A “Naturally” Thrilling Tropical Adventure
Costa Rica Wildlife
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This world-famous reserve, set at 4,600 feet in the Tiláran Mountains straddling the Continental Divide, was founded in 1951 by a small group of Quakers from Alabama, attracted to Costa Rica by its lack of an army and its peaceful policies that matched Quaker philosophy. They bought land and brought dairy farming and cheese production to the region (today, Monteverde's cheese is sold throughout the country). They preserved about a third of the land they purchased to protect the watershed above Monteverde, and in 1972, after visiting biologists noted the richness of the flora and fauna, the Quakers turned it into Monteverde Biological Cloudforest Reserve, owned and operated by the Tropical Science Center of San Jose. After settling into the Monteverde Lodge, we'll explore the grounds with our guide. The gardens are teeming with plants like tree ferns, bromeliads, and anthuriums, as well as several varieties of orchids, agapanthus, and hydrangeas. In addition to butterflies and a wide variety of birds, it's not uncommon to see mammals like white-nose coatis, agoutis, and white-faced capuchin monkeys. On a night tour this evening, we'll head to the nearby El Refugio Reserve to walk along the trails with a naturalist who will point out sleeping birds and nocturnal animals. Wildlife is unpredictable, but with our well-versed guide we may spot armadillos, scorpions, two-toed sloths, porcupine, bats, frogs, and many others. Regardless of what you see, the experience of walking in the forest after dark is unique. Overnight at Monteverde Lodge.\r\nDriving Time: About 4.5 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":3,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"Monteverde Biological Cloud Forest Reserve","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"We enjoy a full day at Monteverde, one of the outstanding nature reserves in the New World tropics. In this “cloud forest,” the forest floor is carpeted in fern, mosses, and shade-loving plants, while high above is a thick, green canopy made by the branches of tall trees reaching for sunlight. More than 400 species of birds reside here, including toucans, tanagers, barbets, and bellbirds. The most famed is the resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno), sacred and imperial bird of the Mayas and Aztecs and the largest member of the trogon family. This magical avian, with its iridescent green plumage and crimson breast, is found only in certain high-altitude cloud forests in Central America. We enjoy guided walks on the forested paths of the reserve, some raised on wooden platforms, and visit the local butterfly garden (the Jardin de las Mariposas), with its gardens, greenhouses, and netted flyway. About 40 species of butterflies are represented in this garden. Time permitting, we may visit one of the local craft collectives in the area. Overnight at Monteverde Lodge.\r\n","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":4,"DayTo":4,"Headline":"Hike in Monteverde or Optional Zip Line Tour \/ Volcán Arenal","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"In the morning we can either do a hike in Finca Ecológico, a private nature reserve just a 10-minute walk from our lodge, or an exhilarating zip line tour in Monteverde (optional, at an additional cost of $88), where we'll see the cloud forest from a whole new perspective. Later, we make a scenic journey to Arenal, first by 4WD vehicle, then by private boat across Lake Arenal, where we have our first views of Volcán Arenal, the most active volcano in Costa Rica. A perfect cone shape emerging 5,300 feet from gentle green hills, Arenal first became active in 1968 when it erupted in a spectacular fashion. Our overnight is at the Lost Iguana Resort, nestled among 120 acres of primal rainforest overlooking the mountain.\r\nDriving Time: 3 hours; Boat Travel: 30 minutes","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":5,"DayTo":5,"Headline":"Arenal \/ Hanging Bridges \/ La Fortuna Waterfall or Arenal Hike \/ Hot Springs","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"This morning we walk on a series of spectacular hanging bridges that give us access to the high rainforest canopy—a great way to enter the world of towering, orchid-draped trees in a 600-acre primary forest reserve. There are six bridges that lead us deep inside the canopy habitat. Views of Arenal can be particularly striking from these bridges. In the afternoon, we offer a hike through forests and meadows to the base of the spectacular, 200-foot-high La Fortuna Waterfall—the adventurous among us can take a refreshing dip in the cool waters below it—or take a hike along an old lava field that brings us close to Arenal. This afternoon, we head to a volcanic hot spring in a beautiful natural setting complete with thermal pools and a waterfall. It's a great place for an optional soak, and later we savor a typical Costa Rican dinner here. 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Lunch is en route.\r\nDriving Time: 4 hours; Boat Travel: 1.5-2 hours","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":7,"DayTo":7,"Headline":"Tortuguero National Park \/ Tortuga Lodge","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Tortuguero National Park protects one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America. On our memorable morning of boating in its secluded waterways and blackwater canals, we may see six-foot-long gar fish, turtles, manatees (an endangered species), crocodiles, caimans, river otters, and sloths, along with howler, spider, or white-faced monkeys. More than 320 species of birds have been recorded in the park, including all six species of kingfishers found in the New World, three species of toucans, eight species of parrots, and other neotropical species such as the slaty-tailed trogon, white-collared manakin, purple-throated fruitcrow, and white-fronted nunbird.\r\n\r\nIn the afternoon, we will visit Casa Cecropia, where we'll learn about the history of chocolate, how it's produced, and even participate in the chocolate-making process, from tasting cacao beans to roasting and grinding them, and seeing how the delicious chocolate elixir is produced. We will also have options to visit the tiny village of Tortuguero and the park headquarters, as well as the Green Turtle Research Station, where turtle migration and behavior have been studied since 1962 (the longest running continuous study of its kind in the world). The beach at Tortuguero is the most important seasonal nesting site of the endangered green sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Huge green turtles nest here in large numbers between July to October, and if you are here at this time, it's a spectacular experience to watch them laying their eggs or see the eggs hatching. Although Tortuguero's green turtles may wander as far as Florida and Venezuela to feed, none of the more than 28,000 turtles tagged at Tortuguero has ever been found to mate and nest at any other beach. Leatherback turtles also nest here, in smaller numbers, as do hawksbill turtles. In the evening, we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner. Overnight at Tortuga Lodge.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":1,"Dinner":1,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":8,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Return to San Jose \/ Depart","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"From the Tortuguero airstrip, we fly after breakfast to San Jose and transfer to the international airport for homeward-bound flights. Or you can extend your stay in Tortuguero, join our optional extensions to the Corcovado Rainforest on the Pacific Coast or the Pacuare Lodge & River Rafting Extension.","Breakfast":1,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":false},{"DayFrom":1,"DayTo":3,"Headline":"San José \/ Monteverde Cloud Forest","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Set at 4,700 feet, Monteverde is a pioneering private nature reserve established almost four decades ago. Among its wonderful avians is the resplendent quetzal, sacred bird of the Maya and Aztecs. In the reserve's Jardin de las Mariposas, we discover more than 40 species of butterflies. 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We cross hanging bridges in the park, explore the high rainforest canopy below the volcano, hike to the base of La Fortuna, an impressive waterfall, and enjoy Arenal views from our boutique resort hotel.","Breakfast":0,"Lunch":0,"Dinner":0,"Overnight":"","Travel_Type":"","Quotation":"","Quotation_Attribution":"","Itinerary_Location":"","Latitude":"","Longitude":"","Brief":true},{"DayFrom":6,"DayTo":8,"Headline":"Tortuguero National Park","ActivityOverview":"","EstimatedLength":"","ActivityLevel":"","ItinBlock":"Tortuguero protects more than 50,000 acres along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. In this emerald realm, we explore by boat in tranquil blackwater canals overhung with rainforest. They provide a rich habitat for caimans, manatees, monkeys, three-toed sloths, river otters, and dazzling birdlife including all six species of kingfishers found in the New World. Our riverside lodge offers us fantastic access to this wildlife haven. 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Though he lived in Spain, Israel, and the United States from age seven to nineteen, Federico is a Costa Rican local at heart and welcomes Wilderness Travel guests to experience all the country has to offer. He has led trips for us since 2003, and says, \"Costa Rica is all about the Pura Vida lifestyle. When guests leave, they are not guests anymore, they are now friends.\" Federico completed a BA in natural resource management from Universidad Estatal a Distancia. When not guiding, he can usually be found riding his mountain bike or photographing wildlife, two of his favorite pastimes."}],"guestreviews":[{"GuestNames":"Betsy S.","GuestLocation":"Kennebunkport, ME","GuestReview":"Our guide was great, hotels were local in feel but also elegant and comfortable, logistics were amazingly smooth, variety of scenery and breadth of feel for the country was wonderful—mountains, tropics, forest walks, jungle river trips, city tour. 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Early Sign-up Discount
$350 off per person, first 6 sign-ups on Dec 2023 and all 2024 departures
Special offers cannot be combined with other discounts
Overview
A tropical realm of cloud forest, mangroves, volcanoes, and pristine beaches, Costa Rica has wisely protected its natural bounty in parks and reserves that are now world-famous. With our expert naturalist Trip Leader, we head out for walks in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, follow hanging bridges high in the forest below Arenal Volcano, and soar by zip line. In Tortuguero National Park, one of the last large areas of tropical rainforest in Central America, we glide through waterways that shelter fascinating wildlife, from manatees to three-toed sloths. Charming lodges give us a warm welcome in this natural wonderland.
Arrive: San Jose, Costa Rica
Depart: San Jose, Costa Rica
Highlights
- Boat in pristine rainforest, hike through cloud forest, walk along hanging bridges, enjoy an optional zip line ride through a treetop canopy
- Monteverde Cloud Forest, with its paths draped in orchids and bromeliads
- Arenal Volcano's inviting thermal springs and waterfalls
- Tortuguero National Park, a rainforest realm of caimans, spider monkeys, and toucans
- Our fantastic naturalist Trip Leader shares in-depth knowledge of Costa Rica's ecosystems
Itinerary
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Set at 4,700 feet, Monteverde is a pioneering private nature reserve established almost four decades ago. Among its wonderful avians is the resplendent quetzal, sacred bird of the Maya and Aztecs. In the reserve's Jardin de las Mariposas, we discover more than 40 species of butterflies. At nearby Aguti Wildlife Reserve, we take a guided night walk to look for nocturnal wildlife, from armadillos to two-toed sloths.
A perfect cone rising to 5,300 feet, Arenal is one of the most iconic volcanoes in the Americas. We cross hanging bridges in the park, explore the high rainforest canopy below the volcano, hike to the base of La Fortuna, an impressive waterfall, and enjoy Arenal views from our boutique resort hotel.
Tortuguero protects more than 50,000 acres along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast. In this emerald realm, we explore by boat in tranquil blackwater canals overhung with rainforest. They provide a rich habitat for caimans, manatees, monkeys, three-toed sloths, river otters, and dazzling birdlife including all six species of kingfishers found in the New World. Our riverside lodge offers us fantastic access to this wildlife haven. Depart on Day 8 via San José or join one of our extensions.
Dates & Pricing
Payment & Cancel Schedule
$600 due at time of reservation
90 days prior to departure: Balance
Cancellation & Transfer Schedule
Up to 91 days prior to departure: No Charge!
61-90 days prior to departure: 25% of trip cost
46-60 days prior to departure: 50% of trip cost
45 days or less: 100% of trip cost
Included
- Expert leadership of a Wilderness Travel Trip Leader and local guides
- Accommodations in first-class hotels and lodges
- All meals included except 1 dinner as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- A glass of wine or beer with dinner
- All ground transportation and baggage handling from meeting until departure
- All activities as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
Not Included
- Travel to and from the arrival and departure location as indicated in Detailed Itinerary
- Additional hotel nights outside the trip's scheduled dates
- Optional gratuities to Trip Leaders or staff
- Optional travel insurance
- Other expenses of a personal nature (some alcoholic beverages, laundry, etc.)
Accommodations
Listed below are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.
Hotel Bougainvillea
Day 1 (1 night)
The Hotel Bougainvillea is set among 10 acres of lush tropical gardens in the residential district of San Domingo de Heredia, just 15 minutes from downtown San Jose. This hidden gem of a hotel offers spacious rooms with comfy beds, tranquil grounds for strolling and birdwatching (wonderful butterflies, too), a swimming pool, tennis, and a fine restaurant. And don't forget to try a Guaro Sour—the Costa Rican national drink—at the bar.
Monteverde Lodge
Days 2-3 (2 nights)
The winding paths of Monteverde Lodge's beautifully manicured gardens are flanked by ferns and bromeliads, a magical butterfly and hummingbird garden, and a stream, pond, and small waterfall provide a habitat for riverine birds and a host of reptiles and amphibians. After an active day exploring the cloud forest, relax in a hammock or take a dip in the solar heated swimming pool. The elegant dining room, with its cloud forest mural and abundant tropical flora, offers excellent Costa Rican specialties. Spacious rooms with private bath have two double beds with fluffy comforters and large windows, and are designed to put you “in the forest”—there are no TVs!
Lost Iguana Resort and Spa
Days 4-5 (2 nights)
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 feature balconies with fantastic views of Arenal Volcano (assuming clear weather). An open-air restaurant serves delicious meals (try the ceviche and tilapia dishes) and the free in-room Wi-Fi is a plus. There are also beautiful gardens, a spectacular double pool with swim-up bar, and if you have some extra time, treat yourself to a soothing spa treatment.
Tortuga Lodge
Days 6-7 (2 nights)
Surrounded by acres of landscaped gardens and dense forest, Tortuga Lodge offers 27 spacious and comfortable rooms with private bathrooms and screened windows. Its airy bar-restaurant is right on the river, as is the swimming pool. The lodge is located right next to Tortuguero National Park, but there's plenty of wildlife on the grounds, too—take a walk on the trails behind the lodge and see what you can find! Solar energy is used at the lodge, which earned Tortuga ecotourism awards from Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler. The lodge supports the local community through sustainable development, hires local staff, and supports local conservation projects.1/4
Trip Leaders
Federico Alban
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The trip is rated Level 2, Easy to Moderate, according to our trip grading system. Wildlife viewing takes place during nature walks on mountain rainforest trails and on lagoon trips by boat. The walks are about two to four miles, covering a variety of terrain and usually on well-marked trails. There is no extensive hiking on the trip, but you should be in good physical shape to enjoy it to the fullest. Accommodations range from a modern hotel in San Jose to charming wildlife lodges.
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Client Testimonials
"Our guide was great, hotels were local in feel but also elegant and comfortable, logistics were amazingly smooth, variety of scenery and breadth of feel for the country was wonderful—mountains, tropics, forest walks, jungle river trips, city tour. It was a total package!"
Betsy S.
Kennebunkport, ME
"We had a great trip. We will definitely recommend WT to friends."
Brian S. and Shana S.
Indianapolis, IN
"This trip really exceeded my expectations. Costa Rica is a beautiful country and we were able to see so much of it and all the amazing wildlife, plant life, and landscapes. A full itinerary without feeling overwhelming."
Carrie K.
Oakland, CA
"This was such a wonderful trip. We saw an almost unbelievable variety of wildlife. Our leader was terrific - extraordinary knowledge of the plants and animals of Costa Rica. Education, fun, adventure, and exercise equals a great vacation."
Cathy and Richard L.
Portola Valley, CA
"This trip was spectacularly planned and executed, the best of our WT trip experiences."
Charles and Ruthellen M.
Great Neck, NY
"It was great to get away to such a beautiful and sunny place in February! This trip would be fun to do again."
Corrine D.
Palo Alto, CA
"Typical Wilderness Travel excellence!"
David S.
Potomac, MD
"I am a 'city girl' who was surprised to find herself captivated by ants, birds, bats, and sloths, among other things! Costa Rica is beautiful and this was a great way to experience it."
Dorothy M.
Chicago, IL
"It was truly one of my best vacations EVER!"
Dorothy P.
Las Vegas, NV
"Loved it, loved Costa Rica. Can't wait to do another adventure."
Dr. Leila G.
Maplewood, NJ
"The trip exceeded our expectations and its variety of experiences kept us in constant amazement."
Elizabeth C.
Washington, DC
"This was an outstanding trip. Every stop on our itinerary was nicely planned to realize the maximum enjoyment."
Frank S.
Vestavia, AL
"We thought the trip was well scheduled and our time well spent. We were kept moving and steered to different places and experiences to make the most of our trip, which was just what we wanted. The hotels were excellent, as was the food!"
Gregg S.
Boise, ID
"Having traveled with other companies, WT is by far the best one yet."
Jalien H.
South Dartmouth, MA
"I loved everything about the trip—it was just what we were hoping for."
Judith A.
Silver Spring, MD
"The trip was exactly what I had hoped—a small group of enthusiastic travelers, hikes and boat trips with lots of plants and wildlife to photograph. Plus, it was an excellent break from winter weather!"
Julia M.
Washington, DC
"Your trip leader has a great deal of knowledge and passion regarding the wildlife, history and current events of Costa Rica. His guidance added a whole new level to our enjoyment of this amazing country."
Kristine J.
Orangevale, CA
"It was an experience of a lifetime. Being able to travel and learn with three generations, ages 10-81, was very meaningful."
Laura R.
Warner, NH
"This was my first Wilderness Travel trip. I'll be back!"
Margaret I.
Ada, MI
"A tremendous trip that really helped me understand and appreciate Costa Rica's animals, plants, and natural beauty. Federico was great, the lodges and hotels where we stayed were top notch, the cultural events were very interesting, and the rainforests and animals were unforgettable."
Mark H.
Wilmette, IL
"One of the best trips we’ve ever had. Our 11-year-old granddaughter never stopped smiling."
Paul C.
Cambridge, MA
"Superb trip—all I had to do was enjoy myself!"
Ray B.
Springfield, OR
"Everyone at Wilderness Travel from our first call to our final good-bye at the airport was exceptional!"
Sue M.
San Carlos, CA
"A fantastic trip! Lots of activities for those people like me who want to be on the go all the time and options for those who want to take some down time. I really appreciated the beauty of the country and the chance to see so much wildlife!"
Sylvia B.
Canterbury, NH
"It was an amazing trip, with a perfectly designed itinerary that allowed for personalization, so we could get the most out of our trip."
Zach B.
New York, NY
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With more than 200 different adventures to choose from, we want to help you find the trip that’s right for you. Our Trip Level system ranks each trip in two ways: a number rating from 1 to 6 according to the activity, and general travel rigors. 1 is the easiest and 6+ the most difficult—see descriptions below for explanations of each number. A plus (+) sign means the trip is a bit more strenuous than other trips of that level. The detailed explanation of each trip—below the bar with the number rating—is perhaps more important, specifying activities, altitudes, hiking, and travel conditions. The Detailed Itinerary, available by download or mail, gives further information. Our Area Managers can also answer questions and guide you to the trip that best suits your interests.
Level 1 – Easiest
Non-camping journeys, optional walks, little elevation gain or loss.
Level 2 – Easy to Moderate
Hotel nights and/or safari-style camping, hikes of two to four hours on some days. Other physical activities are sometimes included, such as optional sea kayaking.
Level 3 – Moderate
Half- to full-day hikes (3-6 hours) over rolling countryside on most days, occasional steep trails. Many of our hotel-based walking tours are in this category, as are our snorkeling adventures.
- Tuscany & the Cinque Terre
- Argentina: Hikes and Estancias of Patagonia
- Palau Snorkeling & Sea Kayaking
- Some trips with minimal hiking but rugged travel conditions or long drives, such as Tribal Ghana, Togo & Benin, are Trip Level 3.
Level 4 – Moderate to Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-6 hours), mountainous terrain, significant elevation gains and losses (hiking up or down as much as 3,000 feet) on many days. Altitudes no greater than about 10,000 feet.
Level 5 – Strenuous
Full-day hikes (4-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Trips with hiking at average altitudes of 10,000 to 12,000 feet are in this category.
Level 6 – Very Strenuous
Full-day hikes (5-8 hours), mountainous, steep terrain (hiking up or down as much as 3,500 feet) on many days. Most hikes take place at altitudes above 10,000 feet, with some days ascending as high as 18,000 feet.
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More than 320 species of birds have been recorded in the park, including all six species of kingfishers found in the New World, three species of toucans, eight species of parrots, and other neotropical species such as the slaty-tailed trogon, white-collared manakin, purple-throated fruitcrow, and white-fronted nunbird.\r\n\r\nIn the afternoon, we will visit Casa Cecropia, where we'll learn about the history of chocolate, how it's produced, and even participate in the chocolate-making process, from tasting cacao beans to roasting and grinding them, and seeing how the delicious chocolate elixir is produced. We will also have options to visit the tiny village of Tortuguero and the park headquarters, as well as the Green Turtle Research Station, where turtle migration and behavior have been studied since 1962 (the longest running continuous study of its kind in the world). The beach at Tortuguero is the most important seasonal nesting site of the endangered green sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Huge green turtles nest here in large numbers between July to October, and if you are here at this time, it's a spectacular experience to watch them laying their eggs or see the eggs hatching. Although Tortuguero's green turtles may wander as far as Florida and Venezuela to feed, none of the more than 28,000 turtles tagged at Tortuguero has ever been found to mate and nest at any other beach. Leatherback turtles also nest here, in smaller numbers, as do hawksbill turtles. In the evening, we gather for a festive Farewell Dinner. 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