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These trips operate on set dates and are ideal for single travelers or families looking for affordability and companionship. Two participants are required. See dates and prices.

FIXED DEPARTURE (GROUP) ITINERARIES
COSTA RICA CONNOISSEUR/
EXPLORER
(10D/9N) Featuring Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Butterfly Garden, Arenal Volcano and light charter flights into remote Tortuguero National Park with boat trips through the rainforest. From $1,908 p/p, dble occ. See the complete itinerary and dates. Prices include lodging, most meals, flights within Costa Rica and the services of a bilingual, professional guide.

COSTA RICA RIVER & RAINFOREST

(9D/8N) Experience the rainforest from a platform 120 feet above the forest floor, hike in a tropical rainforest and raft the world-class rapids of the Pacuare River. From $1,638 p/p, dbl occ. See the complete itinerary and dates. Prices include lodging, most meals, flights within Costa Rica and the services of a bilingual professional guide.

ULTIMATE COSTA RICA ADVENTURE

(8D/7N) Bike to the coast and paddle to a secluded beach. Glide on cables through the rainforest canopy. Look for whales, snorkel and search for pre-Colombian artifacts at Caño Island. End the adventure with a raft trip down the Pacuare River. From $2,349 p/p, dbl occ. See the complete itinerary and dates. Prices include lodging, most meals and the services of a bilingual, professional guide.

COSTA RICA MULTISPORT

(7D/6N)
Bike the flanks of the Arenal Volcano, kayak the remote rainforest creeks of Tortuguero National Park and raft the world class rapids of the Pacuare River. From $1,798 p/p, dbl occ. See the complete itinerary and dates. Prices include lodging, most meals, flights within Costa Rica and the services of a bilingual professional guide.

WEDDING & HONEYMOON EXPEDITIONS

Getting married and honeymooning in Costa Rica has become so popular that we have become specialists in arranging these trips. We are aware that wedding and honeymoon memories are particularly precious. Whether it be a barefoot beach wedding, a more formal ceremony overlooking the cloud forest, or an adventure honeymoon, we will take special care. See our wedding and honeymoon page or check out a list of sample honeymoon itineraries.

CUSTOM VACATIONS
You choose the date. The advantages of a custom itinerary are flexibility and privacy. Find your ideal trip in our custom itinerary database. Choose from these categories: family, moderately active, active, relaxing and self-drive.

FEATURED CUSTOM ITINERARIES
TORTUGUERO, CORCOVADO & MONTEVERDE
Family Nature Experience

(9D/8N) Explore Tortuguero’s rainforest creeks and stay at Tortuga Lodge. Fly light charter to Corcovado Tent Camp. Learn about life in the canopy on a 120-ft-high tree platform. Walk in the cloud forest and stay at Monteverde Lodge. From $1,960 p/p in dbl occ. See the complete itinerary.

ARENAL, MONTEVERDE & TAMARINDO

Highlands and Beach Explorer

(11D/10N) View an active volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Then walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest and watch the sunset over the Gulf of Nicoya on horseback. Stay at Monteverde Lodge. Spend 2 days on Tamarindo Beach at Hotel Capitan Suizo. From $2,195 p/p in dbl occ. See the complete itinerary.

TORTUGUERO & SAVEGRE VALLEY

Jungle and Highland Birding (7D/6N) Three days in Tortuguero where you will kayak with a Naturalist Guide and stay at Tortuga Lodge. Head to the cloud forest, home of the Quetzal, to bird watch. Stay at Savegre Mt Lodge. From $1,575 p/p dbl occ. See the complete itinerary.


PACUARE, MANUEL ANTONIO, MONTEVERDE & TAMARINDO BEACH

2-Day Rafting Trip and Pacific Beaches
(11D/10N)
Experience the thrills of the Pacuare River and take the Waterfall Canopy Tour. Then kayak through the mangroves of Damas Island and hike in Manuel Antonio Natl Park. See the Monteverde Cloud Forest before heading to Tamarindo Beach. From $4,165 p/p, in dbl occ. See the complete itinerary.

Tortuguero and Savegre Valley Costa Rica Expeditiosn
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SARAPIQUI, CERRO DE LA MUERTE, WHALE BAY & CARARA
Back-to-Nature Guided Exploration of Costa Rica's National Parks
(12D/11N)
Search for caiman, Howler Monkeys, iguanas and other tropical wildlife on a Sarapiqui River tour, hike in the tropical rainforests at La Selva Station, and bird watch in the cloud forests of Cerro de la Muerte. Then go to the south Pacific coast to snorkel and whale and dolphin watch in Ballena Marine National Park. From $5,988 per p/p, in dbl occ. See the complete itinerary.
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As you search for your ideal trip in the custom itineraries section of our web site, you may wish to create a list of favorite trips. To do so, click on the link above each itinerary, “Add to My Favorites.” Each itinerary you chose will be added to a personalized list of trips. You can add as many trips as you want to your list and refer back to them by clicking on the link, "See My Favorites," which will appear in the right column once you have selected a favorite.

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MY FAVORITES

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DON'T MISS

Turtle nesting in Tortuguero (Jun-Oct)

MULTI DAY TRIPS

Tortuguero Jungle Odyssey (3D/2N)
From $358 p/p dbl occ.

Tortuguero Jungle Expedition (2D/1N)
From $378 p/p dbl occ.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Ody (3D/2N)
From $348 p/p dbl occ.

Rain & Cloud Forest Odyssey (7D/6N)
From $1034 p/p dbl occ

Corcovado Rainforest Expedition (3D/2N)
From $478 p/p dbl occ.

Corcovado Rainforest Ody (3D/2N)
From $678 p/p dbl occ.

Corcovado Rainforest Adventure (4D/3N)
From $538 p/p dbl occ.

Pacuare River Adventure (2-3D)
From $259 p/p dbl occ.

DAY TOURS & TRANSFERS

Tours from San José.

Corcovado day tours.

Monteverde day tours.

Tortuguero day tours.

Rafting & float tours.

Transfer services
Airport, hotel and other transfers.

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