Itinerary -10 days in Costa Rica
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Itinerary -10 days in Costa Rica
Hi All! I have been trying to get to Costa Rica for 3 years and it is finally happening this year! I have been following this board for a while and have a good idea of what this trip will be but I would appreciate input on this itinerary-Keeping in mind that my dh is not really a nature guy so I don't want to bombard him with too much hiking or hard work! After planning this..I seem to have a left over night and would like advise on where to spend it-either Arenol or MA? Here it goes:
Day 1-land in SJ and renting a car-driving leisurely to Arenol (would appreciate advise if we should stop somewhere along the way) we land at 11:45am so we have all day to get to Arenal. (staying at the Observatory Lodge)
Day 2-Arenol activities/spa either Echo Term or Tabacon
Day 3-1/2 day to do more in Arenol then drive to Monteverde (I understand about 4 hr drive..)
Day 4-Monteverde hike (probably all my husband will be in for)
Day 5-1/2 day in Monteverde then drive to MA
Day 6/7/8-MA (staying at Arenas del Mar)
Day 10-flying into SJ -one night there (our flight out leaves SJ at 7am the next day)
so...I have skipped day 9-this is the day I need advise about-I know this is an ambitious itinerary-but we like to move around and love driving in foreign countries so it's not daunting to us-also-if it doesn't involve a motorcycle dh gets quickly bored so moving around is ok..I have a few more questions but will hold them for the next posting! Thank you all for any advise! This is a great board-
Day 1-land in SJ and renting a car-driving leisurely to Arenol (would appreciate advise if we should stop somewhere along the way) we land at 11:45am so we have all day to get to Arenal. (staying at the Observatory Lodge)
Day 2-Arenol activities/spa either Echo Term or Tabacon
Day 3-1/2 day to do more in Arenol then drive to Monteverde (I understand about 4 hr drive..)
Day 4-Monteverde hike (probably all my husband will be in for)
Day 5-1/2 day in Monteverde then drive to MA
Day 6/7/8-MA (staying at Arenas del Mar)
Day 10-flying into SJ -one night there (our flight out leaves SJ at 7am the next day)
so...I have skipped day 9-this is the day I need advise about-I know this is an ambitious itinerary-but we like to move around and love driving in foreign countries so it's not daunting to us-also-if it doesn't involve a motorcycle dh gets quickly bored so moving around is ok..I have a few more questions but will hold them for the next posting! Thank you all for any advise! This is a great board-
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for day 9 www.hotelvillacaletas.com makes a nice stop
on the coast a little over an hour from SJ...
think your itineraty is fine have done it in 10 days
www.servicecarrental.com or www.wild-rider.com
even cycle rentals if desired...
on the coast a little over an hour from SJ...
think your itineraty is fine have done it in 10 days
www.servicecarrental.com or www.wild-rider.com
even cycle rentals if desired...
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We had a similar itinerary and had 9 full days. We started with 3 nights in Fortuna, then 1 in Monteverde, 3 in Manuel Antonio, and 1 in Atenas. That last night could have been added to either Monteverde or Manuel Antonio. If you want to read the trip report, it's posted at www.hitherandthither.net in the column on the right. Have fun!
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I would add the extra night to Arenal; it looks like you're only staying there two nights; people usually stay 3, and we like to stay 4. There's tons to see and do there, plus you want to maximize your chances of seeing the volcano.
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volcanogirl & hipvirgo chick..I have been hopefully waiting for you guys to respond-You are both so knowledgable about CR, I think you guys represent what is awesome about Fodor's boards. I am going to do 3 days in Arenol...Thanks!
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Oh, good choice, dory - I think you'll be happy with it. Do Cano Negro and the hot springs, zipline, do the waterfall, and the Hanging Bridges - you won't run out of things to do, and it will be a nice balance with the rest of your trip. hip and I usually vote the same way.
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I think you'll have really great experiences and hey, maybe dh might even become more of a nature lover after this...there have been a lot of converts! . This forum has always been a great resource on my trip planning too so I'm happy to help if I can.
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