Top Costa Rica Wildlife Viewing Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

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• Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this journey into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and the palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica.
• Spot long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, ocelots and three-toed sloths on this wildlife adventure – Costa Rica is home to many exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to see them all.
• Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community – the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish. You’ll even have an informal cooking lesson with the locals to make dinner!
• Refresh yourself after jungle hikes, spotting wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna.
• Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life – this small tribe has big ambitions for regenerating local forests and natural habitats.

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• Go beyond a biology lesson and immerse yourself in nature, from spotting rare birds in Monteverde to listening for the evocative call of howler monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park.
• Harvest produce and come together to cook a rustic meal from scratch during a homestay with family in an agricultural community.
• Get active on guided walks through forest and jungle, plus an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
• Family holidays aren’t always relaxing, but this trip offers plenty of opportunities to take it slow in thermal springs and pools and on beaches.
• End this adventure by hitting Manuel Antonio National Park, where the evergreen forest grows right up to the long, white beaches and irresistible water.

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• Adventure through Costa Rica with your family, expect thrills throughout!
• Spot monkeys and caiman on a boat tour of the tranquil Tortuguero waterways
• Soar above the cloud forest on a zip-line thrill ride
• Discover the bubbling mud pools and hot springs of Rincón de la Vieja
• Relax on the Pacific Coast with a three-night stay by Tamarindo Beach

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• Try to spot the elusive resplendent quetzal when you’re exploring Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests. Better yet, why not consider a jungle zip-line to get high in the sky for the best views?
• Spend time wandering through the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias artisan stalls in San Jose – Costa Rica’s cultural heart. With plenty of time to stop for a refresco (smoothie), this is a good opportunity to people-watch.
• Lend a hand at a farmstay outside of Santa Rosa de Pocosol and learn some home-cooked recipes and techniques from the locals on a visit to the Juanilama agricultural community.
• Marvel at the size and stature of the Arenal Volcano on the horizon, maybe taking a soak and relaxing in La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.
• With plenty of time to chill out at your own pace, Quepos’ surf vibe is ideal for catching some waves, lazing on the white-sand beaches or hiking the lush trails of Manuel Antonio with your travel pals.

Highlights

• Enjoy an easy-going week in wildlife hotspots: rainforest, mangroves, lava fields and cloud forests
• Navigate the Tortuguero waterways in search of monkeys, caiman and more
• Discover the natural wonders of Arenal Volcano National Park via walking trails, observation towers and hanging bridges
• Feel the cloud forest come alive on a nocturnal walk in the Monteverde Wildlife Refuge

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• Spend three nights in Drake Bay, the remote gateway to some of the premier wildlife destinations in Costa Rica
• Explore Corcovado National Park, one of the most biologically rich areas on the planet
• Discover the wildlife and waterways of Tortuguero, an important nesting site for green turtles
• Enjoy unrivalled wildlife viewing, including monkeys, sloths, dolphins and whales (in season)
• Visit both the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines

Highlights

• Head deep into the Esquinas rainforest to stay in our much-loved lodge
• Take a guided boat ride through the wildlife-rich waterways of Tortuguero
• Swim under the beautiful spout of La Fortuna waterfall
• Experience the cloud forest with a walk around Santa Elena
• Search for monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park

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• Explore one of the world’s great wildlife-watching destinations with other families
• Navigate the Tortuguero waterways in search of monkeys, caiman and more
• Play and relax on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts
• Cruise down the river at the Sloth Sanctuary
• Feel the rainforest come alive on a night walk in the Tirimbina Biological Reserve