Costa Rica Itineraries
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- Exploring miles of off-the-beaten-track beaches on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts
- Glimpsing rare tropical birds and butterflies on a rainforest hike
- Viewing both coasts from atop 11,200-foot Irazu volcano while gazing into massive craters that look like they were scooped out for some gargantuan ice cream cone.
- Cooling off in Monteverde Cloud Forest, one of the most beautiful forests in the world, while in search of monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife.
- Reveling in the colors of wildflowers and trees on a nature hike: orchids, bougainvillea, jacaranda, and flame and poro trees, which paint the landscape with purples, oranges and scarlets.
- Coming upon a forest waterfall and taking a dip in the waters below
- Relaxing in a secluded hot springs at Arenal Volcano National Park
- Partaking in Costa Rica's famous adventure activities: Riding a zipline high over a forest canopy, rappelling down a waterfall canyon, kayaking on a clear mountain lake -- or all three in one day.
- Reeling in a big catch on a sport fishing cruise in a quest for tuna, wahoo and marlin.
Classic Costa Rica Itineraries
Natural Costa Rica in 1 Week
Day 1-2, San Jose: Braulio Carrillo National Park, Atlantic Forest Zipline
Day 3-4, La Fortuna: Tour fruit plantations, bird watching, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest, La Fortuna Waterfall
Day 5-6, Tortuguero National Park: observe incredible wildlife, in particular the Green Sea Turtles in their natural egg laying habitat.
Highlights of Costa Rica in 2 Weeks
Day 1-2, San Jose: Puerto Viejo de Talamanca village, zipline in Atlantic forest, Braulio Carrillo National Park
Day 3-5, La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, whitewater rafting, Baldi Hot Springs, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Day 6-7, Monteverde Cloud Forest: stunning views of the Gulf of Nicoya, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve & National Park, catch a glimpse of a Quetzel, zip line through the canopy
Day 8-10, Tortuguero National Park: Sea Turtle Museum, observe the famous Green Sea Turtles who live here, wildlife walks
Day 11-13, Manuel Antonio: Pan-Am Coastal Highway, see multiple species of monkeys through the trees, horseback riding on the beach
Adventure Tour in Costa Rica
Day 1, San Jose: Braulio Carrillo National Park, Atlantic Forest Zipline, birdwatching cruise
Day 2-4, Pacuare River: whitewater rafting, wildlife viewing, hiking in Pacuare Nature Reserve among dense forest and to waterfalls. Zip line among the canopy
Day 5-6, Tortuguero National Park: Kayak through the many canals and lagoons in the park. Observe the famous Green Sea Turtles who live here, take a guided wildlife walk
Day 7-8, Manuel Antonio: Sky tram, hike to Cathedral Point for spectacular views of the ocean
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Costa Rica Reviews & Ratings
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Kelsey Ekeberg
Apr 2025
Monkeys Jungles and Volcanoes
We covered so much of Costa Rica! I saw so many different ...
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2025
Monkeys Jungles and Volcanoes
Beautiful trip, one we've done in the past and revisited last month.
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Steven Ekeberg
Apr 2025
Monkeys Jungles and Volcanoes
Packed with action. Great multi-generational adventure. ...
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Hels Bells
Apr 2025
Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
This trip was amazing. It far exceeded my expectations; everything was well organised, ran smoothly and I was looked after very well. I travelled on my own to join ...
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Trusted Customer
Apr 2025
Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
Other than San Bosco hotel, which was a good location, but tired and bas...
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