Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife

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From misty cloud forests and lush jungles to volcanic landscapes and sun-kissed beaches, there’s so much to love about this Central American hot spot. Begin this small group Adventure Tour in Tortuguero, the Land of Turtles, then take a dip in the natural hot springs at the foot of the mighty Arenal Volcano and explore the majestic cloud forest region before ...

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Sea Turtle Conservancy
    • Tortuguero National Park
    • Organic pineapple farm
    • Arenal Volcano National Park hike
    • Heliconia Ranch tree planting
    • Coffee & cocoa plantation
    • Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve

What's this trip about?

    From misty cloud forests and lush jungles to volcanic landscapes and sun-kissed beaches, there’s so much to love about this Central American hot spot. Begin this small group Adventure Tour in Tortuguero, the Land of Turtles, then take a dip in the natural hot springs at the foot of the mighty Arenal Volcano and explore the majestic cloud forest region before ending your tour in San José.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityCosta Rica
End CityCosta Rica

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Caving
  • Culture
  • Hiking
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • 8 nights in handpicked hotels
    • 8 breakfasts
    • 5 lunches
    • 5 dinners with beer or wine
    • 2 tastings
    • 9 sightseeing tours
    • Expert Tour Director & local guides
    • Private deluxe motor coach

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in San José
Included meal: Light dinner Fly to Costa Rica and settle in to your hotel in San José. Enjoy a light dinner this evening. Please note: If you arrive after 9pm, dinner will be served in your hotel room.

Day 2: Tortuguero via Sea Turtle Conservancy
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Welcome dinner Pass through Braulio Carrillo National Park, home to many dormant volcanoes and placid crater lakes. Then, hop aboard a boat as you travel to your eco-friendly rainforest lodge in Tortuguero. Enjoy an included lunch of...
Day 3: Walking & boating tour of Tortuguero National Park
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Get to know Tortuguero National Park, a tropical rainforest, on a guided tour. Learn about the park’s diverse habitats, including mangrove forests, swamps, and beaches, on a walk led by your naturalist guide Board a boat and...
Day 4: Arenal Region via pineapple farm
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tasting Journey by boat through the jungled canals of Tortuguero National Park. Then, continue by bus to the Arenal region, stopping to visit an eco-friendly, organic pineapple farm in the Sarapiqui region. Sit down for an included l...
Day 5: Hiking tour of Arenal National Park & ranch visit
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch Hike through Arenal Volcano National Park on a guided tour. View the mile-high volcano, a near-perfect conical shape that emerges from the Sierra de Tilarán mountain range Gaze at the placid Lake Arenal, watching for northern jacana...
Day 6: Monteverde via Heliconia Ranch, coffee, cocoa & sugarcane tastings
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Tasting Get another look at the spectacular Lake Arenal as you travel to Monteverde by boat and bus. There, learn about Costa Rica’s diverse ecology and vibrant culture. Help with reforestation efforts by planting a native tree at He...
Day 7: Hiking tour of Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Join your Tour Director for a hike through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, a haven for birdwatchers. Learn about variety of flora and fauna, including orchids and ferns Walk through the misty forest as you explore this rare ecosystem, which gets its name from the c...
Day 8: Transfer to San José & sightseeing tour
Included meals: Breakfast, Farewell dinner Travel to San José and get to know Costa Rica’s capital city on a guided sightseeing tour. Stop at the Plaza de la Cultura, site of many performances and celebrations, and admire the National Theater of Costa Rica Pass Bel...
Day 9: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay in Costa Rica to explore Manuel Antonio. Extension to Manuel Antonio & San José You know how they say “good things come in small packa...
Day 9: Tarcoles River cruise
Included meal: Breakfast En route to Manuel Antonio, relax on a riverboat tour of the Tarcoles River with a local guide. Take in views of lush mangrove forests and jungle settings Look out for wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, lizards, monkeys, and birds Plea...
Day 10: Free day in Manuel Antonio
Included meal: Breakfast Enjoy a free day in Manuel Antonio or add an excursion. Manuel Antonio Catamaran Cruise

Day 11: Manuel Antonio National Park & transfer to San José
Included meals: Breakfast, Dinner Get to know the country’s smallest national park, popular for its breathtaking beaches and scenic hiking trails. Keep an eye out for local fauna—the park is home to 109 mammal species and 270 bird species Walk to the top of rocky C...
Day 12: Departure
Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures) Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

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