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Trip Details
Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer
From Quetzals to Capuchins, Discover a Wilder Side of Costa Rica
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| Departure | Return | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2017 | 11/11/2017 | 11/18/2017 | |
| 12/16/2017 | 12/16/2017 | 12/23/2017 | |
| 01/13/2018 | 01/13/2018 | 01/20/2018 | |
| 02/03/2018 | 02/03/2018 | 02/10/2018 | |
| 02/17/2018 | 02/17/2018 | 02/24/2018 | |
| 03/03/2018 | 03/03/2018 | 03/10/2018 | |
| 03/10/2018 | 03/10/2018 | 03/17/2018 | |
| 03/31/2018 | 03/31/2018 | 04/07/2018 | |
| 11/10/2018 | 11/10/2018 | 11/17/2018 | |
| 12/15/2018 | 12/15/2018 | 12/22/2018 |
Custom Departures: Customized private departures can be arranged for this destination. Please contact us for more information—we'd be happy to assist you.
Other Departure Options: Some Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer departures can be booked in conjunction with select Natural Jewels of Costa Rica departures for a comprehensive, back-to-back Costa Rica immersion.
Other Departure Options: Some Costa Rica Wilderness Explorer departures can be booked in conjunction with select Natural Jewels of Costa Rica departures for a comprehensive, back-to-back Costa Rica immersion.
Pricing
November 2017 - October 2018- Fees
$4395 - $4595 - Deposit
$500 (nonrefundable) - Single Supplement
$895
Dates & Pricing Notes
Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in U.S. dollars. Fees may change slightly after October 2018. Dates will be allocated to guests on a
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Location of Adventure
Costa RicaGroup Size Limit
Approximately 10 TravelersA very important feature of our Costa Rica
Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land Cruisers
Our Private Leaders
Included
Internal flight from San Jose to Tiskita, accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on final day, soft drinks with meals and purified drinking water with meals and activities, services of NHA Expedition Leader, local guides and lodge staff, airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, most gratuities, all permits, entrance fees and taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, alcoholic beverages, some gratuities, passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature (phone calls, laundry, etc.), airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance.
Physical Requirements
Moderate
This trip does not require a high degree of physical fitness, however, in order to participate, travelers should be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted over uneven terrain with potentially muddy, slippery surfaces, up inclines involving some altitude gain, and at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet above sea level. We will be traveling by boat on the Sierpe River. In order to participate in this excursion, travelers will need to be able to enter and exit the boat in potentially unstable conditions. Travelers should be aware that the heat and humidity may be very high in Tiskita and along the central Pacific coast, while temperatures may be quite cold in the Talamanca Mountains, especially at night, and conditions are often damp. Roads throughout the trip are often bumpy and sometimes winding. Travelers prone to motion sickness may wish to take precautions, both on drives and on the small plane flight from San Jose to Tiskita.
This trip does not require a high degree of physical fitness, however, in order to participate, travelers should be able to walk 2-3 miles unassisted over uneven terrain with potentially muddy, slippery surfaces, up inclines involving some altitude gain, and at altitudes of up to 10,000 feet above sea level. We will be traveling by boat on the Sierpe River. In order to participate in this excursion, travelers will need to be able to enter and exit the boat in potentially unstable conditions. Travelers should be aware that the heat and humidity may be very high in Tiskita and along the central Pacific coast, while temperatures may be quite cold in the Talamanca Mountains, especially at night, and conditions are often damp. Roads throughout the trip are often bumpy and sometimes winding. Travelers prone to motion sickness may wish to take precautions, both on drives and on the small plane flight from San Jose to Tiskita.
Important Information About This Trip
This carefully crafted Costa Rica nature expedition offers a small group of travelers an intimate journey into three distinct ecosystems—lowland rain forest, mountain cloud forest and tropical beaches—for a wide-ranging sampler of Costa Rica's natural habitats. Varied activities and visits with local people offer a deep and unique view into this legendary ecotourism destination. Please be aware that some fairly long drives along poorly maintained roads are often an unavoidable part of the itinerary, with our focus on less-visited locales.
Mandatory Insurance
Since the areas we travel to on this extension are remote and wild (that's why we go there!), we require medical evacuation insurance for this program. If you decline the medical evacuation insurance coverage offered by Natural Habitat, we require that you send us documentation of the independent coverage you have selected. We recommend that your chosen independent insurance plan includes at least $250,000 in medical evacuation coverage. Please note that we will add the cost of Natural Habitat’s medical evacuation policy to your tour invoice until you provide our office with proof of coverage including your insurance company's name, phone number and your individual policy number. Thank you for understanding that our policy exists exclusively in the interest of our guests' safety.
To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays, to lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation or comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer through Travelex by calling 800-543-8917.
To protect your investment and to provide peace of mind while you travel, we also strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance. Plans may cover everything from medical treatment to trip cancellations and delays, to lost luggage. Please contact our office if you would like more information about the medical evacuation or comprehensive travel insurance policies we offer through Travelex by calling 800-543-8917.
Getting There & Getting Home
Arrive in San Jose by 4:30 pm in order to make it to the hotel in time for a 6 pm welcome dinner on Day 1. You may depart anytime after 1:30 pm on the final day. We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our staff is intimately familiar with the special requirements of this program and can arrange the most efficient travel. Please call us at 800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you may find special web rates or better fares online.
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