For a tiny country, Costa Rica packs a huge wildlife punch. Containing 5% of the world's biodiversity, its thick forests teem with life, from brightly coloured toucans to slow-moving sloths. With adventure and beautiful beaches to boot, this two-week trip won't disappoint. Tortuguero - Cruise the jungle waterways and explore the rainforest of this 'mini Amazon' Adventure - Included white water raft on the Pacuare river, or opt to fly through the canopy on a zip wire Manuel Antonio - Share the stunning white-sand beaches with sun-bathing iguanas and capuchin monkeys
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General information
Tour ID124432
Tour length15days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
Explore!
Starting point
San José, San José, Costa Rica
Autentico Hotel, Hotel Reception or similar
19:00
End point
1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110, USA
San Jose Airport, Departures Hall
10:00
Itinerary
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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