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Trailblazer Costa Rica

11 days

Costa Rica

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Overview & Highlights

Secluded wild beaches, untouched rainforests teeming with wildlife and tranquil lodges await on this covid-conscious holiday to Costa Rica’s remote natural gems.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica’s wildest landscapes. On this covid-conscious holiday, you’ll stay in remote, scenic areas which boast an astounding variety of rare wildlife and tropical foliage.

Beginning in the lush countryside outside the capital San Jose, set off by road for a day of exploring a traditional coffee farm, a wildlife sanctuary and an imposing active volcano cloaked in clouds and mist. It’s then a short flight to the Tortuguero region on the sun-soaked Caribbean coast, where you may have the chance to witness sea turtles as they dig nests in the golden sands.

Finally you’ll unwind in pristine jungles fringed by wild beaches on the Osa Peninsula, home to many species of chattering monkeys and a kaleidoscopic array of birds.

Doka Coffee Estate, Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Full Day excursion.
Excursions by boat in Tortuguero National Park
Exploring jungle trails and beaches on the Osa Peninsula

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Outline itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in San Jose, transfer to your nearby countryside hotel.

Day 2

Visit a coffee farm, wildlife sanctuary and an active volcano.

Day 3

Fly to Tortuguero and arrive at your jungle lodge.

Days 4-5

Enjoy excursions from your jungle lodge.

Day 6

Fly to Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula.

Days 7-9

Excursions from your lodge.

Day 10

Fly to San Jose, return to your tranquil countryside hotel overnight.

Day 11

Catch your international flight home.

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Things to do

We proudly offer the widest range of activities, excursions and one-of-a-kind experiences across all our destinations, tried and tested personally by our travel experts.

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See giant leatherback turtles nesting at Tortuguero

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Tortuguero kayaking and wildlife-spotting trip

Poas Volcano and La Paz waterfall gardens

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Spot wildlife in the Osa coastal rainforest

Go snorkelling at Osa Peninsula

Accommodation

Browse our unrivalled portfolio of accommodation . Every option has been carefully chosen by our team of travel experts, so you can rest assured that you’ll relax in utter comfort.

Costa Rica / San Jose, central highlands and central valleys

Hotel Buena Vista

Costa Rica / Caribbean coast

Tortuga Lodge

Costa Rica / Osa Peninsula

El Remanso

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What our clients say

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This was my third holiday with Journey Latin America, and once again all aspects of the service that I received was very good. Etienne was a great tour leader, and…

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The variety of places that we visited. I enjoyed every place we visited. Food was good. Colourful towns. Friendly people. Beautiful scenery.

JLK, Kenley
Overall it was a wonderful trip with an exceptional tour leader assisted by excellent local guides and drivers. We left with memories that will last a lifetime.

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There are two moments that I wish I could return to again and again - watching the sun go down over the jagged rock formations of the Valley of the…

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Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.
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Ben fell in love with Latin America on a six month backpacking trip from Colombia to Mexico in 1995. Since then he has explored most of South America, including living in Peru for a year. He is now Head of Sales.
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Having caught the travel bug as a child, Millie has travelled all over Latin America before making her home in Buenos Aires for 3 years.
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After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!
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Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.