8-Day Costa Rica Itinerary Template for Travel Agents
A 8-day Costa Rica eco-luxury itinerary template (Arenal Volcano + Manuel Antonio). Perfect for active families and adventure couples.
Why agents use this template
Costa Rica is an eco-tourism magnet with growing high-end demand. Luxury jungle lodges (Pacuare, Nayara, Origins) pay 10-12% + adventure activities 12-15%.
Best time to go
December-April (dry season). May-November is green season — lower rates + frequent rain.
Typical agent commission
10-12% lodges, 12-15% adventure operators (zipline, white water, ATV), $50-100/booking from car rental partners.
Sample 8-day itinerary
Below is the skeleton TravelForza auto-generates when you import the flight quote. You customize hotels, transfers, and activities per client.
Day 1 — Arrival SJO + transfer to Arenal
Pickup at San José, 3-hour drive to La Fortuna. Sunset at Tabacón hot springs.
Day 2 — Arenal Volcano hike
Morning lava trail hike. Afternoon hanging bridges. Evening hot springs.
Day 3 — Ziplines + Tarzan swing
Full-day Sky Adventures: 10 ziplines + Tarzan swing + tram.
Day 4 — Transfer to Manuel Antonio
4-hour scenic drive. Sunset on the Pacific. Beachfront hotel.
Day 5 — Manuel Antonio National Park
Half-day guided park hike (sloths, monkeys, toucans). Afternoon beach.
Day 6 — Catamaran sunset cruise
Snorkeling + dolphins + open bar sunset cruise.
Day 7 — Surf or spa
Choose: beginner surf lesson at Espadilla beach OR full spa day.
Day 8 — Return SJO + departure
3-hour transfer back to San José. Lunch in Atenas. SJO flight.
What to book (and what to upsell)
Flights
Direct SJO from MIA, IAH, ATL, GRU. JetBlue + American + United operate the route.
Lodges
Arenal: Nayara Tented Camp, Tabacón Grand Spa. Manuel Antonio: Costa Verde, Si Como No.
Transfers
Private SUV transfers $200-280 per leg. Or rent 4WD ($60-90/day).
Activities
Zipline, hanging bridges, catamaran, surf lesson, spa.
Pricing range
Per couple eco-luxury: $4,500-9,000 for 8 nights. Family of 4: $7-12k. Commission: $400-1,200.
Build this Costa Rica trip in 5 minutes
Import the flight quote, TravelForza auto-creates Day 1 to Day 8 with the right dates. Add hotels, activities, share the link.
Start free trialFAQ — Selling Costa Rica
How long does it take to build a Costa Rica itinerary in TravelForza?
About 5 minutes after the client approves the flight quote. The 8-day skeleton is pre-generated; you just customize hotels, activities, and transfers per client.
Can the Costa Rica itinerary be shared with travelers?
Yes. Every itinerary gets a unique share link. Travelers open it on any phone, no install. They can chat with the agent, upload photos during the trip, and split expenses with their companions.
Does TravelForza handle multiple currencies for Costa Rica trips?
Yes. USD, BRL, EUR, MXN supported as itinerary base currency. Quote totals + payment links match the currency.