Tour · 14 nights · with Explore Worldwide
Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
A small-group guided tour with Explore Worldwide over two weeks through Costa Rica’s varied wildlife habitats, from cloud forests and volcanic trails to Caribbean canals and Pacific beaches.
- Duration
- 14 nights
- Departures
- 57 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Costa Rica
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £2,440
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Resplendent Quetzal in Savegre cloud forest
Rafting on Pacuare RiverWith rainforest views
Boat tours in Tortuguero National Park canals
Hiking around Arenal Volcano
Wildlife and beaches at Manuel Antonio National Park
About the trip
This escorted tour by Explore Worldwide offers a detailed look at Costa Rica’s ecological variety, starting in San Jose before driving to the high cloud forests of Savegre, where the elusive Resplendent Quetzal might be glimpsed among orchids and alpine-like hills. The route continues south to Turrialba’s agricultural lands, then to a rafting day on the Pacuare River, with a gentler option along calmer stretches if preferred.
The Caribbean coast brings a change of scenery with a two-night stay in Tortuguero National Park, accessible only by boat, where monkeys and water birds inhabit a complex network of canals. Later visits include the secondary rainforest of Selva Verde and a chocolate tour at La Tirimbina. The last leg heads to La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, then on to the Pacific coast’s Manuel Antonio National Park, a place known for monkeys, sloths and well-trafficked sandy beaches.
Along the way, local farms and fruit stalls add cultural notes to the wildlife watching. The itinerary includes free days to take the pace down a notch, while still offering plenty of walks and optional activities. It’s a varied, steady-paced trip through Costa Rica’s wildlife and landscapes without rushing through the highlights.
- 1 San Jose
- 2 Turrialba
- 3 Tortuguero
- 4 La Fortuna
- 5 Arenal Volcano
- 6 Manuel Antonio
Itinerary
The route
San Jose
Turrialba
Tortuguero
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano
Manuel Antonio
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
- Check with Explore Worldwide
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Costa Rica Wildlife Tour?
- Costa Rica Wildlife Tour is a 14 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates Costa Rica Wildlife Tour?
- Costa Rica Wildlife Tour is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does Costa Rica Wildlife Tour cost?
- Prices for Costa Rica Wildlife Tour start from £2,440, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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