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Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets

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15 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Highlights

Explore the lesser-visited wildlife hotspots on Costa Rica’s Caribbean and Pacific coastlines

Spend three nights in the remote coastal wilderness of Drake Bay, accessible by boat

Jump into the Pacific waters near Caño Island to snorkel with sharks, manta rays and turtles

Experience Corcovado National Park, said to be ‘the most biologically intense place on Earth

Navigate the Tortuguero waterways in search of monkeys, caiman and more

Search for the notoriously shy resplendent quetzal in the Savegre Valley Cloud Forest

Itinerary

Costa Rica’s wild coasts come alive on the "Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets" tour, a 15-day moderate-activity journey designed with seniors in mind. Explore hidden animal hotspots from the Caribbean to the Pacific, guided by expert wildlife leaders. Cruise Tortuguero’s waterways for monkeys and birds, trek through Corcovado’s rainforests seeking sloths and scarlet macaws, and snorkel the vibrant reefs of Caño Island. The USP? This small group tour package is a rare chance to access Costa Rica’s best-kept wildlife secrets, blending relaxed exploration with unforgettable close encounters in one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots.

day 1Adventure starts in San José

Begin your adventure in San José, the culture-rich capital of Costa Rica. A complimentary transfer from the airport to the hotel is available. Check in and take it easy, there’s plenty of excitement on this trip, so today’s all about relaxing and easing ourselves into the adventure.
Around 7.30pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers when we gather as a group for a short briefing. Our main briefing takes place tomorrow afternoon in Tortuguero due to the late arrival of some flights today.
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day 2To Tortuguero National Park

day 3Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways

day 4To Cahuita; relax on the Caribbean coast

day 5Wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park

day 6Free day in Cahuita

day 7To Turrialba Valley; afternoon coffee tour

day 8Visit to CATIE research centre; to Savegre Valley Cloud Forest

day 9Free day to discover walking trails in Savegre Valley

day 10To Sierpe; boat to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula

day 11Snorkelling near Caño Island and walk to secluded Cocalito Beach (December to August) OR walk the Trillo de la Danta (September to November)

day 12Boat trip to Corcovado National Park; discover the park on foot

day 13Mangrove boat trip; to Sierpe; to San José

day 14Visit the Irazu Volcano National Park; San José highlights tour

day 15Adventure ends in San José

What's Included

Accommodation
All accommodation: 14 Classic nights (3 hotel, 11 lodge)
Meals
All breakfasts, eight lunches and eight dinners
Transport
Immersive itinerary with all transport (minibus and boat) and listed activitiesArrival and departure transfers
Guide
Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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