Highlights of Costa Rica
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Highlights
- Discover Costa Rica's incredible nature and wildlife
- Explore unspoilt tropical rainforest and look down into volcanic craters
- Search for birdlife in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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Arrive in San Jose. The cosmopolitan Costa Rican capital lies in a fertile valley at an altitude of 1150 metres. Coffee and sugar cane are big industries here and coffee is even planted between new buildings and along the roadside on the outskirts of the city. Fo...
This morning, an hour's drive will take us to the Poas Volcano National Park, where the smoke from one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes rises majestically from the tropical rainforest. At almost a mile in diameter, the main crater is one of the largest in the wor...
The Arenal area is well known for its diverse wildlife, and this morning we'll set out on a tranquil rafting safari to spot some of the most sought-after species. There is no white-water here, we'll simply be floating down calmly with our local guide, who will scour t...
Today we will travel around Arenal Lake up into the cloud forest region of Monteverde - one of the most well-known places in Costa Rica to see wildlife. Perched on the Continental Divide between the Pacific and the Caribbean, it is thought that there has been indigeno...
We leave Monteverde at approx. 10:30am. For those who wish, there is the option to revisit the cloud forest reserve in the early morning (the reserve opens at 7:00am). The paths here wind their way through gigantic ferns, underneath the lichen and moss that hangs from...
Manuel Antonio National Park is famed for its beautiful beaches and rich wildlife. We'll spend the morning exploring the park, where white-faced capuchin monkeys swing from the trees, and poison-dart frogs hide under a protection of lush tropical plantlife. Coatimundi...
This morning is free to relax in Manuel Antonio. You could choose to revisit the park*, or relax on the beaches around the town of Manuel Antonio. There are also lots of other activities on offer if beach time isn't for you, including white water rafting or snorkellin...
The trip ends this morning at our hotel in San Jose. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like to receive an ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Deborah
Apr 2024
Highlights of Costa Rica
Our guide Juan Carlos and driver Ronald were excellent. We learned a ...
Randall
Apr 2024
Highlights of Costa Rica
A great trip! This was our first time traveling with Explore and all went well. The planning/booking staff were very helpful and promptly answered any questions we h...
Karl
Apr 2024
Highlights of Costa Rica
Absolutely super - our guide Juan Carlos was a wonderful and kind guide and had the answer for every question, went above and beyond at all times. Same for our amazi...
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