7 Days in Costa Rica: Our Recommended Itineraries

This Costa Rica 6-day itinerary is perfect for kids and adults alike! The kids will love being surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungles of Arenal Volcano National Park. When they finally tire of the exotic flora and fauna, enjoy a cooling dip beneath the cascade tiers of La Fortuna waterfall. Kids of all ages will beam on first seeing the tropical paradise that is the Nicoya Peninsula. Here, the family adventure continues as you explore the heavenly beaches, namely Tambor beach. Cruise along the coastal waterways and Pochette Mangroves before landing on the pristine white sands of Tortuga Island.  Head to San Jose to spend a final day exploring the city with its many things to do suited for children, such as the Children’s Museum. See more 6-day tours in Costa Rica.

This easy-going Costa Rica tour is great for travelers who want to experience the best of Costa Rica’s pristine coasts and rainforests. A mix of nature and adventure, this trip allows you to combine the two best things about Costa Rica. Hike through the rainforests of Rincon de la Vieja National Park, among the smoking fumaroles and hot springs of one of Costa Rica’s few active volcanoes. Bound, monkey-like, along specially built walkways that get you right up into the action in the tree canopies. Grab the adrenaline rush with both hands as you shoot through the jungle on one of the country’s best zip lines. Then opt for a change of pace by relaxing on the stunning Tamarindo Beach, capping the adventure with a spectacular sunset voyage onboard a 20-meter-long catamaran. See one-week tours to Costa Rica.

Explore the heavenly freshwater creeks and lagoons on a tour of Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast on foot and by boat. Keep your eyes peeled for the park’s most beguiling residents: endangered sea turtles, manatees, caiman, monkeys, sloths, and even jaguars. Explore Arenal Volcano National Park and enjoy the phenomenal panoramas around the park, which boasts hanging bridges, striking waterfalls, and the famed Baldi hot springs. Choose an adventure of your choice, whether it is a zip-line tour, an ATV tour, canyoning, caving, mountain biking, or even a chocolate tour. See more adventure tours in Costa Rica.

A week full of excitement awaits you on this adventure-packed tour that will take you from the cloud forests of Monteverde to the Pacific coast of Tortuguero. Zipline over treetops in Monteverde before taking a boat to La Fortuna where you will hike trails around the iconic Arenal Volcano. Embark on a canoe ride through the jungle in Tortuguero and explore this fascinating nature reserve before it's time to head back to San Jose. See more volcano tours.

The whole family will also love this full Costa Rica one-week itinerary. This 8-day Costa Rica trip takes you right into the heart of Costa Rica’s most popular national parks such as Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, and Manuel Antonio National Park. Start with a trip to Arenal Volcano National Park and explore the jungle on foot, with the option to crash through the region’s white water on a rafting trip or repel down mighty waterfalls. You’ll then explore the unique cloud forest habitats of Monteverde where you can select optional activities. Head out for an ATV tour or go for tours in the national park to see bats and frogs. While on the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour, take a stop at the cheese factory before heading to the Pacific coast’s Manuel Antonio National Park, an idyllic tropical beach landscape with activities including snorkeling and sea kayaking. On the final day, transfer to Alajuela to prepare for departure. See tours.

This Costa Rican adventure tour offers an unmatched way to discover the country’s sublime rainforests, with an unforgettable whitewater rafting experience extending 3 days along the Pacuare River. Once reaching Arenal Volcano National Park, you’ll encounter life up in the canopy and delve even deeper into jungle habitats en route to the always breathtaking La Fortuna waterfall. The area is famous for adrenaline activities such as a canopy zip-line tour, ATV tour, or canyoning. Pick your adventure! The adventure ends on the pristine Pacific coast beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park with time for some well-earned sun, sea, and sand.

7 days in Costa Rica offers the opportunity to explore some of this Central American nation’s most phenomenal natural sights. Whether it’s hiking through the rainforest, a leisurely beach time, a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs, or an exciting session of whitewater rafting, we know you’ll join the host of travelers who has already fallen for this incredible country. In case you want a little bit more about the country, why not check out our guide on 10 days or 14 days in Costa Rica? If you are short on time, check out our guide on 5 days in Costa Rica instead. 

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