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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

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Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

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  • Rafting on the Rio Sarapiqui

    Costa Rica self-drive family adventure

    Costa Rica
    • Explore Tortuguero National Park, an ecological treasure trove consisting of a maze of canals and rivers teaming with all sorts of wildlife.

    • Drive through some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular landscapes.

    • Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub that's home to hanging bridges, rainforest walks and lake kayaking.

    • Spend a couple of days in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui for great white-water rafting.

    • Relax in the natural pools of Rio Celeste.

    • Try an evening boating adventure or a kayaking experience to connect with nature.

    15 days from $4,100pp

  • Hummingbird, Costa Rica

    Natural Costa Rica

    Costa Rica
    • Raft along the class III and IV rapids of the Pacuare River to and from the remote jungle lodge.

    • Enjoy the services of an expert naturalist guide at Turrialba's renowned birding lodge, Rancho Naturalista.

    • Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas of Costa Rica.

    • Discover the famous resplendent quetzal in the tranquil cloudforest of San Gerardo de Dota.

    13 days from $6,800pp

  • Sloth, Costa Rica

    Wildlife of Costa Rica

    Costa Rica
    • Wander cloudforest canopy walkways in search of a variety of birdlife.

    • Enjoy a river safari in the Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve.

    • Visit the coastal Manuel Antonio National Park to spot white-faced capuchin monkeys, among other species.

    • Explore the Osa Peninsula, home to the highest concentration of wildlife in Costa Rica.

    11 days from $6,900pp

  • Manuel Antonio

    Classic Costa Rica self-drive tour

    Costa Rica
    • Explore Costa Rica’s magical landscapes in your own 4x4, with the freedom to stop whenever you like.

    • Enjoy a river safari in the remote Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve.

    • Explore Arenal Volcano, an activity hub home to hanging bridges, lake kayaking and hot springs.

    • Discover the trails of Manuel Antonio, where rainforest meets beach.

    • Explore the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas of Costa Rica.

    14 days from $7,100pp

  • Sea lions, Galapagos Islands

    Galapagos & Costa Rica tour

    Ecuador, Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica
    • The unique, fearless wildlife of the Galapagos.

    • Relax on a beautiful Pacific beach.

    • Search for the resplendent quetzal and other birdlife in the cool Costa Rican cloudforest.

    • Undertake zip-lining, white-water rafting as well as other activities around Arenal.

    • Get up close to the perfectly conical Arenal Volcano.

    15 days from $12,300pp

  • Kura Design Villas, Costa Rica

    Luxury Costa Rica

    Costa Rica
    • Try some of Costa Rica's best wildlife and adventure activities around the Arenal Volcano.

    • Hike through jungle trails in search of monkeys, sloth and toucans in the remote Osa Peninsula.

    • Relax by your infinity pool or go whale and dolphin watching in Uvita.

    • Escape the crowds in a boutique, cloudforest hideaway.

    13 days from $13,920pp

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