Costa Rica itinerary: 10 days vs 2 weeks

Budget per style

• Budget$60–90 / day · $600–900 total
• Mid-range$130–200 / day · $1,300–2,000 total
• Comfort$300+ / day · $3,000+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

1. Day 1: Arrive San José. Overnight near the airport.
2. Days 2–4: Drive to La Fortuna. Arenal volcano hike, hanging bridges, hot springs.
3. Days 5–6: Transfer to Monteverde. Cloud forest reserve, night walk, zip line.
4. Days 7–9: Drive to Manuel Antonio. National park hikes, beach days, sunset at El Avion.
5. Day 10: Return to San José, fly out.

Budget per style

• Budget$60–90 / day · $840–1260 total
• Mid-range$130–200 / day · $1820–2800 total
• Comfort$300+ / day · $4200+ total

Per person, excluding international flights.

Day-by-day highlights

1. Day 1: Arrive San José.
2. Days 2–4: Tortuguero — boat in, canal wildlife tours, turtle nesting (Jul–Oct).
3. Days 5–7: La Fortuna & Arenal — volcano, waterfall, hot springs.
4. Days 8–9: Monteverde cloud forest, hanging bridges, coffee tour.
5. Days 10–12: Nosara or Santa Teresa — surf lessons, yoga, sunset beach dinners.
6. Days 13–14: Manuel Antonio for one final park day, drive back to SJO.