Costa Rica, barely the size of Wales, is home to more varied forests, wetlands, mangroves and coral reefs than the entire United States. Hugely varying temperatures, altitudes and rainfall have led to an amazing array of bio-diversity and forest environments from the rare tropical dry forest in the arid north to the tropical wet forest of the southern lowlands. Mountainside cloud forests such as Monteverde are home to puma and quetzal and are the perfect destination whether for young families or the most sophisticated naturalist travellers. Volcano trekking, superb riding, more sedate bird watching, mountain biking, river rafting, sea kayaking, surfing and fishing are just some of the pursuits in this natural adventure playground.
Recommended accommodation
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Finca Rosa Blanca
Finca Rosa Blanca is an architectural gem set in the beautiful Central Valley. An eternal spring like temperature attracts an abundance of birds, butterflies and other wildlife.
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Lapa Rios
Set within a private 1,000 acre nature reserve, Lapa Rios is both an award-winning luxury eco lodge and an exclusive romantic hideaway. It is ideally suited to honeymoon couples and families.
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Pacuare Lodge
Tucked away deep in the heart of Costa Rica’s most pristine rainforest environment, on the banks of the Pacuare River, lies the Pacuare Jungle Lodge. Surrounded by nature in its purest and most primitive state
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EL Silencio Lodge & Spa
Silencio, Spanish for silence, is befitting of a destination where daily stress hushes and the sounds of nature bloom.
Sample itinerary
DAYS 1 - 2 San Jose
Arrive San Jose, transfer to Finca Rosa Blanca which overlooks volcanoes, cloud forest & coffee plantations. Enjoy optional tours and the pool.
DAYS 3 - 5 Osa Peninsula
Take a short flight to Puerto Jimenez & Lapa Rios, a 1000 acre private reserve with impressive bungalows that overlook the Golfo Dulce & Pacific Ocean. Enjoy horse riding & trails in the Osa Peninsula, one of the few remaining virgin rainforests in the Americas.
DAYS 6 - 8 Monteverde/Arenal
Return to San Jose, & transfer to the pristine Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. After two days of nature & wildlife tours either ride or drive to Arenal Lake & Volcano. Spend two nights at Fonda Vela & one night at Arenal Observatory Lodge.
DAYS 9 - 13 Nicoya Peninsula, Pacific Coast
Fly to the Nicoya Peninsula, stay at the boutique Florblanca Resort for five nights.
DAY 14
Take a scheduled flight from Nicoya Peninsula to San Jose for the international flight home.
Please call us for a bespoke itinerary and quotation.
