Costa Rica Vacations Like No Other

There’s no question: Costa Rica is a paradise for wildlife viewing and active adventure that few places on earth can rival! This tiny country, often called the “gem of Central America,” has it all: gorgeous beaches lapped by warm tropical seas, verdant rainforests framed by soaring (and steaming!) volcanoes that seem to have been pulled right from the pages of a dinosaur book, exotic birds, butterflies and mammals in number and variety to dazzle even the most traveled nature enthusiast, and some of the best whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, and jungle trekking to be had anywhere!

If you're looking for a real life-sized multisport adventure, our "Adventures in Costa Rica" itinerary will take you kayaking on the jungle waterways of Tortuguero National Park and on breathtaking Arenal Lake—framed by Volcan Arenal, an active volcano that erupts daily—and rafting down the rollicking rapids of the Río Pacuare, one of the world's top ten rivers for whitewater rafting. Active days are capped by relaxing nights in comfortable jungle lodges and decadent soaks in mineral hot springs set deep in the rainforest.

If wildlife and natural history are more your style, you'll find Costa Rica to be a grand slam! Our exclusive, active "Jewels of Costa Rica" itinerary focuses on the spectacular wildlife and ecosystems of three of the country's top spots for wildlife viewing—the exquisite cloud forest of Monteverde, an ideal location for excellent bird watching and home to the legendary resplendent quetzal; Arenal National Park, a pastoral countryside retreat dominated by one of the world's most active volcanoes; and the Sarapiquí area on the Caribbean slope, where you'll visit a biological field station and raft a spectacularly scenic river chockfull of wildlife!

But if both of these sound good to you, you may prefer to create your own Costa Rica dream trip by combining two or more of our shorter Costa Rica adventures. Choose from whitewater rafting on the Río Pacuare; hiking and wildlife watching in remote Corcovado National Park; unsurpassed butterfly and bird watching in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve; hiking and ziplining through the rainforest canopy in Arenal National Park; exploring the Caribbean coast on a boat tour through the meandering, jungle-shrouded waterways of Tortuguero National Park; and swimming and snorkeling in warm Pacific waters off of postcard-perfect white sand beaches in Manuel Antonio National Park. Whatever you choose, we’ll help you combine itineraries, assist with arranging your internal flights, and help make your dream trip to Costa Rica a reality.
 

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