Costa Rica
Volcanoes, rainforests, exotic birds, wildlife staying in first class or luxury lodges
Tinamou Tour - 11 Night Itinerary
Explore four different eco-systems from the volcanoes in the central Valley to the canals in Tortuguero National Park. Discover coastal Osa Peninisula and Corcovado National Park and enjoy 3-nights at a birdwatching paradise in Turriabla National Park.
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Travel Highlights
- Experience exotic wildlife, endemic birdlife and unique flora and fauna
- Compare eco-systems in the Central Valley, Tortuguero, Osa Peninisula and Turriabla Highlands
- Discover Tortuguero National Park on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast and enjoy guided walks and a boat trip exploring the rivers and canals
- Enjoy first class or luxury lodge in the remote Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park
- Take daily walks in the rainforest and other excursions with expert naturalist guides
- Experience remote Pacific Coast beaches with possible sightings of whales and dolphins
- Visi Rancho Naturalista Lodge, a superb base to explore Turriabla Volcano National Park
- Opt for birdwatching tours in Turrialba National Park observing the multiple bird species
Tour Route
- San Jose & Central Valley - 2 Nights
- Tortuguero National Park - 2 Nights
- Osa Peninsula & Corcovado National Park - 4 Nights
- Turrialba National Park - 3 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 & Central Valley
2 NightsDay 1 - Fly to San Jose
Day 2 - Optional tours
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Fly to San Jose
Depart the UK on a direct daytime British Airways flight to San Jose. On arrival, transfer to your chosen hotel in the Central Valley for a 2-night stay including breakfast.
Friday, 05 June 2026
Optional excursions
Today you can opt for an excursion, depending on your interests. Visit a coffee Plantation, enjoy a birdwatching tour or take a trip to the craters of the simmering Poas and Irazu Volcanoes.
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort
Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation Resort 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…
Tortuguero National Park
2 NightsDay 3 - Travel to Tortuguero National Park
Day 4 - Guided walk and boat tour of the canals
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Travel to Tortuguero National Park
This morning drive though beautiful mountain scenery to Pavona dock where you join a boat transfer to your chosen lodge in Tortuguero National Park, for a 2-night stay including all meals and guided walks and boat tours.
Originally intended to protect a major nesting beach of the Atlantic green sea turtle, Tortuguero National Park now protects 77,032 acres or 30,812 hectares, one of the last large areas of tropical rain forest in Central America, accessible only by river and canal. It is a haven for birds and wildlife including three species of monkey, three-toed sloths, river otters, caiman, iguanas, 6 species of kingfishers, parrots and many more species. Enjoy a guided walk in the rainforest in the afternoon.
Sunday, 07 June 2026
Guided walks in the rainforest and tour by boat
Today explore the rainforest, rivers and canals of Tortuguero National Park with expert naturalist guides. Travel by boat spotting scarlett macaws, howler monkeys and many more species that will inspire you.
In the afternoon, head into the rainforest to discover the wildlife that thrives here, including frogs, exotic insects and a unique fauna and flora.
If you travel from July to September you can witness sea turtles nesting on the beach, a quite incredible sight.
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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…
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…
Osa Peninsula & Corcovado National Park
4 NightsDay 5 - Fly to the Osa Peninsula & onto Corcovado National Park
Day 6 - Guided walks and excursions in Corcovado National Park
Day 7 - Explore the coast and remote beaches
Day 8 - Further explorations
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Fly to the Osa Peninsula & onto Corcovado National Park
Transfer to San Jose airport and fly to Puerto Jimenez. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to your chosen lodge in the Osa Peninsula for a 4-night stay including all meals and selected guided walks in Corcovado National Park.
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Guided walks and excursions in Corcovado National Park
Today enjoy a choice of activities exploring Corcovado National Park. Hike through the forest to waterfalls, take a zip-line tour of the canopy and take a tour after dark enjoying the magical sounds of the rainforest.
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Explore the coast and remote beaches
Today hike to a local beach untouched by tourists. Here, discover a unique eco-system and if you are lucky observe dolphins and whales.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Further explorations
A final day to relax and enjoy the facilities of your lodge, or take further walks and excursions exploring Corcovado National Park.
El Remanso Lodge
Located on the South West Pacific side of the Osa Peninsula next to the Ocean, El Romanso Lodge is an exceptional eco-friendly base to explore one of the world's most pristine and bio diverse rainforests. You may see monkeys leaping in the trees, explore hidden valleys and spot sloths, kinkajous, eagles, toucans and parrots. Recent…
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…
Turrialba National Park
3 NightsDay 9 - Travel to Turrialba Volcano National Park
Day 10 - Guided tours
Day 11 - Birdwatching and wildlife
Day 12 - Fly back to the UK
Day 13 - Arrive in the UK
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Travel to Turriabla Volcano National Park
Transfer to Puerto Jimenez airport and fly to San Jose. On arrival, our guide will transfer you to Rancho Naturalista for a 3 night stay including all meals.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Guided tours
The lodge offers a range of optional tours and excursions exploring Turriabla Volcano National Park. Perhaps take a hike to the foothills of the volcano, or join a naturalist guide for a birdwatching tour.
The area is famous for the multiple species of hummingbird that can be observed, as well as over 450 other bird species. It really is a birdwatchers paradise.
Sunday, 14 June 2026
Birdwatching and wildlife
Today, you can opt for further guided tours in Turriabla Volcano National Park, observing the wonderful birdlife with an expert naturalist guide.
Return to the lodge and relax in this most peaceful lodge, full of the joys of nature.
Monday, 15 June 2026
Fly back to the UK
Transfer to San Jose airport and take an overnight British Airways direct flight back to the UK.
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Arrive in the UK
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.
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…
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 | £4,058 | £5,376 | £4,558 | £5,878 |
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
- 13 Days / 11 Nights
- International flights (1 overnight)
- Internal return flights, San Jose to Puerto Jimenez
- Accommodation as shown on the itinerary
- 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 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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