Costa Rica Pura Vida | A | Reg | 2026

Transfer in

Transfer service between Juan Santamaría International Airport and the city of San José, available for both arrivals and departures. This service ensures a comfortable and timely connection between the airport and your place of lodging or meeting point in the city.

• Type: Shared Service
• Estimated Duration: 17 kilometers - 23 minutes
• Includes: Adults: Backpack with Best logo, aluminum bottle with sloth and Best logo, Best/PL Coffee package & Best Uniform T-shirt. Children: Manuel Antonio Adventures Book & Sloth plush toy.

Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio Collection by Hilton

Gran Hotel Costa Rica is the only hotel in San José declared a historical and architectural monument. Located in the heart of San José, surrounded by national museums, plazas and boulevards, the hotel is within walking distance of the main cultural and tourist attractions. In addition to its excellent location, it has 79 modern rooms and Suites filled with history, butler service for superior rooms, a bar with panoramic views, and a gym. Breakfast is included, where you can enjoy excellent cuisine, and the property offers internet access.

• Class: 5 *****
• Category: Standard Room
• Includes: Breakfast Included

Shared transfer from San José to Arenal
Morning departure to La Fortuna, where the impressive Arenal Volcano awaits you, one of the country’s natural wonders for its majesty. Nowadays there are no lava eruptions, but you can still see the smoke and ash coming out of the volcano’s summit. The Arenal Volcano region is an exquisite destination for its scenic beauty, hot springs, and Lake Arenal. Along the route you can observe agricultural plantations, ornamental plants, and cattle farms.

• Type: Shared Service
• Estimated Duration: 158 kilometers - 3.5 hours

Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
Arenal Springs Resort and Spa is a magnificent choice to rest and admire nature. Its rooms are designed for your maximum comfort with spacious and comfortable beds with abundant oversized pillows welcoming you as you enter. The bathroom features a luxurious shower, large enough for two, with a small garden giving you the sensation of showering outdoors. Breakfast is included. The facilities include a spa, a yoga deck, as well as several pools of natural water and 100% natural hot springs rich in mineral salts and ions, making your stay even more rewarding.

All our rooms, as well as our restaurants, pools, hot springs, and common areas, have been designed with the special needs of people with disabilities in mind and are wheelchair accessible.

• Class: 5 *****
• Category: Junior Suite Room
• Includes: Breakfast Included

There is no doubt that the Volcano is one of the main attractions, which is why the visit begins at the Arenal Volcano, where you will take a 3.5 km hike along trails of solidified volcanic lava and primary forest at El Silencio Viewpoint, aiming to reach the closest and safest possible point. Afterwards, continue to the second point of interest: the La Fortuna Waterfall, famous for its impressive 70-meter-high (230 feet) drop. Here, visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim or capture photos of the landscape. After this experience, a lunch is offered at a restaurant near the town of La Fortuna, which includes an à la carte menu with at least five meal options.

• Includes: Transportation, Bilingual guide, Lunch, Entrance fees
• Estimated duration: Half day
• Physical difficulty level: Medium
• What to bring: Walking or tennis shoes, Comfortable clothing, Rain jacket or poncho, Repellent, Sunscreen, Swimsuit, Towel, Money for souvenirs or tips

Shared transfer from Arenal to Monteverde
Morning departure to Monteverde, an area of rainforests, cloud forests, and spectacular biodiversity. Monteverde is home to one of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet and an astonishing variety of flora and fauna. With its unique position on the continental divide between the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, the cloud forests offer a very particular microclimate for the numerous species that inhabit this area. Along the way, you’ll see truly beautiful scenery and pass through some typical towns of the country.

• Type: Shared Service
• Estimated Duration: 102 kilometers - 3 hours

El Establo Mountain Hotel & Private Reserve
El Establo Hotel is located in Monteverde, in the heart of the Cloud Forest. In addition to appreciating culture and nature, you can also relax in the Spa, providing health and wellness benefits. It’s also a geographic location where you can explore the property’s trails and experience a natural connection, enjoying nature in many different and unique ways. The hotel has a pool and internet access.

• Class: 4 ****
• Category: Junior Suite Room
• Includes: Breakfast Included

Sky Walk Tour
Take a canopy walk through the Monteverde Reserve and enjoy its wonders thanks to this incredible tour, which features a total of 6 hanging bridges that go over the forest canopy, stretching up to 300 meters in length. Along the way, you’ll observe the richness and diversity of the area's flora and fauna with a privileged view from the very top of the mountain. This activity can be done with specialized guides who will provide relevant information about Monteverde’s most mountainous area.

• Includes: Entrance, Shuttle Transfer, Guide Service
• Estimated duration: 1.5 hours
• Physical difficulty level: Moderate
• What to bring: Tennis or walking shoes, Comfortable clothing, Insect repellent, Raincoat & Change of clothes

Butterfly Garden and Nature Center for Insects and Arachnids
At the Monteverde Butterfly Garden, we have been teaching people about Costa Rica’s insects and arachnids for more than 30 years. Our mission is to change people’s perception of these small and misunderstood creatures. This may seem like a daunting task, but our insects and tour guides can win over even the most skeptical visitor. With up to 30 species of butterflies in 4 different habitats, more than 20 species of live insects and arachnids in our nature center, an active colony of leaf-cutter ants, and the best guides in the area, we have something for everyone!

• Includes: Entrance and Guide
• Estimated duration: 1 hour
• Physical difficulty level: Easy
• What to bring: Closed shoes

Shared transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

Morning departure to Manuel Antonio, where you’ll find Manuel Antonio National Park, considered one of Costa Rica’s natural gems due to its abundant wildlife diversity. It is the smallest of Costa Rica’s national parks but also one of the most visited thanks to its beautiful beaches. The park has several walking trails, lookouts, and the chance to encounter animals in their natural habitat. In several parts of the park, the trails branch off and lead to four separate beaches: Espadilla Sur, Manuel Antonio, Escondida, and Playita.

• Type: Shared Service
• Estimated Duration: 197 kilometers - 4 hours

Shana By The Beach

Shana By The Beach offers incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, being one of the best boutique hotels in Manuel Antonio. It features a casual yet elegant style, the ideal accommodation between the rainforest and the sea. It’s a destination where you can enjoy healthy gourmet cuisine at Manual Antonio Bella Vista, an exclusive restaurant. The property has a spa and outdoor pool. It also offers visitors a fabulous selection of rooms, all with exceptional views of the rainforest and the sea. Each room has elegant decor, air conditioning, TV, minibar, safe, internet access, and balcony.

Our standard room is the perfect escape for those seeking harmony with nature, offering breathtaking views of Manuel Antonio’s jungle from your own balcony. Equipped with essential amenities such as mini fridge, air conditioning, and safe, this room ensures comfort and convenience.

• Class: 4 **** Plus
• Category: Standard Room
• Includes: Breakfast Included

Come and enjoy this national treasure!

The pace of this adventure is determined by the consensus of your group's abilities and interests. There is an abundance of wildlife you’ll want to stop to observe and learn all about their natural habitat. Observe two species of sloths, three species of monkeys traveling through the tree canopy, while nocturnal anteaters and several types of non-venomous snakes rest in the rainforest. Listen to the songs of different birds as they glide above your group, curiously seeking adventure.

We’ll enjoy some fresh fruit and a natural drink as we stop to take in the idyllic beauty of Manuel Antonio Beach, with its white sands and green forest trying to reach the ocean foam that shapes this National Park.

Discover the history of the Quepoa culture, Costa Rica's past regarding this incredibly beautiful area of Manuel Antonio. Enjoy the unique and unmistakable experience, leaving you with a new perspective on nature.

• Includes: Transportation, certified naturalist guide, park entrance, snack, and beach time
• Estimated duration: 4 Hours
• Physical difficulty level: Easy
• What to bring: Water bottle, camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, swimsuit, and towel

Morning departure to the capital, San José, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Latin America. The city is strategically located near the main tourist attractions such as: historic buildings, museums, theaters, artisan markets, beautiful parks, shopping centers, and offers a wide variety of gastronomy.

• Type: Shared Service
• Estimated Duration: 171 kilometers - 3 hours