Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Home to half a million species – from algae-cloaked sloths to the emerald Resplendent Quetzal – Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Brave a night walk to spot tarantulas, cruise through jungle canals and tuck into a meal at a traditional finca. Welcome to ‘La Pura Vida.’

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Tortuguero | Cruise the jungle waterways and explore the rainforest of this ‘mini Amazon’ Rafting | Whitewater raft through rainforest on the Pacuare River

Manuel Antonio | Share the white-sand beaches with capuchin monkey and iguana

PRODUCT RATING:

AU$5170

NZ$5370

At A Glance

TRIP PACE: Moderate

ACCOMMODATION:

6 nights comfortable lodge

5 nights comfortable hotel

3 nights premium hotel

Optional single rooms available

TRANSPORT: Bus | Boat

MEALS:

Breakfast: 14 | Lunch: 4 | Dinner: 3

WHY NOT TRY?

Discovering the beauty and diversity of Costa Rica by bike, cycling from the Caribbean to Pacific coast.

Trip code: CCR

DAY 1: Join trip in San Jose.

DAY 2: Walk to the volcanic crater of Poas and try out traditional oxcart painting.

DAYS 3–4: Discover the Savegre Cloud Forest and spend time spotting vibrant bird species on the forest trails.

DAYS 5–6: Drive to Turrialba. Eat at a traditional finca and whitewater raft on the forest-covered Pacuare River.

DAY 7: Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park wetlands, often described as a ‘mini Amazon’.

DAY 8: Cruise the jungle waterways searching for wildlife including monkey and toucan.

DAY 9: Return by boat to Cano Blanco and drive to Sarapiqui. Take a night walk through the forest.

DAY 10: Discover wildlife hidden amongst the trees of the Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve. Head to Arenal for volcano views.

DAY 11: Free day to explore Arenal’s National Park. Discover waterfalls and wildlife in the shadow of Arenal’s conical volcano.

DAY 12: Walk the beautiful trails of the Carara Biological Reserve and drive to Manuel Antonio.

DAYS 13–14: Relax on the white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park, snorkel or look for sloth in the park.

DAY 15: Drive back to San Jose International Airport where the trip ends.