Costa Rica · Cooking

6-Day Costa Rica Culinary and Adventure Tour with Arenal and Monteverde

6 Days Round trip from San José Province Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cooking and dancing class near the enchanting El Salto waterfall
02 See the Arenal Volcano in one of Costa Rica's most visited regions
03 Walk the Tree Top Walkways in the Monteverde Cloud Forest
04 Learn about Costa Rican recipes and local agricultural products

Enjoy exploring the wonderful landscapes of Costa Rica, from San José to Arenal and Monteverde, while discovering pristine tropical environments and memorable local experiences. This 6-day journey combines scenic travel, the iconic Arenal Volcano region, a hands-on cooking and dancing class near El Salto waterfall, and the Tree Top Walkways at Selvatura Park in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Along the way, relish the flavours of Costa Rica as you learn about favourite local recipes and agricultural products such as yucca, tiquisque, mamón chino, and sugar cane.

This 6-day journey combines scenic travel, the iconic Arenal Volcano region, a hands-on cooking and dancing class near El Salto waterfall, and the Tree Top Walkways at Selvatura Park in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities San Jose, Monteverde, Arenal, La Fortuna

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in San José

Meet our representative at Juan Santamaría International Airport and transfer to the hotel. During the ride, our representative will provide information about the upcoming journey.

Overnight in San José

Breakfast included

Day 02

Travel from San José to Arenal

In the morning, travel to the renowned town of La Fortuna in the northern zone of Costa Rica by shared transportation.
See the Arenal Volcano, one of the world's most active volcanoes. Combined with the amazing views, Lake Arenal, the many hot springs, and other adventure facilities in the area, this is one of the most visited tourist regions in Costa Rica.

Overnight in Arenal

Breakfast included

Day 03

Cooking and Dancing Class in La Fortuna

Pick up from your hotel and drive about 5 minutes to an exclusive hidden place next to the enchanting El Salto waterfall near downtown La Fortuna.
Upon arrival at your cooking class, learn about the garden and farm where the fresh cooking ingredients are grown. Get an insight into what it takes to bring food from the farm to the table!
- To get started, try your hand at mixing a delicious homemade tropical Costa Rican cocktail or jungle juice!
- Then, get ready to learn how to cook Tico-style picadillos, tortillas, and guisados for a delicious meal and captivating conversations!

Breakfast at the hotel

Available for lunch or dinner

Day 04

Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde

After breakfast, board the shared transportation from Arenal to Monteverde.

Overnight in Monteverde

Breakfast included

Day 05

Hanging Bridges Adventure at Selvatura Park

After breakfast, get ready to join the forest adventure tour. Walk on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging from 150 feet (50 meters) up to 510 feet (170 meters), and altitudes ranging from 36 feet (12 meters) up to 180 feet (60 meters). Each bridge has a width of five feet, making them some of the widest bridges in Costa Rica, with a capacity of up to 80 people per bridge. This makes them both the longest and strongest bridge systems in the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The Tree Top Walkways are suitable for people of all ages, and the hikes usually take between 1.5 and 2 hours.

Overnight in Monteverde

Breakfast & lunch included

Day 06

Departure Transfer to the International Airport

Private transfer from Monteverde to the airport. It is recommended to be at the airport at least 3 hours before departure time.

Hotel shuttle transportation to the airport

End of service

Where this trip takes you

Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, El Salto waterfall, Tree Top Walkways

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from San José Province 4 cities · 6 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Special offer from May to Sept 2021

01 night at Presidente Hotel (Standard room)
02 nights at Arenal Paraiso Hotel (Standard room)
02 nights at El Establo Hotel (Standard room)
Daily breakfast
Transportation between destinations
Cooking & dancing class
Hanging bridges at Selvatura Park (lunch included)
Government taxes
Health protocols
Personal assistance during your trip

Know before you go

Costa Rica is in a geographical area that offers a warm climate where you can enjoy a wealth of outdoor activities. You can discover the great hospitality that characterizes this small tropical paradise in the people's smiles, in the warm sea breeze, or in the drizzle of the rainforest.
There is something special about having an authentic experience while travelling abroad. Cultures identify themselves through their cuisine, and Costa Ricans are no different - it is not just "rice and beans". We invite you to enjoy a delightful local-style meal that may become your most memorable meal in Costa Rica!

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