Costa Rica - Coast to Coast
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- Discover Costa Rica's diverse nature and wildlife, plus stay in a series of premium hotels
- Explore the Monteverde cloudforest and the 'mini amazon' of Tortugero
- Spend time on the Pacific Coast and visit Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula
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Our tour starts today in San Jose, Costa Rica's cosmopolitan capital. Lying in a fertile valley, at an altitude of 1,150 metres, coffee and sugar are big industries here - coffee is even planted between buildings and along the roadsides on the outskirts of the city. ...
We'll drive east out of San Jose this morning, towards the Irazu Volcano. Situated at 3,432m altitude, the drive to the volcano opens up to fantastic views of the valley below, before slowly transforming into a barren windswept moonscape. There are two crater viewpoin...
There are no set plans today so you're free to explore as you wish. You might like to try your hand at white-water rafting on the Pacuare River. Famous for its scenery, the river has calm stretches of Class III-IV rapids that give you time to appreciate the rainforest...
We have a thrilling journey ahead of us this morning. First, we'll drive to Cano Blanco or Pavona pier via extensive banana plantations before boarding a boat to take us to our lodge in the Tortuguero National Park, where we'll spend the next two nights. Its complex c...
Today we'll delve into Tortuguero National Park. For early risers, there's the optional activity to kick off the day with a dawn birdwatching boat trip. Water birds such as herons, egrets and kingfishers are among the birds that you might be lucky enough to spot, a...
Leaving our lodge this morning, we'll travel by boat back to Cano Blanco, before heading on to Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui. After lunch, we'll plan to visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour. On the two-and-a-half-hour tour, we'll learn the secrets and wonders of one of...
This morning, we'll take a nature walk on the rainforest trails around our lodge. Sarapiqui's rainforest area is rich in nature and is home to more than 54% of all birds found in Costa Rica. We'll be on the lookout for endemic species, including the Spotted Antbird an...
The Arenal area is well known for its diverse wildlife. Some of the most sought-after species are the multicoloured toucan, the poisonous blue jeans dart frog and, of course, the lazy sloth. This morning, we'll keep our eyes peeled to spy these three wonderful spec...
Today is free for you to explore the Arenal area at your own pace. There are local treks to waterfalls and along lava trails as well as the chance to enjoy relaxing in one of the many hot springs. It's also possible to go white water rafting or take a more relaxed flo...
Today we'll travel around Arenal Lake up into the cloud forest region of Monteverde, one of the best places in Costa Rica to see wildlife. The final leg of our journey takes us along some bumpy roads, but the bumps are well worth it to enjoy the lushness of the cloud ...
The famous, but now very rare, resplendent quetzal is fairly commonly seen in Monteverde, one of the last remaining places in Central America where its habitat has been preserved. Sacred to the ancient Maya and Aztec peoples, it's considered one of the most beautiful ...
Leaving the cloud forest behind us this morning, we'll descend to the Pacific Coast with staggering views over the Gulf and Peninsula of Nicoya. Heading south, we'll pause at the Carara Biological Reserve, famed for the scarlet macaws and abundant birdlife which popul...
This morning, we'll travel into the heart of the Osa Peninsular, famed for its beautiful beaches and rich wildlife. Travelling a short distance to Punta Uvita, we'll board a boat for a thrilling ninety-minute crossing to San Pedrillo Ranger Station in Corcovado Nat...
This morning is free for a final chance to relax on the Pacific Coast before we return to San Jose. You might like to head to the beach for a last dip in the sea or make the most of the hotel's facilities. This afternoon, we'll leave the Pacific Ocean at about midday and head back to the capital, around four hours away.
Meals Provided : Breakfast
Our trip ends this morning at our hotel in San Jose. There are no activities planned today, so you're free to depart at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer ...
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