Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Day 1 San Jose    
Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel.    

Day 2 Poas Volcano National Park    
This morning visit one of Costa Rica’s most active volcanoes in the Poas Volcano National Park. Continue on to the town of Sarchi, famed for its arts and crafts, before returning to San Jose for the evening.    

Days 3-4 San Jose to San Gerardo de Dota  
Drive south to the impressive cloud forest of Savegre and spend the day exploring its many trails with your expert guide. On day 4, rise early as you head out in search of the elusive resplendent quetzal, 1 of over 200 species of bird found in this region. The rest of the day is free at your leisure to continue taking in the varied flora and fauna of the region.    

Day 5 San Gerardo de Dota to Turrialba    
Travel to the agricultural hub of Turrialba and spend the day exploring at your leisure before visiting a finca (farm) for a traditional evening meal.  

Day 6 Pacuare River    
For those thrill seekers, start your morning White Water Raft down the Pacuare River, one of the most scenic in Costa Rica, alternatively opt to visit the botanical garden in CATIE or Aquiares coffee plantation.    

Days 7-8 Turrialba to Tortuguero  
Journey by bus and boat to the village of Tortuguero, your home for the next 2 nights. Discover why Tortuguero is often referred to as ‘mini Amazon’ as you spend day 8 spotting the areas diverse wildlife including ocelots, howler monkey and the incredibly elusive jaguar.

Day 9 Tortuguero to Sarapiqui
Depart Tortuguero and head to Puerto Viejo Sarapiqui where you can take part in an afternoon chocolate tour before heading out in the evening on a night walk to spot nocturnal wildlife.

Day 10 Sarapiqui to Arenal    
After a morning spent walking the trails of the Selva Verde Reserve you will travel to the Arenal Volcano National Park where you will spend the next two nights.    

Day 11 Arenal    
Spend the day exploring the region at your leisure, you could opt to trek to a waterfall, enjoy a volcanic mud spa treatment or even try to search for sloths on a wildlife tour.  

Day 12 Arenal to Manuel Antonio    
Embark down the Pacific Coast, visiting the Carara Biological Reserve en route to the Manuel Antonio National Park.  

Days 13-14 Manuel Antonio    
The next two days will be spent relaxing on the beaches or searching for the wildlife of Manuel Antonio. As an area famed for being rich in wildlife, this will be one of your best chances to spot a wild sloth.    

Day 15 Manuel Antonio to San Jose    
Return to San Jose airport for your flight home.