Stay in excellent accommodation amongst some of Costa Rica’s most stunning scenery – enjoy looking for wildlife in Costa Rica’s diverse habitats, taking a sky-tram ride and watersports, impressive waterfalls and a volcano!
- Visit a wildlife sanctuary
- Enjoy a river floating safari & mangrove tours
- Go on evening nature walks
- Walk amongst the rainforest canopy
- See a volcano
- Learn about coffee production
See a coffee plantation near San Jose and visit the nearby Poás volcano and La Paz waterfalls. Continue to La Fortuna for a visit to an animal rescue and rehabilitation sanctuary and enjoy a floating river safari. Ride the sky-tram then walk through the tree canopy on hanging bridges in Monteverde’s cloud forest. Next travel south to the Pacific coast where you look for birds and sloths in the rainforest before continuing to the Osa Pensinsula, a haven for wildlife and watersports.
This itinerary is only a suggestion. We can tailor-make your trip so that it’s just right for you and your family.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to San José
Depart the UK on a flight to San José. Flights arrive the same day.
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Day 2: Poás volcano, La Paz Waterfall & coffee plantation tour
Today you visit Poás volcano where you can walk to the crater and see the volcano’s lake and fumaroles. Then hike along the trails around La Paz waterfall and visit a coffee plantation to learn about the country’s most famous crop.
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Day 3: La Fortuna
Travel through the area’s beautiful landscape for views of the perfectly conical Arenal volcano to La Fortuna, your base for the next three nights. It's a popular holiday destination with locals and tourists alike who come here to enjoy the panoramic views, nature and adventure sports.
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Day 4: Visit a wildlife conservation centre
Today, you visit a wildlife rehabilitation centre to meet some of the rescued animals and learn about the conservation work carried out here. There is also an opportunity to help prepare food and help feed the animals.
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Day 5: Floating safari
Float and paddle gently down the river with your naturalist guide to observe some of the fabulous flora and fauna such as sloths, monkeys, caimans, turtles and vividly coloured tropical birds.
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Day 6: Monteverde
Sail across Arenal Lake and transfer to the cloud forest of Monteverde. This protected cloud forest is home to a huge variety of wildlife.
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Day 7: Hanging bridges tour
Accompanied by an expert, you enjoy a fantastic day out in the Santa Elena de Monteverde Cloud Forest on gondolas, cables and hanging bridges.
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Day 8: To the Manuel Antonio region
Today you will descend from the misty hilltops of Monteverde to Manuel Antonio where the rainforest meets the coast and mangroves. The area provides several different habitats for wildlife.
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Day 9: Manuel Antonio National Park
Take a leisurely walk, accompanied by a naturalist guide, for an exploration of one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful national parks. See a variety of flora and fauna such as sloths and monkeys as well as anteaters and iguanas and listen out for birds as you follow the trails that lead through the park to white-sand beaches.
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Day 10: Mangrove boat tour
Today, take a boat tour through the mangroves of the Damas Island Estuary. Your guides will steer you quietly through areas of protected, pristine estuary as you look out for wildlife such as monkeys, caiman, sloths, crocodiles and egrets.
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Day 11: To the Osa Peninsula
Your journey continues with a drive south along coastal landscapes and rainforest to the Osa Peninsula.
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Day 12: Rainforest adventures in the Osa Peninsula
Choose from a range of rainforest adventures such as a chocolate farm tour, canopy ziplining and bird watching.
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Day 13: Water-based activities in the Osa Peninsula
Choose from a range of aquatic activities such as whale and dolphin watching, snorkelling and surfing.
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Day 14: Return to San José
Drive back to San Jose and enjoy an evening at leisure to explore the historic city centre.
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Day 15: Depart Costa Rica
Transfer to the airport in time for your flight home. Most flights arrive in the UK the following morning.
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Day 16: Arrive UK
Please note: Child prices apply to children age 9 and under when sharing a room with 2 adults
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go
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Our tailor-made trip ideas can be adapted to suit your requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.
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Dates & Prices
Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the school holidays highlighted below or on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.
