Costa Rica's Coastal Secrets

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Day 1: Start San Jose
Our trip starts in San Jose, the capital of Costa Rica. This evening is the perfect opportunity to meet your guide and get to know your fellow travellers. We’ll share many adventures over the next couple of weeks. Accommodation: Presidente Hotel or Park Inn or Aurola Holiday Inn San Jose (or similar)
Day 2: To Tortuguero National Park
Our adventure begins early this morning, leaving San Jose behind as we travel to Tortuguero National Park in northeast Costa Rica. Accessible only by boat or light aircraft, Tortuguero has a vast network of waterways, canals and swamps that are remarkably tranquil, unspoilt and devoid of noise pollution. On reaching the pier, we board a small motorboat for the 1hr 15min journey to our lodge, which is nestled on a small strip of land between the Caribbean Sea and the main lagoon. Our afternoon is spent in Tortuguero village, where we can visit the Sea Turtle Museum (a donation will be requested at the entrance). Tortuguero is probably most famous as a nesting site for endangered green turtle, which can be seen arriving onto the beach to lay eggs from late July to October (as part of an optional excursion). Hawksbill, loggerhead and giant leatherback turtles also nest in this region, and during November to January, baby turtles hatch and make their way towards the ocean. Today's travel time will be in the region of six hours including a stop for breakfast. Accommodation: Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
Day 3: Boat tour around Tortuguero waterways
This morning we board a small boat, enabling us to discover the extraordinary flora and fauna of Tortuguero as we pass serenely along the waterways. In the morning wildlife is usually at its most active and with the help of our expert guide we are likely to encounter monkeys, caiman, iguanas, butterflies and many of the 300-plus bird species recorded here. We’ll take a second boat trip this afternoon or you can relax at the lodge and enjoy the facilities. Accommodation: Evergreen Lodge (or similar)
Day 4: To Cahuita; relax on the Caribbean coast
We leave Tortuguero the same way we arrived, by taking a small boat to Siquirres pier. Our bus will be at the pier waiting to drive us to the Cahuita region on the Caribbean coast, where we check into our hotel. Caribbean culture pervades this part of Costa Rica and is reflected in the music, food and laid-back lifestyle. The white-sand beach here is fringed by tall palms, behind which is the dense, wet tropical forest of Cahuita National Park. Accommodation: Ciudad Perdida or Villas del Caribe (or similar)
Day 5: Wildlife walk in Cahuita National Park
Cahuita National Park has 2,711 acres (1,097ha) of land and 600 acres (243ha) of coral reef, the largest reef system in Costa Rica. Today we visit the national park, taking a 4mi (7km) walk from the southern entrance, which follows the coastline, through rainforest and past impressive Caribbean beaches. Although a fairly small in size, there is plenty of diversity in the park. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore the beach, join an optional snorkelling excursion or simply relax. Accommodation: Ciudad Perdida or Villas del Caribe (or similar)
Day 6: Free day in Cahuita
Today is yours to relax into the Caribbean pace of life and enjoy free time around Cahuita. It is possible to join an optional excursion to the indigenous communities of Kekoldi & Bri Bri Reserve, where you'll learn about the properties and uses of native plants, plus the process of making artisanal chocolate. Chocolate is very important in Bri Bri culture and used for purification rituals, food and medicine. Accommodation: Ciudad Perdida or Villas del Caribe (or similar)
Day 7: Walk in La Marta Wildlife Refuge; to Turrialba Valley
Our next destination is Turrialba Valley, a rich agricultural region in the Central Highlands. On the way to Turrialba, we visit La Marta Wildlife Refuge, an area of both primary and secondary forest within La Amistad Biosphere (recognised as a Unesco World Patrimony of Humanity). The topography of this region is mountainous, with waterfalls, rivers and caves – the varied elevation supports a wide range of plants (including orchids, bromeliads, lichens and mosses) and animals (including anteaters, ocelots and tapirs). Accommodation: Villa Florencia or Guayabo (or similar)
Day 8: To Savegre Cloud Forest
After breakfast, we depart towards San Gerado de Dota and Savegre Cloud Forest. This is said to be one of the best places in Costa Rica to see the beautiful, colourful and notoriously shy resplendent quetzal and we have two nights here to discover the region. These endangered birds rely on the cloud forest for their habitat; the males are particularly striking with a green crest, red breast and tail feathers that can reach a metre in length. A good pair of binoculars will be helpful for quetzal spotting as these birds camouflage themselves well among the wet leaves. After lunch, we take a short walk into the cloud forest. Accommodation: Savegre Hotel, Nature Reserve & Spa or Trogon Lodge (or similar)
Day 9: Free day to discover walking trails in Savegre
Today is free to relax and explore Savegre Valley. Bring your binoculars to spot some of the 170 bird species, trek through the tropical cloud forest or simply enjoy the incredible view from the lodge. Your leader will suggest walks for today so you can discover the tropical cloud forest and sub-Alpine vegetation of the area. Birds here include hummingbirds, tanagers and trogons, while you may also spot tapirs and squirrel monkeys. Accommodation: Savegre Hotel, Nature Reserve & Spa or Trogon Lodge (or similar)
Day 10: To Sierpe; boat to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula
Our journey continues towards the small town of Sierpe, where we board a small motorboat to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. Passing the huge mangrove swamps that line the Sierpe River, our boat crosses the ocean before arriving at Drake Bay. This region is very remote and with extremely limited road access, which means most supplies, visitors and locals, must arrive by boat. Getting here is part of the adventure. The bay is spectacular, with just a handful of lodges on the horizon and the rest thick verdant forest and rocky coves as far as the eye can see. Our next three nights will be spent at the Drake Bay Wilderness Resort, a family-run property close to the 'town' of Drake Bay and with ocean views from every corner. Accommodation: Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
Day 11: Boat trip to Caño Island
Board a small boat to Caño Island, 12 nautical miles from Drake Bay. During this 45-minute boat ride, there may be opportunities to spot migrating whales or playful dolphins (orca are also here around December to April and humpbacks might be seen around July to November). The interior of the island is thought to have been a burial ground for the indigenous Daquis tribe during pre-Columbian times, and many perfectly spherical human-made stones have been found here. But it's the marine life that is the biggest highlight of Caño Island, with hawksbill and olive ridley turtles, manta rays and white-tipped reef sharks just some of the likely encounters on today's snorkelling excursion. This area has been rated as having the best snorkelling in the whole of Costa Rica, with excellent water visibility and a huge marine diversity living in the protected reef. Enjoy a picnic lunch on nearby San Josecito beach, where capuchin monkeys, coatimundi and lively scarlet macaws may appear. Accommodation: Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
Day 12: Boat trip to Corcovado National Park; discover the park on foot
When National Geographic describes an area as “the most biologically intense place on Earth,” it must be worthy of investigation. This morning we board a small boat for a 30-minute journey to San Pedrillo Ranger Station, our entrance point to Corcovado National Park. This is undoubtedly the most secluded and tranquil region in Costa Rica. Protecting around one-third of the Osa Peninsula (some 164sqmi/425sqkm), Corcovado is the largest national park in Costa Rica and encompasses 13 major ecosystems across various elevations, with montane forest, cloud forest, fresh water and mangrove swamps among them. Scientists have recorded half of all the species in Costa Rica on this peninsula alone. On today's hike along the parks trails, we may see all four monkey species in Costa Rica (squirrel, howler, white-faced capuchin and spider), tamandua (anteaters), two- and three-toed sloths, peccary, tapirs (including the endangered Baird’s tapir) and many reptiles, insects and amphibians. Puma and jaguar also prowl this area, but are very difficult to see. With more than 500 tree species, the bird count stands at an impressive 365 and the park protects the largest population of scarlet macaws in the country, which can frequently be seen and heard flying overhead. Accommodation: Drake Bay Wilderness Resort (or similar)
Day 13: Mangrove boat trip; to Sierpe; to San Jose
After breakfast, we board another boat and return to Sierpe town. On the way, our boat will take a short tour of the huge mangrove forest that lines the Sierpe River. Delving into the network of tributary rivers and streams offers a chance to learn more about the role of mangroves in the ecosystem and the numerous creatures that depend on them, including fish, crabs, birds, molluscs and shellfish. In Sierpe town, we transfer to our private minibus and commence our journey to San Jose. Accommodation: Presidente Hotel or Park Inn or Aurola Holiday Inn San Jose (or similar)
Day 14: Visit the Irazu Volcano National Park and the Orosi Valley for a coffee tour
Today begins with a trip to the Irazu Volcano National Park in the Cartago province of Costa Rica, located within the Central Mountain Range around a 90-minute journey from San Jose. Passing different vegetation, we'll drive towards the summit and then follow a path that leads to a wonderful view across the huge crater, overlooking the mystical green lagoon and jagged rocks. Irazu is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica, though it has recently entered a dormant phase – a relief to the farmers and property owners who make their living on the fertile slopes. On a clear day, both the Caribbean and Pacific coastlines can be seen from the summit. Remember to bring a jacket as it can be windy and cold at the viewpoint of this elevation (Irazu summit is 11,260ft/3,432m high). Following this we continue to the city of Cartago, home to a spectacular domed basilica, and the Orosi Valley, an area of natural beauty. After lunch in one of the many traditional restaurants, we join the Orosi Coffee tour to learn about the ancient techniques used to produce some of the best coffee in the world. This involves understanding the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of coffee beans, before you have a chance to savour the end product yourself. Afterwards, we return to San Jose for our last night of the holiday. Accommodation: Presidente Hotel or Park Inn or Aurola Holiday Inn San Jose (or similar)
Day 15: End San Jose
Our adventure comes to an end today after breakfast and it's time to bid Costa Rica and the rest of the group goodbye. Hop in your free transfer back to San Jose airport to begin your return journey home.

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination

Travel by minibus and boat
14 nights comfortable hotels and lodges
Green turtle nesting season: July to October

Food

All breakfasts, eight lunches and seven dinners are included. Hotel breakfasts are normally buffets, and lunches and dinners at Tortuguero are also buffets. Vegetarians are well catered for but please inform us before departure of any special dietary requests. Costa Rican specialities include gallo pinto, a black bean and rice dish, which is a staple part of the local diet. Soups and stews are also common, and fresh fruit is abundant and will no doubt be one of the highlights of your time in the tropics.

Weather

Costa Rica is 10 degrees north of the equator and has a tropical climate. The average temperature range is 10C-13C (50F-55F) in the highlands and from 22C-26C (72F-79F) in the lowlands. There is a rainy season from May to November when there are daily downpours, though these are usually quite short and there is still plenty of sunshine. December to April is the driest time of the year but you should still expect some rain.

Is this trip for you?

This trip has been Activity Level 2 (Leisurely/Moderate) with a safari rating of 4.

Driving: Driving distances are not very long and most of the roads we take are of good quality. However, the road leading to the river on the way to and from Tortuguero has a poor surface and this can result in slow driving times, particularly following heavy rain.

Drake Bay and Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula are two of the most remote areas we visit on this itinerary – there is very limited road access or facilities in these areas and we will use boats as the main form of transportation.

Walks: There are several included and optional walks on the itinerary that occasionally involve walking on rough paths. These are suitable for most fitness levels and usually last from two to three hours. During times of heavy rain, trails can be muddy and slippery and extra care should be taken. Many of the areas visited on the trip are hot and humid and there is the chance of heavy rain year-round – this is why Costa Rica is so green.

Swimming: The sea waters in the Tortuguero and Cahuita regions have very strong rip currents and are not suitable for swimming from the beach.

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	Enkeltromstillegg	STATUS REISE
lør, 13 jul 2024 / lør, 27 jul 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 27 jul 2024 / lør, 10 aug 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 10 aug 2024 / lør, 24 aug 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 14 sep 2024 / lør, 28 sep 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 02 nov 2024 / lør, 16 nov 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 09 nov 2024 / lør, 23 nov 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 16 nov 2024 / lør, 30 nov 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 23 nov 2024 / lør, 07 des 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige
lør, 21 des 2024 / lør, 04 jan 2025	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	Tilgjengelige

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	ENKELTROMSTILLEGG	STATUS REISE
lør, 13 jul 2024 / lør, 27 jul 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 27 jul 2024 / lør, 10 aug 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 10 aug 2024 / lør, 24 aug 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 14 sep 2024 / lør, 28 sep 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 02 nov 2024 / lør, 16 nov 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 09 nov 2024 / lør, 23 nov 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 16 nov 2024 / lør, 30 nov 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 23 nov 2024 / lør, 07 des 2024	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel
lør, 21 des 2024 / lør, 04 jan 2025	NOK 56 460	På forespørsel	NOK 10 330	På forespørsel

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