A Natural History Tour of Costa Rica

Day 1: Upon your arrival in Costa Rica you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Days 1 - 2: 1 nights accommodation at Hotel in or near San Jose.

Days 2: Early morning pick up at your hotel for the scenic drive to the canals lining the Atlantic Coast where you board a boat for the trip up the Tortuguero Canals through 50 km of tropical rain forest. (B.L.D).

Days 2 - 4: 2 nights accommodations in Tortuguero at a local lodge.

Days 3: Today there are 2 two-hour boating trips through the backwater canals. (B.L.D).

Days 4: Today's flights takes us to the Pacific Coast and Tiskita, a private rain forest reserve. While at Tiskita you can hike through reforested areas into virgin rainforest, cool off in fresh water jungle pools, explore miles of isolated beaches, swim in the ocean or swimming pool, or walk to the nearby village. (BLD).

Days 4 - 7: 3 nights accommodation at Tiskita Jungle Lodge. Included during your stay are two guided tours of the private rain forest reserve & the exotic tropical fruit farm. On the grounds of the lodge you can see over 285 species of birds, 3 species of monkeys, sloth, and coatimundi. (3B.3L.3D).

Day 7: Morning flight to San José, then drive to Arenal Volcano via La Paz Waterfall Gardens. (B.L.D).

Day 7 - 8: 1 nights accommodation at the Arenal Observatory - volcano view rooms. The lodge, located within the national park, offers spectacular views of the volcano's imposing profile and Lake Arenal. The property encompasses acres of untouched rainforest, and is home to hundreds of species of birds and wildlife.

Day 8: Morning guided walk of Arenal Volcano National Park. Mid-morning depart for Monteverde (B.D).

Day 8 - 10: 2 nights accommodations at a Lodge in Monteverde.

Day 9: Morning guided walk through the Monteverde Reserve, one of the most diverse and richest tropical cloud forests in the New World. Enjoy an afternoon walk along a series of suspended bridges. (B.D).

Day 10: Morning wildlife observation prior to departing for San Jose via Sarchi. (B).

Day 10 - 11: 1 nights accommodation at Hotel in or near San Jose.

Day 11: Departure transfer for your International flight home. (B).

* Meal Codes (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner

Tropical Garden Tour of Costa Rica

Day 1: Upon your arrival in Costa Rica you will be met and taken to your hotel.

Days 1 - 3: 2 nights accommodation in Santo Domingo at Hotel Bougainvillea.

Days 2: Tour Lankaster Botanical Gardens. The gardens display more than 1400 different species of orchids, as well as bromeliads, aroids, heliconias, gingers, musaceas, cacti, ferns and several varieties of trees. Afternoon enjoy the hot springs at Valle Caliente in the Orosi Valley and tour a coffee mill. (BL).

Days 3: Today's flights takes us to the Pacific Coast and Tiskita, a 550 acre private rain forest reserve overlooking an endless expanse of pristine beach and tropical rainforest. In this veritable Eden, walk among the palms, bromeliads, cycads, heliconias, ornamental plants and wild orchids. On the reserve is an experimental fruit farm with over a 100 varieties including carambola, guanabana (soursop) mangoes, pineapples, mangosteen, and anona. Guided walks are offered to all guests built around themes such as light gap theory, seed dispersal or tropical diversity. The guide will help you find and identify plants, as well as mammals, birds, reptiles and butterflies and help you understand their usefulness to man and the environment. (BLD).

Days 3 - 5: 2 nights accommodation at Tiskita Jungle Lodge including daily meals and activities. (2B2L2D).

Days 5: Morning flight to San José, then drive to the mountain town of Monteverde. Cool, misty Monteverde Cloud Forest stretches from the lush ferns and mosses that cover the ground to the dark canopy formed by the tallest trees. En route visit a private orchid collection (BLD).

Day 5 - 7: 2 nights accommodations at a Lodge in the Monteverde area.

Day 6: Morning guided walk through the Monteverde Reserve, one of the most diverse and richest tropical cloud forests in the New World. Enjoy an afternoon walk along a series of suspended bridges. (B.D).

Day 7: Morning visit the Monteverde Orchid Gardens, then depart for Arenal, one of the world's most active volcanoes. (B.D).

Day 7 - 9: 2 nights accommodation at the Arenal Observatory Lodge, which offers spectacular views of the volcano's imposing profile and Lake Arenal. The property encompasses acres of untouched rainforest, and is home to hundreds of species of birds and wildlife.

Day 8: Morning guided walk of Arenal Volcano National Park. (BLD).

Day 9: Depart for San José, stopping en route at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. (BL).

Day 9 - 10: 1 nights accommodation in Santo Domingo at Hotel Bougainvillea.

Day 10: Departure transfer for your International flight home. (B).

* Meal Codes (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner

Ultimate Multi-Sport Costa Rican Adventure

Day 1: Upon your arrival in Costa Rica you will be met by our representative and taken to your hotel.

Days 1 - 2: 1 night accommodation at a Hotel in or near San Jose.

Days 2: Full day of Biking. Cycling route takes you through picturesque countryside and small rural villages. (B.L.D).

Days 2 - 3: 1 nights accommodation at a Hotel in the Turrialba area.

Days 3 - 4: 2 days of rafting Class III-IV /1night Pacuare River Camp. Along the tropical river course lay densely vegetated gorges and some of the best white water in the world. (B.L.D).

Days 4: Mid-afternoon take-out and transfer to your hotel . (B.L.).

Day 4 - 5: 1 night accommodation at a Hotel in the Guapiles area.

Day 5: Overland transfer to the canal/river system for a day of kayaking through lush forest with amazing flora & fauna. (B.L.D) .

Day 5 - 7: 2 nights accommodations at a Lodge in the Tortuguero area.

Day 6: Shuttle to Samay Lagoon for a morning of kayaking. Afternoon boat tour of the backwater canals. (BLD).

Day 7: Flight to San Jose and from San Jose to Quepos. On arrival transfer to your hotel. (B).

Day 7 - 9: 2 nights accommodation in Manuel Antonio area Hotel.

Day 8: Half-day tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Manuel Antonio is one of the country's most popular parks because of its unique mix of beaches and forest trails. Afternoon tree top canopy tour adventure. (BL).

Day 9: Overland drive to San Jose includes a stop and guided hike of Carara National Park. (BL).

Day 9 - 10: 1 night accommodation at a Hotel in or near San Jose.

Day 10: Departure transfer for your International flight home. (B).

* Meal Codes (B) = Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner