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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 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner at local restaurant with group)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner with group at local restaurant in San Jose

    Optional Activities

    • Sample local Costa Rican coffee
  2. Day 2

    San Jose to La Fortuna

    San Jose to La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with group after coffee plantation tour), Dinner (Dinner at local restaurant in La Fortuna)

    Included Activities

    • Bitzu boutique coffee plantation guided tour
    • Dinner at local restaurant in La Fortuna
    Landmarks
    Poas Volcano National Park
    Arenal Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    La Fortuna

    La Fortuna
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park tour

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local hot springs for swimming
    • Hike Arenal 1968 trails to Las Coladas lava field
    Landmarks
    Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
    Las Coladas Lava Field
  4. Day 4

    La Fortuna to Monteverde

    La Fortuna to Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve tour with local guide
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
    Lake Arenal
  5. Day 5

    Monteverde

    Monteverde
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Rainforest night walk in Children's Eternal Rain Forest with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Monteverde town
    • Canopy zip lining - USD112
    Landmarks
    Children's Eternal Rain Forest
  6. Day 6

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio

    Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Night hikes at Parador Resort
    • Monkey trail at Parador Resort
    Landmarks
    Biesanz Beach
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Manuel Antonio

    Manuel Antonio
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Manuel Antonio National Park tour with naturalist guide

    Optional Activities

    • Ziplining
    • Snorkelling
    • Kayaking
    • Boogie board rental - USD69
    • Cruise (including transport, guide, lunch and drinks onboard) - USD95
    Landmarks
    Manuel Antonio National Park
  8. Day 8

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose

    Manuel Antonio to San Jose
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • San Jose city tour with leader
    • Farewell dinner with group

    Optional Activities

    • Urban city tour - Free
    • San Jose By Night: Food and Culture - Free
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central
  9. Day 9

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Welcome dinner at Tiquicia Restaurant with traditional folkloric dancing and typical Costa Rican cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome dinner at Tiquicia Restaurant with folkloric dancing

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through Mercado Central
    • Visit Museos del Banco Central
    Landmarks
    Mercado Central
    Museos del Banco Central
  10. Day 10

    San Jose to Tortuguero National Park

    San Jose to Tortuguero National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner at Tortuga Lodge with group)

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Cano Blanco dock
    • Boat transfer to Tortuga Lodge
    • Jungle walk in nature reserve
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero River
  11. Day 11

    Tortuguero National Park

    Tortuguero National Park
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tortuguero village visit and orientation with leader
    • Boat safari through Tortuguero National Park canals

    Optional Activities

    • Night-time turtle nesting tour on the beach (July to October) - Free
    • Jungle night tour - Free
    Landmarks
    Tortuguero National Park
  12. Day 12

    Tortuguero to Caribbean Coast

    Tortuguero to Caribbean Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Boat transfer from Cano Blanco
    • Cahuita National Park guided wildlife hike with local guide
    Landmarks
    Cahuita National Park
  13. Day 13

    Caribbean Coast

    Caribbean Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner with local family after cooking class)

    Included Activities

    • Puerto Viejo orientation walk with leader
    • Permaculture farm tour in Cocles with local family
    • Cooking class of traditional local recipes

    Optional Activities

    • Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge - Free
    • Ara Manzanillo conservation project - Free
    Landmarks
    Puerto Viejo
  14. Day 14

    Caribbean Coast

    Caribbean Coast
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Bribri Indigenous Reserve visit and traditional farm tour
    • Artisanal chocolate making with traditional techniques
    • Guided medicinal plant and natural fibre hike
    • Waterfall swimming and tropical fruit snack
    Landmarks
    Bribri Indigenous Reserve
  15. Day 15

    Caribbean Coast to San Jose

    Caribbean Coast to San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner with group)

    Included Activities

    • Bici Chocolate guided tour and tasting in San Isidro de Heredia
    Landmarks
    Bici Chocolate
  16. Day 16

    San Jose

    San Jose
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Nikolas5.0December 2025
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    I would 100% recommend this tour - a wonderful way to explore Costa Rica. Our guide was extremely passionate and...
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  • Ashley5.0March 2026
    Amazing trip. Super chill, lots of fun activities, great hotels, and we didn't have to worry about a thing. Our guide...
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