Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

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4.4 Based on 5 Reviews
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-19030
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Ends San Jose, Costa Rica
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover incredible nature and wildlife on this two week adventure of Costa Rica
  • Explore jungle waterways, active volcanoes and unspoilt tropical rainforest
  • Spend time in the cloud forest and the 'mini amazon' of Tortuguero
The "Costa Rica Wildlife Tour" starts from and ends in San Jose. The "Costa Rica Wildlife Tour" is an active and outdoor tour that takes 15 days taking you through San Jose, Savegre Cloud Forest, Arenal, Tortuguero National Park and 5 other destinations in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. This is a guided small group that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

For a tiny country, Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Containing 5% of the world's biodiversity, its thick forests teem with life, from brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths. With adventure and beautiful beaches to boot, this two-week trip won't disappoint.



Tortuguero - Cruise the jungle waterways and explore the rainforest of this 'mini Amazon'



Adventure - Included white water raft on the Pacuare river, or opt to fly through the canopy on a zip wire



Manuel Antonio - Share the stunning white-sand beaches with sun-bathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in San Jose
  • Day 2 : Visit the Poas Volcano; explore San Jose including a Toucan Rescue Ranch
  • Day 3 : Drive to San Gerardo de Dota and the Savegre Cloud Forest
  • Day 4 : Early morning search for quetzal; free day to explore the forest
  • Day 5 : Travel to rural Turrialba; free afternoon and evening meal at a traditional finca (farm)
  • Day 6 : Whitewater rafting through the forest-covered Pacuare River
  • Day 7 : Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park
  • Day 8 : Full day to explore the park searching for wildlife
  • Day 9 : Drive to Sarapiqui; Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour and night walk in the forest
  • Day 10 : Walk in the Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve; drive to Arenal
  • Day 11 : Free day around La Fortuna; optional hanging bridges and zip wire excursions
  • Day 12 : Drive south to Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Day 13 : Explore Manuel Antonio's wildlife and beaches
  • Day 14 : Free day in Manuel Antonio; relax on the beach, snorkel or revisit the park
  • Day 15 : Travel back to San Jose International Airport where the trip ends
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 14 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Accommodation
  • Autentico Hotel (2 nights)
  • Trogon Lodge (2 nights)
  • Guayabo Lodge (2 nights)
  • Turtle Beach Lodge (2 nights)
  • Selva Verde Eco Lodge (1 night)
  • Hotel San Bosco Inn (2 nights)
  • La Foresta Resort (3 nights)
Transport
  • Bus
  • Boat
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
  • Boat Crew
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from San Jose are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Costa Rica Wildlife Tour tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.4 - Very Good
Based on 5 reviews
  • Susie
  • On Jan 30 2020
4 - Very Good
Very Good
Learnt a lot! Thanks to Ron. Some of the accommodation could be a bit more upmarket, it would have been nice to finish especially with better hotel.
  • Keith
  • On Jan 20 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Our first trip with the tour operator was to South Africa for our honeymoon and it was fantastic. Out of the many trips we have taken it remains our favourite. Costa Rica is well up there with a couple of others in second place.... Read more
  • Jill
  • On Jan 05 2020
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Excellent
  • Janet
  • On Jan 03 2020
4 - Very Good
Very Good
It would be better to start and end the trip on days when there were direct flight from the UK to Costa Rica,
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
Request a private and/or personalized departure To design a private tour, we'll ask you some more information in the following steps.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Costa Rica Wildlife Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Costa Rica Wildlife Tour tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Costa Rica Wildlife Tour tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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