Costa Rica
Costa Rica Round Trip – Pacific Tour & Highlights of Costa Rica
Description
This 13-day Costa Rica tour takes you from the Pacific coast to the rainforests of the north. You'll experience the spectacular crocodiles on the Tárcoles River, relax on the dream beaches of Manuel Antonio, and wander through the mystical cloud forests of Monteverde. The trip through Costa Rica will lead you to active volcanoes, hot springs, and the mangrove swamps of Tortuguero, where sea turtles lay their eggs.
What awaits you
This Costa Rica tour offers you a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. You'll start with a relaxed boat trip through the mangrove forests of Guacalillo, where you'll look out for the colourful Scarlet Macaw parrot. In Manuel Antonio National Park, you'll enjoy dreamlike beaches and a pleasant climate before heading for the cloud-shrouded mountains of Monteverde. Here, you'll walk on suspension bridges high up in the moss-covered treetops and recharge your batteries in the fresh mountain air. The active Rincón de la Vieja volcano offers you the opportunity for horse-back tours to fumaroles and hot springs. In the Arenal region, you'll experience the peaceful life in the tropical rainforest, and in Sarapiquí, you can even plant a tropical almond tree. With a bit of luck, you'll encounter sloths, monkeys or coatis. In Tortuguero, if the season is right, you can witness the impressive natural spectacle of green sea turtles laying their eggs.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1: Arrival in San José and transfer to the Tárcoles River - boat trip to one of the largest crocodile colonies in the world
- Day 2-4: Quepos/Manuel Antonio - Relaxation on dream beaches and exploration of Manuel Antonio National Park
- Day 5-6: Monteverde - Hikes through cloud forests and experiences on hanging bridges in the treetops
- Day 7: Rincón de la Vieja National Park - Discovering fumaroles and hot springs at the active volcano
- Day 8-10: La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano - Visit to Ecocentro Danaus, Arenal National Park and a coffee plantation
- Day 11: Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí - Visit to Finca Surá and tree planting in the Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve
- Day 12: Tortuguero National Park - Exploring the mangrove swamps and turtle watching
- Day 13: Return to San José via Guápiles
Highlights of this trip
- Tárcoles River Boat trip to one of the world's largest crocodile colonies through mysterious mangrove forests
- Manuel Antonio: Dreamlike beaches, hiking trails and a pleasant climate in the popular national park
- Monteverde Suspension bridge hikes in mossy canopies of cloud forests
- Rincón de la Vieja: Active volcano with fumaroles, hot springs, and views of the Pacific Ocean
- Arenal Region: Volcanoes, hot springs and lush rainforest vegetation
- Sarapiquí Tree planting in the Tirimbina Rainforest Reserve and chocolate tasting
- Tortuguero: Mangrove swamps and the green sea turtles' egg-laying season.
- Wildlife Macaws, sloths, monkeys, coatis and colourful butterflies
Services
- Transfers Car, minibus, coach and boat as per programme
- Accommodation Hotels with private bathrooms
- Tour guide German speaking from Day 1-7 and Day 8-13
- Catering Meals as per programme description
- Admissions All national parks and activities
- Documentation: Travel documents in German
This Costa Rica tour combines the country's most beautiful highlights with the relaxed Pacific coast. From the crocodiles on the Tárcoles River to the dream beaches of Manuel Antonio, the mystical cloud forests of Monteverde, and the active volcanoes in the north – you'll experience the full diversity of Costa Rica. With a German-speaking tour guide, comfortable accommodation, and a well-thought-out itinerary, this 13-day trip will be an unforgettable experience. Let yourself be enchanted by Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity, friendly people, and pristine nature.
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