A printable plan: shuttle and transfer times, pickup zones, rental-car basics and five no-stress routes.
| Experience | Duration | Starting Price | Verification | Departure & Pre-Booking Check | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arenal Volcano Full-Day Tour from San José | 14 hrs | From $165 | Verified on Viator | Most central San José hotels (default pickup 6:30 am, confirmed by the operator) — Check: Ages 5 and up. You can be dropped off in La Fortuna instead (no dinner). | See Availability ↗ |
| Shared Shuttle: San José or SJO Airport to La Fortuna | 3 hrs | From $54 | Verified on Viator | Your San José hotel or SJO airport — Check: About 2.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic. | See Availability ↗ |
| Coffee Farm, Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens | 10 hrs | From $185 | Verified on Viator | Pickup 7:30–8:30 am from San José, Alajuela and hotels in between — Check: Breakfast and bottled water are not included. | See Availability ↗ |
| Irazú Volcano, Cartago & Orosi Valley from San José | 8 hrs | From $149 | Verified on Viator | Hotel lobby pickup in San José (be ready 5 minutes early) — Check: Wheelchair accessible. Gratuities are not included. | See Availability ↗ |
| Manuel Antonio National Park Day Tour from San José | 12 hrs | From $169 | Verified on Viator | Central San José hotels (default pickup 6:00 am, confirmed by the operator) — Check: Park fee, breakfast and lunch included. Ages 5 and up. | See Availability ↗ |
| Río Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall | 12 hrs | From $135 | Verified on Viator | Hotel pickup in Tamarindo, Conchal, Flamingo, Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa and more — Check: Moderate fitness. Some resorts are outside the pickup zone; check at booking. | See Availability ↗ |
| Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience | 2 hrs | From $105 | Verified on Viator | Free pickup within 3 km of downtown La Fortuna — Check: Helmet and gear included. Pickup further out costs extra. | See Availability ↗ |
| Private Transfer: SJO Airport or San José to Manuel Antonio | 3 hrs | From $110 | Verified on Viator | SJO airport arrivals, or your San José hotel or rental — Check: Priced for up to 4 people; each extra person costs more. Confirmed manually. | See Availability ↗ |
Volcano and waterfalls with hotel pickup.
Shuttle in, ATV, shuttle out.
Stay put and let tours do the driving.
Pickups, lunches and short walks.
Let the guide drive to the blue river.
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