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Squirrel Monkey at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
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Macaw at Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
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Strawberry poison-dart frog in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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Capuchin monkey in Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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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
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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Tortuga Island beach
from $7,500
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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
  • Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach
Starts / Ends
Golfito / Quepos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Sailing, Rainforest Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, and Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.
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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
Activities
Ziplining
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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A butterfly at La Paz Waterfall Garden
from $170
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Coffee beans being roasted
from $133
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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Damas Island Kayaking
from $101
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Manuel Antonio Damas Island Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Damas mangrove canals
  • Watch colorful birds fly overhead
  • Observe unique ecosystems
  • Spot diverse local wildlife
Activity Level
Easy Active
Start this half-day adventure on the Paquita River by kayaking to Damas Island. Along the way, your guide will point out numerous species of birds, snakes, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys. You may also see herons, kingfishers, ospreys, frigatebirds, and migratory birds.
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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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Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio.
from $77
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Manuel Antonio National Park Hike

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
The 1-day Manuel Antonio National Park hiking tour is a great way to explore the famed attraction in Costa Rica. Spend time hiking through the rainforest, spotting sloths, birds, reptiles, and orchids on a 2 mile hike. Enjoy a relaxing break on the secluded white sand beach within the park.
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Kayaking in Biesanz Bay
from $88
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Manuel Antonio Snorkeling and Ocean Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Costa Rica coastline
  • Snorkel calm beach waters
  • Spot dolphins and whales
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy a half day of coral reef exploration in biodiverse Manuel Antonio. In the morning, board your kayaks and paddle to Biesanz Beach. As you paddle around inlets and small islands, keep your eyes open for whales, dolphins, and many bird species. Once you reach the beach, enjoy snorkeling before heading back for a great meal!
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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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