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Costa Rica (Road trip) - La Fortuna, Nosara & Jaco | 8 Days

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8 days · 6-10 band La Fortuna, Nosara & Jaco ₹ 200000 - ₹ 300000 for two, excl. flights Kid-friendly LuxuryAdventureTrekkingWater SportsActivitiesBeachMountainCityRoad TripWildlifeGroupPartyRomanticHoneymoonSight SeeingOffbeat
Itinerary budget
₹214,500 for two, excluding flights
Stays budget
₹70,000 peak season · ₹60,000 off season

On day 1, visit Paos Volcano, Bogarin Sloth Trail and El Salto (Rope Swing). On day 2, visit Mistico Hanging Bridge, Arenal Volcano and Waterfalls. On day 3, visit MonteVerde Cloud forest & spend a relaxing evening at the hot springs.
On day 4, travel to Nosara and visit Guiones Beach, stunning black sand beach for surfing. On day 5, indulge in some funfilled activitis like yoga, ATV ride, Horse ride and kayaking.
On day 6, travel to Jaco, and visit the Rainforest Adventures and enjoy a beautiful evening by the beach. On day 7, visit Manuel Antonio National Park, Falls and treat yourself to sunset dinner. On day 8, Explore an activity of your choice in Jaco and leave for your flight back home.

We have added budget and luxurious stays to the itinerary. The best time to visit Costa Rica is from mid-December to April (the dry season). This peak tourist season boasts plenty of sunshine making it an ideal time for exploring rainforests and lounging on beaches. That said, the dry season is the most popular (and expensive) time to visit

What you get

  • 8 days, in order — where to be each morning, afternoon and evening, with the travel between them.
  • Where to stay — the nights in each place, with links that open the hotel for your dates.
  • Places and food by name — real restaurants and sights, each opening on the map, never "a local eatery".
  • What it costs — a budget summary per traveller, and what to carry in cash.
  • Yours to keep — a PDF you can read on your phone offline, and in the app.

Best time to go: December to April

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Day 1

Head to La Fortuna & Explore

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast – Soda Viquez
  • Travel to La Fortuna
  • Lunch – Soda La Hormiga
  • Arenal Volcano Viewpoint
  • Arenal Volcano National Park
  • La Fortuna Waterfall

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 2

Mistico Hanging Bridge and Waterfalls

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast at Soda Viquez
  • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
  • Mistico Trails + Hanging Bridges
  • Lunch at Mistico Hanging Bridges Restaurant
  • La Fortuna Waterfall
  • El Salto / River Swimming Spot (optional)

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 3

MonteVerde Cloud forest & Hot Springs

  • 📍 Place
  • At the hotel
  • Rain Forest
  • Leave for Monteverde Cloud forest
  • Have it at The Jungle Monteverde
  • Start your journey back to La Fortuna
  • Visit a hot water spring, Tabacon Hot Springs.

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 4

Travel to Nosara, Guiones Beach & Surfing

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast at Beach Blend Coffee
  • Travel to Nosara / Playa Guiones
  • Check-in & Explore Guiones Beach
  • Lunch at Burrito Amor
  • Surf Lesson at Guiones Beach
  • Sunset at Playa Guiones

+ 2 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 5

Morning Yoga, ATV Ride, Horse Ride and Kayaking

  • 📍 Place
  • Café y Rest Raúl Castaño Fortuna Mirador
  • Nearby BeachYoga Session
  • Le Bistrot Guiones
  • Guided Tour
  • Kayaking & Canoeing
  • Sunset Horseback tour

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 6

Travel to Jaco

  • 📍 Place
  • Beach Blend Cafe
  • Leave for Jaco
  • Reach Your stay in Jaco.
  • Leave for Rainforest AdventuresFor Aerial tram tour, butterfly garden, zip lining, high rope course and other.
  • There is a restaurant and cafe located within the Adventure Park
  • Jaco Beach

+ 1 more on this day, in the PDF.

Day 7

Manuel Antonio National Park, Falls and sunset dinner

  • 📍 Place
  • Mary's DIner
  • Manuel Antonio National ParkOpen from 7am - 4pm
  • Have lunch at Manuel Antonio Falafel Bar
  • If you get free early, you can visit Nauyaca Waterfall
  • Head back to Jaco
  • Have dinner at Koko

Day 8

Explore an activity in Jaco & leave for your flight back home

  • 📍 Place
  • Breakfast
  • So for today you can either book from one of these activities in Jaco itself
  • Karma Cafe & restaurant
  • Leave for San Jose for your flight back home
  • Take a flight from San Jose to your city

Before you buy

What exactly do I get?

The full 8-day itinerary, day by day: timings, real places with map links, stays, and food. You can read it in your browser or download the PDF, both the minute you pay. It also sits in your account, so you can open it again from any device, and the GST invoice is emailed with it.

Is there any support after I buy?

Yes, and it is free. If something in the plan does not suit you — a stay outside your budget, a different transport option, restaurants for a dietary need, or combining this with another itinerary — tell us and one of us will sort it out with you on WhatsApp. Message +91 98733 95006 or write to hello@diytinerary.com. We reply on weekdays.

These are not my dates. Can I still use it?

Yes. The itinerary is written by day, not by date, so it works whenever you go — the seasonal notes tell you what changes. If you would rather have it built around your actual dates, group and budget, use Adapt this itinerary for my dates above: that is a new itinerary written for you, and it costs less than one written from scratch.

Can I change the stops?

Not on this one — we have no other Costa Rica itinerary close enough to lift a stop from. If you want a different route, ask for a custom itinerary and we will plan it around the stops you name.

Is it refundable?

A ready-made itinerary is a file you receive immediately, so it is not refundable as a matter of course. A refund can be requested within 24 hours of a first purchase, and we look at genuine problems case by case — if the document will not open or is not what the page described, tell us and we will fix it or refund it. The full terms are on our refund and cancellation page.

Is GST included?

Yes. The price you see is the final amount, with 18% GST already inside it. Nothing is added at the payment screen, and the invoice carries your state as the place of supply. If you are buying for a company, add the GSTIN on the form and the invoice comes with it so you can claim the input credit.

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