Natural Wonders of Costa Rica

Discover Costa Rica's Natural Wonders

Costa Rica is a nature lover’s paradise, with an astonishingly diverse range of landscapes, habitats, flora and fauna. This itinerary is ideal for those wishing to discover the ecologically diverse country by getting off the beaten track and staying in remote locations to fully appreciate the unspoilt landscapes and abundance of wildlife.

Stay in eco-lodges within enigmatic cloud forest, alongside serene rivers and close to majestic waterfalls. You will have the chance to admire the beautiful scenery and stunning birdlife and immerse yourself in your natural surroundings.

Highlights

• Discover the rich culture and wildlife of the area
• Explore the enigmatic cloud forest
• Admire the beautiful scenery and exceptional birdlife known worldwide
• Enjoy gentle hikes to waterfalls
• Quetzal trail walking tour

Quick Itinerary

Day 1 - San Jose

Days 2 & 3 - Tenorio

Days 4 & 5 – Boca Tapada

Days 6 & 7 - Bajos del Toro

Days 8 & 9 - San Gerardo de Dota

Day 10 - Transfer to San Jose Airport

Day 11 - Arrive back in the UK

Truly Individual Holiday

Any element of this holiday can be tailormade to your requirements, including the places you want to see and the things that are important to you. Just contact one of our Travel Specialists today.

Day 1 - San Jose

On arrival in San Jose, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel for one night.

Days 2 & 3 -  Tenorio

Tenorio National Park was formed in 1995 to help protect the Tenorio Volcano. As well as the volcano, which is still active, the park also boasts a variety of ecosystems from the Rio Celeste, an aqua-hued river with waterfalls, to rainforest and cloud forest. It makes for some fantastic hiking trails and wildlife spotting. Pumas, Jaguars, howler monkeys, toucans and bare-necked umbrella birds are just a small selection of the different animal and bird species that can be found in this wildlife paradise.

Enjoy a morning hike through the National Park to the famous waterfalls of the Celeste River. The fast-flowing stream runs through the hill before it falls 65 feet into a stunning sky-blue pool.

Meals: B

Days 4 & 5 - Boca Tapada

Boca Tapada, best known as a bird-watching destination, is part of the Maquenque Wildlife refuge, offering hope to the endangered Great green macaws that nest in the area. Take a boat trip along the San Carlos River with opportunities to spot wildlife such as crocodiles, turtles, bats, herons, kingfishers and king vultures.

Meals: B

Days 6 & 7 - Bajos del Toro

A reserve in the central highlands of Costa Rica, Bajos del Toro is still somewhat of an off-the-beaten-track paradise, full of lush primary forest, volcanic mountain ranges, highland grasslands and numerous waterfalls that create a plethora of habitats for a wide range of species.

Enjoy a gentle hike to Fatima waterfall, the longest trail in the Bosque de Paz Biological Reserve, which provides around 5km of stunning natural habitats to explore with a range of flora and fauna.

Meals: Day 6 - B & D, Day 7 - B, L, D

Days 8 & 9 - San Gerado de Dota

Tucked along the Savegre River Valley, San Gerardo de Dota is a small mountain village surrounded by lush green forested hills. This tropical cloud forest environment is a pristine paradise for nature lovers, birdwatchers, hikers and trout fishers alike. Enjoy a guided walk through the Los Quetzales National Park which has one of the largest populations of quetzal birds in Costa Rica as well as over 200 other bird species including tangers, trogons and a dazzling array of hummingbirds.

Meals: B

Day 10 - Transfer to San Jose

You will be transferred to the airport in San Jose for your onward flight.

Meals: B

Day 11 - Arrive back in the UK

Today you will land back in the UK from Costa Rica

Price from £3,399 per person

(Valid for 2024 departures, based on 2 people sharing a room)

Includes:

• International flights

• 9 nights’ accommodation as detailed

• 13 meals; 9 breakfasts, 2 lunch, 2 dinners

• Waterfall hikes in Tenorio and Bajos del Toro

• Boat trip on the San Carlos River

• Guided walk through the Los Quetzales National Park

• Transfers & domestic flights as per itinerary

Excludes:

• Meals not indicated in your itinerary

• Local departure taxes payable locally

• Items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks etc

• Tips for guides and drivers (discretionary)

• Camera or video fees at any sites