Volcano first, then sun and surf. Perfect if you fly into Liberia (LIR) and want to mix the Arenal rainforest with the golden beaches of Guanacaste around Tamarindo — with hotels for every budget, tours, restaurants and your transport planned out.
This route pairs Costa Rica's most iconic volcano with its most popular beach region. Fly into Liberia (LIR), spend three nights at Arenal / La Fortuna, then four nights on the Guanacaste coast around Tamarindo before flying home from Liberia. Two hotel options at each stop — budget 💵 and 5-star ✨ — plus tours, restaurants and the exact private transfers.
| Stop | Nights | Getting there | Transfer (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arenal / La Fortuna | 3 | Liberia (LIR) → La Fortuna (~3h) | $225 |
| Tamarindo (Guanacaste) | 4 | La Fortuna → Tamarindo (~4.5h) | $315 |
| Departure | — | Tamarindo → Liberia (LIR) (~1.5h) | $135 |
| Total transport | 7 nights | 3 private transfers | from $675 |
Your driver meets you at Liberia Airport and takes you to La Fortuna (about 3 hours). Three nights of waterfalls, hot springs and volcano views.
Cross to the Pacific coast (about 4.5 hours) for four nights of beaches, sunsets and surf. Tamarindo is a lively hub with easy access to Playa Conchal, Flamingo and Playa Grande.
One last beach morning, then a short ride back to Liberia Airport (about 1.5 hours). Share your flight time and we'll set your pickup.
Prefer Playa Conchal, Flamingo, Papagayo, Nosara or Santa Teresa? We serve them all — just ask and we'll adjust the transfers.
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