Costa Rica
Costa Rica Road Trip – Hiking Tour
Description
This Costa Rica tour takes you through the country's most spectacular natural landscapes – from the majestic Irazú Volcano to the pristine wilderness of Corcovado National Park. You'll hike through mystical cloud forests, experience the biodiversity of the tropical rainforest, and have the chance to spot the rare Quetzal bird.
What awaits you
This Costa Rica adventure tour promises challenging hikes through some of Central America's last remaining pristine rainforests. You'll explore Irazú Volcano, trek through the Cloudbridge Nature Reserve, and undertake a multi-day trek through the legendary Corcovado National Park. This Costa Rican journey combines physical challenge with unforgettable nature experiences – from Quetzal watching in San Gerardo de Dota to whale and dolphin watching in Marino Ballena National Park.
Your route at a glance
- Day 1-2: Arrival in San José and transfer to Irazú Volcano
- Day 3-4: San Gerardo de Dota – Quetzal watching and cloud forest hikes
- Day 5-6: San Gerardo de Rivas – Buena Vista Walk and Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
- Day 7-8: Dominical and Marino Ballena National Park – Whale and Dolphin Watching
- Day 9-11: Corcovado National Park Trekking – La Tarde, La Sirena and La Leona
- Day 12: Return flight from Puerto Jiménez to San José
Highlights of this trip
- Irazú Volcano Hike to Costa Rica's highest volcano
- Quetzal watching Sighting of the sacred Maya bird in San Gerardo de Dota
- Corcovado National Park Multi-day trek through one of the most biodiverse rainforests in the world
- Cloudbridge Nature Reserve: Walks through mystical cloud forests
- Marino Ballena National Park: Whale and Dolphin Watching on the Pacific Coast
- Buena Vista Hike Spectacular views in San Gerardo de Rivas
Services
- Standard included transfer from the airport
- Overnight stays in mentioned hotels
- Meals as described
- Hire car with basic insurance
- Admission fees and activities
- Local flight Puerto Jiménez - San José
- Information pack in German
This Costa Rica tour is only suitable for experienced hikers with very good fitness levels. Corcovado trekking is not carried out in September and October. There is a 10 kg luggage limit per person for the La Leona Ecolodge.
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