Costa Rica Nature Tour

Day 1 Welcome!

Your Costa Rica Tour starts when you arrive at Juan Santamaria International airport where your guides will be waiting to transport you to your first exotic destination. From San Jose, we'll head up into the mountains to a bird rehabilitation center and sanctuary. Later, if we have time, we can visit the La Paz waterfall, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful. We'll check into our plush mountainside villa and enjoy an authentic Costa Rican meal.

Day 2 Corcovado National Park

Today we'll take the short drive back to San Jose to catch a flight bound for our next tropical adventure. Located on the Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park is home to the most unspoiled Pacific costal rainforest in Central America. With over 400 bird species, 140 mammal species and an incredible 500 tree species this park has more biodiversity than most countries, including the entire United States! We'll arrive in time for a short hike on one of the many trails that crisscross the park. Then, snuggle into your private screened in bungalow and let the sounds of the jungle lull you into a restful slumber.

Day 3 Corcovado National Park

Today we'll rise early and start our hike through the Park. Bring your binoculars because you're going to see Costa Rica nature like you've never seen it before, including creatures that will stagger your imagination! Look to the canopy above for monkeys, toucans, sloths and the spectacular harpy eagle. Look to the forest floor for a glimpse of a giant anteater or, if you're really lucky, one of the five species of cat that prowl the shadows. Wander to your heart's content, the trails in the Park are practically endless. Later, if you need a swim to wash away the day's exercise, just take the ten-minute stroll from your bungalow to your own pristine white sandy beach.

Day 4 Isla Del Cano Biological Preserve

As your Costa Rica tour continues, we visit the Isla Del Cano Biological Reserve is a small island located about twelve miles off the coast of the peninsula. After breakfast, we'll take a boat out to the island to do some snorkeling or scuba diving. You'll delight in this underwater paradise while your guides prepare you a delicious lunch on one of the lovely beaches. Frolic long into the afternoon, then we'll go back for a well deserved diner and cocktails at your lodge's private poolside restaurant.

Day 5 San Carlos

Today we'll take the short return flight to San Jose and move on toward our next exotic nature excursion. We'll arrive in San Carlos in time for a quiet stroll and a great dinner. After your meal, soak your weary bones in one of the steaming thermal pools at Tabacon resort located at the base of the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica's most active volcano. Sip on a rum filled coconut at the swim up bar while you watch the volcano explode. Soak long into the evening then settle in for a well deserved night's sleep.

Day 6 Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge

Rise early for our next exciting adventure. We'll be taking a raft trip through one of the most remote nature preserves in Costa Rica. The Rio Frio runs through the Cano Negro Wildlife Preserve and rafting is the only way to experience this incredible Park. On this leisurely float you can expect to see dozens of bird species with some flocks numbering in the thousands. You'll also see monkeys, turtles, caimans, and a ton of other indigenous species. This park also gets more feline sightings than most other parks, so keep your eyes peeled! After the trip either head back to the hotel for some R-n-R or soak in the thermal waters at Tabacon resort again.

Day 7 San Jose

Sleep in, you've earned it! At your leisure, we'll make our way back to San Jose and civilization. We'll check into our hotel then do some exploring around the city. After dinner we can check out some of the famous San Jose nightlife.

Day 8 Adios

After breakfast, depart for the airport where you'll return home with great memories of an absolutely perfect vacation.