Bike and Raft in the Highlands, then Kayak the Jungle Creeks of Tortuguero (7 Days / 6 Nights ) US$2,389 per person in double occupancy ($340 per person per day). Min. age 12 years.
Featuring bike rides on the flanks of the Arenal Volcano and a soak at a natural hot springs. Then kayak the remote creeks and lagoons of Tortuguero National Park, going where wildlife is most abundant. Finally a one-day white water rafting trip on the scenic and exciting Pacuare River. (Class III-IV. Min. age 12 years.)
Forest Exploration with Birding & Turtle Observation (June-Oct only) (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$2,749 per person in double occupancy ($275 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked. For a more affordable version of this trip that departs on set dates, see the Costa Rica Explorer.
Hike in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and visit the Butterfly Garden. At Arenal walk on the Hanging Bridges trails then soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Head to remote Tortuguero for boat trips through rainforest creeks and a night excursion to observe sea turtles nesting (June-Oct. only). Return in light charter plane to San Jose.
River Rafting, Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, and Monteverde and Manuel Antonio Parks (15 Days / 14 Nights ) From US$5,520 per person in double occupancy ($184 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Begin with an exciting white water day trip down the Pacuare River. Then go to Costa Rica's Atlantic Coast to Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, fly back to San Jose and drive to the Arenal Volcano area. Next, explore the cloud forest of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast.
Raft, Observe Turtle Nesting (seasonal), Hike in the Highlands and Exclusive Beach Stay (15 Days / 14 Nights ) From US$8,010 per person in double occupancy ($534 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This trip includes a private van and driver and professional Naturalist Guide during Days 1 to 11. Start this active family adventure with a white water trip down the Pejibaye River then fly to Tortuguero to observe turtle nesting (Jun-Oct only) and kayak the flooded forests of the National Park. Then fly to Manuel Antonio for an outrigger canoe trip following the Pacific coast under impressive cliffs to a secluded beach. End the day in Monteverde in the highlands. While in Monteverde, you'll will hike in the cloud forest looking for the rare Resplendent Quetazal and visit a family sugar mill. Next visit the Arenal Volcano area for 2-1/2 adventure-filled days hiking the Hanging Bridges trails, soaking in a hot springs, biking the north shore of Arenal Lake and participating in other activities. Days 11-13 will be at the JW Marriott Resort in Guanacaste, one of the region's most celebrated luxury hotels with pools and private beach, gym, championship golf course and much more to explore with your family.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, with Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Parks (15 Days / 14 Nights ) From US$3,390 per person in double occupancy ($225 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, head to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. Enjoy two full days exploring Arenal, where optional activities include biking, river safari and a visit to a natural hot springs (at additional cost). Then explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific, known for its scenic coastline and National Park.
Hike and Observe Wildlife at La Selva Station, Highland Spa and Biking, Cloud Forest Hike and Beach Stay (14 Days / 13 Nights ) From US$3,808 per person in double occupancy ($272 per person per day), depending on the season and category of hotels booked.
This is an activity-filled trip with several opportunities to hike in Costa Rica's forests and bird watch. You will visit the La Selva Biological Station in Sarapiqui to experience the rainforest and learn about the country's lowland wildlife and pre-Colombian culture. From here you will head to the highlands, first staying at a secluded spa resort with hiking trails to three scenic waterfalls. Next you'll stay in the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs and take a half-day bike ride. After exploring the cloud forest and a horseback ride in Monteverde, stay on the Pacific Coast.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, with Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Parks (14 Days / 13 Nights ) From US$3,262 per person in double occupancy ($233 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, return to San Jose and drive to the Arenal Volcano area. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. Excursions included on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour, Monteverde cloud forest hike and choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, with Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Parks (13 Days / 12 Nights ) From US$3,080 per person in double occupancy ($235 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, head to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. Excursions included on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour, Monteverde cloud forest hike and Butterfly Garden, and choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Scenic Mountain Forests near Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Birding and Luxury Beach Resort on Papagayo Peninsula (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$4,632 per person in double occupancy ($386 per person per day) depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is a scenic trip that starts in the highlands near Arenal, where you will walk over cascading gorges on the Hanging Bridges trails at the base of the Volcano. Then you will stay at Monteverde Lodge to visit the Cloud Forest Reserve. From January to July, depending upon your luck and patience, you may observe the Resplendent Quetzal in its natural habitat. Spend your last four nights in Costa Rica at The Four Seasons, where you will have time to relax on the hotel's two private beaches, in the spa, or fine tuning your game on the championship golf course.
Volcano and Cloud Forest Discovery on your own, then guided Corcovado Park and Rafting (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$2,904 per person in double occupancy ($242 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin the self-drive portion of your trip in San Jose. Your first destination is the Arenal area to view the active volcano and participate in optional activities such as mountain biking, wind surfing, hot springs and hiking (at additional cost). Next, you will drive to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. On Day 6, return your rental car in San Jose and take a chartered flight to the Osa Peninsula for two full days. Here you will have the chance to walk in the remote Corcovado National Park. End your trip with a scenic and exciting white water trip down the Pacuare River (min. age 12 years).
Tortuguero Rainforest, Arenal Volcano, Cloud Forest Hike and Pacific Beach Getaway (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$3,540 per person in double occupancy ($295 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
First explore Tortuguero National Park and perhaps see turtles nesting on the beach (Jun-Oct only). Afterwards head to the highlands where you'll hike a cloud forest trail to view three scenic, hidden waterfalls. Then to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs, and float down a forest river. End the trip at Esterillos Beach on the Pacific Coast.
Roots of Costa Rican Culture & Nature Discovery for Families (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$3,000 per person in double occupancy based on a family of two adults and two children under the age of 12 years in a quadruple room ($250 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Activity-filled trip for families interested in Costa Rica’s agricultural roots and natural ecology. First head to Sarapiqui for a boat tour and visit to a working dairy farm and cacao processing center. Then head to La Selva Biological Station in the Caribbean lowlands to walk in this extraordinary bird and wildlife sanctuary. In the highlands near the Arenal Volcano, visit a sugar mill and walk the Hanging Bridges trails. Here you will also take a half-day bike ride and soak in a natural hot springs. The last days of your trip are in Monteverde, where you will walk in the Cloud Forest Reserve, visit a “bat jungle” and frog pond, and learn about coffee production on a family farm.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, with Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Parks (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$2,930 per person in double occupancy ($245 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, head to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. Excursions included on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour, Monteverde cloud forest hike and Butterfly Garden, and choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$2,615 per person in double occupancy ($230 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, drive to the Arenal Volcano area. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. Excursions included on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour, Monteverde hike and Butterfly Garden, and choice of a half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, with Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Parks (12 Days / 11 Nights ) From US$2,940 per person in double occupancy ($245 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, fly to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. Excursions included on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour, Monteverde cloud forest hike and Butterfly Garden, and choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Highland Hiking, Arenal Volcano and Tamarindo Beach (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$2,310 per person in double occupancy ($210 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start this vacation with a tour of Costa Rica's capital city, San Jose. Then head to the highlands for a glimpse of the active Arenal Volcano and a walk on the Hanging Bridges trails. Later your family will soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the volcano. Next, head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to walk in the forest and enjoy a sunset horseback ride. Leaving the highlands, head to Tamarindo Beach for two days. Here, activities for all ages can be enjoyed (at additional cost).
Wildlife Tours in Arenal, Tortuguero Jungle and Savegre, then Ecolodge Stay (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$4,862 per person in double occupancy ($442 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk the trails of the Hanging Bridges Project, soak in a natural hot springs and view the active Arenal Volcano. Then explore the backwater creeks of Tortuguero, home to monkeys, otters, caiman and myriad tropical bird species. In the cloud forests of the Savegre Valley, you will have the opportunity to observe the rare Resplendent Quetzal (Jan. to July only) and other highland birds. Your last days will be on the Osa Peninsula at the renowned Lapa Rios Resort, an upscale ecolodge.
Canopy, Horseback, Nature and Hot Springs Tours, then Lapa Rios Stay (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$5,280 per person in double occupancy ($480 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Drive to Monteverde, stopping en route to experience the Waterfalls Canopy Tour near Carara National Park. In Monteverde you will have guided tours to the Cloud Forest Reserve and Frog Pond and take a sunset horseback ride. In Arenal, see the active volcano while soaking in a hot springs and walk the Hanging Bridges trails. Then fly to Tortuguero for boat tours into the National Park, home to more than 300 species of birds and the Atlantic Green Sea Turtle (turtle nesting tours Jun-Oct only). End your activity-filled vacation on the beach at Lapa Rios Resort.
Guided Nature Exploration with Canoeing, Hiking, Biking, Zipline and Kayaking Tours (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$6,600 per person in double occupancy ($600 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is an active and engaging itinerary that takes you to both coasts as well as to the highlands. During the trip you will be accompanied by a professional Naturalist Guide, who will introduce you to the beauty and complexity of the rainforest and help you to see some of the worlds’ most exotic tropical animals and plants. The trip starts with a coastal outrigger canoe tour along Pacific beaches and a canopy tour. Then head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal, where you will bike under the shadow of the Volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, in Tortuguero, on the Atlantic, you will kayak the backwater creeks of the National Park and observe turtle nesting (Jun-Oct only).
Highlands to Islands: Arenal River Float, Cloud Forest Birding and Caño Island Snorkeling (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$4,510 per person in double occupancy ($410 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This is an activity-filled trip that takes you from the highlands of Arenal and Monteverde to the coral reefs of Isla del Caño. You will begin in Arenal with a float trip on the Peñas Blancas River. Then walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the volcano. In Monteverde, you'll hike with a naturalist guide through the Cloud Forest and from January to July - depending upon your luck and patience - you may observe the Resplendent Quetzal in its natural habitat. Finally fly to the Osa Peninsula staying at Drake Bay. You will have three full days to explore the area, hike in the National Park and snorkel the reefs of Caño Island.
Reef, Rainforest, Volcano and Waterfalls Canopy Tour (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$4,510 per person in double occupancy ($410 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Head for the Osa Peninsula for three full days to snorkel at the marine reserve at Caño Island in Drake Bay and hike with a naturalist guide in Corcovado National Park. Then you'll travel to the highlands around Arenal Volcano for a float trip on the Peñas Blancas River and a hike on the Hanging Bridges trails. Before finishing your Costa Rica trip in Manuel Antonio, you will experience the Waterfalls Canopy Tour.
Active Highland and Beach Vacation with Rafting, Hiking, Canopy and Biking Tours (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$3,410 per person in double occupancy ($310 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Adventure-filled vacation starting with a one-day white water trip down the scenic Pacuare River. The next day you will visit Jaco to observe life in the trees on the Waterfall Canopy Tour. In Monteverde you will stay at Monteverde Lodge and walk in the cloud forest with a local guide. Then go to the Arenal area to soak in a natural hot springs and view the active Volcano (weather permitting). Before leaving, you will take a mountain bike ride in forests near the Volcano. Your last three nights will be spent on Santa Teresa Beach at the Flor Blanca Resort.
Cloud Forest Hike, Bike Tour at Arenal, Horseback Ride on the Beach and Rafting Trip (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$3,705 per person in double occupancy ($335 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
An active vacation that includes hiking, biking, horseback riding tours and white water rafting. In Monteverde you will walk in the cloud forest, home of the rare and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (from Jan. to July). Then drive to the Arenal Volcano area for a half-day mountain bike tour on the slopes of the Volcano. On Day 5, float the Penas Blancas River and soak in a natural hot springs. Then head to Guiones Beach on the Pacifc coast for two full days. A horseback ride on the beach is included. The day before your departure, raft the Class II-IV Pacuare River, an exciting and scenic trip that includes a gourmet riverbank lunch, cocktail and photo CD. (Min. age 12 years.)
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano, with Monteverde and Manuel Antonio National Parks (11 Days / 10 Nights ) From US$3,035 per person in double occupancy ($275 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, head to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. Excursions included on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour, Monteverde cloud forest hike and Butterfly Garden, and choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct), Volcano, and Monteverde and Manuel Antonio Parks (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$3,880 per person in double occupancy ($388 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, fly back to San Jose and drive to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. This trip includes six guided nature tours.
Family Rafting, Turtle Nesting (seasonal), Volcano Hike and Kayak Tour (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$2,870 per person in double occupancy ($285 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Raft the Pejibaye River, an excellent trip for families with small children. Then on to Tortuguero to explore the inland creeks of the National Park, home to abundant wildlife. You may also have the opportunity to see turtle nesting (Jun-Oct). Fly back to San Jose before driving to the highlands to see the active Arenal Volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, three nights in Manuel Antonio, where you will hike in the National Park and take a mangrove kayak tour.
Volcano and Cloud Forest Visits with Punta Islita Stay (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$3,230 per person in double occupancy ($325 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest and visit Arenal to see the active volcano and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, three full days at Punta Islita Resort on the beach in Guanacaste Province.
Hike in Corcovado National Park, View the active Arenal Volcano and Learn to Surf at Nosara Beach (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$4,810 per person in double occupancy ($480 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
This itinerary includes a bilingual Naturalist Guide on days 2 through 6 in Corcovado and Arenal. Start the trip on the Osa Peninsula to stay at the Laguna Vista Villas and hike in Corcovado National Park. Then head to Arenal to walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. On Day 6, you will be driven to Nosara Beach in Guanacaste Province to relax and learn to surf at one of the country's best breaks (includes one 2-hour class).
Arenal Volcano, Rain and Cloud Forest Hiking, then Manuel Antonio (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$2,640 per person in double occupancy ($265 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
In Arenal, walk the Hanging Bridges circuit and float the Peñas Blancas River. Then soak in a natural hot springs in the shadow of an active volcano. Travel to Monteverde for a guided walk in the cloud forest and a sunset horseback ride. In Manuel Antonio, known for its beautiful seascapes, explore the area's rainforests and beaches. Optional activities include dolphin watching, canopy tours and sailing.
Hike near the Arenal Volcano and in a Cloud Forest, then Head to the Beach (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$2,620 per person in double occupancy ($260 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
First explore the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs, and float a forest river. Then you'll hike a cloud forest trail to view three scenic, hidden waterfalls. End the trip at Esterillos Beach on the Pacific Coast.
Explore the Osa Peninsula, then the Highland Cloud Forest and Arenal Volcano (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$2,890 per person in double occupancy ($290 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Hike in Corcovado on the Osa Peninsula and observe life in the rainforest. Head to the highlands and walk in the cloud forests of San Ramon, habitat of the Resplendent Quetzal, which nests here between February and June. Then drive to Arenal to see the active volcano, hike the Hanging Bridges trails, take a river float safari, and soak in a natural hot springs.
Tortuguero Rainforest Boat Tour, Cloud Forest Spa, Arenal Volcano and White Water Rafting (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$3,020 per person in double occupancy ($300 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked. Min. age: 12 years.
First explore Tortuguero National Park and perhaps see turtles nesting on the beach (Jun-Oct only). Afterwards head to the cloud forest, where you'll have the opportunity to hike to three scenic waterfalls. Then to the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails and soak in a natural hot springs. Finally, take an exhilarating one-day white water trip down the pristine Pacuare Canyon with continuous Class III-IV rapids. (Min. age 12 years.)
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park (10 Days / 9 Nights ) From US$2,410 per person in double occupancy ($240 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, fly back to San Jose and drive to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. This trip includes a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour on Day 3 and your choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Active Traveler Adventure with Horseback and Waterfall Canopy Tours (9 Days / 8 Nights ) From US$2,735 per person based on double occupancy ($305 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Start the trip rafting the Pejibaye River, an ideal trip for families with small children (min. age 5 years). Next head to Monteverde, stopping en route at Carara National Park to look for the Scarlet Macaw then glide through the rainforest on the Waterfall Canopy Tour. At Monteverde, take a sunset horseback ride, which ends with views of the Gulf of Nicoya. In Arenal, soak in a natural hot springs under the shadow of the Volcano. Spend your last days relaxing on Tamarindo Beach.
Essential Costa Rica: Guided Rainforest Hike, Cloud Forest Birding and Arenal Volcano (9 Days / 8 Nights ) From US$2,260 per person in double occupancy ($250 per person per day), depending on the season and category of rooms booked.
Spend the first two-and-a-half days at Laguna Vista Villas in one of Costa Rica's most remote areas. Here you'll have the opportunity to explore with your guide Corcovado National Park, home of some of the animals that have come to symbolize the rainforest: the jaguar, tapir, ocelot and peccaries. Return to San Jose to pick up your rental car for the drive to Monteverde Lodge, where you will visit the Cloud Forest Reserve and, on Day 7, visit Arenal to see an active volcano.
Hike and Observe Wildlife at La Selva Biological Station, Cloud Forest Spa and Bike Tour (9 Days / 8 Nights ) From US$2,700 per person in double occupancy ($300 per person per day), depending on the season and category of hotels booked.
This is an activity-filled trip with several opportunities to hike in Costa Rica's forests and bird watch. You will visit La Selva Biological Station in Sarapiqui to experience the rainforest and learn about the country's lowland wildlife and pre-Colombian culture. From here you will head to the highlands, first staying at a secluded spa resort with hiking trails to three scenic waterfalls. Next stay in the Arenal Volcano area to walk the Hanging Bridges trails, soak in a natural hot springs and bike on the skirts of the Volcano.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest (9 Days / 8 Nights ) From US$ 1,422.00 per person in double occupancy ($ 158.00 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.*
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, head to the Arenal Volcano area in boat and van. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Excursions on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour and a guided hike in Monteverde Reserve.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio National Park (9 Days / 8 Nights ) From US$ 2286.00 per person in double occupancy ($ 254.00 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.*
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, fly back to San Jose and drive to the Arenal area to view the active volcano. Your last few days will be in Manuel Antonio on the Pacific Coast. This trip includes a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour on Day 3 and your choice of one half-day excursion in Manuel Antonio.
Turtle Nesting (Jun-Oct only), Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest (9 Days / 8 Nights ) From US$ 1,512.00 per person in double occupancy ($ 168.00 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.*
Begin your trip on Costa Rica's North Atlantic Coast near Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. Here too is an important sea turtle nesting beach, where from June to Oct. thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. After exploring Tortuguero, head to the Arenal Volcano area in boat and van. You will also explore the cloud forests of Monteverde and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Excursions on this trip include a Tortuguero boat or kayak tour and a guided hike in Monteverde Reserve.
White Water Rafting and Float Trip in Arenal, then Punta Islita Resort Stay (8 Days / 7 Nights ) From US$3,560 per person in double occupancy ($445 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.
Begin your stay with an exciting and scenic white water trip down the Pacuare River (min. age 12 years). Then head to the Arenal area with a private guide to view the active volcano and float the Penas Blancas River. Soak in natural hot springs in the shadow of the Volcano. Then, enjoy three nights at the isolated and luxurious Punta Islita Hotel on the beach in Guanacaste Province.
Highlands Explorer at Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest (8 Days / 7 Nights ) From US $992.00 per person in double occupancy ($ 124.00 per person per day), depending on season and category of rooms booked.*
Begin your trip in the Arenal Volcano area, where you may choose to mountain bike, hike or just soak in a natural hot springs. (Tours at additional cost.) Then spend two full days in Monteverde to explore the cloud forest and perhaps observe the elusive and beautiful Resplendent Quetzal (Jan.-July only). Founded in 1972, the Reserve extends down both slopes of the Tilaran Mountains (elevation 2,300 to 5,600 ft.), encompassing six different ecological life zones and protecting more than 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds and 1,500 species of plants. Optional activities in Monteverde include horseback riding, coffee farm tour and more.
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