Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure

8 days

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Start and end in San Jose

4.5

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Operator: Discover Corps
In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 12
Ages 6+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in San Jose
Meals
Dinner (Traditional welcome dinner overlooking the twinkling lights of the valley)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at eco-hotel overlooking San Jose Valley
Day 2
Coffee Farm & Poas Volcano
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Relaxing lunch in town), Dinner
Included Activities
- Coffee farm tour and tasting
- Guided hike at Poas Volcano National Park rim with crater views
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Waterfall trail exploration
- Pool time
- Spa massage
Landmarks
Poas Volcano National Park
Day 3
Savegre Region & Rafiki Tented Safari Lodge
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner under the stars)
Included Activities
- Orientation about lodge's ecological mission
- Rainforest hike setting camera traps for wildlife monitoring
- Tapir project participation
Landmarks
Savegre Region
Day 4
Whitewater Rafting & River Conservation
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast), Lunch (Home-cooked local meal with Dona Edith in Santo Domingo), Dinner (Relaxing dinner listening to rainforest sounds)
Included Activities
- Morning activity choice: whitewater rafting OR pool time at camp
- Home-cooked lunch with Dona Edith in Santo Domingo
- Garden walk in Santo Domingo
- Town walk through Santo Domingo
- River conservation project: native tree planting
Landmarks
Savegre River
Day 5
Pacific Coast Arrival
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Ocean-view lunch together at resort)
Included Activities
- Local high school dance performance and tour
- Ocean-view lunch at resort
Optional Activities
- Beach swimming
- Monkey spotting
- Beach relaxation
Landmarks
Southern Pacific Coast
Day 6
Terraba Sierpe Mangroves
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxing evening dinner)
Included Activities
- Boat journey through Terraba Sierpe Mangroves
- Naturalist guide wildlife tour through mangroves
- Wildlife spotting: sloths, monkeys, macaws, birds
Landmarks
Terraba Sierpe Mangroves
Corcovado National Park
Day 7
Pacific Coast Relaxation & Whale Tail Exploration
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final farewell dinner with group)
Included Activities
- Beach relaxation with guide (optional activity choice)
Optional Activities
- Whale watching (Dec-Mar and Aug-Oct)
- Zip-lining
- Surfing
- Golfing
- Birdwatching
- Whale tail exploration at low tide
Landmarks
Whale Tail (Ojochal)
Day 8
Return to San Jose
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Poas Volcano National Park

Landmarks
Savegre Region

Landmarks
Savegre River

Landmarks
Southern Pacific Coast

Landmarks
Terraba Sierpe Mangroves
Corcovado National Park

Landmarks
Whale Tail (Ojochal)

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Discover Corps

4.5

(12 reviews)

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Age Range

7 to 80 years old

Response time

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Response rate

50%

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Cheryl
March 25th, 2021
5.0
We traveled to Costa Rica for the Discover Corps Wildlife Safari trip in March, 2021. We had to postpone and change...
We traveled to Costa Rica for the Discover Corps Wildlife Safari trip in March, 2021. We had to postpone and change our trip a couple times due to Covid, and I truly believe that it was meant to be. We had an amazing time! The country is so beautiful, the people are very hospitable, and we felt very safe throughout the entire trip. Our guide, Priscilla, was incredibly knowledgeable and thought of every last detail. She really catered to us and made sure we had the best possible experience. Our driver, Erick, was also fantastic. He was an excellent driver, helped us with our luggage, and was very fun and friendly. Every hotel we stayed at was immaculate and beautiful. The staff treated us like family everywhere we went. All the meals were delicious, and the restaurants all had great atmosphere. We really enjoyed learning all about Costa Rica and its rich history and the many unique animals that live there. All of the activities were wonderful as well. We visited a number of animal rescue centers and the biological center, and we went white water rafting, canoeing, kayaking, and we participated in a cooking lesson with delicious food. It was so hard to leave and go back to having to take care of ourselves after being treated like royalty during this fantastic experience. We definitely plan to take another Discover Corps trip again in the near future!Show more
EmilySchneider
March 22nd, 2021
5.0
I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was...
I recently returned from the Costa Rican wildlife safari. I was a bit concerned with Covid however every place was extremely clean and had places for you to wash your hands before you even walked in. This was a trip I was actually supposed to go on in 2020 however it was postponed, waiting so long the expectations were high. I was definitely not disappointed! Patricia our guide was absolutely wonderful, extremely knowledgeable and cater to our every need. I would highly recommend this vacation. Also everyone that I met in the community was extremely gracious and kind. The majority of these people work on tourism and unfortunately in the last year have not had any. Booking this trip would not only be an amazing adventure for you but it would also be amazing for the people in the communityShow more
Gary
January 27th, 2018
5.0
This trip was Very Fine. The guide and driver were both excellent. All relaxing 'tour' days were very interesting...
This trip was Very Fine. The guide and driver were both excellent. All relaxing 'tour' days were very interesting (I got some great photos). The community volunteer activities were excellent and great learning experiences. The highlight for me was the elementary school visit (I'm a past Peace Corps English Teacher). We were very well received there even though it was a holiday time and they presented and excellent dance. Show more

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Tour ID: 178966

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Vaccines
- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Costa Rica. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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- For any tour departing before September 12th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 12th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Discover Corps. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 150 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure

No departure dates available

Itinerary

Arrival in San Jose

Included Activities

Coffee Farm & Poas Volcano

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Savegre Region & Rafiki Tented Safari Lodge

Included Activities

Whitewater Rafting & River Conservation

Included Activities

Pacific Coast Arrival

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Terraba Sierpe Mangroves

Included Activities

Pacific Coast Relaxation & Whale Tail Exploration

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Return to San Jose

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Costa Rica: Eco Rainforest Adventure

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Itinerary

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

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Your Peace of Mind Options

Cancellation Policy

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