A printable multi-region planner: transfer times, one key tour per region, five ready-made routes and the best month for each region.
| Experience | Duration | Starting Price | Verification | Departure & Pre-Booking Check | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shared Shuttle: San José or Airport to La Fortuna | 3 hrs | From $54 | Verified on Viator | 8 am from San José hotels; 9 am at SJO airport (the driver holds a sign with your name) — Check: Send your hotel name after booking. Around 3 hours. | See Availability ↗ |
| Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall | 10 hrs | From $154 | Verified on Viator | 8 am pickup within 6 km of La Fortuna's central park, or meet at Sloth Park reception — Check: Hotels beyond Tabacón pay extra. Children from 6. Moderate fitness needed. | See Availability ↗ |
| Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Walk | 3 hrs | From $77.88 | Verified on Viator | Meet at the reserve (the operator confirms which one) — Check: Reserve entrance and hotel transport are not included. Sometimes confirmed by the operator. | See Availability ↗ |
| Guachipelín Volcano Combo: Zipline, Tubing & Hot Springs | 8–12 hrs | From $145 | Verified on Viator | 7:30 am pickup from Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal, Coco, Hermosa, Panamá and Liberia — Check: A transport fee per booking is billed separately. Tubing from age 8. | See Availability ↗ |
| Marlin del Rey Catamaran, Tamarindo | 4 hr 30 min | From $132 | Verified on Viator | The beach in front of Restaurante El Ancla, Tamarindo — Check: Ground transport not included. | See Availability ↗ |
| Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour | 2 hr 30 min | From $28 | Verified on Viator | Outside the main gate of the park — Check: Park entrance, parking and transport are not included; buy tickets ahead. Closed Tuesdays. | See Availability ↗ |
| Tortuguero National Park Canal Tour by Canoe | 2 hr 30 min | From $29 | Verified on Viator | Tortuguero main pier (Los Almendros) — Check: Park entrance ticket not included. | See Availability ↗ |
| Corcovado National Park: Sirena Day Tour | 8 hrs | From $145 | Verified on Viator | Pickup in Puerto Jiménez (the operator confirms the time) — Check: Non-refundable, and confirmed by the operator after booking. Water shoes or sandals required (beach landing). | See Availability ↗ |
Bridges, volcano and waterfall.
Shuttle in, one big day out.
A short taste of three regions.
Volcano, coast and easy wildlife.
Canals and Corcovado.
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