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Arenal Volcano
from $987
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Arenal Volcano

3 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano
  • Ride a scenic tram
  • Observe native plants and wildlife
  • Experience a canopy tour
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano on this 3-day adventure. Start with a transfer from San Jose to Arenal, where you’ll stay in bungalows with volcano views. Enjoy a rainforest tram tour spotting wildlife and panoramic views of Arenal and Lake Arenal. Finish with an exhilarating zipline descent. Return to San Jose.
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River trip
from $456
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Tortuguero

3 Day Itinerary
  • Cruise La Suerte & Tortuguero river
  • See exotic widlife
  • Observe green sea turtle breeding
Activities
Fishing, Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the amazing Tortuguero National Park, called Costa Rica's "Little Amazon." Explore the canals winding through the rainforest, home to exotic wildlife. Take a boat ride along the La Suerte River, through the canals, and along the Tortuguero River. A two night stay at Turtle Beach Lodge is included.
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A group of nurse shark
from $319
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Ambergris Caye

3 Day Itinerary
  • Snorkel Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley
  • Relax in the sun and surf
  • Arrange scuba or deep sea fishing
Activities
Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Relax for a few days in balmy Ambergris Caye after your Belize adventure. Close to some of the best fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving in the Caribbean, Ambergris is one of the most popular destinations in Belize.
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Zipline at Ixpanpajul
from $319
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Ixpanpajul National Park

2 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
From the town of Flores, get to know the fantastic nature on this active 2-day tour of Guatemala's incredible rainforest at Ixpanpajul Natural Park. Keep an eye out for hundreds of bird species and scores of mammal species as you walk the winding paths and hanging bridges. More active travelers might prefer to zip line through the forest.
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Snorkeling in Costa Rica's crystal clear waters
from $188
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Sunset Sailing on the Timarouba Catamaran

1 Day Itinerary
  • Dive into crystal-clear waters
  • Enjoy amazing views and sunset
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Relaxed
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Timarouba catamaran tour in Playa Tamarindo. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters, savor a delectable buffet, and capture the sunset's magic.
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from $164
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Palo Verde Boat Ride

1 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Palo Verde National Park
  • Witness crocodiles and largest bird
  • Encounter array of exotic wildlife
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join an immersive 4-hour journey through Palo Verde National Park's water basin, exploring RAMSAR-listed wetlands. Encounter the largest bird in Costa Rica, giant crocodiles, and diverse wildlife. An unforgettable adventure awaits, culminating in a delicious culinary experience.
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A sloth smiles from the forest canopy
from $113
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Guanacaste’s Sloth & Animal Sanctuary Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Observe rescued sloths up close
  • Learn from sloth caretakers
  • Watch scheduled sloth feedings
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Guanacaste’s Animal Sanctuary, home to rescued two-toed sloths. Observe these delicate animals in an open habitat and learn about their recovery, care, and life cycle. Attend scheduled feedings for close-up views and insight from on-site caretakers dedicated to sloth rehabilitation.
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Friendly little bird we saw while on the hotel trail
from $192
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Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
During your half-day morning birding tour, your guide will help you spot up to 350 species of birds that live in the Reserve. While hiking through the pristine Monteverde cloud forest, you have a chance to see birds such as the quetzal, toucan, wood creeper, flycatchers, orioles, and grosbeaks. With any luck you may see the three-wattled bellbird.
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Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation
from $148
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Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Jaguar Rescue Center which houses monkeys, snakes, sloths, and jungle cats. Tour the chocolate plantation where the Bri-Bri indigenous make the chocolate from scratch. At the end of the tour, you have the chance to buy homemade chocolate and local handicrafts.
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A monkey clings to the tree
from $146
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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.
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Zipline!
from $136
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Puerto Viejo Canopy Zipline

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This half-day, adrenaline-filled tour is an exciting way to explore the jungle and get a taste of what Costa Rica has to offer. Start your adventure with the longest zip line in Costa Rica, exploring the jungle canopy via ten different platforms and 12 landings. Take the final swing like Tarzan, or do a Superman-style jump for the bottom!
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Hanging bridge at the Arenal Observatory Lodge
from $102
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges

Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This hanging bridges 1/2-day tour consists of 8 bridges ranging in length from 150-510 feet. High above the Monteverde cloud forest floor, you can see the flora & fauna actively moving about down below. As you make your way on this 2-mile hike, your guide will point out an array of bird life that make their homes in the cloud forest.
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Caution: do not lick
from $45
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Monteverde Hidden Valley Night tour

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the jungle this evening as Monteverde's wildlife comes alive. Your naturalist guide will explain the different sights and sounds you observe throughout your hike. Snakes, spiders, tarantulas, tree frogs, coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, kinkajous, and the highly endangered olingo are among the many species you may spot along the way.
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Day 4:  at sunrise, lizard on our front porch
from $48
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Monteverde Serpentarium

Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy the reptiles and amphibians of Costa Rica with your naturalist guide on this half day tour. You can see more than 35 species including venomous and non-venomous snakes, reptiles, lizards, iguanas, amphibians and land turtles all in naturally simulated terrariums. Learn about the history, habitat and individual characteristics of each species.
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Snorkeling in Costa Rica's crystal clear waters
from $95
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Cahuita National Park Snorkeling and Hiking

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This half-day tour offers an excellent introduction to the flora and fauna of the Caribbean coast. The Cahuita National Park has the largest coral reef system in Costa Rica. After snorkeling, you'll have an hour-long hike through the rainforest with a guide.
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Spot wildlife
from $143
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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Moderate
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Capuchin monkey
from $285
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Barro Colorado Island Tour

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
Visit Barro Colorado Island while in the Panama City with a boat ride in Gatún Lake. Enjoy a day exploring the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and learn about the current studies underway. This man-made island was created when the canal was flooded preserving a breathtaking array of diverse wildlife and jungle on the tiny island.
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El Valle de Anton Valley
from $360
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El Valle de Anton

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Ziplining, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Drive from Panama City to El Valle: hike, zipline above El Macho Falls, explore the market, enjoy lunch & thermal pools.
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