Costa Rica Explorer - 12 days

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12 daysDuration

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20 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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San Jose, Costa Rica

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Highlights

Monteverde National Park - Hike through the beautiful cloud forest, shrouded in a canopy of cloud and home to a wonderful array of flora and fauna

Tortuguero Jungle Reserve - Explore the waterways of this beautiful national park, which is home to a Green Sea Turtle nesting ground

Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve - Enjoy a guided natural walk spotting a variety of mammals and insects

Selvatura Park- Zip line through the conservation area & walk over its trail system which includes seven suspension bridges crossing the deep canyons at treetop level

Tenorio Volcano National Park - Hike the new up and coming destinations for nature lovers and adventure seekers, established to protect tracts of primary and dry tropical forest

Carara National Park Pacific coast, with a completely different vegetation zone of Pacific tropical dry forest.

Itinerary

Discover Costa Rica’s most captivating sights on this 12-day small group adventure. Guided walks through Tortuguero Jungle, Trimbina, and Monteverde Reserves reveal a wealth of wildlife, from playful monkeys to vibrant tropical birds. Explore Tenorio Volcano and Carara National Park, with binoculars at the ready for unforgettable animal encounters. The USP of this national parks tour is its focus on biodiversity and immersive nature experiences, making it a dream for wildlife enthusiasts and those seeking a deep connection with the natural world.

day 1San Jose

Upon arrival into San Jose airport you will be met and and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to start exploring the capital or just to relax in the hotel.

Meals

1 Breakfast

OverNight

San Jose

day 2Tortugero Jungle Reserve

day 3Boat Trip to Tortuguero

day 4Sarapiqui

day 5Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve

days 6-7Rio Celeste and Tenorio Volcano NP

day 8Monteverde

day 9Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve

day 10Carara National Park

day 11Free day at Carara NP

day 12San Jose

What's Included

Accommodation

11 nights 3-4 star hotels/guesthouses

Meals

Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 10 dinners

Transport

Arrival and departure transfer on days 1 and day 12Transfers and transportation in private vehicles and boats

Guide

Escorted by an English speaking local naturalist guide

Others

Boat trip down the canals of TortugueroNature walk in Tirimbina Rainforest reserveTenorio Volcano National Park and Rio Celeste hikeExcursions to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Selvatura hanging bridgesCooking class at local finca

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