The Jewels of Costa Rica

• Discover the Monteverde Cloud Forest, offering some of the best birding on earth
• Cruise through the serpentine Tortuguero canals and explore dense rainforest and swamps with our naturalist guides
• Watch a volcano erupt at close range from Arenal Observatory Lodge

Costa Rica may be a small country wedged between two continents, but few locales in the world are bigger on nature and adventure travel. Flanked by miles of beaches on the Pacific and the Caribbean, Costa Rica’s interior is a lush tangle of rainforest, mist-veiled mountains, active volcanoes and natural habitat for some of the greatest biodiversity on earth. Within the layers of green upon green, thousands of species thrive in their natural habitat: gigantic ferns, magenta orchids, neon bright parrots, three-toed sloths, monkeys, peccaries, crocodiles, iguanas and frogs, just for starters. In the humid color of the tropical jungle, our senses are never so engaged.  This Costa Rica wildlife expedition takes you off the beaten path, through the Tortuguero canals, into the Monteverde mountains, to a jungle lodge at the base of Arenal volcano. It’s adventure travel at its best, led by our expert naturalist guides.

Location of Adventure
Costa Rica, Central America

Group Size Limit: Approximately 10 Travelers
A very important feature of our Costa Rican eco tours is the limited group size, as off the beaten path nature expeditions are best experienced with smaller groups of travelers.

Included
Transportation within your trip, accommodations, meals from dinner on Day 1 through breakfast on the final day, all park fees, services of NHA's professional Expedition Leaders, gratuities for airport transfers provided by NHA, baggage portage, and meals served as part of the tour, and airport transfers on Day 1 and final day.

Not Included
Travel to and from San Jose, soda, beer, liquor, items of a personal nature (laundry, telephone, etc.), gratuities for Expedition Leader and local guides, travel insurance, and national and international airport departure taxes (if any).

Physical Requirements
Easy / Moderate / Flexible
This Costa Rica wildlife expedition does not require a high degree of physical fitness, although a fair number of short walks may be involved. We stress that all activities are optional. Travelers should be aware that the heat and humidity may be very high and roads may be bumpy.

Getting There  & Getting Home
Arrive for 6:00 pm welcome dinner on Day 1. You may depart anytime on the final day. We can best serve you if Natural Habitat Adventures' Travel Desk makes these reservations for you as they are intimately familiar with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at 1-800-543-8917.



Family Costa Rica Adventure
A rainforest adventure of fun and discovery! Enjoy a variety of activities in different ecosystems, and view monkeys and birds on a float trip down the Sarapiqui River.

Amazon & Machu Picchu Adventure
A great tropical and cultural combination adventure. A spectacular journey combining the famed lost city of the Incas and the heart of the Amazon Basin!

Jan 9 - 17

Jan 24 - Feb 1

Feb 6 - 14

Feb 21 - Mar 1

Mar 6 - 14

Mar 21 - 29

Apr 18 - 26

Jul 11 - 19

Aug 15 - 23

Oct 3 - 11*

Nov 21 - 29

Dec 12 - 20

Dec 26 - Jan 3, 2010
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2010 Dates
Jan 9 - 17
Jan 23 - 31
Feb 9 - 17
Feb 21 - Mar 1
Mar 7 - 15
Mar 21 - 29
Apr 17 - 25
Jul 10 - 18
Aug 14 - 22
Oct 2 - 10*
Nov 20 - 28
Dec 11 - 19
Dec 25 - Jan 2, 2011

* Low season departures

Family Departures
We have scheduled family trips which are specially designed so parents, children and grandparents can enjoy the wonders of the Costa Rica in a manner that best meets families' needs. For Family Departures in Summer 2009, please see our "Family Costa Rica" page. Some families may prefer to run their own private adventure. Please call us for details: 1-800-543-8917.

This trip can also be run for small private groups departing upon request. Call us for details: 1-800-543-8917.

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are given in US Dollars. Fees may increase for departures after October 2009.