Costa Rica
7 Days of Volcanoes, Rainforests
Arenal • Monteverde • Manuel Antonio
Costa Rica is where rainforest, volcanoes, and the Pacific coast collide — a place where adventure, wildlife, and pure tranquility all live side-by-side.
This trip blends:
Arenal’s volcanic landscapes & natural hot springs
Steaming pools, jungle views, and the dramatic silhouette of Arenal rising above it all.Monteverde’s mystical cloud forests
Hanging bridges, rare wildlife, and misty trails that feel otherworldly.Pacific Coast beaches & ocean sunsets
Warm breezes, turquoise water, and easy, blissful coastal downtime.Rainforest adventure — choose your thrill
Ziplining, rafting, canyoning, wildlife hikes, or slow-paced spa days.Wanderwell-curated gluten-aware dining
Safe, delicious options from La Fortuna to coastal seafood spots.Smooth scenic connections across three iconic regions
Volcano → cloud forest → coastline — the perfect Costa Rican arc.
Itinerary
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• Land in San José (SJO)
• Private transfer through lush countryside to Arenal/La Fortuna
• Check into your jungle lodge with volcano views
• Relax in natural hot springs
• GF-aware dinner at your resort or a vetted spot in town -
• Morning hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
• Wanderwell-vetted GF lunch in La Fortuna
• Afternoon on Mistico Hanging Bridges — rainforest canopy views, wildlife spotting, toucans, waterfalls
• Optional: chocolate + coffee tasting experience (GF-aware)
• Evening soak in hot springs -
Traveler’s choice adventure:
Option A — Ziplining through the rainforest
Option B — White-water rafting (Class II–III or IV)
Option C — Canyoning + waterfall rappelling
Option D — A slow day at the spa + hot springs• GF picnic or curated spots for lunch
• Sunset chill with volcano views -
• Scenic drive to Monteverde, winding through rural countryside and mountain views
• Afternoon explore of Santa Elena town
• Visit a hummingbird garden or butterfly sanctuary
• GF-friendly dinner at a cozy mountain lodge -
• Guided morning hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
(Resplendent quetzals, hanging moss, ethereal atmosphere)
• Optional: Sky Walk hanging bridges or Sky Tram
• GF-friendly lunch with a view
• Evening night walk to see nocturnal wildlife -
• Drive to the warm, breezy Pacific Coast
• Check into your beach resort surrounded by monkeys + jungle
• Afternoon at the beach or pool
• Sunset cocktails overlooking the ocean
• GF-vetted seafood dinner -
• Morning guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park
(sloths, monkeys, turquoise water, lush jungle)
• Beach time on Playa Espadilla or the park’s hidden coves
• Optional: catamaran cruise with snorkeling
• Final GF dinner with ocean views -
• Private transfer back to San José (or directly to the airport if staying near SJO)
• Depart Costa Rica feeling restored, sun-warmed, and full of pura vida energy
