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- Kayak through the lush rainforests of Tortuguero National Park and look for howler and capuchin monkeys, caimans, toucans, and more.
- Set off on a white-water rafting adventure down the Pacuare River and spot monkeys, sloths, colorful birds, and more along the way.
- Hike into the cloud forest in search of the rare quetzal bird, and sail through the rainforest canopy on a zip line.
- Stay in stunning eco-lodges and hotels nestled within the pristine forest.
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- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Pre-departure information
- Entrance fees, excursions, and sightseeing
- Ground transportation during the expedition
- Transfers to and from group flights where applicable
- Services of an adventure consultant, guides and any other staff, and on designated “Photography” departures, a National Geographic Photographer
- Taxes, port charges, baggage handling, and service charges
- For itineraries that include camping, camp and cook staffs, tents, kitchen and dining tents
- Necessary Trip equipment (e.g., sea kayaks, rafts, personal floatation devices, etc.) are provided.
- Internal airfare is included on some international expeditions as indicated in the itinerary.
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Itinerary
Accommodation: Xandari Resort & Spa
Arrive in San José, where our staff awaits to transfer you to our hotel, set amid tropical gardens on the outskirts of the city.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Begin the day with a scenic flight over the jungle to Tortuguero National Park, a lowland tropical wet forest accessible only by water or air. A short boat ride brings us to our s...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge & Gardens
Rise early to search for the Atlantic sea turtles for which the park is named. The turtles return here each year to nest, and the hatching of their young is a harrowing but fascin...
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Accommodation: Rios Tropicales Lodge
Travel by boat and by road to the Pacuare River, where we’ll set off on our white-water rafting adventure. From our put-in, paddle about eight miles downstream, entering lush primary fo...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Rios Tropicales Lodge
Perched on the river’s edge in the middle of pristine jungle, our lodge offers many opportunities for adventure, and we’ll take the full day to explore. Go on an optional early morning ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Trogon Lodge
Today we raft a stunning stretch of wild water that curves past waterfalls on its way deep into lush gorges. Here, the rapids become more powerful and technical in nature, and we’ll have an exhi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Trogon Lodge
Hike into the cloud forest and encounter a wide spectrum of wildlife, including, with luck, the quetzal, a beautiful but near-threatened bird that is endemic to Mesoamerica. Then take advantage ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Xandari Resort & Spa
Drive to Orosi Valley, one of the first areas of Costa Rica settled by the Spanish colonists and now a center of the coffee industry. After lunch at a coffee plantation, continue to ...
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart on your flight home.
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