Costa Rica Short Break: La Fortuna & Arenal – 4 Days
Sloths, hot springs, hanging bridges and coffee in La Fortuna, in a group of up to twelve.
Tour overview
This 4-day short break packs the best of La Fortuna and Arenal into a few days. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay three nights in hotels, with breakfast daily, a lunch and two dinners.
After a welcome dinner in San José, you head to La Fortuna for a sloth and wildlife walk with a naturalist, an evening soak in the EcoTermales hot springs and a guided night walk in the jungle.
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You cross the hanging bridges of Mistico Park among the treetops, make tortillas with a local cook and visit the Doka coffee estate on the way back to San José.
The physical rating is low. This short break suits travellers adding Costa Rica to a longer trip.
Trip highlights
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Sloth-spotting (Day 2)
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EcoTermales hot springs (Day 2)
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A jungle night walk (Day 2)
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Mistico hanging bridges (Day 3)
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Tortilla-making (Day 3)
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Doka Estate coffee (Day 4)
Your route
3 stops from San Jose to Doka Estate
- San Jose Days 1 & 4
- La Fortuna Days 1–3
- Doka Estate Day 4
Why choose this tour
Arenal's highlights in a few days. Hot springs and wildlife included.
Best suited to
- Travellers short on time
- Travellers adding to a longer trip
- Nature lovers
- Couples and friends
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from San José, Costa Rica to San José, Costa Rica
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Day 1 · San José San José
A welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · La Fortuna, EcoTermales La Fortuna
Sloths and hot springs.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Mistico Park, La Fortuna Arenal
Hanging bridges.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Doka Estate, San José San José
A coffee tour.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- San José (1 night) Hotel
- La Fortuna (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 3 nights in hotels
- Meals 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Private transport
- Sloth walk and jungle night walk
- EcoTermales hot springs
- Mistico hanging bridges, tortilla class and coffee tour
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a long holiday
- You want beaches
- You want luxury hotels
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £1,016 per person, twin share, tour only. 1 upcoming departure.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Costa Rica?
No, UK citizens can visit Costa Rica visa-free for up to 90 days.
Will I see sloths?
Very likely with a local naturalist, though wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
How active is it?
Easy walks and a few steps on the hanging bridges.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily, a lunch and two dinners.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary