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Southern Costa Rica Intense BioDiversity

10 days

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Start and end in San Jose

5.0 (1 review)

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Operator: Elemento Natural Costa Rica
Nature & Wildlife: Explore untamed landscapes teeming with wildlife
Private Tour: Travel exclusively with your friends and family
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Medium Intensity: Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Spanish
Ages 11+

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Arrival in San José
Arrival in San José
Accommodation
Hotel (Parque del Lago)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner in San José
Day 2
Irazú Volcano - Cartago - Dota
Irazú Volcano - Cartago - Dota
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lauraceas Lodge)
Included Activities
- Visit to Irazú Volcano National Park
- Visit to Cartago and Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles
- Visit to Lankester Gardens
Landmarks
Irazú Volcano National Park
Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles
Lankester Gardens
Day 3
Cloud Forest
Cloud Forest
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Lauraceas Lodge)
Included Activities
- Morning hike with local guide to spot Resplendent Quetzal
- Exploration of Tropical Cloud Forest
Optional Activities
- Visit to village of San Gerardo
Landmarks
Tropical Cloud Forest (Dota)
Day 4
Rey Currés - Drake Bay
Rey Currés - Drake Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rancho Corcovado)
Included Activities
- Visit to Rey Currés indigenous community and craft store
Landmarks
Rey Currés Indigenous Community
Day 5
Caño Island
Caño Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rancho Corcovado)
Included Activities
- Boat tour to Caño Island
- Marine wildlife viewing and snorkeling
Landmarks
Caño Island
Day 6
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Rancho Corcovado)
Included Activities
- Visit to Corcovado National Park
- Visit to San Pedrillo Station
Landmarks
Corcovado National Park
San Pedrillo Station
Day 7
Sierpe Mangroves - Manuel Antonio
Sierpe Mangroves - Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Karahe)
Included Activities
- Sierpe Mangrove boat tour
Optional Activities
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park trails
Landmarks
Sierpe Terraba Mangroves National Wetlands
Manuel Antonio National Park
Day 8
Savegre River - Manuel Antonio
Savegre River - Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast (Typical breakfast in Silencio village), Lunch
Accommodation
Hotel (Karahe)
Included Activities
- 4x4 jungle ride to Silencio village
- Typical breakfast in Silencio village
- Savegre River rafting (13 miles with Class II, III, and IV rapids)
- Lunch in Silencio village
Landmarks
Savegre River
Day 9
Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Karahe)
Included Activities
- Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Sunset cruise from Quepos Marina with snorkeling and local music
Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Quepos Marina
Day 10
Departure from Manuel Antonio
Departure from Manuel Antonio
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Irazú Volcano National Park
Basilica of Our Lady of Los Angeles
Lankester Gardens

Landmarks
Tropical Cloud Forest (Dota)

Landmarks
Rey Currés Indigenous Community

Landmarks
Caño Island

Landmarks
Corcovado National Park
San Pedrillo Station

Landmarks
Sierpe Terraba Mangroves National Wetlands
Manuel Antonio National Park

Landmarks
Savegre River

Landmarks
Manuel Antonio National Park
Quepos Marina

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Transport

What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance

Where You'll Stay

Parque del Lago
Hotel
day 1
Lauraceas Lodge
Hotel
Days 2, 3
Rancho Corcovado
Hotel
Days 4, 5, 6
Karahe
Hotel
Days 7, 8, 9

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Rating: 4.8 (8 reviews)
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Traveler Reviews

5.0

Overall rating based on 1 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
5.0
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.8

John5.0•April 2025
Roberto, thanks for your planning and helping. The whole trip is great. We enjoyed this beautiful country and her...
Roberto, thanks for your planning and helping. The whole trip is great. We enjoyed this beautiful country and her great people immensely, particularly the effort in conservation. People working in tourism like you are top notch professionals. Truly impressed by the wisdom and effort of Costa Ricans in keep this paradise in an otherwise very challenging region. I am looking forward to returning for more longer visits. Pura Vida.Show more
Traveled in April 2025
Review collected by Elemento Natural Costa Rica

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