Costa Rica · 9-14 days
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forest & Coast
The itinerary
- Arenal Volcano3 nights
- Monteverde Cloud Forest2 nights
- Manuel Antonio (Pacific)4 nights
Why this trip works
This itinerary combines natural landscapes, adventure, beaches and coastal time, switching off, road trips, and wildlife watching across Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Manuel Antonio (Pacific). Bringing the stops together gives the holiday a clearer progression and makes better use of the outward journey than booking each place separately.
Best time to go
The strongest travel period is December to April. May and November are good quieter alternatives. Getting around is mainly by road transfers or a hire car.
Cost
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £50 a day at the budget end, around £95 a day mid-range, and £275+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1600 to £2230 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes. Available accommodation spans simple, comfortable, premium and luxury. The quiz prices the highest available tier that fits your selected minimum and total budget.
Frequently asked questions
How long do you need for Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forest & Coast?
This itinerary works best over 9 to 14 days across 3 stops: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Manuel Antonio (Pacific).
When is the best time for this trip?
The strongest travel period is December to April. May and November are useful quieter alternatives.
How much does it cost?
On the ground, including accommodation and everyday spending, allow roughly £50 a day at the budget end, around £95 a day mid-range, and £275+ for high-end travel. Including estimated return travel from London, a typical version of this itinerary is best treated as a planning range of £1600 to £2230 per person. These are planning estimates rather than live quotes.