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- Explore!
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- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- See sloths, monkeys and brightly coloured frogs
- Admire the classic cone-shape of Arenal
- Cruise the jungle waterways in search of wildlife
- Share white-sand beaches with sun-bathing iguanas
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in San Jose
- Day 2 Visit the Poas Volcano; drive to San Gerardo de Dota and the Savegre Cloud Forest
- Day 3 Early morning search for quetzal; free day to explore Savegre Cloud Forest
- Day 4 Travel to rural Turrialba; free afternoon and evening meal at a traditional finca (farm)
- Day 5 Whitewater rafting through the forest-covered Pacuare River
- Day 6 Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park
- Day 7 Full day to explore Tortuguero National Park searching for wildlife
- Day 8 Drive to Sarapiqui; fruit tasting and night walk through Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve
- Day 9 Morning nature walk in Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve & Chocolate tour
- Day 10 Travel to Fortuna, hike Arenal Volcano, optional hot springs visit
- Day 11 Free day around La Fortuna; optional sloth tour or La Fortuna Waterfall hike
- Day 12 Drive south to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Day 13 Explore Manuel Antonio's wildlife and beaches
- Day 14 Free day in Manuel Antonio; relax on the beach, snorkel or revisit the park
- Day 15 Travel back to San Jose International Airport where the trip ends
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Autentico Hotel
Hotelday 1Savegre Nature Reserve and Spa
LodgeDays 2, 3Guayabo Lodge
LodgeDays 4, 5Pachira Lodge
LodgeDays 6, 7Selva Verde Eco Lodge
LodgeDays 8, 9Hotel San Bosco Inn
HotelDays 10, 11La Foresta Resort
HotelDays 12, 13, 14
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Explore!
Number of tours
455
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
88%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- VKValerie· November 19th, 2024This tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour leader, Oscar, was passionate and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to friends and family.
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that Oscar's passion and knowledge added so much to your experience! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to see you on... Show moreTrip date: November 2024 - RFRoss· July 20th, 2024A great itinerary with an excellent guide and driverExplore! commented on this reviewHi Ross, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Costa Rica Wildlife Tour. We are delighted you enjoyed the itinerary and that your Explore Leader and driver provided such a wonderful experience for you. We hope to have the chance to... Show more
Trip date: June 2024 
Bill· February 17th, 2024Tour leader and driver were an excellent team providing good opportunities to discover Costa Rica. Communication of essential facts was good, communication of facts on wildlife, socio- economic, history, geography, politics and culture were excellent. Accommodation and transport exceeded expectationsShow moreTrip date: January 2024- ASusanna· January 30th, 2023Parasol Quetzal and the Hummingbirds and beauty of the region and Tortuguero regionTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEmily· January 30th, 2023Sevegre Cloudforest and Hotel Paraíso Quetzal - loved being in the view (preferred to Trogon Hotel where you don't get the sense of being up on high) - fantastic view from rooms and restaurant. Humming birds amazing. Tortuguero National Park and La Baula Lodge - again loved the hotel - fantastic backwater tour -Show moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANigel· January 30th, 2023Watching the humming birds feedingTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMargaret· February 4th, 2023Excellent wildlife experiences on the majority of visits.Trip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASue· February 5th, 2023The boat trip in Tortuguero White water raftingTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJulie· February 3rd, 2023WHITE WATER RAFTING, BIRDS, BEACH, BOAT TRIP.Trip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASonia· February 18th, 2023Too many to discribeTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
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