10-Day Adventure-Driven Costa Rican Getaway

1. Day 1: La Fortuna Waterfall
   3 hours (90 miles) from Juan Santamaria International Airport

   Hiking and swimming in a stunning, 70-meter waterfall with crystal clear natural pools.

2. Day 2: Arenal Volcano National Park
   30 minutes (9 miles) from La Fortuna Waterfall

   Breathtaking views of the active volcano and guided hiking trails. Enjoy a hot spring experience in the area afterward.

3. Day 3: Montezuma's Waterfall
   4 hours (128 miles) from Arenal Volcano National Park

   Swimming near a stunning 80-foot waterfall landed in a pristine, clear pond. Expect a mild hike through lush greenery.

4. Day 4: Manuel Antonio National Park
   4 hours (137 miles) from Montezuma's Waterfall

   Stunning beaches, great snorkeling, and hiking trails. Visitors can spot many species including sloths, monkeys, and toucans.

5. Day 5: Corcovado National Park
   5 hours (187 miles) from Manuel Antonio National Park

   Explore one of the most biodiverse national parks in the world and see rare animals like jaguars and tapirs. Not for the faint-hearted as there's no lodging inside the park, and visitors require 4-wheel drive vehicles

6. Day 6: Surfers Beach at Dominical
   2 hours (80 miles) from Corcovado National Park

   A tranquil, naturally-surfable beach with vast expanses of white sand that is free of the commercial bustle. Enjoy the waves and relax in a natural setting.

7. Day 7: Nauyaca Waterfalls
   40 minutes (21 miles) from Surfers Beach at Dominical

   Choose to ride horseback or hike through nature, to two stunning falls - one over 45 meters tall - where visitors can swim in the pools of clear water and view wildlife.

8. Day 8: Tenorio Volcano National Park Rio Celeste
   4 hours (110 miles) from Nauyaca Waterfalls

   Visit Celeste, a river that boasts an inspiring bright blue color caused naturally by the volcano and minerals in the water. Take a guided hike and spot local wildlife along the way.

9. Day 9: Rincon de la Vieja National Park
   2 hours (51 miles) from Tenorio Volcano National Park Rio Celeste

   Enjoy a volcanic landscape with bubbling mud pits and steaming vents. Take a guided hike extending to the glorious Oropendola Waterfall, a 25-meter wonder in a magical jungle setting.

10. Day 10: Diamante Eco Adventure Park
    2 hours (47 miles) from Rincon de la Vieja National Park

    Zipline across Costa Rica's longest dual-line and international surfing beaches. Walk the animal sanctuary, home to jaguars and monkeys, and relax in a beachclub exclusive to park visitors.

Time and Costs Estimates

• La Fortuna Waterfall (3 hours, $22 entrance fee)
• Arenal Volcano National Park (1 day, $16 entrance fee)
• Montezuma's Waterfall (3 hours, $5 entrance fee)
• Manuel Antonio National Park (1 day, $16 entrance fee)
• Corcovado National Park (2 days, $15 entrance fee)
• Surfers Beach at Dominical (3 hours, free)
• Nauyaca Waterfalls (5 hours by horseback, $70 for one person, $60 each for two)
• Tenorio Volcano National Park Rio Celeste (1 day, $12entrance fee)
• Rincon de la Vieja National Park (1 day, $15 entrance fee)
• Diamante Eco Adventure Park (1 day, $98 per person)

Total Estimated Costs: $320 per person

Useful Tips

If you have less time, prioritize visiting 3-4 points of interest, but definitely visit Corcovado National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park and skip some of the smaller locations.

If you have more time, consider visiting Tortuguero for eco-tours, Cano Island Reserve to snorkel with whale sharks, and Guanacaste to see turtles during the nesting season.