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Budget Itineraries

Budget Itineraries

Routes that cut transfers and wasted days.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Sunset over forested hills and a volcano
Sunset over forested hills and a volcano · Photo: Original image
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7 days: La Fortuna and Jacó by bus

  1. Days 1–3: La Fortuna — free river swim, self-guided bridges
  2. Day 4: bus or shuttle to Jacó
  3. Days 5–7: Jacó beach, one paid boat trip
La FortunaViator

Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park

Self-guided bridges.

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JacóViator

Isla Tortuga from Jacó with Lunch and transportation

Tortuga Island from Jacó with lunch and transport.

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Cost assumptions

Assumptions dated November 5, 2026: two adults sharing a room, public buses, one paid tour every other day, self-catering breakfast. Tour prices are the Viator “from” prices above; room prices vary too much by date to estimate fairly, so compare them on the booking page.

Listings checked live on November 5, 2026. Operators change inclusions, pickup zones and restrictions, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.