Volcanic Highlands to Pacific Coast
Arenal's fire, Monteverde's mist, and Guanacaste's gold — Costa Rica's three great ecosystems in one private journey.
The definitive Costa Rica private circuit. Begin in the Central Valley, ascend to Arenal Volcano's geothermal world, traverse Monteverde's cloud forest canopy, then descend to the Pacific luxury corridor — Four Seasons, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, or Andaz Papagayo. Five nights, five ecosystems, one private guide throughout.
Arrival — San José & Central Valley Orientation
Private airport transfer in Mercedes-Benz GLS · Welcome briefing with your guide · Boutique hotel in Central Valley · Optional Barrio Amón colonial walking tour
Arenal Volcano — Lava Fields, Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
Private drive to La Fortuna (3 hrs) · Arenal hanging bridges canopy walk · Lava field hike with naturalist commentary · Tabacón or Baldi geothermal hot springs · Dinner overlooking the volcano
Monteverde — Cloud Forest, Canopy & Hummingbird Gardens
Private transfer via Lake Arenal ferry (scenic route) · Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve guided walk · Suspension bridges above the canopy · Hummingbird garden & orchid identification · Artisan cheese tasting at Don Juan farm
Guanacaste — Rincón de la Vieja & Thermal Escape
Private transfer to Guanacaste (3.5 hrs) · Rincón de la Vieja volcanic mud pools & fumaroles · Hanging bridges & hidden waterfall swim · Volcanic hot springs spa afternoon
Peninsula Papagayo — Luxury Resort Arrival & Estuary Safari
Private transfer to Peninsula Papagayo · Tamarindo estuary mangrove boat safari · Sunset cocktails at resort · Check-in: Four Seasons / Ritz-Carlton Reserve / Andaz Papagayo
Departure or Extension
Private airport transfer to Liberia (LIR) · Optional extension: Blue Zone cultural day, Palo Verde wetland safari, or Chorotega pottery workshop
Included
All private A/C ground transportation in Mercedes-Benz fleet · ICT Certified Master Naturalist Guide #187 throughout · All entrance fees and activity costs · Daily breakfast · Welcome and farewell dinners · Bottled water and snacks daily · Luggage handling
Not Included
International flights · Accommodation (quoted separately by property tier) · Lunches and personal expenses · Travel insurance