Head for the hills! Costa Rica's backbone of mountains and volcanoes hold some of its greatest treasures. The area around active Arenal Volcano has adrenaline sports galore; enjoy the luxury of volcano-heated hot springs once the day's over. Join a guided tour of the Caño Negro wetlands, heading the next day for the cool hills of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Explore this unique ecosystem, world-famous for its biodiversity and spot quetzal and hummingbirds in a thick forest studded with tiny orchids.

What's Included

Arenal Vocano, hot springs including dinner, guided tour of Cano Negro Wetlands, guided walk through the cloudforest
4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner. (Allow USD50-65 for meals not included.)
Comfort hotel (4 nts)
Shuttle, boat, walking.
Punctual, experienced chauffeurs; local guides, hotel staff.

Day 1 San José (L,D)
Transfer from San José to Arenal Volcano region. Visit to hot springs and dinner included.
Day 2 La Fortuna/Arenal (B,L)
Excursion to Caño Negro wetlands for wildlife-spotting.
Day 3-4 Monteverde (2B)
Guided hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Options to fly across a zipline above the cloudforest canopy, explore the butterfly garden or take a guided night hike.
Day 5 San José (B)
Transfer to San José airport or hotel.