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Discover the unique wildlife and incredible landscapes of Costa Rica on one of our 4 safari tours for 2025 or 2026. 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 $457, with trips lasting between 5 to 8 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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Holding a baby sea turtle
from $2,425
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Volunteering
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.
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,536
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Hiking, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
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.
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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River trip
from $456
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Tortuguero

3 Day Itinerary
Activities
Rainforest Exploration, Fishing, 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.
  • Cruise La Suerte & Tortuguero river
  • See exotic widlife
  • Observe green sea turtle breeding
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Panama Canal
from $7,461
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

Eastbound - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
Activities
Horseback Riding, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
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