Costa Rica Coast to Coast: A Wildlife Lover’s Paradise

16 Days / 15 Nights
From Shores to Jungles: Explore Costa Rica’s Diverse Wildlife
Price per person starts at:

5165.00

Embark on a 16-day journey through Costa Rica’s diverse ecosystems. From the beaches of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca to the rainforests of Sarapiquí, Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, and Drake Bay, experience guided hikes, wildlife tours, and thrilling activities like canopy tours and river floats. Stay in luxurious accommodations and explore the natural beauty and rich biodiversity of Costa Rica.

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Welcome to Costa Rica! For your convenience, once you have cleared immigration and customs and exited the airport, one of our representatives will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Transfer  to your hotel in San José.

Accommodation: Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton (1 Night) – Standard Room

Located in the Limon province on the Caribbean Sea, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a paradise for beach lovers. This vibrant seaside town offers beautiful beaches, crystal clear blue waters, and excellent surfing opportunities. Once a quiet fishing village, Puerto Viejo now boasts a relaxed atmosphere with a unique blend of Latino, Afro-Caribbean, and Bribri indigenous cultures. Enjoy gold sand beaches, tropical vegetation, and nearby attractions like Cahuita National Park, Talamanca Indian Reserve, and Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. Activities include horseback riding, snorkeling, diving, mountain biking, kayaking, and boogie boarding.

Accommodation: Hotel Aguas Claras (3 Nights) – Pavlova Suite Room

Embark on a 7 km hike through Cahuita National Park starting from the community of Cahuita, entering through the White Beach Sector up to Cahuita Point. Enjoy beautiful beaches, where you can relax and swim in the calm Caribbean Sea. A guide will help you spot various wildlife, including snakes, sloths, monkeys, anteaters, armadillos, raccoons, butterflies, birds, medicinal plants, orchids, trees, and more. This magical place is a haven for nature lovers!

Included: Bilingual guide, national park entrance, water, lunch, and transportation.

Spend your day at leisure in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, where you can explore stunning beaches, vibrant local culture, and lush rainforests at your own pace.

Sarapiquí, a less-visited gem, offers incredible biodiversity and outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, whitewater rafting, and kayaking. Consider a rafting trip down the Sarapiquí River, an important trade route. The area features a mix of farmland and protected tropical forest, ideal for environmental research. Visit Tirimbina Biological Reserve (not included) to enjoy trails and a massive hanging bridge over the Sarapiquí River.

Accommodation: Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve (2 Nights) – Sarapiquí Standard Room

Explore the forest at night, when many species are active. During the two-hour walk, your guide will share insights about nocturnal insects, frogs, and mammals. Costa Rica ranks high globally for bird diversity, with about 875 species, making it a bird-watcher’s paradise. On this three-hour tour, an experienced guide will help you discover the diverse avifauna of the Sarapiquí region.

Included: Bilingual guide and transportation.

See colorful toucans in Costa Rica’s jungles with a wildlife tour by CRSTOURS

Travel through scenic Northern Plains, featuring agriculture communities, cattle ranches, rainforests, and rivers. The Arenal Volcano area is Costa Rica’s adventure and eco-discovery hub. Enjoy activities like whitewater rafting, canyoning, canopy tours, volcano hiking, and rainforest exploration. Prepare for a life-changing adventure!

Accommodation: Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort (2 Nights) – Junior Suite Room with Volcano Views

Scenic view of Arenal Volcano surrounded by lush greenery in Costa Rica.

Float down the Peñas Blancas River, observing monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles, and numerous birds. Without a motor, the boat allows you to enjoy the natural sounds. An experienced naturalist guide will explain the flora and fauna. This half-day tour includes beverages and tropical fruits.

Included: Transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, equipment, snacks, and beverages.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, located in the Cordillera de Tilarán, is one of the world’s premier ecotourism destinations. It’s home to endangered species, diverse plant life, and abundant wildlife, including 400 bird species and over 30 hummingbird species. The reserve offers a unique experience of nature.

Accommodation: Poco a Poco Hotel & Spa (2 Nights) – Standard Bromelia Room

Enjoy a combo tour at Selvatura Park in Monteverde. Experience a thrilling canopy tour (zip lining) through 12 cables and 18 platforms with an optional Tarzan Swing. Then, walk on eight hanging bridges, leading you through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Suitable for all ages, this adventure offers stunning views and a safe environment.

Included: Bilingual guide for canopy, equipment, and transportation.

NORTHERN REGION COSTA RICA THE ENERGETIC ARENAL VOLCANO IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION IN THIS PART OF THE NORTHERN ZONE OF COSTA RICA.

Manuel Antonio National Park combines rainforest and breathtaking white-sand beaches, among the most beautiful in Costa Rica. The park is home to abundant wildlife, including iguanas, sloths, and monkeys. The region is known for luxury hotels, fine dining, and outdoor activities like rafting, waterfall walks, horseback riding, snorkeling, and sports fishing.

Accommodation: Parador Resort & Spa (2 Nights) – Tropical Room

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park with a knowledgeable guide who will explain the rainforest’s mysteries. The 2-mile trail is flat and picturesque, hosting three of the four tropical primate species found in Costa Rica. You’re likely to see sloths, birds, reptiles, orchids, butterflies, and tropical trees. After the tour, return to your hotel.

Included: Transportation, bilingual guides, park entrance fee, water, and fruits.

Travel to Bahía Drake, one of Costa Rica’s most isolated and wildlife-rich destinations, bordered by Corcovado National Park. Enjoy a boat ride from Sierpe through mangroves and along the coastline to Drake Bay. The bay is perfect for wildlife watching and outdoor activities like kayaking, diving, and jungle hikes.

Accommodation: Hotel Aguila de Osa (4D/3N Package) – Standard Room

Experience the untamed beauty of Corcovado National Park on an immersive guided tour. Traverse through the heart of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse rainforest, where rare wildlife like jaguars, tapirs, and scarlet macaws roam free. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore pristine trails, discover hidden waterfalls, and witness the raw power of nature in one of the world’s most incredible ecosystems.

Embark on a guided boat tour to Isla Caño, where you’ll explore crystal-clear waters teeming with marine life, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, and experience the natural beauty of this protected marine reserve

Included: Air Ticket from Drake Bay to San José

What´s Included
  • Accommodation: Stays in top-selected hotels.
  • Transfers: Hassle-free transportation.
  • Excursions: Guided tours and activities.
  • Local Travel Program Support.
  • 1 Night at Gran Hotel Costa Rica Curio by Hilton, Breakfast Included
  • 3 Nights at Hotel Aguas Claras, A la Carte Breakfast Included
  • 2 Nights at Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve, Breakfast Included
  • 2 Nights at Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort, Breakfast Included
  • 2 Nights at Poco a Poco Hotel & Spa, Breakfast Included
  • 2 Nights at Parador Resort & Spa, Buffet Breakfast Included
  • 4D/3N Corcovado Jungle Experience | Standard Room Package Aguila de Osa All necessary transfers from Palmar Sur or Drake Bay airport, complimentary welcome cocktail, lodging Standard Room, All Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner), 1 Day guided tour to Corcovado National Park, 1 Day guided tour to Caño Island Biological Reserve, appetizers before dinner on the jungle Terrace, unlimited kayak use and all taxes.
  • Private Transfer from International Airport to San José
  • Private Transfer from San José to Puerto Viejo de Limón
  • Private Transfer from Puerto Viejo to Quinta Sarapiquí
  • Private Transfer from Sarapiquí to Arenal
  • Private Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde (Bus-Boat-Bus)
  • Private Transfer from Monteverde to Manuel Antonio
  • Private Transfer Quepos/Manuel Antonio to Sierpe
  • Excursion* | Hiking at Cahuita National Park
  • Roundtrip Zone 1 – Zone 2
  • Excursion* | Night Walk
  • Roundtrip Zone 1 – Zone 2
  • Excursion* | Birdwatching Tour
  • Excursion* | Safari Float at the Peñas Blancas River
  • Excursion* | Gold Pack: Canopy + Hanging Bridges
  • Excursion* | Guided Hike to Manuel Antonio National Park
  • *Shared Excursion with Other Tourists
  • Air Ticket | Drake Bay to San Jose
  • International flights.
Prices start from: US $ 5165.00 Per person, based on double occupancy
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