Group Tour
Natural Splendours of Costa Rica
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David Landinez
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Valid for travel on select dates in 2025. Book by 31 July 2025
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Tour Highlights
Natural Splendours of Costa Rica
Located between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the small country of Costa Rica is one of the most ecologically diverse places on Earth. This journey explores some of the major national parks and the astonishing variety of wildlife and contrasting habitats found here, including rainforest, cloud forest, volcanoes, lakes and canals.
Dates and prices
Itinerary
DAY 1: Fly to San José
Fly to San José
Fly from London (regional connections available) to San José with British Airways. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel for 2 nights and a welcome dinner. (D)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
DAY 2: San José
San José
In the morning, visit Poas or Irazú Volcano and see its impressive crater and surroundings. (B)
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
DAY 3: Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Shared overland transfer to Caño Blanco on the Caribbean coast. Cruise through the canals and backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking for birdlife, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife. Stay for 2 nights at Mawamba or Pachira Lodge. (B, L, D)
Accommodation:
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
DAY 4: Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Enjoy a full day of shared local excursions. From July to September, an option is available to observe turtles nesting on the beach. (B, L, D)
Accommodation:
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
DAY 5: La Selva Biological Station - Arenal
La Selva Biological Station - Arenal
Return to Caño Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal, visiting La Selva Biological Station en route. Learn about the scientific and conservation work of the researchers and take a short walk in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Magic Mountain or Montaña de Fuego, with views of Arenal Volcano. (B, L)
DAY 6: Caño Negro
Caño Negro
Full-day tour to Caño Negro, an important wetland habitat for a range of bird species. (B, L)
DAY 7: Lake Arenal - Monteverde
Lake Arenal - Monteverde
Shared boat across Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue to Monteverde for 2 nights at the Fonda Vela Hotel or Monteverde Country Lodge . Afternoon visit to the Selvatura Butterfly Garden & Walkways and explore the treetop canopy from its hanging bridges. (B)
Accommodation:
Hotel Fondavela
DAY 8: Monteverde
Monteverde
Morning tour of the Monteverde cloud forest, a habitat for rare flora and fauna, such as the colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon visit to a typical family-run farm to learn about coffee and sugar cane production and a farewell drink back at your hotel. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Hotel Fondavela
DAY 9: Sarchi - San José
Sarchi - San José
Return to San José via the town of Sarchi, home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully painted oxcarts, and final overnight. (B)
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
DAY 10: Fly to London
Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a flight to London with British Airways. (B)
DAY 11: Arrive London
Arrive London
(N).
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
DAY 1: Fly to San José
Fly to San José
Fly from London (regional connections available) to San José with British Airways. Transfer to the Crowne Plaza Corobici Hotel for 2 nights and a welcome dinner. (D)
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
DAY 2: San José
San José
In the morning, visit Poas or Irazú Volcano and see its impressive crater and surroundings. (B)
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
DAY 3: Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Shared overland transfer to Caño Blanco on the Caribbean coast. Cruise through the canals and backwaters that lead to Tortuguero, looking for birdlife, monkeys, sloths and other wildlife. Stay for 2 nights at Mawamba or Pachira Lodge. (B, L, D)
Accommodation:
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
DAY 4: Tortuguero
Tortuguero
Enjoy a full day of shared local excursions. From July to September, an option is available to observe turtles nesting on the beach. (B, L, D)
Accommodation:
Mawamba Lodge Tortuguero
DAY 5: La Selva Biological Station - Arenal
La Selva Biological Station - Arenal
Return to Caño Blanco by boat and drive to Arenal, visiting La Selva Biological Station en route. Learn about the scientific and conservation work of the researchers and take a short walk in the protected rainforest surroundings. Stay 2 nights at Arenal Paraiso, with views of Arenal Volcano. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa
DAY 6: Caño Negro
Caño Negro
Full-day tour to Caño Negro, an important wetland habitat for a range of bird species. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa
DAY 7: Lake Arenal - Monteverde
Lake Arenal - Monteverde
Shared boat across Lake Arenal, taking in the spectacular views of the lake and its surroundings. Continue to Monteverde for 2 nights at the Fonda Vela Hotel or Monteverde Country Lodge. Afternoon visit to the Selvatura Butterfly Garden & Walkways and explore the treetop canopy from its hanging bridges. (B)
Accommodation:
Monteverde Country Lodge
DAY 8: Monteverde
Monteverde
Morning tour of the Monteverde cloud forest, a habitat for rare flora and fauna, such as the colourful quetzal bird. Afternoon visit to a typical family-run farm to learn about coffee and sugar cane production and a farewell drink back at your hotel. (B, L)
Accommodation:
Monteverde Country Lodge
DAY 9: Sarchi - San José
Sarchi - San José
Return to San José via the town of Sarchi, home to traditional handicrafts and colourfully painted oxcarts, and final overnight. (B)
Accommodation:
Crowne Plaza San Jose Corobici
DAY 10: Fly to London
Fly to London
Transfer to the airport for a flight to London with British Airways. (B)
DAY 11: Arrive London
Arrive London
Meal basis: As per itinerary - B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals. (N)
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The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- View the conical Arenal Volcano from your hotel
- Cruise the canals of Tortuguero and cross Lake Arenal by boat
- Explore forest canopies from the hanging bridges at Monteverde
- Take a boat trip through the Caño Negro wetlands
Important information
Standard tour
All the lodges are comfortable but do not always have a wide range of facilities. The tour also includes some longer drives on unpaved roads.
Private & tailor-made travel
This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. So, should you want to spend longer in a particular location, or add another experience or destination, we can make all the arrangements for you. Please contact our travel specialists for guideline prices.
Guaranteed departures
Where a tour date shows ‘Guaranteed departure’, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Dates and prices
Unless otherwise stated, the tour prices and upgrade supplements are all per person in pound sterling, based on two people sharing a twin/double room. The online price is a guideline price; your final quote may differ due to flight availability, and you may be asked to pay a flight supplement.
Moderate activity level:
Medium pace, some longer travel days, with uneven terrain and longer walks requiring good fitness and mobility
What's included
- Small group size - average 16 people (max 18)
- 3- & 4-star accommodation
- Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- Direct international flights with British Airways
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Experienced local tour manager
- 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches & 2 dinners
- Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
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