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Discover the unique wildlife and incredible landscapes of Costa Rica on one of our 6 safari tours for 2026 or 2027. Witness the grandeur of nature with sightings of howler monkeys, ocelots, toucans, sloths, and more. From San Jose to Corcovado National Park, explore Costa Rica's lush rainforests and stunning beaches as you seek out its majestic creatures. Tours start at $478, with trips lasting between 5 to 12 days, making it easy to find the perfect adventure for you. For help planning your seamless trip to Costa Rica's wildlife safari, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists!
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Playa Manuel Antonio
from $7,195
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Natural Treasures of Costa Rica

Roundtrip San Jose - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Spot wildlife in Manuel Antonio
  • Discover Punta Leona's reserve
  • Traverse Curu Refuge's trails
  • Snorkel at Isla Tortuga
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San Jose / San Jose
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Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join a 7-day cruise on Sylvia Earle to explore Costa Rica's protected jungles and vibrant ecosystems. Discover unique wildlife like the Scarlet Macaw and spider monkeys through land treks and sea excursions.
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Holding a baby sea turtle
from $2,542
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
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San Jose / San Jose
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Horseback Riding, Volunteering, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,579
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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San Jose / San Jose
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Variable
Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
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Panama Canal
from $12,795
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Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Cross Panama Canal
  • Explore biodiverse rainforests
  • Visit Coiba National Park
  • Enjoy Manuel Antonio National Park
Starts / Ends
San Jose / Panama City
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Village Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore Central America's rich ecosystems, from Costa Rica's diverse wildlife to Panama's vibrant coral reefs. Experience a memorable daylight transit through the historic Panama Canal, witnessing this engineering marvel firsthand.
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
from $6,801
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Exploring Arenal Volcano, Pearl Islands and the Panama Canal

San Jose to Panama - 9 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Arenal Volcano exploration
  • Relax in Ecotermales hot springs
  • Pearl Islands snorkeling
  • Navigate the Panama Canal
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San Jose / Panama City
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Archaeological Site Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Arrive in San Jose, transfer to La Fortuna and start the 9-day land and sea adventure. Explore Arenal Volcano and rainforest trails. Fly to Panama City and embark National Geographic Quest. Kayak, hike, and cruise the Panama Canal, Gatun Lake, and Pearl Islands while snorkeling, exploring fortresses, and discovering tropical wildlife.
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River trip
from $479
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Tortuguero

3 Day Itinerary
  • Cruise La Suerte & Tortuguero river
  • See exotic widlife
  • Observe green sea turtle breeding
Activities
Fishing
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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