Wild Costa Rica

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11 days

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Our guide Mnfred Cyrman was great, the itinery was very interesting and well thought out with a perfect balance of group activity and personal time for relaxation. All of the food and accomodations were great, and the transport bus and driver were also great.

Anonymous | Traveled in January

5 - Excellent

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11 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.

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Ends

San Jose, Costa Rica

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Highlights

See iconic Costa Rican animals in the wildlife hotspots most miss

Search for sloths in their natural habitat around La Fortuna

Go birding and enjoy a coffee masterclass in the Esquipulas Rainforest

Stay among the animals in a rainforest lodge in the Osa Peninsula

Immerse yourself in the remote mountain village of San Gerardo de Rivas

Relax in accommodation located in the heart of the wilderness

Itinerary

The greatest wildlife-watching destinations in Costa Rica? They’re the ones you haven’t heard about… yet. So, journey through untouched rainforests, jungle hillsides and concealed coastlines to search for sloths, monkeys and more with the help of our expert guides. The highlights are plentiful. Go deep into the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically intense places on Earth, immerse yourself in a remote mountain community, and stay in handpicked accommodation each night – because going remote doesn’t mean giving anything up! This itinerary is valid for departures from 1 Aug, 2026 to 31 Dec, 2026. For other departure dates, please contact us.

day 1Adventure begins in historic San José

Begin in San José, the mountain-wrapped capital of Costa Rica, meeting our representative at the airport for a transfer (45 minutes) to the hotel.
Around 7.30pm, say hola to your tour leader and fellow travellers during a short briefing. Your tour leader then ensures a big welcome with a group dinner at the hotel's award-winning restaurant. Our main briefing takes place tomorrow morning due to the late arrival of some flights today.
Want to explore San José further? Secure pre-tour hotel nights through your sales representative.

Meals

Dinner

day 2Tree planting at La Tigra Rainforest Reserve • Arrive in La Fortuna

day 3Search for wild sloths • Enjoy an immersive Costa Rican cooking experience

day 4To coastal Quepos

day 5Birding in Esquipulas Rainforest • Coffee-tasting masterclass

day 6To our remote lodge in the wildlife-rich Osa Peninsula

day 7Explore the ‘Amazon of Costa Rica’ • Swim at San Pedrillo waterfall

day 8To the remote mountain village of San Gerardo de Rivas

day 9Hike the Secret Gardens • Enjoy dinner at the beautiful home of Doña Leila

day 10To a boutique hotel outside San José city

day 11Finish the adventure

What's Included

Accommodation

All accommodation: 10 nights as detailed in the itinerary

Meals

All breakfasts, other meals as detailed in the itinerary

Transport

Immersive itinerary with all transport (air-conditioned bus and boat) and listed activitiesArrival and departure transfers

Guide

Expert tour leader to enhance your adventure

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Itinerary

day 1Adventure begins in historic San José

day 2Tree planting at La Tigra Rainforest Reserve • Arrive in La Fortuna