We would like to show you some of Costa Rica's secrets, off the beaten track destinations that will give you a quiet, slow-paced holiday but without forsaking the richness of the nature throughout the country. Towards the end we bring you to a choice of beach hotels on the Nicoya Peninsula for some downtime.
Costa Rica
Costa Rica Off The Beaten Track
15 Days
Explore less visited quality wildlife destinations & relax on beautiful beaches
This holiday can be re-designed and tailor-made for your own unique experience
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Cloudforests, colourful birds & wildlife |
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Caribbean lowland rainforest |
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Tenorio volcano & turquoise Rio Celeste |
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Pacific coast beach time |
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Guided nature walks |
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Guided night time walks |
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Wetlands tour |
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Depart UK, arrive San Jose & transfer to cloudforest |
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Guided nature walk |
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To Boca Tapada |
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Guided nature walk. Nocturnal walk for wildlife |
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At leisure for optional activities |
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To Tenorio volcano |
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Nature walks |
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To Rio Tempisque arid woodland & wetlands |
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Wetlands tour |
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To Nicoya Peninsula & beach |
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At leisure |
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At leisure |
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At leisure |
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Transfer back to San Jose & depart Costa Rica |
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Arrive UK. |
The cloudforests of the Poas Volcano area are where you will spend the first couple of nights. At altitude these cloudforests can be cool but there are some good walks and a variety of different birds to enjoy here.
Moving right away from the main tourist trails we take you north to Boca Tapada and a splendid lodge with treehouses located high in the rainforest. The wildlife in this undisturbed area is remarkable, coatis, agoutis, frogs, reptiles and a huge array of birds from hummingbirds to toucans, great green macaws and king vultures; all are testament to the undisturbed nature of the forests here.
Leaving the Caribbean lowlands you journey up to Tenorio Volcano to the north of the more famous Arenal Volcano. Tenorio National Park is a secluded park of primary rainforest with cloudforest topping its two volcanoes, Tenorio and Montezuma. The park has an excellent trail network and is best known for the waterfall plunging into a turquoise pool on the Rio Celeste. As expected there is a wealth of wildlife and around 300 bird species have been recorded but around 100 species can regularly be seen in a day's birding.
A cross country route brings you to the arid lowlands of Guanacaste. A wonderful boutique hotel provides an excellent base for a protected wetland that has a phenomenal density of bird life. River trips are also possible to view the caiman and heronry. After your stay here you head through cattle ranching country and more densely forested hills where monkeys and birds abound, to reach a quiet hotel close to the ocean. Your choice of accommodation will determine which beach on the peninsula you will visit. With few visitors to this area you can take your own time to explore your surroundings or relax in the forest or on a beach.
November - April
Highlight species
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Leopard |
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Sloth Bear |
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Elephant |
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Additional Details - Cost, Dates, Rating etc.
Cost from £
Please contact us for a cost for when you wish to travel.
Our trips are almost always tailored to your requirements, we'll make small changes or alter the itinerary completely for you. For instance we get many requests to slow down the pace of a trip.
Departure Dates
Any day to your requirements.
Difficulty
A relaxed pace and easy walks in nature.
Flights
Direct flights on British Airways, or via UShubs on other carriers with some regional departures possible.
Time
GMT -6 hours
Explore the biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula in the south or travel on to Ecuador & the Galapagos Islands for an extended wildlife holiday.
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