Costa Rica is a destination with varied landscapes composed of valleys, mountains, volcanoes, sandy beaches, mangroves, exuberant tropical forests. A country rich in natural diversity, with 6% of the world’s biodiversity present in the territory, and a welcoming population with the motto “Pura Vida”.
Trip Details
Tour Highlights
The preserved biodiversity of Tortugero Park
The meeting with the Bribri Community
The azure waters of the Caribbean coast
the hanging bridges of the Arenal Volcano Park
The sloths and monkeys of Manuel Antonio Park
The impressive waterfalls of Nahuyaca
Tour Type
Customizable
Private
Shared
Itinerary
DAY 1
Welcome to Costa Rica
Welcome to Costa Rica: welcome by your English-speaking photography instructor and transfer to your hotel.
Welcome to Costa Rica: welcome by your English-speaking photography instructor and transfer to your hotel.
Read More
B, L, D
Hotel Aurola Holiday Inn 4* (or similar)
45min
DAY 2
Tortuguero Park
Meeting at the reception of your hotel with your local Spanish-speaking driver for a short flight to the pier of Tortuguero. Arrival in the town of Guapiles and breakfast in a local restaurant, before taking a boat to To...
Meeting at the reception of your hotel with your local Spanish-speaking driver for a short flight to the pier of Tortuguero. Arrival in the town of Guapiles and breakfast in a local restaurant, before taking a boat to Tortuguero National Park, winding through the canals, in the heart of the rainforest. Arrival at the lodge for lunch.
Read More
B, L, D
Evergreen Lodge *** (or similar)
DAY 3
Tortuguero Park
Breakfast at the lodge.
Breakfast at the lodge.
Read More
B, L, D
Evergreen Lodge *** (or similar)
DAY 4
Bribri Community
Return to Guápiles by boat (semi-collective transfer with other guests of the lodge), then lunch in a local restaurant. Meeting with your Spanish-speaking driver (attention it is not a guide) to begin your circuit with y...
Return to Guápiles by boat (semi-collective transfer with other guests of the lodge), then lunch in a local restaurant. Meeting with your Spanish-speaking driver (attention it is not a guide) to begin your circuit with your private transport. Departure to discover the Bribri community. Located in the Bribri reserve, near the small village of Bambu, the Ditsöwö lodge blends into the surrounding nature, and thanks to its open structure, you will be able to appreciate all the facets and treasures. Built with natural materials using traditional Bribri techniques, the lodge offers an alternative experience to traditional accommodation: no closed rooms with air conditioning, but waking up to the sounds of birdsong! All meals are prepared at the lodge over a wood fire using simple and rustic products that are part of everyday life.
Read More
B, L, D
Local Community (or similar)
3h30
DAY 5
South Caribbean
Today your local BriBri guide (Spanish) will accompany you on a cocoa and medicinal plant tour to a nearby farm in Bambú, where in addition to cocoa, you will learn about the building materials of traditional Bribery hou...
Today your local BriBri guide (Spanish) will accompany you on a cocoa and medicinal plant tour to a nearby farm in Bambú, where in addition to cocoa, you will learn about the building materials of traditional Bribery houses, such as suita and chonta.
Read More
B, L
La Kukula Lodge 3* (or similar)
40 min
DAY 6
Cahuita Reserve
Discovery with a local guide of the magnificent national park of Cahuita. The white sandy beaches, miles of coconut trees, the calm sea and the protected coral reef of 240 hectares make Cahuita one of the most beautiful ...
Discovery with a local guide of the magnificent national park of Cahuita. The white sandy beaches, miles of coconut trees, the calm sea and the protected coral reef of 240 hectares make Cahuita one of the most beautiful parks in the country. You can walk around for a while and then stop and relax on an almost deserted beach. Wildlife is easily observed, especially howler monkeys, capuchin monkeys, iguanas, raccoons, pacas, sloths, white-nosed coatis and birds.
Read More
B, L
5h
La Kukula Lodge 3* (or similar)
DAY 7
Puerto Limon (Free day)
Can enjoy a swim in the warm Caribbean waters. Playa Chiquita, Playa Cocles or Playa Punta Uva await you. Between two sunbaths, take a relaxing break in one of the restaurants in the area and enjoy a cocktail or a good b...
Can enjoy a swim in the warm Caribbean waters. Playa Chiquita, Playa Cocles or Playa Punta Uva await you. Between two sunbaths, take a relaxing break in one of the restaurants in the area and enjoy a cocktail or a good beer
Read More
B, L
La Kukula Lodge 3* (or similar)
DAY 8
Arena & Fortuna
Today your trip will take you to the north of the country to reach La Fortuna, a town located at the foot of the Arenal volcano.
Today your trip will take you to the north of the country to reach La Fortuna, a town located at the foot of the Arenal volcano.
Read More
B, L
Arenal Oasis Ecolodge 3* (or similar)
5h
DAY 9
Hanging Bridges of Arenal
This morning Day 9 hike on suspension bridges with a local guide (activity included): this one is done in the natural private reserve of 250Ha of primary tropical rainforest for an observation of the fauna and flora at t...
This morning Day 9 hike on suspension bridges with a local guide (activity included): this one is done in the natural private reserve of 250Ha of primary tropical rainforest for an observation of the fauna and flora at the level of the canopy; different points of view on the volcano. 3 km of easy trails, accessible to all.
Read More
B, L
5h
Arenal Oasis Ecolodge 3* (or similar)
DAY 10
Tenorio Park (or Free Day)
On DAY 10 your Spanish-speaking driver is at your disposal. You could leave to discover the Tenorio National Park (entrance USD$ 14/pers)
– Zip line (USD$ 80/pers)
On DAY 10 your Spanish-speaking driver is at your disposal. You could leave to discover the Tenorio National Park (entrance USD$ 14/pers)
– Zip line (USD$ 80/pers)
Read More
B, L
5h
Arenal Oasis Ecolodge *** (or similar)
DAY 11
South Pacific
Your adventure continues towards the center of the Pacific coast. Ideally located, you will have easy access to all the activities of the area: among others, you are close to the Marino Bahia Ballena National Park, Corco...
Your adventure continues towards the center of the Pacific coast. Ideally located, you will have easy access to all the activities of the area: among others, you are close to the Marino Bahia Ballena National Park, Corcovado National Park and Manuel Antonio National Park. Each one of them recognized for their great natural wealth.
Read More
B, L
Hotel Villa Rio Mar *** (or similar)
5h
DAY 12
Manuel Antonio Park
Departure this morning to discover the magnificent Manuel Antonio Park with a local guide (entrance included – park closed on Mondays). Classified since 1972 as a national park, this last one in spite of being an importa...
Departure this morning to discover the magnificent Manuel Antonio Park with a local guide (entrance included – park closed on Mondays). Classified since 1972 as a national park, this last one in spite of being an important tourist zone (the number of visitors is limited to 600 people per day and 800 people the weekend) is part of the natural pearls of the country with a great variety of animals of which the emblematic capuchin monkey. Among the many animals that hide in the fauna, we find the sloth, the squirrel monkey, howler monkey, the raccoon of which it is especially necessary to be wary if you do not want to be pricked your business or the iguana.
Read More
B, L
5h
Hotel Villas rio Mar *** (or similar)
DAY 13
Nahuyaca Waterfalls (or free day)
Today the day is free and you organize it as you wish with your Tour Leader.
Today the day is free and you organize it as you wish with your Tour Leader.
Read More
B, L
Hotel Villas Rio Mar *** (or similar)
DAY 14
End of the Adventure
Continuation to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Continuation to Juan Santamaria International Airport.
Read More
Hotels
Evergreen Ecolodge
|
$$$
This Ecolodge is the first and only ecological hotel in Sauraha. It offers 12 naturals bedrooms and can host up to 30 guests. Each of our rooms is cozy and unique. The restaurant overlooks the garden and propose excellent food . Ideally located in the heart of the village of Sauraha, beside the Chitwan National Parc, Evergreen Ecolodge is a cocoon of nature in the village.
Kukula Ecolodge
The Kukula Lodge is located in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, near Playa Chiquita, next to the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica's South Caribbean coast and the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Park and Jaguar
Wildlife Rescue Center. 10 rooms are available for travelers looking for simple and pleasant accommodations in the jungle and near the Caribbean Sea. At Kukula Lodge, you can enjoy breakfast while listening to the sounds of the jungle; watch the sloths or curious iguanas; take a dip in the pool or simply read a good book immersed in the jungle.
Arenal Oasis Ecolodge
|
$$$
Arenal Oasis Eco Lodge is a place created for nature lovers, close to the comforts of the city but far from the noise and concrete buildings. The cabins are located within a rainforest where it is possible to observe an extraordinary amount of wildlife, more than 150 species of birds, 38 species of frogs, many mammals such as howler monkeys, wild cats, anteaters, armadillos, and much more. Within the hotel it is also possible to walk along trails, visit a butterfly garden and at night take a guided excursion through the forest to a tropical frog sanctuary.
Ditsowou Lodge
The lodge has 3 sleeping areas that can accommodate up to 120 people. The lodge has 4 basic shared bathrooms with toilets and showers (room temperature water). The lodge is located on the banks of the Telire River, surrounded by tropical fruit and cocoa plantations. Located in the Bribri indigenous reserve in the Talamanca region, on the southern Caribbean coast of Costa Rica, Ditsöwö U is both an accommodation and a cultural center. The word "Ditsöwö U" has no simple translation but literally means "house of corn", the sacred food of the indigenous peoples, which, with its hundreds of colorful varieties, represents the different cultures and indigenous communities. Danilo Layan, the creator of this project, dreamed of a cultural meeting place that would welcome people from all over the world, strengthen indigenous traditions, support local communities and teach us a form of sustainable and environmentally friendly tourism. Ditsöwö Inn brings all this together and offers an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Holiday Inn Aurola
The Holiday Inn Aurola is perfectly located in the center of San Jose, close to all the main attractions of the city, and with panoramic views of the Central Valley from every room. In addition, the hotel has a beautiful indoor pool, as well as a gym, two restaurants and a bar.
Air Conditioning
WiFi
Villas Rio Mar
The Villas Rio Mar hotel is surrounded by a lush tropical forest, a few hundred meters from the sea, near the beach resort of Dominical (attracting surfers). The complex consists of 54 rooms: 4 fully equipped villas, 4 standards (exclusive for the guide and driver), 13 junior suites and 32 superior rooms. The restaurant offers Costa Rican and local specialties, fine cuisine. The hotel also offers a bar, a swimming pool with wet bar, a spa, a meeting room with a capacity of 80 people, a laundry a service, private parking, luggage storage, currency exchange and two computers.ideally located for walking in the Bahia Ballena National Marine Park and starting point of many excursions such as the Corcovado National Park, Isla del Caño, Nauyaca Falls.
Price Details
Included
Accommodation in first class hotels
Boat transportation
Domestic flights
Meals indicated in the program
Transportation in comfortable vehicles
Tour leader and English speaking guide
Local guides specialized in the region
Not Included
International flights
Additional drinks and meals
Tips
Medical insurance
Expenses not specified in the program
Minimum Deposit
30% (The last payment must be completed 45 days prior to the start of the trip.)
Terms & Conditions
The terms of sale may differ based on the nature of your trip and how close your departure date is. Please review our conditions here for more information .
Spotted Species
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Animal Species you can spot during this tour
Collared Aracari
The Collared Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatus) has a black body with a yellow chest band and...
Discover
Boat-billed Heron
The boat-billed Heron (Cochlearius cochlearius), colloquially known as the boatbill, is an atypical member of...
Discover
