Costa Rica Ecotour

Introduction

Our objective is to offer you an exciting tour through Costa Rica covering the most important ecosystems. besides many good birding opportunities you will also focus on other aspects of the extraordinary fauna and flora of Costa Rica.

Target Species

  • Central American Spider Monkey
  • ⁠Brown-throated three-toed Sloth
  • ⁠Scarlet Macaw
  • ⁠Baird’s Tapir
  • Resplendent Quetzal

Itinerary Details

Day 1: San José

welcome at airport and private transfer to Hotel Bougainvillea. This is a comfortable hotel surrounded by a large botanica garden full of colorful flowers, butterflies and birds. A great place to look for the beautiful Lesson’s Motmot.

Day 2+3: Tortuguero

Bus and boatransfer to the remote Mawamba Lodge at the edge of Parque Nacional Tortuguero. 2 guided boattours (shared with others) will give you an introduction to the extraordinary biodiversity of the Costa Rican rainforest. Look for monkeys, sloths, toucans,…

Day 4+5: Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui

Selva Verde offers spacious rooms nicely integrated in the jungle. A privately guided tour in the La Selva biological station will give you opportunity to experience the inside of a virgen rainforest. Look for the exciting Bullet Ants, endangered Great Green Macaws,…

Day 6+7: Arenal Volcano

Arenal Observatory Lodge offers panoramic volcano views and exciting trails through rainforest and tropical gardens. A private guide will accompany you on an exciting hanging bridges trail which enables you to explore the unique fauna and flora of the treetops…

Day 8+9: Carara and Tarcoles Area

You will cross the continental divide and drive to the Pacific Ocean. You will stay at Hotel Villa Lapas surrounded by tropical gardens and rainforest. A privately guided tour is scheduled in Parque Nacional Carara to look for Agoutis, Coatis, monkeys and many birds.

Day 10+11: Dominical

Hacienda Barú is next. This small ecolodge is one of the pioneers in Costa Rica. Explore the rainforest, tropical beach and the great wildlife. A privately guided rainforest tour will be offered with good chances for Capuchin Monkeys, sloths, and the unique Fiery-billed Aracari.

Day 12,13+14: Drake Bay

By boat you will reach Caletas Lodge, the only way to reach this small ecolodge at the edge of biological intense Parque Nacional Corcovado. You will go on a guided (shared) rainforest tour to the heart of Corcovado and an exciting guided snorkeling tour at Caño Island

Day 15+16: Talamanca Mountains

The lush cloudforest in the unique Talamanca mountains are the background of the beautiful Hotel Savegre. A private guide will join you for a half day birdwalk in search of the spectacular Resplendent Quetzal and other highland bird species…

Day 17+18: San José – Airport

You will head back to San José. Last night in the nice Hotel Buena Vista, surrounded by coffee plantations on the flanks of the Poas Volcano. You will have beautiful panoramic views of the Central Valley from here. On day 18 you will be transferred to the airport.

Price Per Person

 With 2 persons participating,  staying in double rooms.

If you prefer not to drive a rental car, please ask a quote for transportation by private transfers at info@aratinga-tours.com

Whats Included?

  • All accommodation in double rooms with private bathroom.
  • 3 meals a day: from breakfast on day 2 until breakfast of day 18
  • Private transfer to first hotel on day 1 + private transfer to airport on day 18
  • Shared bus and boattransfer to and from lodge in Tortuguero
  • Shared boattransfer to and from lodge in Drake Bay
  • Rental car from day 4 until day 17: Geely GX3 4 x 2 with automatic transmission (or similar)+ full cover insurance + mobile router that generates Wi-Fi signal
  • Birding tours with English speaking birdguides as described above
  • All entrance fees
  • Detailed  information package: practical information, background information + birdchecklist.
  • Access to English-speaking help-desk of Aratinga Tours during your Costa Rica tour. 7 days a week, during office hours.

Extra costs

  • Personal expenses
  • International flight
  • Tips
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