Connecting Costa Rica's Top Destinations with Costa Rica's Top Activities
You've decided to vacation in Costa Rica, so we already know you're smart. But now, with our Smart Connection Tour Deals, you're about to graduate to genius status!
As you've no doubt already noticed, Costa Rica is a small country that is packed to the gills with fun and unique activities, totally distinct regions, beautiful and kind people, and oh… did we mention all the fun and unique activities in Costa Rica?
Why simply book transport from one destination to another, when you can get to where you're going and also have some fun along the way? Have your cake and eat it too… that's what vacation is all about. With Smart Connection Tour Deals, you can “tour your way to your next destination”. Genius, right? We thought you'd love it, you are a smart & savvy traveler after all.
Let's say for example your flight lands in San Jose, and you'd like to spend a day or two soaking up the culture and city life before heading out to La Fortuna to experience Volcan Arenal and the charming countryside. You certainly could book transportation from San Jose to La Fortuna… and on your way there, your comfy air-conditioned van will whiz right past one of the most wonderful adventure parks you've ever imagined: the San Lorenzo Adventure Park at Lands In Love. Or, with a Smart Connection Tour Deal, that comfy air-conditioned van will actually stop at Lands In Love so you can get out and play! Lands In Love offers all activities ala carte, so you can pick and choose what's right for you that day and so can your travel companions. Choose from some of Costa Rica's best canopy tours, horseback riding, river rafting, canyoning… what are you in the mood for?
Stretch your legs, stretch your budget, get to where you're going next, and make the most of your precious vacation time. Plan your major destinations in Costa Rica, and then link them together with our many connection activities. Check out our full menu of options for more info.
We think you'll agree: Smart Connection Tour Deals aren't just smart, they're downright genius!
Pacuare River III-IV
(Connecting San José, Arenal & Puerto Viejo)
Includes: Roundtrip or continued transportation to either San Jose, Caribbean and Arenal, a safety course, a professional bilingual guide, breakfast, lunch buffet and river descent.
Departures: Daily 6:00 AM.
Notes: Minimum age 12 years old.
BALSA RIVER II-III
(Connecting La Fortuna & San José)
White water rafting Balsa River from San Jose or La Fortuna is one of our best-selling smart connections for the whole family. River explorers as young as 8 years old can experience white water rafting in Costa Rica on the Balsa Rivers mild class II & III rapids. Best of all, you can use the transportation to move your family from one destination to the next while breaking it up with some of the most fun things to do in Costa Rica. What a deal!
Sarapiqui River III-IV
(Connecting La Fortuna & San José)
Smart connections are arguably one of the best deals in Costa Rica. So it is no wonder that our Rafting Sarapiqui River is one of our most popular tours for those staying in La Fortuna or Arenal and looking to get back to San Jose to catch their flights. Pack up, spend a day rafting on the Sarapiqui, then use the onward transportation to travel between San Jose and Arenal or vice versa. Now that is a great deal!
(Departing La Fortuna & Arenal to San Jose)
Located on 280 private acres of cloud forest, San Lorenzo Adventure Park offers all sorts of activities to break up your drive. Lands in Love Adventure Center offers Ziplines, Canyoning, Cloud Forest Hiking, ATVs, Bungee Jumping, White Water Rafting & a cool new Eco Bike! Choose Your Own Adventure La Fortuna & Arenal!
Pacuare River Overnight Whitewater Rafting Expedition
(Connecting San Jose, Arenal & Puerto Viejo)
Why bus or fly across beautiful Costa Rica when you can white water raft in the beautiful Pacuare River through the heart of the country? Allow our experienced guides to lead you on the adventure of a lifetime!
Includes: Transport from SJ, Arenal & the Southern Caribbean, Guides, safety gear, 1 night of lodging, happy hour & 5 meals.
Tortuguero 2 Day Expedition
(Connecting San José, Arenal & Pto. Viejo)
Includes: Roundtrip transportation, professional bilingual guides, entrance fees, meals, lodging and snacks.
Departures: At 6:00-6:30 AM depending on pick-up location.
Pacuare River Rafting, Hike & Indigenous Visit 3 Day
(Connecting San José, Arenal & Puerto Viejo)
Perfect for beginning or advanced rafting skills, the Pacuare Paddle, Hike, & Indigenous Visit 3 day tour will allow you to test your skills on Class III and IV whitewater rapids.
Includes: Transport from San Jose, Arenal and the Southern Caribbean, professional guides, gear, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, hiking expedition, 2 nights of lodging in the camp, use of facilities.
Van Boat Van – Arenal to Monteverde Lake Crossing
(Connecting Arenal & Monteverde)
Not your average Costa Rica shuttle service, our Arenal to Monteverde shuttles are a bit more adventurous and a whole lot more scenic. Shuttle from your La Fortuna hotel, take a boat across Lake Arenal, then shuttle to your hotel in Monteverde. Add a little adventure to your transfer today!
Shuttle in Shuttle Out to Tortuguero From Arenal
(Connects to San Jose, Arenal & Puerto Viejo)
Shuttles to Tortuguero National Park from La Fortuna & Arenal Hotels depart at 6:00am daily. Shuttles include transportation to most hotels in Tortuguero on the main canal and a stop for breakfast along the way. A super economical way to get to Tortuguero.
Caribe Shuttle Arenal to Panama (Departs 6:00am, Travel Time 11 hours)
(Connecting La Fortuna & Bocas Del Toro, Panama with Breakfast)
This shuttle includes pick up from your La Fortuna Hotel, stops for breakfast in Puerto Viejo, assistance at the border, shuttle from the border to Almirante, then water taxi to Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro. Travel time approximately 11 hours.
Caribe Shuttle Arenal to Puerto Viejo
(Connecting La Fortuna to Puerto Viejo, Cahuita & Manzanillo)
Shared shuttle transportation with daily departures from most La Fortuna Hotels to Puerto Viejo, Cahuita & Manzanillo Hotels. Travel time approximately 6 hours.
Arenal Airport Shuttles to SJO
(San Juan Santamaria Airport San Jose)
Daily airport shuttles from La Fortuna to SJO airport in San Jose. Departs twice daily at 8:00am and 1:30pm. Approximate travel time 3.5 hours.
Arenal Airport Shuttles to LIR
(Liberia Airport Guanacaste)
Daily airport shuttles from La Fortuna to LIR airport in Guanacaste. Departs daily at 8:00am. Approximate travel time 3.5 hours.
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