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The Essence of Costa Rica: Pure Nature

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10 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
30 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language

Highlights

Visit the home of the rarest and most unique habitats on the planet

Admire the natural beauty and diverse biological national parks

Explore Arenal Volcano and soak in the nearby mineral thermal waters

Get your adrenaline pumping as you ride the rapids of the Rio Balsa

Itinerary

Costa Rica’s vibrant nature awaits on this 10-day adventure, perfect for experienced travelers passionate about biodiversity. Journey from San Jose through highland jungles, misty cloud forests, and the fiery slopes of Arenal Volcano. On the Osa Peninsula, immerse yourself in one of the world’s most biodiverse regions—ideal for water sports like snorkeling and diving. Highlights include a full-day wildlife tour in Corcovado National Park, a stay on Cano Island, and soaking in Arenal’s hot springs before exploring the lush Monteverde cloud forest. This trip’s unique selling point: up-close encounters with rare wildlife and a variety of exhilarating excursions in Costa Rica’s premier natural sanctuaries.

day 1Arrive in San Jose

Arrival in San Jose Costa Rica. Meet and greet at the San Jose International Airport and then transfer to your hotel in San Jose City.

day 2San Jose to Corcovado National Park

day 3Corcovado National Park

day 4Caño Island

day 5Corcovado to Arenal

day 6Arenal Volcano

day 7Arenal to Monteverde

day 8Monteverde adventure excursion

day 9Monteverde to San Jose

day 10Departure day

What's Included

Meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Accommodation: 9 nights at 4 star hotels
Meet and greet at the San Jose International Airport
Professional naturalist bilingual guide
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle or mini van throughout the itinerary
Five full-day excursions as detailed on itinerary
Local transfers
Domestic flights San Jose / Corcovado / San Jose
Boat transfers
All taxes & fees
Insurance during your included transfers/activities

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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:

Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.

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