10 days tour

Southern Costa Rica Intense Biodiversity

Southern Costa Rica Intense Biodiversity

This tour includes:

Guide

Naturalist bilingual guide 100% dedicated to the group

Accommodation

Hotels are 3-4 star std, very unique and with excellent locations.

Transport

Mini-bus included.

Meals

Breakfasts included in all hotels. All meals included in Drake Bay

Not included:

Insurance

Can be purchased separately.

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip Southern Costa Rica Intense Biodiversity

  • Day 1 Day 1: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: San Josรฉ

      Our guide will meet you at the airport and welcomes you to Costa Rica. He will give you a little briefing, while escorting you to the hotel, and help you check-in. Then you will have a welcome dinner in San Josรฉ

  • Day 2 Day 2: San Gerardo De Dota
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: San Gerardo De Dota

      After breakfast you will head to the east side of the Central Valley. Our first visit will be to Irazรบ Volcano National Park. Irazรบ is the highest volcano in Costa Rica and one of Costa Rican first National Parks. Due to its altitude, most TV and Radio networks have their antennas here. Last major eruption in 1963, threw ashes all over the central valley for months, causing big health problems among the population, especially with respiratory problems and eye irritation. Later on, youโ€™ll visit the colonial capital of the country, the city of Cartago home of the countryโ€™s Patriot Saint, Our Lady the Virgin of Los Angeles, and her beautiful Basilica. Then continue to Lankester Gardens known for its vast collection of plants, great opportunity to capture the Neotropical flora. Then, transfer to Dota.

  • Day 3 Day 3: San Gerardo De Dota
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: San Gerardo De Dota

      Morning hike with a local guide, to find one of the most exotic birds in the world, the Resplendent Quetzal. Local guides know where the best spots are, where the birds are nesting and where they are feeding! Rest of the day to enjoy the Tropical Cloud Forest and perhaps visit the lovely and scattered village of San Gerardo

  • Day 4 Day 4: Drake Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Drake Bay

      Today you will see many different ecosystems as we leave the Cloud Forest of Dota, drive through the Subalpine Paramo, arrive on Lowland Rainforest, and pass the Mangrove swamps of Sierpe before getting to the Pacific coastline. In route, you will visit an indigenous community called Rey Currรฉ, known for its famous โ€œFiesta de los Diablitosโ€ (little devilโ€™s party) held in January commemorating the resistance of the indigenous people against the conqueror Spaniards. This is a stop not many people know about: but you can find a great craft store, with the famous original Boruca Masks. Finally, you will reach your next destination in Costa Rica, Drake Bay.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Drake Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Drake Bay

      Caรฑo Island is a gem of the South Pacific of Costa Rica! Not only do the waters surrounding this island contain some of the most abundant and varied marine life in the world (sea diving), but the island also possesses several pre-Colombian archeological artifacts. Caรฑo Island is believed to have once been a pirate hideout and some go as far as to claim that the island was the inspiration for Robert Stevensonโ€™s Treasure Island. The journey to the island will give you the opportunity to see dolphins, sometimes whales, sea turtles, rays and other animals! You will go with a local guide, from the only tour operator owned and managed by locals.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Drake Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Drake Bay

      Osa Penรญnsula is considered to be among the most biological intense areas in the world. One of the few remaining virgin lowland tropical rain forests in the world, Corcovado National Park stands as a testament to the Costa Rican Governmentโ€™s commitment to protecting its majestic environment. More than 500 species of trees, 367 species of birds, 140 of mammals, 117 of reptiles/amphibians and 40 species of freshwater fish make Corcovado their home. San Pedrillo Station is an excellent spot to see animals like the tamandua, the tapir or the peccary

  • Day 7 Day 7: Manuel Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Manuel Antonio

      After the ride through Sierpe River and its mangrove, you will head to the Central Pacific. In the way, you will stop at the spherical stones park: the perfectly spherical stones are believed to have once marked an offshore burial ground and ceremonial site for the indigenous Diquis tribe who inhabited the Golfo Dulce area until the arrival of the Spanish. Then you will continue to Manuel Antonio.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Manuel Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Manuel Antonio

      Starting with a 4x4 ride into the โ€œwildsโ€ of Costa Ricaโ€™s tropical jungle with breathtaking scenery of the remote areas of the Savegre, your journey begins at โ€œSilencioโ€. This is a little local village of thatched roof dwellings where you can enjoy a typical breakfast after a bumpy road. Then you will head off into the winding mountains to start the rafting leg of your journey. The Savegre River provides Class II, III and IV rapids that are manageable in sturdy rafts that accommodate 2 to 6 people. You will stop at swimming spots and waterfalls, if the rafters want a break from paddling. There is always time to enjoy the abundant variety of wildlife along the river (egrets, osprey, toucans, parrots, kingfishers, cormorants, etc.). After a 13 mile trip down the river, we wind our way back to the little village of โ€œSilencioโ€ to enjoy lunch and then head back to the hotel

  • Day 9 Day 9: Manuel Antonio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Manuel Antonio

      Today you will visit one of Costa Rica most popular national parks: Manuel Antonio. You will enjoy the magic of a rain forest right at beach side, a beautiful white sand beach! A great variety of wildlife can be seen at this park, famous for the white face cappuccino monkeys and its gorgeous white sand beaches. Wrap up the day with a relaxing and fun sunset cruise, out of the Quepos Marina. Cruise in front of the amazing beaches of Manuel Antonio, snorkel, have fun dancing to local music and sipping local drinks!

  • Day 10 Day 10: San Josรฉ
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: San Josรฉ

      Transer back to San Josรฉ to catch your flight back home!

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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

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 11 / Max: 65

Age range allowed for this experience.

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