Active volcano, Arenal, Costa Rica

Costa Rica Nature & Wildlife Vacation: Volcano, Hot Springs, Jungle & More

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Countries Visited

Costa Rica

Places Visited

San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Tamarindo

Suggested Duration

8 Days

Find paradise on this 8-day Costa Rica vacation with adventures set between two stunning oceans and filled with verdant tropical rainforests. Discover the friendly locals and explore the jungle canopy in search of exotic birds and elusive jaguars, find comfort in natural thermal hot springs and witness the powerful conical peak of an active volcano.

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Trip Highlights

  • Traverse the canals around Tortuguero on the Caribbean coastline
  • Visit the nesting grounds of the endangered leatherback sea turtle
  • Indulge in the soothing waters of natural hot springs in Arenal
  • Explore the vast rainforest canopy of the birdwatcher’s paradise at Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
  • Discover the combination of natural beauty and cosmopolitan luxury in the city of Tamarindo
  • Journey along mangrove estuaries to find the marvelous avifauna and caiman life that populate the areas
  • Relax in comfortable and luxurious resorts throughout the Costa Rican countryside

Starting Price

$3,379 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

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