Experience an unimaginable variety of flora and fauna through a journey from coast to coast in Costa Rica. From the Caribbean canals to the mysterious cloud forest, you’ll have spectacular views of resplendent quetzals to gigantic crocodiles.

HighlightsCosta Rica

  • Visit Tortuguero, named for the great visitation of marine sea turtles and which can only be accessed by boat or plane.
  • Experience the wonders of the rain and cloud forests in Monteverde and learn how this isolated area was populated by Quakers during World War II.
  • Witness the amazing bats – how they catch their prey, their importance in the alimentary chain and how they are misunderstood.
  • Discover the rain forest from the canopy while walking on suspended bridges.
  • Walk the popular and smallest national park in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, and hopefully maybe catch a glimpse of the two varieties of sloths.

Unique Aspects

Guests will be treated to talks from experts about butterflies, bats, and other amazing topics of the tropics. This program will be guided by a Costa Rican born and raised naturalist; you will sample the tico charm that has made Costa Ricans popular around the world.

Accommodations

The hotel chosen in the Central Valley has a magnificent garden with a wide variety of flowers and orchids that will captivate everybody. The Caribbean-style lodge in Tortuguero is elevated on stilts. The hotel in Monteverde boasts spacious wooden rooms with big balconies overlooking the garden and forest. The hotel in Quepos is located on a cliff with wonderful views of the bay and the ocean.

Duration

9 Days

Sustainable Elements

  • The program is run by the only tour operator in Costa Rica certified at the highest level by CST (Certification for Sustainable Tourism, Costa Rica).
  • All hotels used in the program demonstrate sustainable practices or have a CST.
  • The air transportation company used is the first commercial airline in the world to offset 100% of the CO2 emissions they produce.
  • Carbon offsets for ground transportation.
  • The land transportation company used has a waste management program.

Cost

For personal pricing to meet your budget needs, please e-mail Wiser World Travel, or call 303-443-0604, USA toll free 1-877-743-0604.

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