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Costa Rica Private Journey
Adventuring in Nature’s Playground
Costa Rica is a paradise for nature lovers—and ideal for adventurers! Enjoy boating through the canals of a wildlife-rich rainforest, view the pyrotechnics of an active volcano, stroll long, palm-fringed beaches, ride a zipline through the rainforest canopy, and enjoy water sports in the shimmering waters of the Pacific.
Highlights
- Explore Tortuguero, a Caribbean coastal rainforest alive with the calls of birds and monkeys
- Walk “hanging bridges” through rainforest, ride a zip line across the canopy
- Hike nature trails of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Optional sea kayaking or a sunset boat cruise on the Pacific
Details
- 8-day trip begins and ends in San Jose, Costa Rica
- 7 nights in comfortable hotels and lodges
- All meals included except 3 lunches, 4 dinners
- Nature hikes, options including sunset boat cruise with dolphin watching
When to Go
January to December
For our Private Journey trips, you choose your own group and your preferred dates—there are no set departure dates. Private Journeys are available to groups as few as two people or as large as you like. Contact us for availability, questions, or to book your adventure!
Suggested Reading
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Tour Costs
$3195 per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $795
Internal Airfare: from $399 (subject to change)
Peak Season Surcharge: $125 (Dec 15-Jan 4, Feb 13-20, Mar 26-Apr 4)
Optional Upgrade in Manuel Antonio (Arenas del Mar): $290 per person, double occupancy
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Extension from: $690
Pacuare River Rafting Extension from: $149
Prices valid through 2010
Includes all land transportation and local private guides throughout
Itinerary at a Glance
Days 1-2
Arenal, Mountain of Fire
In Arenal Volcano National Park, follow an elaborate network of spectacular hanging bridges that give access to the canopy of the park’s primary rainforest, where more than 350 species of birds and a colorful array of butterflies reside. After an active day, enjoy an optional soak in a hot spring and watch the glow of Arenal from your private balcony at your cozy lodge.
Days 3-4
Tortuguero, the Emerald Forest
Set along natural inland waterways of the Caribbean, Tortuguero National Park protects one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. In this deep green world accessible only by boat, a maze of tranquil waterways overhung with rainforest provides a rich habitat for caimans, crocodiles, manatees, monkeys, three-toed sloths, river otters, and a dazzling array of birdlife. Explore this wondrous ecosystem by small boat or sea kayak (optional); Tortuguero is also a world-famous nesting spot for green sea turtles (July-October) as well as leatherbacks (March-May).
Days 5-8
Manuel Antonio National Park, Jewel of the Pacific Coast
Try your hand at Costa Rica’s popular adventure sport—the zipline—for a bird’s-eye view of the rainforest canopy! At Manuel Antonio, set beside the Pacific coast, walk through vine-draped forests where monkeys leap from tree to tree, sloths gaze down from the canopy, and iguanas sun themselves on logs. Optional activities include ocean kayaking, surfing, and a sunset sail featuring whale and dolphin watching. Depart on Day 8.
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Optional Extensions
If you would like to extend your adventure, we offer the following options:
Grano de Oro
Day 1 (1 night), San Jose, Costa Rica
A great place to stay for your first or last night in Costa Rica! This historic and elegant 35-room hotel was created from a former Victorian ...
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Lost Iguana Resort & Spa
Day 2 (1 night), Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
This wonderful resort is like an oasis in the middle of nowhere. While the rooms are not luxurious, they are very comfortable and private, and ...
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Tortuga Lodge
Days 3 to 4 (2 nights), Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica
Surrounded by acres of landscaped gardens and dense forest, Tortuga Lodge offers 24 spacious and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and ...
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Hotel El Parador
Days 5 to 7 (3 nights), Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
Set atop a majestic bluff overlooking the Pacific and surrounded by 400 acres of tropical rainforest, the Hotel El Parador is a bit larger than ...
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Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort (Optional Upgrade)
Days 5 to 7 (3 nights), Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica
This 11-acre luxurious beachfront resort has a spectacular setting adjacent to Manuel Antonio National Park. Beautifully furnished Ocean Breeze ...
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Extension Accommodations
If you would like to view the accommodations offered with our extensions options:
Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.