After your 1-night stay in San Jose, take a drive to Manuel Antonio national park.

 Surrounded by lush rainforest, Manuel Antonio's beaches boast soft white sands, turquoise waters, and an incredible variety of wildlife—including monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds.

 Get a new perspective on the Costa Rican coastline from the back of an all-inclusive catamaran, visit islands you might otherwise have overlooked, and enjoy time to snorkel during this half-day excursion. Soak up the sights as you make the most of free alcoholic beverages, snacks, and fresh fruit, relax on the tanning meshes, or take a dip in the Jacuzzi.

Enjoy a scenic drive to La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano National Park. Along the way stop at Carara National Park, Wold-famous birding destination home to the scarlet macaw.

 Get your heart pounding by taking a zipline ride through the Costa Rican forest canopy; whizz along cables slung between canyons, admire unique and breathtaking views of the Arenal volcano and lake, fly over and in between trees to feel an adrenaline rush like no other.

 Ride in your raft at dusk. Enjoy the mystical way the light disappears  from the sky during the sunset, and savor the jungle's peaceful  darkness. Your bilingual river guide, trained as a naturalist, will do  the rowing, and you will appreciate the nocturnal wildlife of the Peñas  Blancas River. 

 Escape into the nature of the La Fortuna on a guided hike. Walk by the  river and follow a trail to a panoramic viewpoint. Have a delicious  lunch at a Maluku Indian village and trek through forests, lava fields,  and farmlands before relaxing at a natural hot spring resort with a  drink.

 Embark  on a thrilling rafting trip down the class 2 and 3 rapids of the  beautiful Balsa River. Navigate 10 km downstream, stopping along the way  to rest, swim and eat some fresh Costa Rican fruit. As you paddle downstream keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife including sloths, monkeys, exotic birds, and a lot more.