Wildlife Costa Rica

The most beautiful natural areas of Costa Rica
18-day round trip

Wildlife Costa Rica

The most beautiful natural areas of Costa Rica
18-day round trip

Wildlife Costa Rica

PUUR NATURE

On this tour, go in search of Costa Rican wildlife icons such as the iguana, the two-toed and three-toed sloth, the multicolored toucan and the blue poison dart frog. From San Jose, travel to one of the world's most important coffee regions, Valle Central, and then explore Tortuguero National Park on the beautiful Caribbean coast. Led by a guide, you will take beautiful boat and walking tours. You will then drive your own rental car to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where you will walk via suspension bridges, some as high as 35 meters, through the canopy of the forest giants. Then visit the smallest national park, Manuel Antonio, which is great in its fantastic location, lush fauna and flora. Discover the incredible ecological diversity of Corcovado National Park. True birdwatchers' hearts will beat extra fast if you then also spot the famous quetzal bird in Los Guetzales National Park.

TIPS & TOPS WILDLIFE COSTA RICA:

  • During this tour, you will have access to your own rental car, ideal for traveling in Costa Rica
  • The Valle Central is one of the world's most important coffee regions. Here, then, you will find many coffee farms
  • At Tortugero NP you will include a boat ride through the canals and lagoons as well as a guided hike through the rainforest
  • From July to September, you can take a unique night tour to the sea turtle nests on the beach in Tortuguero NP on the Caribbean coast
  • Take a fantastic night hike in the cloud forest and meet the nocturnal animals waking up. Flying bats, insects, nocturnal birds and nocturnal animals may cross your path
  • Much of the Osa Peninsula is occupied by the Corcovado National Park with incredible ecological diversity
  • At San Gerardo de Dota, you will go with an expert bird guide in search of the region's most famous admirer, the magnificent Quetzal! The trails in the cloud forest provide cover for more than 200 species of upland birds. You can also hike there to the Savegre waterfall, explore on horseback or go trout fishing
  • Look for the famous quetzal bird in Los Quetzales National Park
  • Manuel Antonio National Park. You will include a guided walk through the national park; the rest is up to you.

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Daily overview

1 Arrival San Jose; private transfer to Xandari Resort, Valle Central
2 to Tortuguero NP
3 Boat ride and hike Tortuguero NP
4 Pick up rental car; to Boca Tapada
5 Free day Boca Tapada: birdwatching, hiking through the rainforest and kayaking, tubing
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