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Costa Rica boasts incredible, pristine beaches and lush virgin rainforests with a spectacular array of flora and fauna. On this tour, we will visit some of the most impressive National Parks that combine rainforests and beaches and are the world's most visited destinations. This tour will take us off the beaten track without compromising on comfort, visiting the most spectacular National Parks so that we can see the country's biodiversity in all its glory.
Special features of our 8 day Pacific Nature Tour:
Type of Tourism: Nature, Jungle, Adventure
Places to Visit: San Jose, Dominical, Manuel Antonio National Park, Marino Ballena National Park, Savegre, Carara National Park
Duration: 8 Days and 7 Nights.
Type of Service: group tours.
Accommodation: 3 star hotels and lodges at every destination that you will visit. These hotels had been carefully chosen and we can guarantee that you will feel comfortable and your every need catered for!
Welcome to Costa Rica! Our driver will be waiting at the airport in San Jose to take you to your hotel in the centre of the city.
After breakfast, we will head south along Costa Rica's beautiful Pacific coast, Dominical appears amidst deep vegetation, deserted beaches, a cool blue ocean, and fantastic waves. The rainforest, whales, waterfalls, and natural prowess of the area are characteristic of this beach town in Costa Ballena, The big waves are ideal for surfing, nature and adventure tours can be taken from Dominical to the neighbouring rainforests and spectacular coastal areas such as the Ballena Marine Nati...
The Ballena National Marine Park is one of the most unique reserves in Costa Rica. Located just offshore from South Puntarenas, the Ballena National Marine Park protects more than 13,000 acres of ocean and 15km of coastline. Comprised of mangrove forests, coral reefs and untouched beaches, the national park is perfect for viewing remote wildlife while escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Today we will head out in a 4×4, through 8 km of trails, to enjoy the stunning beauty of the landscape, as well as observe the wonders of this tropical rain forest. We will arrive at the ranch, where you can enjoy a delicious snack, as well as see the White Face monkeys, Peacocks, Guatusas and other animals, native to the area. We will then continue to the Nauyaca Waterfalls, where you can swim and enjoy the 2 waterfalls and the spectacular landscape. The return journey includes...
Today we will head out for a unique rafting experience. Our guides are locally born and internationally trained, offering a personalized experience of a lifetime. Perfect for watching the shorebirds along the riverside, the Savegre River plummets down through some of the most remote parts of Costa Rica. It travels through a series of National Parks and protected areas before it joins forces with the Rio Division. These 2 rivers form the Lower Savegre River and the 13-kilometre stretch...
Manuel Antonio National Park was founded in 1972 when the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve the area for future generations. This is one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although this is the country’s smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequalled. Manuel Antonio contains a wonderful combination of rainforest, beaches, and coral reefs. These beaches are the most beautiful in the country, per...
Today we will visit the Carara National Park, covering 5,242-hectares. The amazing diversity of flora and fauna makes it a must-visit on any Costa Rica trip. Named after the Huetar word for crocodile, this national park is home to several ecosystems such as marshlands, lagoons, and gallery forests. With a fantastic array of wildlife on display, we can appreciate monkeys, crocodiles, armadillos, peccaries, waterfowls, opossums, sloths, boas, agouti, kinkajou, tayra, margay cats, jaguar...
Today is the final day of the tour. We will collect you from the hotel and take you to the airport for your flight back home or onto your next exciting destination!