Costa Rica – Best of Costa Rica Multi-Sport Tour

Welcome to beautiful Costa Rica! Today starts with a meet and greet with our guide, who will pick you up from LIR airport. From here, we will make our way to Arenal. Depening on your arrival time, we can do a water transfer on Arenal Lake instead of driving the road to Arenal. Tonight, get settled in at your cozy and tropical hotel, where you will enjoy dinner on your own (not included.)

Meals: snacks, water & beer (granola bars, plantain chips)
Duration: 2.5 hours drive time from LIR
Overnight: Arenal

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, we will meet at 8:00 am to head out for a fun morning of zip lining. This zip line course is the longest zip line in Costa Rica, consisting of an aerial tram and seven different zip lines, covering 4 km! Take in the gorgeous views, including those of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake! For this activity, you will join a small group (total ~10 ppl.) This afternoon, we will make our way into Arenal National Park for an easy to moderate 5 km loop hike. During our hike, you will have a completely different view point of the volcano, which has a perfect cone shape. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife – we will point out the many species that inhabit the area, as well a the unique centenary trees and indigenous plants. This is jungle life firsthand! The terrain here can be wet, rocky, and muddy, depending on the weather. Lastly, we can do a visit to the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall – we highly recommend doing so, as it is the perfect place for a swim and fantastic photo op!

Meals: breakfast
Hiking Distance & time: 5km, ~2 hrs at National park.
Hiking Distance & time: 2km, ~45 min at La Fortuna Watefall; 300 steps down & up
Overnight: Arenal

This morning starts at 8:00 AM, so that we can head out on an exciting canyoning adventure! This special canyoning tour takes you through four different waterfalls. Using rappelling equipment and the expertise of our guide, descend into waterfall and jump into cool and refreshing pools! This is an exhilerating experience and a highlight of our time in Costa Rica. This afternoon takes us in a tasty direction, as we learn more about something else that Arenal and La Fortuna are most known for: chocolate! With our special chocolate farm visit, you have the opportunity to learn and taste about the cocoa production process, which is so deeply-steeped in history, tradition, and culture. A tasting is included, of course! The afternoon has a little bit of free time, before heading to a the natural thermal hot springs in the early evening. This particular hot springs is a natural hot water river with several different pools of water for you to enjoy. Relax, have a drink, and recover from an active and exhilarating day! Dinner at the hot springs is included.

Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Canyoning Distance & Time: 4 km, ~3.5 hrs; moderate difficulty level
Overnight: Arenal

After breakfast this morning, it is time to head out, leaving beautiful Arenal behind. Making our way to Guanacaste (3.5 hrs driving,) we will include a stop at the gorgeous Rio Celeste National Park. This iconic and beautiful park is located at the foothills of Tenorio Volcano. At this particular spot, you will find that two rivers join, creating a unique spot where the water turns bright blue! We can do a hike here and visit the bright blue waters and its waterfall. Before continuing on to Guanacaste, we will stop for lunch at a favorite rainforest cafe (included.)

Meals: breakfast & lunch
Hiking Distance & Time: ~ 6 km, moderate, with up & down hills
Overnight: Guanacaste

Today is a day that is yours, ie. a “free day.” We understand that with a lot of movement on tours, sometimes it is nice to have a day to just stop and chill. There are plenty of options for you to choose from today if you wish to be active: kayaking, SUP, mountain biking, hiking, and more! (Rental of any equipment is not included.) Or, just enjoy the beach and play in the waves!

Meals: breakfast
Overnight: Guanacaste

Today is a fun day, as we “beach hop” with the best local expert – your guide! This is a chance to explore several of the area’s secluded beaches and rural towns. Today is flexible and we can cater to what you’re interested in, stopping at local restaurants, shops, and/or scenic lookouts. If you prefer, we can offer an alternative today: mountain biking along some of the areas secluded beaches, ending your ride on a beach with drinks and snacks. What a great way to explore Guanacaste!

Tonight, we have a very special dinner planned for you at one of our favorite restaurants. The chef is a dear friend of ours, and his cuisine is well-known in the area. It is the perfect example of traditional and exceptional Costa Rican food that is elevated to the level of international cuisine.

Meals: breakfast & closing dinner
Travel Time: ~ 4+ hrs beach hopping (flexible)
Overnight: Guanacaste

After breakfast, your adventures through Costa Rica come to an end. Your transfer to LIR Airport is included (1 hr driving.) We hope you enjoyed your time in beautiful Costa Rica!

Meals: breakfast