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Costa Rica Unplugged: Arenal to Corcovado
From hot springs to cloud forests and coral reefs, this is wild Costa Rica unplugged.
Overview
The lowdown
Costa Rica is where the wild things are. This is a 12-day off-piste, private tour immersion of volcanic valleys, misty cloud forests, monkey-packed jungles and reefs teeming with life. It’s bumpy road rides and blissful boat hops. It’s zipline highs and snorkel lows. A journey that begins with hot springs and ends at the last edge of Earth – Corcovado. The final frontier. This trip is designed for two or more people. If you're trying to book for fewer, it won’t work – not because we don’t want you there, but because this experience only makes sense with that number.
Highlights
The best bits
Monteverde Night Walk
See the cloud forest come alive after dark with frogs, fireflies and whispers in the canopy.
Itinerary
The day to day
Day 1
San José Arrival
Day 2
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Day 3
Choose Your Own Arenal
Day 4
Into the Clouds – Monteverde Bound
Day 5
Monteverde, Your Way
Day 6
Down to the Pacific – Hello, Manuel Antonio
Day 7
Beach & Biodiversity – Manuel Antonio Park
Day 8
Journey to the Wild – Enter Corcovado
Day 9
Deep Jungle – Corcovado National Park
Day 10
Ocean Calls – Caño Island Snorkel
Day 11
Return to San José
Day 12
Departure Day
Host
The experts
ST Costa Rica
Your hosts on this journey are ST Costa Rica. OG pioneers of purposeful travel since 1972. More than just logistics legends, they’re locals who live and breathe the pura vida spirit – fusing decades of expertise with deep-rooted sustainability and cultural respect.
Accommodation
The quarters
A calm and leafy pocket in the city, perfect for easing in or winding down. Comfortable rooms, tropical gardens and close to everything you need without the chaos.
San José – Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Autopista General Cañas,...
Tucked at the foot of the volcano with steaming hot springs on-site. Think jungle views, volcanic energy and hammocks you won’t want to leave.
Hotel Arenal Paraíso Resort & Spa
La Fortuna, CR
Wood-panelled charm in the cloud forest. It’s cosy, rustic, and walking distance to trails, cafés and Monteverde’s misty magic.
Monteverde – Monteverde Country Lodge
Santa Elena, CR
Lush, private and a short stroll to the beach. Garden-style rooms wrapped in tropical greenery with a pool that’s perfect for lazy afternoons.
Manuel Antonio – Villas Lirio
Quepos, CR
Perched where rainforest meets ocean, this open-air lodge is a wildlife front-row seat. Monkeys at breakfast, sunsets on the deck and nature as your soundtrack.
Corcovado – Aguila de Osa Rainforest Lodge
Osa, CR
Activities
The fun stuff
Slip into volcanic bliss. These natural geothermal pools, heated by the lava veins of Arenal, are Costa Rica’s most soothing secret. Steam curls into jungle air as your body exhales travel tension. It’s not just a soak – it’s a full-body reset, served with rainforest ambience.
Arenal Hot Springs
San Carlos, CR
When the sun sets, Monteverde’s real party begins. Flashlight in hand, follow your naturalist guide into the dark. Glow-in-the-dark fungi, chorus frogs, prowling kinkajous – this isn’t a nature doc, it’s real life. The forest breathes differently at night. Welcome to the underworld.
Monteverde Night Walk
Monteverde, CR
Nature’s highlight reel. Manuel Antonio delivers dense jungle, secluded beaches and more wildlife per square metre than anywhere else. Sloths lounge, monkeys scamper and the ocean laps at palm-shaded shores. Hike, swim, repeat – this is Costa Rica at its show-off best.
Manuel Antonio Park Visit
Quepos, CR
This is Costa Rica’s crown jewel of wild. Hike deep into Corcovado National Park with a guide who’s one step ahead of the jungle’s every move. You’ll dodge spider monkeys, follow tapir tracks and maybe spot a jaguar’s ghost. It’s humid, muddy and absolutely unforgettable.
Corcovado Hike
Uvita, CR
Underwater technicolour. Drift over coral gardens, float past reef sharks, and hang with rays like you’ve gatecrashed a sea creature rave. Caño Island is marine magic – visibility for days, biodiversity off the charts. You’ll come back salty, sun-drunk and full of fish tales.
Caño Island Snorkelling
Isla del Cano, Costa Rica
Fine Print
The small stuff
Cancel 65+ days out for a 70% refund. Within 64 days, we’ve locked in logistics, so no refund can be offered. Thanks for understanding – it keeps things running smooth for everyone.