Wild Costa Rica

Travel from coast to coast exploring Costa Rica’s wildlife rich natural highlights while staying at charming hotels in spectacular surroundings and enjoying a variety of outdoor activities. Unwind at the end at a boutique beach retreat on a lush hillside.

1. Fly to San Jose

2. Days 1-2: Central Valley

   Begin your trip in the verdant Central Valley, where you’ll wake each day to birdsong and beautiful views and life just generally goes by at a slower pace. After a long flight, relaxation is often the order of the day and you’re in the perfect place: relax by the lovely outdoor pool or take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque coffee plantations.

   Accommodation: Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort (1 night)

3. Days 2-4: Tortuguero

   From the Central Valley you head east across the Continental Divide down to Tortuguero National Park on the Caribbean coast. Tortuguero is best known as one of the most important egg-laying places for Green Turtles from July to December nevertheless it teams with wildlife year-round. Surround yourself in jungle and keep your eyes peeled for the various monkey species, sloths, reptiles, amphibians and numerous tropical birds. Board a boat on the neighboring canals and waterways and embark on day and night hikes with specialist naturalist guides, who will impart their expert knowledge of Tortuguero’s wonderful flora and fauna. In turtle laying and hatching seasons, nests are carefully monitored, but guests can visit with the National Park guides.

   Accommodation: Tortuga Lodge (2 nights)

4. Days 4-7: Osa Peninsula

   Fly down to Puerto Jimenez for your next stay at a secluded eco-lodge on the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse and untouched places in the country. We’ve included selection of activities here from sunrise and sunset tours, trips to wild waterfalls, hikes through the rainforest both during the day and the night so you have the chance to meet the jungle’s day and night-time residents! Guiding is excellent and the tours are both fun and educational, striking the right balance between respecting and having fun in nature. Lodges in this area are ecologically conscious with a touch of luxury - perfect for those looking to really immerse themselves in nature whilst not having to sacrifice any of the creature comforts that make for a relaxing stay!

   Accommodation: El Remanso Lodge (3 nights)

5. Days 7-11: Manuel Antonio National Park

   This morning, enjoy a private transfer along the coast to Manuel Antonio, a national park that has been popular for many years now and with good reason. Included in your stay is a guided tour through Manuel Antonio National Park, where you’ll observe sloths hanging in the trees, share the beach with monkeys and iguanas and the can take a dip in the ocean, which is suitable even for young or less confident swimmers. We recommend using Manuel Antonio as a base to explore this stretch of Pacific coastline. Tours and activities offered include white water rafting, mangrove kayaking and boat tours, guided rainforest hikes, ocean kayaking, catch and release sport fishing, canopy tours and horseback riding excursions. Restaurants and bars are within easy reach.

   Accommodation: Arenas del Mar (4 nights)

6. Fly home

   On your final day, enjoy a private back through Costa Rica’s central heartlands to San Jose in time for your flight home.

Central Valley, Tortuguero, Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio