Wild Costa Rica

Fly to Costa Rica's capital, where lush mountains and volcanoes provide a spectacular backdrop to the city. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Leave the Central Valley behind as you journey towards Costa Rica's laid-back Caribbean coast. Passing banana plantations, rainforest and rural villages, arrive in the vibrant coastal town of Puerto Viejo, home to golden beaches, Afro-Caribbean culture and tropical scenery.

Rainforest meets the Caribbean Sea in Cahuita National Park, one of Costa Rica's most beautiful protected areas. Follow trails through the lush forest with your guide, searching for sloths, monkeys, iguanas and an abundance of birdlife, while enjoying spectacular views across the coastline.

Journey north to Tortuguero, one of Costa Rica's most important wildlife sanctuaries. Board a boat and cruise through rainforest lined canals to your lodge, keeping watch for monkeys, birds and reptiles along the way. Later, visit the colourful village of Tortuguero for a glimpse into life in this remote corner of the country.

A labyrinth of waterways winds through Tortuguero National Park, creating one of the richest ecosystems in Central America. Explore the tranquil canals by boat with your naturalist guide, discovering a remarkable variety of wildlife, from monkeys and caimans to colourful birds and freshwater turtles.

Travel by boat and land to the fertile lowlands of Sarapiquí, a region celebrated for its rich biodiversity and lush rainforest. As darkness falls, experience the forest from a different perspective on a guided night walk, when frogs, insects, reptiles and other nocturnal creatures emerge amongst the vegetation.

Journey into Costa Rica's Northern Plains, where the perfectly conical Arenal Volcano rises above lush rainforest and fertile countryside. Arrive in this spectacular region and settle into your hotel, surrounded by dramatic volcanic landscapes and abundant wildlife.

Discover the dramatic landscapes of Arenal Volcano National Park on a guided hike through lush rainforest and ancient lava fields. Learn about the volcano's fascinating geological history while searching for native flora and fauna amongst one of Costa Rica's most iconic natural settings.

Chocolate has been part of Costa Rica's heritage for centuries. Discover the journey from cacao bean to handcrafted chocolate during an interactive tasting experience, learning about traditional production methods while sampling the rich flavours that have made Costa Rican chocolate so well known. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure.

One of Costa Rica's most scenic journeys awaits today as you cross Lake Arenal by boat, surrounded by magnificent views of the volcano and forested mountains. Continue into the cool highlands of Monteverde, where mist shrouded cloud forest, abundant wildlife and breathtaking scenery await.

Today you will begin your exploration of Monteverde at a traditional trapiche, where you'll discover the production of sugar cane, coffee and chocolate before continuing to Selvatura Park. Stroll amongst the treetops on a hanging bridges tour, revealing a unique perspective of the cloud forest canopy and its extraordinary wildlife.

Transfer back to San Jose to take a short domestic flight to Drake Bay on the remote Osa Peninsula. Surrounded by pristine rainforest and the Pacific Ocean, your wilderness lodge offers the perfect base from which to explore one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.

Explore Corcovado National Park with your expert naturalist guide, venturing into one of the most biologically diverse rainforests on Earth. As you follow forest trails, keep watch for monkeys, scarlet macaws, tapirs and countless other species that thrive in this incredible habitat.

Spend another day exploring the wild landscapes of the Osa Peninsula. Shared guided activities from your lodge take you deeper into the rainforest, along secluded beaches or in search of the region's rich variety of wildlife, offering even more opportunities to experience this remote corner of Costa Rica.

Fly back to San José to take your onward flight back to Ireland