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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. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Studio Hotel), Hotel 4* (Studio Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Explore San Jose's barrios
    • Visit the National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    • Dinner at a local restaurant
    Landmarks
    National Museum (Museo Nacional De Costa Rica)
    Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Turrialba

    San Jose to Turrialba
    Meals
    Dinner (Local recipe prepared together with chef at Casa Turire, followed by a toast)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Turire), Hotel 4* (Casa Turire (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit Irazu Volcano and crater viewpoints
    • Visit Finca La Florita dairy farm and learn about Turrialba cheese production
    • Cheese tasting at Finca La Florita
    • Harvest fresh produce from Casa Turire garden
    • Prepare and cook local recipe dinner with chef at Casa Turire
    Landmarks
    Irazu Volcano
    Finca La Florita
  3. Day 3

    Turrialba

    Turrialba
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Casa Turire), Hotel 4* (Casa Turire (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • White-water rafting on Pacuare River (Class III-IV rapids)
    • Visit CATIE (Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza) Research Centre and botanical garden
    Landmarks
    Pacuare River
    CATIE (Centro Agronomico Tropical de Investigacion y Ensenanza) Research Centre
  4. Day 4

    Turrialba to Tortuguero

    Turrialba to Tortuguero
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Pachira Lodge), Lodge (Pachira Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Boat journey through Tortuguero National Park canals
    • Visit Sea Turtle Conservancy
    • Walk through Tortuguero town and beach

    Optional Activities

    • Evening turtle walk (seasonal, June-September when green turtles nest)
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
    Sea Turtle Conservancy
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  5. Day 5

    Tortuguero

    Tortuguero
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Pachira Lodge), Lodge (Pachira Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Nature walk through Tortuguero ecosystem

    Optional Activities

    • Dawn birdwatching boat trip
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  6. Day 6

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna

    Tortuguero to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in Guapiles)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort and Spa), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort and Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • La Tirimbina chocolate tour (2.5 hours) including forest hike, chocolate production demonstration, and tastings

    Optional Activities

    • Night walk on hotel nature trails to spot nocturnal insects, amphibians, and reptiles
    Landmarks
    La Tirimbina
    Arenal Volcano
  7. Day 7

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort and Spa), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort and Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Hike in Arenal Volcano National Park (approximately 3 hours)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in healing hot springs
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano National Park
  8. Day 8

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort and Spa), Hotel 4* (Arenal Springs Resort and Spa (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Exclusive wildlife tour (foot and bus) to private areas to spot sloths, toucans, blue jeans dart frogs, birds, iguanas, and monkeys
    Landmarks
    La Fortuna
  9. Day 9

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sibu Lodge), Lodge (Sibu Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided night walk through cloud forest to spot nocturnal species
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
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  10. Day 10

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Accommodation
    Lodge (Sibu Lodge), Lodge (Sibu Lodge (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk in Monteverde cloud forest
    • Hanging bridges experience (suspension bridges in canopy)

    Optional Activities

    • Additional exploration of Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve trails
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Itinerary Image 1
  11. Day 11

    Cloud Forest to Pacific Coast

    Cloud Forest to Pacific Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena), Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Crocodile viewing at Rio Tarcolés
    • Visit to Carara Biological Reserve to see scarlet macaws and birdlife
    Landmarks
    Rio Tarcolés
    Carara Biological Reserve
    Gulf of Nicoya
    Peninsula of Nicoya
  12. Day 12

    Dominical to Corcovado National Park

    Dominical to Corcovado National Park
    Meals
    Lunch (Picnic lunch at San Pedrillo Ranger Station)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena), Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • RIB boat crossing to San Pedrillo Ranger Station (90 minutes each way)
    • Guided walk through Corcovado primary forest and coastal pathways (approximately 3 hours morning)
    • Afternoon walk (approximately 30 minutes)
    • Picnic lunch at ranger station
    Landmarks
    Corcovado National Park
    San Pedrillo Ranger Station
    Punta Uvita
  13. Day 13

    Dominical

    Dominical
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena), Hotel 4* (Hotel Cristal Ballena (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Swim in the sea
    • Surf lesson
    • Whitewater rafting on Savegre River
    • Whale-watching cruise (seasonal)
    Landmarks
    Savegre River
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  14. Day 14

    Dominical to San Jose

    Dominical to San Jose

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from Dominical to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)
    Landmarks
    Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO)

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