Tour Wild Costa Rica

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Trip Code:001
(AUD) Twin Share from $6,886pp
Days 15
Nights 14

🕐DURATION:
15 days, 14 nights

📅DEPARTURE MONTHS:
September 2025 – December 2026

☀ A little bit city, a little bit country. A whole lot of nature, and just as much culture. Oh, and plenty of opportunities to indulge in food and wine. This tour of the South Island of New Zealand delivers the perfect recipe for a taste of the country. Look forward to Franz Josef/Waiau tours, Milford Sound/Piopiotahi cruises and glimpses into cosmopolitan life on Christchurch and Queenstown tours.

Inclusions

  • 14 nights in hotels
  • 32 meals – 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners
  • Coach transportation with Titan Tour Manager

19 Excursions & Visits

  • Tour of San Jose
  • Visit to Tortuguero and Turtle Preservation Centre
  • Visit to the hot springs in Arenal
  • Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • Monteverde Butterfly Gardens
  • Monteverde Orchid Garden
  • Carara National Park
  • Manuel Antonio National Park
  • Tortuguero Canals wildlife cruise
  • La Tirimbina Biological Reserve night walk
  • Arenal Lake boat trip
  • Mount Arenal base walk in Arenal National Park
  • Cultural experience at Rancho Heliconia
  • Curi-Cancha Cloud Forest Reserve night walk
  • Crocodile safari
  • Hiking day at Corcovado National Park
  • Short forest walk in San Gerardo de Dota
  • Birdspotting tour in San Gerardo de Dota
  • Walking tour at Mirador de Quetzales and visit to the hummingbird garden

Accommodation

◾ D Sabana Hotel, San Jose (2 nights)
◾ Laguna Lodge, Tortuguero (2 nights)
◾ Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge, Sarapiqui (2 nights)
◾ Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa
◾ Monteverde Country Lodge (2 nights)
◾ Hotel Punta Leona, Tarcoles (2 nights)
◾ Villas Rio Mar Hotel, Dominical (2 nights)
◾ Savegre Hotel, San Gerardo de Dota

Below price is for 27 Sep 2025 departure

  • From $7,906 $6,886 per person twin share*
  • From $7,906 $6,886 per person, sole traveller*

O​ur team can also assist with booking International flights and accommodation as part of your overall travel plans.

Please note: prices are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change or be withdrawn at any time without notice.

Itinerary

ArriveDetailsDepart
Day 1San Jose - Join your tour group at the hotel. D Sabana Hotel, San Jose (4-star)12:00
Day 2San Jose - Our tour of San Jose takes us through both residential and business areas of the city, including Plaza de la Democracia (Democracy Square) and the National Park. We'll also see the central market, cathedral, Supreme Court of Justice, and University of Costa Rica. Entrance is included to the National Opera House Theatre and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. The afternoon is free to explore further. D Sabana Hotel, San Jose (4-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Tour of San Jose (morning) Select
Day 3Tortuguero - Costa Rica wildlife holidays are all about seeing incredible creatures in their natural habitat. After a drive through banana plantations to the Tortuguero Canals, we'll board a boat, looking out for sea turtles, crocodiles and other inhabitants on the riverbanks as we sail along these natural waterways. We arrive at our lodge for lunch, then take a short boat ride to Tortuguero village. Glimpse rural life as we walk through the village to the Turtle Preservation Centre. Exhibitions focus on the organisation’s work to protect green, hawksbill and leatherback sea turtles, which lay their eggs on the village beach. Turtle nesting season is usually July to October and they hatch from September to December, so we may catch a glimpse if we’re lucky. Laguna Lodge, Tortuguero (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visits to Tortuguero and Turtle Preservation Centre (all day)
Day 4Tortuguero National Park - This morning we take to the canals to view the 50 shades of foliage within the tropical rainforest. Hopefully you’ll also see monkeys, toucans, green macaws or caimans. This afternoon is at leisure to take a guided hike along the beach, or through acres of trees and botanical gardens. Or relax by the hotel’s pool. Laguna Lodge, Tortuguero (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Tortuguero Canals wildlife cruise (morning) Select
Day 5Sarapiqui - After breakfast we’ll journey by boat and coach to our lodge in Sarapiqui, stopping for lunch on the way. Relax before we take a 4km guided night walk at La Tirimbina Biological Reserve, within walking distance of our lodge. At night, the tropical forest comes alive with an orchestra of nocturnal birds, insects and frogs. Your guide will help you look for sloths, porcupines and more. Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge, Sarapiqui (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: La Tirimbina Biological Reserve night walk (evening)
Day 6Sarapiqui - Today is free to learn about indigenous cultures at the ecolodge or follow a nature trail. Alternatively, choose an optional excursion to a traditional cacao or pineapple plantation, or learn about dozens of native bat species at La Tirimbina Biological Reserve. Sarapiquis Rainforest Lodge, Sarapiqui (3-star)
Day 7Arenal - We journey to Arenal National Park to walk along the base of the active volcano, with views of lava that flowed in recent decades. Later, we head to the nearby hot springs to relax in mineral-rich water naturally heated by volcanic rocks, before a traditional Costa Rican dinner. Arenal Paraiso Resort & Spa (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Mount Arenal base walk in Arenal National Park (morning) Visit to hot springs (afternoon)
Day 8Monteverde - As we cross Lake Arenal, keep your camera ready for views of Arenal volcano. On reaching Rancho Heliconia, learn about Costa Rican culture, try home-grown coffee and enjoy a traditional home-made lunch. We then plant a native tree to help reforest the area. In Monteverde, we follow a guide into the Curi-Cancha Cloud Forest Reserve for a night walk. Watch out for armadillo, coati, two-toed sloth and over 200 bird species. Monteverde Country Lodge (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Arenal Lake boat trip (morning) Cultural experience at Rancho Heliconia (morning) Curi-Cancha Cloud Forest Reserve night walk (evening)
Day 9Monteverde - We take a walk at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, with its unique ecosystems and lots of endemic species, before visiting Monteverde Butterfly Gardens to observe these beautiful insects. Then, maybe join an optional excursion in the forest canopy. Monteverde Country Lodge (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visits to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Monteverde Butterfly Gardens (morning)
Day 10Monteverde - Tarcoles - Spend this morning in the Monteverde Orchid Garden - more than 450 types grow here. Then head to Tarcoles for a crocodile safari, after which we regroup for a late lunch. Birds, iguanas and basilisks might also be spotted. We’ll stay for two nights in Tarcoles. Hotel Punta Leona, Tarcoles (4-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visit to Monteverde Orchid Garden (morning) Crocodile safari (afternoon)
Day 11Carara National Park - Visit Carara National Park, populated by over 400 bird species of every shape and colour, like the scarlet macaw and collared aracari. The afternoon is at leisure - maybe spend it on the sweeping Pacific Coast beach. Hotel Punta Leona, Tarcoles (4-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visit to Carara National Park (morning)
Day 12Manuel Antonio Park - Our exploration continues at Manuel Antonio National Park. With luck, on a leisurely hike, you’ll watch sloths and monkeys in the trees, anteaters rummaging on the ground, and various birds circling above. Please note: A limited number of visitors can access Manuel Antonio National Park each day and entrance isn’t guaranteed. We’ll start early to ensure our best chances, however if we’re unable to gain entry, an alternative and similar excursion will be arranged. Villas Rio Mar Hotel, Dominical (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Visit to Manuel Antonio National Park (morning)
Day 13Corcovado National Park - Rise early for a boat trip down the Pacific Coast to Corcovado National Park. We spend the morning hiking amongst the beautiful flora with the hope of spotting howler, spider and white-faced monkeys amongst the ancient trees. After another short boat ride, you’ll be rewarded with lunch, before taking the boat back along the coast and returning to your hotel. Villas Rio Mar Hotel, Dominical (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Hiking day at Corcovado National Park (all day)
Day 14San Gegardo de Dota - Drive to San Gerardo de Dota, a favourite place for birdwatchers hoping to spot the resplendent quetzal. As we journey through the highlands, we’ll notice the transition from lowland rainforest to misty cloud forest, as lush vegetation and abundant wildlife gives way to an enchanted landscape cloaked in mist, moss-covered trees and vibrant ferns. We’ll stop en route for a guided short walk, pointing out the beautiful flora and fauna found in this part of Costa Rica. We’ll continue our exploration with a birdspotting tour in the area, then continue to our lodge. Savegre Lodge (3-star) Today includes… Excursions & visits: Short forest walk en route to San Gerardo de Dota (morning)
Day 15San Gegardo de Dota - There's one last opportunity to search for the quetzal with a walk on the scenic trails around Mirador de Quetzales and a visit to their hummingbird garden. Afterwards, say goodbye to your tour group for your onward travel. San Gerardo de Dota Today includes… Excursions & visits: Walking tour at Mirador de Quetzales and hummingbird garden visit (morning) Select06:00

Highlights

  • Visit Tortuguero, Arenal hot springs, and Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Tour Monteverde’s butterfly and orchid gardens
  • Birdwatching walk in San Gerardo de Dota
  • Tours of San Jose
  • Tortuguero Canals wildlife cruise
  • La Tirimbina Biological Reserve night walk

Inclusions

  • 32 meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners
  • 14 nights in hotels
  • Coach transportation with Titan tour manager

Exclusions

  • A​irfares
  • Travel Insurance

Fine Print

  • Prices are subject to availability
  • Fare includes all taxes and port charges
  • Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
  • Itinerary is subject to change without notice
  • Visas/ESTA’s are not included

All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel and many countries require at least 6 months validity from the date of return and some countries require a machine-readable passport.

Extras

TRAVEL ADVICE: We recommend that you contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade or visit their website at www.smartraveller.gov.au for general travel advice, as well as specific advice (including safety alert levels) relating to the destination you wish to visit. You can also register your travel plans with DFAT, so that you may be more easily contacted in an emergency.

FAQs

S​uggested arrival & departure -San Jose

Each tour has been given a rating from 1 to 3, with 3 being the most strenuous. You must discuss with us your suitability for this tour before booking. This tour has been classified as:

Level 2 – A moderately paced holiday with more days that are longer and excursions may require moderate walking at a steady pace. You might be required to walk further distances, including over mixed terrain and up and down stairs.

Please note: This is a guide only. Please be aware that for each level you should also be comfortably able to manage the requirements set out in the lower levels. For cruising, this guide refers to the onboard experience and includes excursions only.

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(AUD) Twin Share from $6,886pp
Days 15
Nights 14

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