Gulf
Hotels
Arenal Springs 5* · El Establo · Planet Hollywood
Dates
3–9 December 2026

Day by day

  1. Day 1
    Arrival — Arenal

    Meet and greet at the airport and private transfer to La Fortuna at the foot of the Arenal Volcano. Check in at Arenal Springs Resort & Spa — Junior Suite rooms, mineral-rich natural hot springs, spa and yoga deck. Dinner at the resort.

    Stay: Arenal Springs Resort & Spa 5* — 3 nights
    Meals: Dinner
  2. Day 2
    La Fortuna Waterfall & Mistico hanging bridges

    Morning visit to the 70-metre La Fortuna waterfall inside a 210-hectare biological reserve — around 530 steps down and a swim in the crystalline river (approx. 3 hours, high intensity). In the afternoon, the self-guided hanging bridges hike in Mistico Park through the rainforest canopy (approx. 2.5 hours, easy).

    Stay: Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
    Meals: Breakfast and dinner
  3. Day 3
    ATV tour & a Costa Rican evening

    Morning single-rider ATV tour: safety briefing, test circuit, then mud trails across a private farm, stream crossings and volcano views, with a stop for a swim in the Arenal River (approx. 2h15, moderate). In the evening a cooking class — the traditional 'casado' — followed by a salsa and bachata lesson.

    Stay: Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
    Meals: Breakfast and dinner
  4. Day 4
    Arenal — Monteverde

    Transfer to Monteverde and check in at El Establo Mountain Hotel & Private Reserve. Entrance to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve — 3,500 hectares holding 2.5% of the world's biodiversity across four ecological life zones.

    Stay: El Establo Mountain Hotel & Private Reserve — 1 night
    Meals: Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    Monteverde — Guanacaste

    Transfer to the Pacific coast and Papagayo Gulf, checking in at Planet Hollywood on an all-inclusive basis: buffet plus six specialty restaurants, international drinks at every bar and 24-hour room service. Afternoon on the beach.

    Stay: Planet Hollywood, Papagayo Gulf — 2 nights
    Meals: Breakfast, all inclusive
  6. Day 6
    Diamante Adventure Park & farewell dinner

    Full-day Diamante Adventure Pass: ocean-view ziplines including a nearly mile-long Superman line, a 30-foot Quick Jump, a hanging bridge over crocodiles, the animal sanctuary (sloths, monkeys, jaguars, pumas) and the botanical garden with its traditional farmhouse. Costa Rican buffet with ocean views at midday. In the evening, a farewell dinner with the five-piece Latin Wave band.

    Stay: Planet Hollywood
    Meals: All inclusive + farewell dinner
  7. Day 7
    Departure

    Breakfast and transfer to Liberia International Airport, arriving three hours before your flight.

    Meals: Breakfast

Price

  • 20 paying guests — USD 2,800 per person in a double / twin room
Optional extras (not included)
  • — Canopy Tour — USD 63 per person
  • — Coffee, chocolate & sugar cane tour — USD 60 per person

Net rates in USD, per person, based on the stated number of passengers. This is a quotation — no blocks have been made and rates are subject to availability until confirmed. For groups a non-refundable 10% deposit is required, with the balance due 45 days before check-in.

Included

  • Airport meet & greet and all private transfers
  • 3 nights Arenal Springs Resort & Spa 5* (Junior Suite)
  • 1 night El Establo Mountain Hotel & Private Reserve
  • 2 nights Planet Hollywood, Papagayo Gulf, all inclusive
  • La Fortuna Waterfall and Mistico hanging bridges
  • ATV tour with equipment and bilingual guides
  • Cooking class and dancing lesson combo
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve entrance
  • Diamante full-day Adventure Pass
  • Farewell dinner with live band
  • Meals as stated in the programme

Not included

  • International flights
  • Activities not indicated in the programme
  • Meals not indicated in the programme
  • Tips for bellboys and housekeeping staff
  • All-risk insurance for a rental car
  • Mandatory Christmas and New Year's dinners
  • Personal expenses