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8 Days Wildlife, culture and nature of Costa Rica

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Start and end in San Jose
4.6 (171 reviews)
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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
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Spanish
Group Size 1 - 99
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    San José

    San José
    Start point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (San José, Juan Santamaria International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*
  3. Day 2

    San José to Tarcoles River - Central Pacific

    San José to Tarcoles River - Central Pacific
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Tarcoles River wildlife safari boat tour
    • Local guide and transfer
    Landmarks
    Tarcoles River
  4. Day 3

    Central Pacific to Drake Bay

    Central Pacific to Drake Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*
    Landmarks
    Drake Bay
    Corcovado National Park
    Osa Peninsula
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  5. Day 4

    Drake Bay - Corcovado National Park

    Drake Bay - Corcovado National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Corcovado National Park
    Landmarks
    Corcovado National Park
  6. Day 5

    Drake Bay - Isla del Caño

    Drake Bay - Isla del Caño
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Included Activities

    • Guided boat tour to Isla del Caño
    Landmarks
    Isla del Caño
  7. Day 6

    Drake Bay to San Gerardo de Dota

    Drake Bay to San Gerardo de Dota
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3*

    Optional Activities

    • Sierpe River and Mangrove boat tour - RAMSAR-designated wetlands with habitats for birds, fish, shellfish, mammals and reptiles (approximately 45 minutes south of Uvita-Bahia Ballena)
    Landmarks
    San Gerardo de Dota
    Talamanca Mountain Range
    Savegre River Valley
  8. Day 7

    San Gerardo de Dota

    San Gerardo de Dota
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Quetzal search guided hike with local guide
    • Coffee tour at Café Don Lucas with transfer
    Landmarks
    Café Don Lucas
  9. Day 8

    San José

    San José
    End point
    San José, San José, Costa Rica (San José, Juan Santamaria International Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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