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- Explorer
- Wildlife
- Group
- Partially Guided
- Christmas & New Year
- Gold Operator
- Explore!
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Partially Guided
- Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 16
- Age range 16 to 85
Highlights
- Explore San Jose's vibrant cityscape
- Visit Poas Volcano and a wildlife ranch
- Search for quetzals in the cloud forest
- Raft through the scenic Pacuare River
- Discover Tortuguero's lush waterways
Itinerary
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- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip in San Jose
- Day 2 Visit the Poas Volcano, explore San Jose including a Toucan Rescue Ranch
- Day 3 Drive to San Gerardo de Dota and the Savegre Cloud Forest
- Day 4 Early morning search for quetzal, free day to explore the forest
- Day 5 Travel to rural Turrialba, free afternoon and evening meal at a traditional finca (farm)
- Day 6 Whitewater rafting through the forest-covered Pacuare River
- Day 7 Journey by bus and boat to Tortuguero National Park
- Day 8 Full day to explore the park searching for wildlife
- Day 9 Drive to Sarapiqui; Visit La Tirimbina for a chocolate tour and night walk in the forest
- Day 10 Walk in the Selva Verde Rainforest Reserve, drive to Arenal
- Day 11 Free day around La Fortuna, optional hanging bridges and zip wire excursions
- 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 or revisit the park
- Day 15 Travel back to San Jose International Airport where the trip ends
What's Included
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- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
All accommodations are subject to change
Autentico Hotel
HotelDays 1, 2Savegre Nature Reserve and Spa
LodgeDays 3, 4Guayabo Lodge
LodgeDays 5, 6Pachira Lodge
LodgeDays 7, 8Selva Verde Eco Lodge
Lodgeday 9Hotel San Bosco Inn
HotelDays 10, 11La Foresta Resort
HotelDays 12, 13, 14
Operated by
Explore!
Number of tours
528
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
80%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- VKValerie· November 19th, 2024This tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour leader, Oscar, was passionate and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend this tour to friends and family.Show more
Explore! commented on this reviewThank you so much for your kind feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that Oscar's passion and knowledge added so much to your experience! Your recommendation means the world to us, and we hope to see you on... Show moreTrip date: November 2024 - RFRoss· July 20th, 2024A great itinerary with an excellent guide and driverShow moreExplore! commented on this reviewHi Ross, Thank you so much for taking the time to review your Costa Rica Wildlife Tour. We are delighted you enjoyed the itinerary and that your Explore Leader and driver provided such a wonderful experience for you. We hope to have the chance to... Show more
Trip date: June 2024 
Bill· February 17th, 2024Tour leader and driver were an excellent team...Show moreTrip date: January 2024- ASusanna· January 30th, 2023Parasol Quetzal and the Hummingbirds and beauty of the region and Tortuguero regionShow moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AEmily· January 30th, 2023Sevegre Cloudforest and Hotel Paraíso Quetzal - loved being in the view (preferred to Trogon Hotel where you don't get the sense of being up on high) - fantastic view from rooms and restaurant. Humming birds amazing. Tortuguero National Park and La Baula Lodge - again loved the hotel - fantastic backwater tour -Show moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ANigel· January 30th, 2023Watching the humming birds feedingShow moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AMargaret· February 4th, 2023Excellent wildlife experiences on the majority of visits.Show moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASue· February 5th, 2023The boat trip in Tortuguero White water raftingShow moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AJulie· February 3rd, 2023WHITE WATER RAFTING, BIRDS, BEACH, BOAT TRIP.Show moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASonia· February 18th, 2023Too many to discribeShow moreTrip date: January 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
15 days
Costa Rica Wildlife Tour (10 destinations)
From San Jose to San Jose
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