Costa Rica
Butterflies, Birdwatching, Remote Beaches & Coastal Rainforest
Butterfly Tour - 10 Night Itinerary
Immerse yourself in nature discovering colourful butterflies and frogs, wildlife and the best birdwatching at Ranch Naturalista Lodge, and relax on the beach for 5-nights in Nosara on the the remote and beautiful Nicoya Peninsula.
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Travel Highlights
- Discover butterflies, colourful frogs, exotic wildlife, endemic birds and unique flora and fauna
- Visit La Paz Waterfall Gardens and their famous butterfly garden
- Stay 3-nights at Rancho Naturalista Lodge, with views of Turrialba Volcano in Turriabla Volcano National Park
- Opt for birdwatching tours in Turrialba National Park observing the multiple bird species
- Relax on the protected beaches in Nosara and in an environmentally friendly hotel or lodge
- Explore the coastal rainforest with expert, naturalist guides in the Nicoya Peninsula
- Travel from July to December and observe Olive Ridley Turtles lay their eggs on Ostional beach
Tour Route
- San Jose & the Central Valley - 2 Nights
- Turrialba National Park - 3 Nights
- Nosara, Nicoya Peninsula - 5 Nights
This itinerary can be tailored to your preferences by our specialist advisors, who can provide a guaranteed price based on your choice of departure date, route, duration, flights, cabin, hotels, transport and excursions.
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Tour Itinerary
San Jose & the Central Valley
2 NightsDay 1 - Fly to San Jose
Day 2 - Visit To La Paz Waterfall Gardens
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Fly to San Jose
Depart the UK on a daytime flight to Costa Rica, arriving later the same day. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen hotel in the Central Valley for a 2-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Friday, 05 June 2026
Visit To La Paz Waterfall Gardens
Today enjoy a guided tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a private reserve of more than 70 acres featuring five waterfalls, hiking trails and the famous Butterfly Garden.
There is also a Serpentarium with 30 of the most beautiful and deadly snakes of the country including the Golden Eyelash Viper. In the Ranarium, frogs roam freely throughout a landscaped enclosure taken care by knowledgeable guides
We also visit La Casita de la Paz, a old farmhouse giving a cultural insight into the lives of rural Costa Ricans. The park has also a refuge for wild birds and felines.
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Buena Vista Hotel
Buena Vista hotel is a Spanish colonial style resort located just outside San Jose, at the top of a mountain offering panoramic views of three volcanoes in the Central Valley - Poas, Barva and Irazu. It is a super place to stay when you arrive in Costa Rica.
The hotel has 30 air-conditioned and comfortable rooms. Deluxe…
Finca Rosa Blanca
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn is situated above the beautiful Central Valley of Costa Rica, offering amazing views of volcanoes, cloud forests and coffee plantations and nestled amongst 10 acres amid hundreds of fruit trees and tropical flora. It offers luxurious rooms including mini bar, Jacuzzi bath and private verandas overlooking the Valley. Each room…
Turrialba National Park
3 NightsDay 3 - Drive to Rancho Naturalista, Turrialba National Park
Day 4 - Guided birdwatching
Day 5 - At leisure
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Drive to Rancho Naturalista, Turrialba National Park
This morning we drive south to Turrialba National Park, south of San Jose, and dominated by its mighty volcano. We check into Rancho Natualista, one of Costa Rica's most renowned lodges for birdwatching enthusiasts. We stay here for 3-nights including all meals and selected guided birdwatching tours. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Guided birdwatching tour
Over 450 species of birds have been recorded in the area arounf Rancho Natualista, and many of these birds can be seen right from the spacious balcony where you also have a great view of the distant smoking Turrialba volcano.
Today, take a hike on your own or opt for a guided birdwatching tour.
Monday, 08 June 2026
At leisure
A day to enjoy this natural paradise spotting more birds species such as tanagers, hummingbirds, toucans, mermots, black guan, black-capped flycatcher, sooty thrush, giant woodcreeper and many more. Simply wonderful and inspiring.
Rancho Naturalista
Located just 2 hours drive from San Jose, Rancho Naturalista is set in its own private reserve 3000 feet above sea level in the Northern end of the Talamanca mountain range in premontane rainforest.
Multiple species of hummingbirds, as well as many other birds, can be seen right from the balcony where you also have a…
Nosara, Nicoya Peninsula
5 NightsDay 6 - Drive to Nosara in the Nicoya Peninsula
Day 7 - Relax on the beach and explore the jungle
Day 8 - At leisure
Day 9 - Optional nature tour
Day 10 - Sea turtles on the beach
Day 11 - Fly back to the UK
Day 12 - Arrive back in the UK
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Drive to Nosara in the Nicoya Peninsula
This morning, drive to Nosara, a laid-back town in the Nicoya Peninsula, with beautiful, untouched beaches and jungle. Check into your chosen hotel or lodge for a 5-night stay including breakfast. The rest of the day is at leisure.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Relax on the beach and explore the jungle
A day free to enjoy the facilities of your hotel or lodge and relax on a quiet beach surrounded by the sounds of nature.
Perhaps opt for a guided hike in the pristine jungle, observing monkeys and other wildlife.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
At leisure
A day to relax in this beautiful area of Costa Rica.
Friday, 12 June 2026
Optional Nature tour
Today you can opt for a guided tour of the nature reserve with a naturalist guide, or a wildlife spotting boat trip through the Mangrove forest to see the many wetlands bird species of the area.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Sea turtles on the beach
If you travel from July to December, it is possible to observe thousands of sea turtles laying their eggs on the beach at nearby Ostional Beach, the world's 2nd largest nesting site for Olive Ridley Turtles. Their mass arrivals, called 'arribadas', are an incredible spectacle to witness.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Fly back to the UK
Transfer to San Jose Airport and fly on an overnight flight back to the UK.
Monday, 15 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
Lagarta Lodge
Lagarta Lodge Hotel sits between two rivers on the Nicoya peninsula, with sandy beaches and woods to explore along the pacific shores of Costa Rica. With sustainability and social responsibility in mind Lagarta Lodge has its own private nature reserve of mangrove trees.
Public areas include the observation tower with panoramic vistas, a sun deck, restaurant and sunset bar…
Nantipa Hotel
Nantipa is the Chorotegan word for blue, aptly named for this stylish beachfront hotel in the heart of the Nicoya Península. A hidden treasure where deep blue waters are framed by vividly green tropical rainforests.
Public facilities include the excellent Manzu Restaurant located on the beach, swimming pool, bar and spa.
The hotel has 15 guest bungalows and…
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | April - June & September - November | December - March & July - August | ||
| Room Arrangement | First | Deluxe | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £3,640 | £4,062 | £4,144 | £4,578 |
Prices are a guideline per person, for travel within the next year and booking early and are subject to availability. Please see below what is included and request a detailed quotation with a guaranteed price for your specific departure date and for Special Events, Summer, Christmas, New Year's Eve & Easter.
What's Included
- 12 Days / 10 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- Transfers and transport throughout
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- Supplements apply for travel at Xmas, Easter and other peak periods
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