Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
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- Spot prolific wildlife including howler monkey, sloth and armadillos
- Witness active volcanoes smouldering above dense rainforest
- Go snorkelling in the Pacific Ocean and walk along the beaches of the Caribbean Sea
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Arrive in San Jose. The Costa Rican cosmopolitan 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. For...
This morning head out of San Jose, driving half an hour to the old colonial capital of Cartago where we make a brief stop before continuing to Irazu volcano. Situated at 3,432m altitude, the drive to Irazu climbs through fertile farmland, giving out fantastic views t...
This morning is free for you to spend as you wish. You may choose to try whitewater rafting on the Pejibaye River and with grade II to III rapids (operates between May and November), this is a fun ride with plenty of birds to spot in the trees along the banks. Alterna...
Our drive to Cano Blanco takes us through extensive banana plantations. From Cano Blanco a boat will take us to our spectacular lodge in the Tortuguero National Park, where we spend the next two nights. As we travel through a fascinating network of jungle waterway...
This morning we will take to the waterways for further exploration and on our travels, we may come across the howler monkey, aptly named by the way it noisily protects its territory and if you are lucky, you may also see the elusive ocelots cat and jaguar. This aft...
Leaving our lodge this morning, we travel by boat back to Cano Blanco, before heading on to Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui. After lunch, we plan to visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour if time permits (if not, we will do this excursion the following day). This two and ...
This morning's drive skirts around the great central volcanic massif, passing through fertile farmlands that are rich with tropical crops. Soon we catch sight of the famous Arenal Volcano. This classic cone rising to 1,670 metres is covered by a tangled mass of vegeta...
Today has been left free to explore the area as you choose. There are local treks to waterfalls where you can take a dip, as well as along lava trails. For the thrill seekers, optional whitewater rafting is available (operates between May and November) and we recommen...
Today we 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. The last part of our journey is on bumpy roads, but we are rewarded with a two-night stay here to enjoy all that this ar...
The famous, but now very rare, resplendent quetzal can be seen in this area, one of the last remaining places in Central America where its habitat has been preserved. Sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec people, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful birds i...
Leaving the cloud forest behind us this morning, we descend to the Pacific Coast with staggering views over the Gulf and Peninsula of Nicoya. Heading south, we pause at Carara Biological Reserve, famed for the scarlet macaws and abundant birdlife which populate this t...
Enjoy a full day to explore the area and relax on the fine beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Our hotel offers an immense swimming pool, expansive landscaped grounds and has a beautiful beach nearby. There are many great beaches in the area and the sunsets from the coas...
This morning travel into the heart of the Osa Peninsular, famed for its beautiful beaches and rich wildlife. Travelling a short distance to Punta Uvita we board a boat for a thrilling ninety minute crossing to San Pedrillo Ranger Station in Corcovado National Park....
Departing the hotel this morning we drive 190km back to San Jose's Juan Santamaria International Airport (airport code SJO), where we will arrive at about 10:30am and this is where our trip ends. The earliest your flight can depart is 12:30pm. For those on early mo...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Susan and Tony
Apr 2024
Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
Our guide was excellent, catering for both older and youngest generation. Juan Carlos, our guide, produced a splendid birthday treat for our our 10 year old grand d...
Stewart
Sep 2023
Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
It was a fantastic experience. The accommodation and transport were excellent. The country is beautiful. The wildlife we saw was unbelievable. We had an exceptional ...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
A fantastic holiday with our 16 and 14 year old boys to celebrate the end of the GCSEs. The highlight for them was the white water rafting, zip lining and high speed...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
The itinerary was superb and we covered a huge amount o...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
Family Costa Rica Rainforest and Wildlife Adventure
Tortuguero NP (turtle laying eggs), rafting and Corcovado NP (wildlife and birds)
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