Costa Rica
Birdwatching, Wildlife and Rainforests
Corcovado Tour - 12 Night Itinerary
Immerse yourself in the wildlife, birdlife and wonders of nature from Tortuguero National Park to the Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park and Arenal National Park.
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Travel Highlights
- Experience endemic wildlife, superb birdwatching and the flora and fauna
- Excursions in diverse ecosystems with expert naturalist guides
- Discover Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast
- Explore with wildlife rich Caño Negro wildlife Refuge by boat
- Hike at the slopes of Arenal Volcano and relax in a hot spring
- Explore the remote Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park
- Relax on the golden remote Pacific Coast beaches
Tour Route
- San Jose & Poás Volcano - 2 Nights
- Tortuguero National Park - 3 Nights
- Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park - 4 Nights
- Arenal Volcano - 3 Nights
- Return to San Jose & Fly Home
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 & Poás Volcano
2 NightsDay 1 - Departure from UK
Day 2 - Poas Volcano
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Departure from UK
Depart on a direct flight to San Jose. On arrival, transfer to your comfortable lodge or hotel in the city or hills above the city for a 2-night stay on a bed and breakfast basis.
Thursday, 27 March 2025
Visit Poás Volcano
Today we visit nearby Poás Volcano, with its active, smoking crater and emerald green crater-lake. We continue to the stunning La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, where walkways lead you past a series of waterfalls which cut through the surrounding lush forest. Afternoon at leisure to explore the cultural centre of San Jose with the superb Gold Museum, or relax by the hotel pool and enjoy the spa.
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Balmoral Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel is located on Avenida Central, San Jose’s most famous street and walking distance to the historic centre. It is easy to visit the Iglesia de la Merced, the cathedral, the central and Morazán parks, as well as the impressive gold and jade museums.
The hotel’s rooms include double beds, complimentary coffee, safe, hair…
Hotel Presidente
The Presidente Hotel is located in the heart of San José in the pedestrian zone of Central Avenue, 2 blocks from the National Theatre and the Cultural Square. The hotel has over 100 comfortable and spacious rooms, which all include cable TV, air conditioning, safety box and en-suite bathroom. The hotel offers amenities such as…
Xandari Resort And Spa
Xandari Resort and Spa is perfectly located for excursions to Poas Volcano, La Paz waterfall gardens, and Doka coffee plantation, and is only 30 minutes’ drive from San Jose International airport. Over 3km of scenic trails through coffee and fruit orchards lead into a lush natural tropical setting with a year-round river and five beautiful…
Tortuguero National Park
3 NightsDay 3 - Transfer to Tortuguero National Park
Day 4 - Jungle trek and boat tour
Day 5 - Explore Tortuguero
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- Accommodation
Transfer to Tortuguero National Park
Morning transfer through the mountains to the pier where we take a river journey to our lodge deep in the Tortuguero National Park, staying for 3-nights on a full board basis. The rest of the day is free to relax at your chosen lodge.
Saturday, 29 March 2025
Jungle trek and boat Tour
Today, enjoy a guided walking tour into the rainforest to Tortuguero National Park, and in the afternoon explor the canals in small, open boats. Tortuguero is a network of navigable lakes, rivers and canals (both natural and man-made) that are used as the only form of transport and are ideal for observing local wildlife such as birds, monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, American crocodiles and caimans. The canals also provide shelter to endangered animals such as the oriental Indian manatee, crocodiles, a large variety of crustaceous and about 30 species of sweet water fish, including the gaspar, considered as a living fossil.
Sunday, 30 March 2025
Explore Tortuguero
A day free to choose from a range of optional tours, treks, boat trips and canopy tours, depending on your interests. If you travel from July to October, you can take a night tour to observe the magical sight of thousands of Sea Turtles nesting on the beach.
Evergreen Lodge
Located near the entrance to Tortuguero National Park, Evergreen Lodge offers a sustainable way to explore the rainforest from the Penitencia Canal that flows directly in front of the Lodge.
The lodge has 66 rooms and private bungalows constructed over pillars designed in a Caribbean style, with wooden and bamboo furniture. Each has comfortable beds, ceiling…
Tortuga Lodge
Overview and location
Tortuga Lodge and Gardens was the first upscale lodge built in Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast and remains the most comfortable place to stay in the area. Facing the Tortuguero River in its own 146 acre estate, the lodge offers a quiet, eco-friendly experience with solar powered energy, locally sourced…
Manatus hotel
The Manatus Hotel is located 2.5km from Tortuguero town centre, very close to the airstrip that you fly into thus avoiding a long transfer by road. It is also one of the few properties that sit directly on a strip of land separating the Caribbean Sea from several canals. With only 12 bungalows with 2…
Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park
4 NightsDay 6 - Fly to the Osa Peninsula
Day 7 - Explore Corcovado National Park
Day 8 - Relax and explore the beach
Day 9 - Delve into the rainforest
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- Accommodation
Fly to the Osa Peninsula
Transfer to San Jose domestic airport and fly to Puerto Jimenez in the Osa Peninsula, one of the last truly wild national parks. You will be met by our guide, and taken to your chosen lodge for a 4-night stay on a full board basis. You will be surrounded by exotic birds, monkeys, sloths and the sounds of nature. Rest of the day to settle in an enjoy the wonderful feeling of being in a remote, protected place run by passionate conservationists.
Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Exploring Corcovado National Park
You lodge can arrange a wide choice of guided treks and excursions in Corcovado National Park, discovering the incredible endemic wildlife, birdlife, flora and fauna that thrives here. The lodges have a swimming pool, spa, yoga and lovely gardens to relax. They are also close to the Pacific Ocean, so you can relax on a remote beach with a range of optional water sports or fascinating walks along the coastal rainforest.
Wednesday, 02 April 2025
Relax and explore the beach
At leisure. Perhaps a day to relax on the beach in the natural wonderland.
Thursday, 03 April 2025
Delve into the rainforest
Enjoy an optional hike with your expert local guide exploring the rainforest.
Luna Lodge
Luna Lodge is situated within 60 acres of primary and secondary rainforest, on the pristine and captivating Osa Peninsula in Carate near Corcovado National Park.
Corcovado is one of the largest parks in Costa Rica and protects one-third of the peninsula. Described as “…the most biologically intense place on Earth.” by National Geographic Magazine.
There are eight…
Bosque del Cabo
Bosque del Cabo is located 500 feet above where the Golfo Dulce meets the Pacific Ocean, nestled in the unspoiled jungles of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, 750+ acre forest reserve with private, spacious bungalows and gorgeous houses perched atop the cliffs of Cabo Matapalo, each with beautiful ocean views, tropical breezes and the rainforest at…
Lapa Rios
Lapa Rios is a wonderful combination of a sustainable luxury lodge and eco-conservation project spread over 1000 acres of tropical rainforest on the Osa Peninsula overlooking the Golfo Dulce. The main lodge and bungalows line three ridges, connected by walking paths and many steps.
Nearly all of the 17 thatched bungalows have an ocean view and…
Arenal Volcano
3 NightsDay 10 - Fly to San Jose and travel to Arenal
Day 11 - Caño Negro wildlife tour
Day 12 - Arenal Volcano hike & Tabacon hot springs
- Full Description
- Accommodation
Fly to San Jose and travel to Arenal
Transfer to Puerto Jimenez Airport and fly back to San Jose. From here, you will be transferred to Arenal National Park where we stay for 3-nights at your chosen hotel or lodge by the towering Arenal Volcano on a bed and breakfast basis.
Saturday, 05 April 2025
Caño Negro wildlife tour
Today we experience the mighty Rio Frio near the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. We travel to the small town of Los Chiles close to the Nicaraguan border. Here, we travel by boat on the Rio Frio in search of sloths, caimans, lizards, tropical birds, various species of monkeys in the surrounding lush rainforest and wetlands. Your guide will explain the marvels of the wildlife, vegetation, ecology and culture of this tropical paradise.
This refuge is a humid zone considered of the richest in biodiversity in Costa Rica. Enjoy a typical included Costa Rican lunch served on the tranquil banks of the Rio Frio.
Sunday, 06 April 2025
Arenal Volcano hike & Tabacon hot springs
Few sites in Costa Rica inspire more respect and admiration than Arenal Volcano. At 5437 feet, its tall and conical shape stands imposing over green hillsides that surround its base. Although currently in a resting phase, Arenal remains Costa Rica's most active volcano for the past 43 years. Its history is charged with eruptions - both major and minor - that have intimately affected the region and the people who live here.
Enjoy the most extraordinary views of Arenal Volcano during a gentle 2 hour hike along the lower slopes of the colossus. The walk begins in one of the trails close to the volcano and continues through the forest until reaching the area destroyed in its first eruption, back in 1968.
After the hike, a relaxing soak into the natural mineral waters of the Tabacon Hot Springs will finish a perfect day. Thanks to geothermal activity beneath Arenal, the area surrounding the volcano is home to a number of natural hot springs. Rainwater enters the earth through fissures on the surface and is then heated by magma found in the earth's core. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth's rocky stratus and it flows by gravity throughout the property, forming in-river pools, waterfalls and cascades, filling in the pools throughout the resort.
Arenal Volcano Inn
Arenal Volcano Inn is a cozy hotel located in front of the Arenal Volcano, just minutes away from the main attractions in Arenal National Park.
The hotel has just 25 rooms, from standard to deluxe. Each is air-conditioned with FREE Wi-Fi, private bathroom with shower, cable TV, mini bar, safe and telephone. Choose from a garden…
Arenal Springs Resort & Spa
Arenal Springs Resort is the ideal combination of modern comfort and exuberant tropical surrounding, with outstanding views of Arenal Volcano.
The suites are semi-detached air-conditioned bungalows spread over a wide area directly facing Arenal Volcano. Each suite has a patio with seating, private bathroom, outdoor shower, luxury toiletries and a hair dryer.
Public areas include three restaurants, bar, coffee…
Nayara Gardens
Located in the outskirts of the Arenal Volcano, Arenal Nayara Gardens provides a uniquely natural experience. Surrounded by lush tropical rainforest, each one of its 24 spacious casitas provides an exclusive retreat in which you can relax amidst the breathtaking view of the volcano. Interwoven with rich gardens its tropical grounds create the perfect setting…
Return to San Jose & Fly Home
Day 13 - Return flight to the UK
Day 14 - Arrive in the UK
- Full Description
Return flight to the UK
Transfer to San Jose airport for your direct overnight flight home.
Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Arrive in the UK
Arrive in the UK in the morning.
Price Guidelines
| Season | Low Season | High Season | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Dates | 31 Dec -19 Jul, 22 Aug-13 Dec | 20 Jul-21 Aug, 14-30 Dec | ||||
| Room Arrangement | Tourist | First | Deluxe | Tourist | First | Deluxe |
| Multiple Travellers - Twin Rooms | £3,922 | £4,824 | £7,775 | £4,122 | £4,998 | £8,008 |
| Single Traveller - Own Room | £5,362 | £7,834 | £10,987 | £6,447 | £7,522 | £12,290 |
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
- 14 Days / 12 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal return flights, San Jose to Puerto Jimenez
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 12 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 8 dinners
- Transfers to and from airports
- Transport throughout the itinerary
- Excursions listed, all with expert, English-speaking guides
- Prices are per person
- Prices for Special Events, Christmas, New Year's Eve, Easter on request
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