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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja

    Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cañon de la Vieja), Hotel 4* (Hacienda Guachipelin)
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport
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  3. Day 2

    Rincon de la Vieja to Bijagua

    Rincon de la Vieja to Bijagua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Celeste Mountain Lodge), Hotel 5* (Rio Celeste Hideaway)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike of Las Pailas loop trail in Rincon de la Vieja National Park (3.5 km) with bilingual naturalist guide
    • Meet and greet on Day 1

    Optional Activities

    • Hiking
    • Natural hot springs
    • Horseback riding
    • Agricultural tours
    • Bird-watching
    • Butterfly spotting
    Landmarks
    Rincon de la Vieja National Park
    Las Pailas
    Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
    Miravalles Volcano
    Tenorio Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 3

    Bijagua

    Bijagua
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Celeste Mountain Lodge), Hotel 5* (Rio Celeste Hideaway)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike to Rio Celeste
    Landmarks
    Rio Celeste
  5. Day 4

    Bijagua to Monteverde

    Bijagua to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)

    Optional Activities

    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour (eight suspension bridges, 3 km through rainforest canopy)
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour (learn about coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production with Costa Rican folklore)
    Landmarks
    Monteverde
    Santa Elena
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  6. Day 5

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Monteverde Country Lodge), Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (Monteverde Gardens & Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

    Optional Activities

    • Selvatura Treetop Walkway guided tour
    • Don Juan Coffee Tour
    • Sky Walk
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve
  7. Day 6

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada), Hotel 5* (Parador Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran Relaxing Tour (depart from Quepos, tour Manuel Antonio National Park coastline, snorkel at Biesanz Bay)
    • Ocean Kayaking Tour (2.5-hour journey from Quepos Pier, discover wildlife above and below ocean surface, round-trip hotel transportation included)
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Quepos
    Biesanz Bay
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Villa Bosque), Hotel 4* (San Bada), Hotel 5* (Parador Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park with nature guide

    Optional Activities

    • Catamaran Relaxing Tour
    • Ocean Kayaking Tour
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Third Beach
  9. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio to Liberia (Departure)

    Manuel Antonio to Liberia (Departure)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Daniel Oduber International Airport

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  • Nicole5.0March 2026
    From start to finish this trip exceeded expectations! Well organized, great destinations, wonderful people, amazing...
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    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your trip exceeded expectations and that you enjoyed the organization, destinations, food, and balance between activities and downtime. It was a pleasure having you with us in Costa Rica, and your recommendation truly means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure in the future! Customer Experience Team
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  • Sharon5.0March 2025
    Costa Rica was beautiful and all of the accommodations, tours and connections with drivers were on time. The tour...
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    Thank You Sharon, for taking the time and letting us know about your great experience, this make us feel that we are in the right way. We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed! Hope to see welcome you again in a short future. Our Warm Regards, Andrea Rojas Destinations Services Costa Rica
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  • Magalie4.0March 2025
    I dont think there were enough excursions organized. I had to book quite a few on my own
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    Dear Magalie, Thank you for taking the time of giving us your opinion which is very important for us. I would like to respectfully comment that our different packages include they own activities depending on the areas, however, we do provide other activities that our customer can perfectly add to their packages and make it personalize. We look forward to having the opportunity to welcoming you again to our beautiful Cosa Rica in a near future. Our Kind Regards, Andrea Rojas Destinations Services Costa Rica
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  • Susan5.0March 2024
    Everything went smoothly, better than expected. The guides in the national parks were amazing- knowledgeable, nothing...
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    Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
    Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
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  • Phil5.0March 2023
    Destination Services Costa Rica is a smaller company and I couldn't find out allot about them, but their Exotic Costa...
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    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!.Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica
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    Brian5.0February 2022
    We were delayed a couple of times in getting to Costa Rica and our tour operator, Roy, was extremely accommodating of...
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    Thanks so much for your feedback!, we really appreciate the time you took to write such a review!. Hope soon you come back to Costa Rica!!
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  • Jean5.0March 2020
    This trip was much anticipated and lived up to all of our expectations. We had a wonderful experience. If we had...
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  • Kara4.5July 2018
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    Marina

    Asked on June 25th, 2026

    Is it possible to ensure we can get into the better hotels, even if there is an upcharge for that?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten June 2026

      All our adventures are indeed guaranteed departures, and you can choose the accommodation category that best fits your style and budget. Based on your choice, we use the following (or similar) hotels for this 7-night itinerary:

      Day 1 – Rincón de la Vieja
      - Standard (3*): Cañon de la Vieja or similar
      - Superior (4*): Hacienda Guachipelin or similar
      - Deluxe (4*): Hacienda Guachipelin or similar

      Days 2–3 – Bijagua (Río Celeste area)
      - Standard (3*): Celeste Mountain Lodge or similar
      - Superior (3*): Celeste Mountain Lodge or similar
      - Deluxe (5*): Rio Celeste Hideaway or similar

      Days 4–5 – Monteverde
      - Standard (3*): Monteverde Country Lodge or similar
      - Superior (4*): Poco a Poco or similar
      - Deluxe (4*): Monteverde Gardens & Lodge or similar

      Days 6–7 – Manuel Antonio
      - Standard (3*): Villa Bosque or similar
      - Superior (4*): San Bada or similar
      - Deluxe (5*): Parador Resort or similar

      Costa Rica is a fantastic choice – this route gives you a great mix of volcanic landscapes (Rincón de la Vieja), jungle and waterfalls (Bijagua/Río Celeste), cloud forest (Monteverde), and beaches with wildlife (Manuel Antonio). It's a perfect combination of adventure and relaxation.

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    What is the maximum number of people for this tour? Do you have any small group tours?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten December 2025

      Our adventures are designed to offer you the flexibility and variety of meeting different fellow travelers, especially at the main highlights. With transportation typically provided in comfortable minivans accommodating approximately 9-12 people, you'll have a great opportunity to mingle and share experiences during your transfers.

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten November 2025

      Each location offers unique experiences. Whether you're exploring the stunning volcanic landscapes of Rincon de la Vieja or soaking in the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio, you'll be immersed in Costa Rica's natural wonders. We recommend booking soon as availability can change quickly.

    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten November 2025

      While neither the tour operator nor TourRadar offers these specific discounts, we're pleased to inform you that your departure date already has a Black Friday discount deal applied. This exciting deal expires in 1 day and 10 hours.

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    Katrina

    Asked on July 29th, 2025

    Could you confirm if it's possible for them to stay in Manuel Antonio Park on the last day, rather than returning to the airport? They wish to book a resort in the park area for a few extra days. Additionally, will the tour go ahead regardless of the number of travelers, or might there be a need to suggest a date change?

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten July 2025

      Regarding your interest in staying at Manuel Antonio Park on the last day instead of returning to the airport, we can facilitate this request with the tour operator and help coordinate any necessary adjustments. This will allow you to enjoy your extended stay in the park area. Concerning the tour's operation based on the number of travelers, it is designed to proceed irrespective of the group size. Therefore, you can confidently plan your itinerary without concerns about potential date changes.

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    Monique

    Asked on September 27th, 2024

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    • Destination Services Costa RicaOperatorWritten September 2024

      We cannot guarantee a group, but shared transportation will connect you with other travelers.

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