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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

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Nature & Wildlife
Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (Autentico Hotel, Hotel Reception or similar, 19:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Autentico Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose city center
    • Visit National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  3. Day 2

    San Jose - San Gerardo de Dota

    San Jose - San Gerardo de Dota
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Savegre Nature Reserve and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Doka Estate - guided tour of coffee production process
    • Explore trails around lodge in Savegre Cloud Forest
    Landmarks
    Doka Estate
    Savegre Cloud Forest
  4. Day 3

    San Gerardo de Dota

    San Gerardo de Dota
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Savegre Nature Reserve and Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Early morning quetzal search on forest trails
    • Free exploration of Savegre Cloud Forest trails
    Landmarks
    Savegre Cloud Forest
  5. Day 4

    San Gerardo de Dota - Turrialba

    San Gerardo de Dota - Turrialba
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional meal at a typical finca (farm))
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Guayabo Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Dinner at traditional finca (farm) with local cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Turrialba town
    Landmarks
    Turrialba
  6. Day 5

    Turrialba

    Turrialba
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on the river)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Guayabo Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Whitewater rafting on Pacuare River (class II-IV rapids with experienced guides)
    • Lunch on the river

    Optional Activities

    • Trip to CATIE botanical garden
    • Visit to Aquiares community-led coffee plantation
    Landmarks
    Pacuare River
  7. Day 6

    Turrialba - Tortuguero National Park

    Turrialba - Tortuguero National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Tortuguero village
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  8. Day 7

    Tortuguero National Park

    Tortuguero National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Tortuguero Beachfront Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk in Tortuguero National Park
    • Waterway exploration by boat

    Optional Activities

    • Pre-dawn bird-watching boat trip
    • Evening turtle nesting walk (July-September)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  9. Day 8

    Tortuguero National Park - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui

    Tortuguero National Park - Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Guapiles)
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Fruit tasting at traditional Costa Rican Frutera
    • Night walk in Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
    Landmarks
    Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
  10. Day 9

    Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui

    Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Selva Verde Eco Lodge)

    Included Activities

    • Morning nature walk in Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
    • Chocolate tour at La Tirimbina
    Landmarks
    Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
    La Tirimbina
  11. Day 10

    Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - La Fortuna

    Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui - La Fortuna
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Arenal Paraiso)

    Included Activities

    • Hike on the flanks of Arenal volcano (approximately 3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Pineapple plantation tour
    • Hot springs visit
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
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  12. Day 11

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Arenal Paraiso)

    Optional Activities

    • Waterfall hikes
    • Wildlife spotting tour (sloth, poison dart frogs, toucans)
    • Hanging bridges adventure
    • Zip-wire canopy tour
    Landmarks
    Arenal area waterfalls
  13. Day 12

    La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio National Park

    La Fortuna - Manuel Antonio National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Hike at Carara Biological Reserve (1.5 hours)
    Landmarks
    Carara Biological Reserve
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  14. Day 13

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Manuel Antonio National Park - wildlife viewing
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  15. Day 14

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (La Foresta Nature Resort)

    Optional Activities

    • Revisit Manuel Antonio National Park
    • Relax on beaches
    • Boat trips
    • Horseback riding
    • Snorkeling
    • Surf lessons
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  16. Day 15

    Manuel Antonio National Park - San Jose

    Manuel Antonio National Park - San Jose
    End point
    1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, USA (San Jose Airport, Departures Hall, 10:00)
    Landmarks
    Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

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  • Rosalind5.0October 2025
    White water rafting Cloud forest La Fortuna and Arenal area Manuel Antonio It was all good to be fair
    Traveled in January 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Hugh5.0February 2025
    Tortuguero was amazing,especially the boat trips. La Foresta was superp. We had a two bedroom bungalow right by the...
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    Traveled in August 2025
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  • Heather4.5March 2025
    Wonderful nature walks, expertly led. White water rafting from a proffessional outfit. Loved the Ziplines and high...
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    Traveled in January 2025
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  • Patricia4.0March 2025
    Had to be the wildlife 😊
    Traveled in August 2025
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  • Sally4.5April 2025
    It was absolutely wonderful to see a quetzal in it’s natural environment deep in the forest, but we just happened to...
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    Traveled in May 2025
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  • Kathryn5.0March 2025
    The trip was full of these, but the stand outs were the wildlife spotting boat trip from Tortuguero, Staying in the...
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    Traveled in May 2025
    Review collected by Explore!
  • Barry5.0June 2025
    The wildlife spotting, supported by a brilliant guide in Allan, was awesome.
    Traveled in October 2025
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  • Susan5.0August 2025
    We had a fun and very knowledgeable tour guide Luis. Helped us in spotting the fantastic wildlife. Great activities...
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    Traveled in February 2025
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  • Brett5.0November 2025
    Our tour leader was an absolute highlight. Without him we would never have seen most of what we did. Watching the...
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    Traveled in September 2025
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  • Karen4.8August 2025
    Tayron (guide) was unbelievably knowledgeable about all wildlife, and went above and beyond to look after us. My...
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    Traveled in October 2025
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    Asked on January 7th, 2026

    What is the name of the hotel where we will be staying in San Jose. Should we take a taxi there or is transportation there included?

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      Our April 18th 2026 departure is sold out. Are your dates flexible at all?

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    Trevor

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    Is the Costa Rica Wildlife Tour available? There may be 4 of us interested. Dates are flexible.

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      The tour is still available on 25th April 2026. We can help you set up a booking if you're interested.

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      Meal options during the tour are diverse and tailored to cater to a range of dietary requirements.

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      The group size varies, but we ensure a sociable, small group experience allowing personal attention from the guide.

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      The tour uses various types of transport including buses and trains, ensuring comfortable travel between locations.

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      Please refer to the visa information section in your booking confirmation to check if you need a visa for the destinations included in the tour.

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