Costa Rica Wildlife Tour




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- Discover incredible nature and wildlife on this two week adventure of Costa Rica
- Explore jungle waterways, active volcanoes and unspoilt tropical rainforest
- Spend time in the cloud forest and the 'mini amazon' of Tortuguero
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Our tour starts today in San Jose, Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital. Lying in a fertile valley, at an altitude of 1,150 metres, coffee and sugar are big industries here - coffee is even planted between buildings and along the roadsides on the outskirts of the city. ...
This morning, we'll head to Poas Volcano National Park (a one-hour drive away), where you can spot the smoke from one of Costa Rica's most active volcanos rising majestically from the tropical rainforest. At almost a mile in diameter and 314 metres deep, the main crat...
We'll have an early start today, as we set out to explore the trails surrounding our lodge in the search for the quetzal. The males of the species are vivid, with a red breast, green crest and the iconic long green tail that dangles from the branches. Despite the brig...
Today, we'll head to Turrialba, an important agricultural region thanks to its fertile land and the origin of much of Costa Rica's coffee, sugar and Macadamia nuts, not to mention dairy. The journey will take around three hours. We'll arrive in the afternoon and take...
One of Costa Rica's most scenic rivers, the Pacuare is great for both rafting aficionados and enthusiastic newcomers. Calm stretches between the class III-IV rapids give you time to appreciate the passage through rainforest-topped canyons and tumbling waterfalls. Maca...
This morning, we'll take a two-and-a-half-hour drive to Costa Rica's luscious Caribbean coast, driving through extensive banana plantations. From either Cano Blanco or Pavona, a boat will take us to our spectacular lodge in the Tortuguero National Park, where we'll sp...
Today we'll begin to explore the Tortuguero National Park. To kick off our day, there's the optional activity of a bird-watching trip by boat at dawn, where we'll have the opportunity to spot some of Costa Rica's spectacular birdlife. Water birds such as herons, egret...
Leaving our lodge this morning, we'll travel by boat back to either Cano Blanco or Pavona, before stopping for lunch at Guapiles. After lunch, we have the chance to stop at a traditional Costa Rican Frutería, where we have the chance to try the many delicious fruit t...
Our lodge has many onsite trails in the secondary rainforest, leading right into the Selva Verde Reserve. This morning, we'll take a short walk on some of the trails, through a tropical paradise of towering almendro trees and keel-billed toucans. After, we'll visit L...
This morning, you have the opportunity to explore a Pineapple plantation on an optional tour, to delve into the fascinating world of this remarkable fruit, for which Costa Rica is renowned as a global exporter. Later, we travel one hour (70kms) to La Fortuna. The tow...
Today is free for you to explore the Arenal area as you choose. There are local treks to waterfalls if you'd like to head out into the surrounding nature. For wildlife lovers there's the option to join a wildlife spotting tour, seeking the famous sloth, the poisonous ...
Leaving the volcano behind us this morning, we'll depart early to descend to the Pacific Coast, enjoying staggering views over the Gulf and Peninsula of Nicoya. Heading south, we'll pause at Carara Biological Reserve, famed for the scarlet macaws and abundant birdlife...
This morning, we'll explore the Manuel Antonio National Park, famous for its beautiful beaches and rich wildlife. During our time in the park, we're likely to see white-faced capuchin monkeys, coatimundi (part of the raccoon family) and tiny squirrel monkeys. This is ...
Today is free to relax in Manuel Antonio. You could choose to revisit the park or relax on the beaches around the town. If beach time isn't for you, there are also lots of other activities on offer, including boat trips, horseback riding or surf lessons.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
We'll leave Manuel Antonio this morning and drive 160 kilometres, approximately four hours, back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), where we'll arrive at around 11am. This is where our tour ends and the earliest time your flight can depart is 1pm.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Apr 2025
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