Smart Connections Deals

Connecting San Jose to La Fortuna or Puerto Viejo

Leaving San Jose at 6am, you will take the scenic highway through Braulio Carillo National Park to the Adventure Center in Siquirres where a hearty breakfast awaits. Spend the day challenging yourself rafting the class III/IV rapids on the Pacuare River and its stunning Huacas canyon. Enjoy a tasty lunch riverside, then head to your final destination of the day, La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcano or Puerto Viejo on the Caribbean coast!

Connecting San José to La Fortuna

Smart connections are arguably one of the best deals in Costa Rica. So it is no wonder that our Rafting Sarapiqui River is one of our most popular tours for those staying in La Fortuna or Arenal and looking to get back to San Jose to catch their flights. Pack up, spend a day rafting on the Sarapiqui, then use the onward transportation to travel between San Jose and Arenal or vice versa. Now that is a great deal!

Connecting San Jose to La Fortuna

You may be realizing that rafting is one of the top things to do in Costa Rica in general. But why rafting? Is it really that safe? The Balsa River's class II/III rapids are perfect for first timers and families with children as young as 8 years old. And if you are looking for the best way to keep the family happy while traveling cross country, the Balsa River smart connection is the perfect solution. Parent of the year anyone?

Connecting San Jose to La Fortuna
Traveling with the family and cannot decide on just one activity? We got you covered! San Lorenzo Adventure Park at Lands in Love offers something for the whole family! Choose from canopy tour, canyoning, bungee jumping, an extreme swing, eco bike sky ride, ATVs or even white water rafting. Mix and match adventure combos and your Smart connection will depart San Jose then drop you off after your tour in La Fortuna or Arenal!

Connecting San Jose to La Fortuna

One of the most beautiful (and active!) volcanos in Costa Rica is the Poas Volcano. And lucky for you, it is conveniently located between San Jose and La Fortuna. Take one of the most scenic routes between San Jose and La Fortuna by taking a detour with a guided hike in Poas Volcano National Park and Lake Hule. You will see for yourself why the volcanos are the biggest attraction in Costa Rica for good reason. Bring the whole family! This smart connection is great for all ages and activity levels too.

Connecting San Jose to Jaco, Herradura & Hermosa Beach or Manuel Antonio
Located in Herradura in the lush rainforest of Costa Rica's Central Pacific, you will find Vista Los Sueños. Costa Rica's #1 Adventure Park! Choose from a muddy ATV or Buggy adventure, a serene horseback ride to a waterfall, zipline cable in the rainforest canopy, tasting your way through a cultural chocolate tour, or even take a surf lesson. Connecting San Jose to Jaco, Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park Smart Connection is a great way to travel for the entire family! And if you are a group of 4 or more, we can even continue to Manuel Antonio too!

Connecting San Jose to La Fortuna or Puerto Viejo
Aside from the abundance of wildlife in Tortuguero, the star of the show is the sea turtles that come out at night. So it only makes sense to book an overnight tour to Tortuguero, or maybe even stay for 2! Our Tortuguero Smart Connection includes a guided tour of the canals, lodging, meals and best of all continuing transportation to La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcano or Puerto Viejo in the Caribbean! The Tortuguero overnight tour is one of the best deals in Costa Rica!

Connecting San Jose to La Fortuna or Puerto Viejo
Hands down, the best way to travel through Costa Rica is the Pacuare Paddle & Hike 2 Day Expedition! This river rafting adventure is perfect for those thrill seekers who are looking to test their paddling and hiking skills on the premiere whitewater rafting river of Costa Rica, the Pacuare River. Best of all, this smart connection can drop you at your next destination of either La Fortuna and its hot springs and volcano or Puerto Viejo and the stunning Caribbean beaches.