15 days tour

Costa Rica For Nature Explorers

Costa Rica For Nature Explorers

This tour includes:

Meals

14 breakfasts, 1 lunch or picnics, 2 dinners

Accommodation

14 nights in a double room (1 double bed or 2 single beds) in hotels and lodges of the typical typical middle class

Guide

natural history tour in Monteverde (English speaking) German speaking tour guide (except in Maquenque, Monteverde and at the Manuel Antonio and partly not in La Fortuna). Fortuna)

Transport

all transfers according to the program in air-conditioned minibus

Others

2 volcano tours: Arenal and Poรกs (or alternative activity) Rainforest Tour (English speaking) Tour to a local school (only if school operation) River Safari on the Peรฑas Blancas (English speaking, with speaking, with other international guests) guided boat tour on the Rรญo Frio (English speaking, with other international international guests) Visit to Carara National Park including entrance fee 24 hours emergency service in destination

Not included:

Flights

Optional

Insurance

Others

Flights additional meals approx. 15 - 25 US $ per person and drinks further excursions and programs tips personal expenses all services not mentioned

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Itinerary of your trip Costa Rica For Nature Explorers

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival

      Flight with Lufthansa, Iberia, KLM, Condor, Air France, Swiss Airlines or Edelweiss to San Josรฉ (flight optional). Welcome and transfer to the hotel in Santa Ana. The route chosen so that you get a good insight into the different different types of vegetation in Costa Rica. During the transfers, our tour guide will introduce you to these natural riches. On site, you will have time to explore the explore the surroundings independently - a successful mixture of individual and organized travel. 1 Overnight stay at the Hotel Posada Canal Grande (1 and 2).

  • Day 2 Day 2: Poรกs Volcano
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Poรกs Volcano

      Your first destination is Poรกs National Park. The volcano of the same name, with a height of 2,708 m and a diameter 1.5 km in diameter, it is one of the largest craters in the world. On a short hike to the main crater you can look out over an impressive crater landscape with a turquoise turquoise lake. (Note: After the reopening of the volcano visit to the volcano is only possible to a limited extent. If the national park cannot be visited, an alternative is a Doka Estate coffee tour is planned). The journey continues in the direction Nicaragua. The next stop is the Maquenque Ecolodge, which is surrounded by tropical rainforest (approx. 4.5 hours in total) and is located near Boca Tapada in a very remote Tapada in a very remote region of Costa Rica. region of Costa Rica. As a sign of sustainability, for every booking one tree is planted on the lodge grounds per booking. 2 Overnight stays in a bungalow (1) or in the tree house of the Maquenque Ecolodge (2). F/A

  • Day 3 Day 3: Rainforest Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Rainforest Tour

      Today you will take part in an English-guided tour through the adjacent tropical rainforest (approx. 1.5 hours). hours). Equipped with a raincoat, binoculars and a camera binoculars and a camera, you will set off in search of rare animals and plants. A paradise for birds and also reptile and amphibian lovers. In the afternoon time to go on a canoe tour on your own on the lodgeโ€™s lodgeโ€™s own lagoon or to admire the species-rich bird life in the lodgeโ€™s garden. birdlife in the lodgeโ€™s garden. F/A

  • Day 4 Day 4: Visit To A Local School And La Fortuna
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Visit To A Local School And La Fortuna

      On weekdays, whenever there are lessons, you have the have the opportunity to visit the school in Boca Tapada with a local guide Tapada with a local guide (approx. 30 min.). Afterwards you cycle through hilly landscape past small villages to La Fortuna (approx. Fortuna (approx. 3.5 hours). If the weather is good, you will have a first glimpse of the Arenal volcanic cone. 4 Overnight stay at the Aunty Arenal Lodge (1) or Hotel Arenal Springs (2). F

  • Day 5 Day 5: Arenal Volcano
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Arenal Volcano

      You go on a hike at the foot of the volcano over cooled lava through the rainforest. From here the view of the Arenal is gigantic. Keep an eye out for toucans, vultures and many other bird species. In the afternoon, hike to the La Fortuna waterfall and take a take a refreshing dip. The water falls from a height of around 70 m into a natural catch basin. F

  • Day 6 Day 6: River - Safari Peรฑas Blancas
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: River - Safari Peรฑas Blancas

      Today you will go on a leisurely river safari in a motorized motorless rubber dinghy on the Rรญo Peรฑas Blancas. Silently glide across the calm river with your boat and guide and observe monkeys and iguanas in the riverside trees. Numerous birds leave unforgettable impressions. In the late afternoon you have the opportunity to visit the nearby visit the nearby thermal springs (optional). There an area of various hot pools awaits you in the middle of a a beautiful tropical ornamental garden. F

  • Day 7 Day 7: Boat Trip Caรฑo Negro - Rรญo Frio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Boat Trip Caรฑo Negro - Rรญo Frio

      In the morning, you will set off on a boat tour on the Rรญo Frio. You will travel to Los Chiles, close to the border with Nicaragua. From there, you will take the boat towards the Caรฑo Negro nature reserve. This reserve is considered the most bird-rich region in Costa Rica. In addition to roseate spoonbills, herons and jabirus, there are also turtles and caimans to be seen. The Arenal volcano rarely spews lava. Should you are lucky enough to be there on such an evening, your guide will take you to a viewpoint from where you have the best the best view of this inimitable natural spectacle. natural spectacle. F/M

  • Day 8 Day 8: From Lake Arenal To Monteverde
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: From Lake Arenal To Monteverde

      After saying goodbye to the Arenal volcano, today we continue along Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country, to Monteverde. You circle the reservoir on the west side and drive into the "Green Mountains" of Monteverde. Here lush, almost glittering cloud forest awaits you. Your accommodation is nestled in the middle of this primeval forest landscape. 3 nights in the Cala Lodge (1) or in the Hotel Ficus (2). F

  • Day 9 Day 9: Monteverde Cloud Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Monteverde Cloud Forest

      In the morning, a local guide will take you through the cloud forest cloud forest reserve and shows you an almost untouched untouched nature with creepers, ferns and mosses. Countless species of birds and mammals live here. The afternoon is at your leisure. Optional a visit to the natural history museums, or the orchid garden offered. The next morning you will explore life in the cloud forest the canopy of the cloud forest on a suspension bridge system. The bridges, which are up to 250 m long and sometimes 42 m above the the jungle floor are fastened in such a way that they hardly hardly sway. Instead, they offer ideal insights into the hidden biodiversity. If you want to be even more adventurous adventurous, you can also book a canopy tour (optional) and sit in a harness and glide along steel cables from one glide from one giant tree to another. F

  • Day 10 Day 10: Monteverde Cloud Forest
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Monteverde Cloud Forest

      In the morning, a local guide will take you through the cloud forest cloud forest reserve and shows you an almost untouched untouched nature with creepers, ferns and mosses. Countless species of birds and mammals live here. The afternoon is at your leisure. Optional a visit to the natural history museums, or the orchid garden offered. The next morning you will explore life in the cloud forest the canopy of the cloud forest on a suspension bridge system. The bridges, which are up to 250 m long and sometimes 42 m above the the jungle floor are fastened in such a way that they hardly hardly sway. Instead, they offer ideal insights into the hidden biodiversity. If you want to be even more adventurous adventurous, you can also book a canopy tour (optional) and sit in a harness and glide along steel cables from one glide from one giant tree to another. F

  • Day 11 Day 11: Carara National Park
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Carara National Park

      On the way to Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast visit crocodiles up to 5 meters long in the Carara National Park crocodiles and, with a bit of luck, see the rare red macaws. macaws. After arriving in Manuel Antonio, you can explore the town and take a lovely walk along the beach. 4 Overnight stay at the Gardens Espadilla Hotel (1) or at the Hotel Playa Espadilla (2) in the beach resort of Manuel Antonio. F

  • Day 12 Day 12: Pacific Beaches In Manuel Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Pacific Beaches In Manuel Antonio

      Enjoy a few days of relaxation in Manuel Antonio with beach and water sports. In addition various excursions, e.g. boat trips into the mangrove mangrove area, rafting or horse riding tours. You can also take a walk, the nearby national park on your own (optional). (optional). F

  • Day 13 Day 13: Pacific Beaches In Manuel Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Pacific Beaches In Manuel Antonio

      Enjoy a few days of relaxation in Manuel Antonio with beach and water sports. In addition various excursions, e.g. boat trips into the mangrove mangrove area, rafting or horse riding tours. You can also take a walk, the nearby national park on your own (optional). (optional). F

  • Day 14 Day 14: Pacific Beaches In Manuel Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Pacific Beaches In Manuel Antonio

      Enjoy a few days of relaxation in Manuel Antonio with beach and water sports. In addition various excursions, e.g. boat trips into the mangrove mangrove area, rafting or horse riding tours. You can also take a walk, the nearby national park on your own (optional). (optional). F

  • Day 15 Day 15: Return Journey
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 15: Return Journey

      Drive to the international airport San Josรฉ Juan Santamarรญa International Airport. In the afternoon return flight with Lufthansa, Iberia, KLM, Condor, Air France, Swiss Airlines or Edelweiss to Europe. Europe. F F = Breakfast / M = Lunch or picnic / A = Dinner Tour itinerary and hotel changes Hotel changes reserved.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 99

Experience allowed to all ages.

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