Explorer
2025
This tour will allow you to explore the country's most beautiful parks and discover the full diversity of Costa Rica's natural environments. You'll end your trip by exploring the heart of the Osa Peninsula rainforest, where you might spot pumas, tapirs, monkeys, anteaters... On the volcano side, Arenal and Tenorio are Costa Rica's two jewels.
On the ocean side, this part of the Pacific offers the most beautiful aquatic spectacles, with the annual arrival of the humpback whales and the seabed of Isla del Caño. Sounds dreamy, doesn't it?
On the rainforest side, Corcovado National Park boasts a biodiversity unique in the world. Would you like to see our country's mythical frogs? Well, this is the place, amigos!
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Faune and flora, Discovery, Paradise Beaches, Nature travel, Road trip and autotour.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Janvier, Février, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin, Juillet, Août, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre.
You can go all year round.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane.
ARAWAK EXPERIENCE
From 2440€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : Explorer - 16 days
San José - Your arrival
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When you arrive at the airport, we'll meet you and take you to your hotel. We suggest you spend your first night in the La Sabana district. A gentle arrival to allow you to rest before setting off the next morning on an adventure of original expeditions.
Tortuguero - Day 1
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Steps: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
First immersion in this tropical rainforest nicknamed the Little Amazon. You'll get to your lodge by boat via the canals, the only means of communication. You'll be able to observe toucans, howler monkeys, iguanas, spiders, herons and many other animals. In July and August, green turtles flock to the beaches of Tortuguero to lay their eggs: a sight not to be missed!
On your first day, you'll visit the village of Tortuguero, with its canals and colorful houses. You'll also observe the flora and fauna that abound in the region.
Tortuguero- Day 2
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Steps: Parque Nacional Tortuguero
On this second day, you'll enjoy free use of the kayaks and a walk in the forest with a naturalist guide. He'll teach you all he knows about the region's flora and fauna.
Arenal - Day 1
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Steps: Parque Nacional Volcán Arenal
Imagine waking up to the sound of birdsong, only to find yourself face to face with one of Costa Rica's most majestic volcanoes... It's a dream come true, isn't it? Hiking in the park and around the lake, observing the surrounding flora and fauna, strolling on suspension bridges among century-old trees... The region is bursting with activity. At the end of the day, relax in the hot thermal springs emerging straight from the volcanic rocks. A moment of pure relaxation.
Arenal - Day 2
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Steps: Laguna De Arenal
Lake Arenal, Costa Rica's largest lake, offers a wide range of activities. Kayaking is one of the most popular activities.
You can also discover the Arenal natura reserve. All the diversity of flora and fauna concentrated in this pretty little private reserve facing the volcano. You can observe the famous green frog and other amphibian species, reptiles, crocodiles, birds and many other animals that inhabit this tropical forest.
Tenorio - Day 1
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Steps: Parque Nacional Volcán Tenorio
A small wonder of Costa Rica, Tenorio Volcano National Park is one of the country's must-sees. It owes its popularity not so much to its volcano, extinct and covered in vegetation, but rather to the magnificent river that flows through it: the Rio Celeste. With its unreal turquoise color, the Rio Céleste captivates the eye. Legend has it that God washed his brushes in the river after painting the sky blue, the reason for its pigmentation. Poetic, isn't it?
For your first day, we recommend a visit to the park.
Tenorio - Day 2
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After visiting Tenorio Park and its magnificent turquoise lake, we recommend the 9,969-hectare Caño Negro wildlife refuge. There, you'll take a boat ride on the Río Frío and the site's lagoons. Your guide will show you the refuge's many treasures. The list of birds, reptiles and mammals would be too long to go into here, but you'll take away an unforgettable memory.
Tarcoles
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Located in the center of the country, the Tarcoles River is home to many species of birds, including magnificent scarlet macaws. But it's best known for its very large colony of American crocodiles (the largest crocodiles in Costa Rica), easily observed from the bridge. We warn you, it's quite an impressive sight! Nearby, don't miss a visit to Carara National Park, a goldmine for birdwatchers.
Manuel Antonio - Day 1
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Steps: Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio is famous for its park, home to sloths, coatis and white-headed monkeys. Magnificent rainforest-fringed beaches make this a popular seaside resort. From August to October, you can watch humpback whales and their calves come to enjoy the warm waters of the Pacific. A dream come true, don't you think?
For your first day, we recommend the National Park, the city's must-see.
Manuel Antonio - Day 2
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Steps: Manuel Antonio
On your second day in Manuel Antonio, don't miss the beaches on the outskirts of the park. You can also visit the Rainmaker reserve, with its 4 km of trails, suspension bridges and platforms winding through the rainforest.
Uvita - Day 1
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Steps: Punta Uvita
Uvita (and the small neighboring village of Dominical) offer a rugged natural setting, with magnificent waterfalls, forests and long beaches lined with coconut palms. Uvita is also the gateway to the Marino Ballena marine park, with its long beach and tropical mangroves. From August to October, humpback whales and their calves come out to enjoy the warm waters of the Pacific. An exceptional sight to behold, just like in the movies! Fun fact: when viewed from above, the shores of Parc Marino Ballena resemble a whale's tail - coincidence?
On this first day, we recommend a visit to Marino Ballena National Park.
Uvita - Day 2
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Steps: Punta Uvita
On your second day in Costa Rica, set off to discover the small village of Dominical. Located north of Uvita, this small surfing village has a hippie feel. In the afternoon, a small artisan market takes place along the beach.
The Uvita coast is a renowned spot for humpback whale watching. Between July and October, they come to both mate and calve in the shallow waters of the Pacific. This boat trip is guaranteed to be a thrilling spectacle! Beware of seasickness.
Corcovado - Drake - Day 1
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Steps: Parque Nacional Corcovado
Dive into Costa Rica's green pearl, a nature-lover's paradise! Mainly accessible by boat, Drake is the gateway to Corcovado National Park. You'll sleep on the edge of the ocean, surrounded by a jungle with the greatest concentration of biodiversity on the planet. Pumas, jaguars, tapirs, howler monkeys and caimans are just some of the species present. You can also discover the seabed of Isla del Caño and swim with the black turtles, white-tip sharks and rays that roam the coral reef. In short, an unforgettable excursion!
Corcovado National Park is one of the region's main attractions. Here, you'll be immersed in lush flora and fauna. See the country's famous green frogs and monkeys.
Corcovado - Drake - Day 2
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Steps: Drake Bay
On this second day, we propose a trip to Drake Bay. It's only accessible by boat. Here, you'll discover the long Colorada beach, which promises beautiful sunsets. You can take a bird-watching excursion, or relax and enjoy the beaches to the full.
Corcovado - Drake - Day 3
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Steps: Drake Bay
On this third day in Corcovado, you can enjoy the beaches, but it's also possible to take a horseback ride on the beach.
We strongly recommend an excursion to Isla del Cano. This island
The island is about 20 km from Drake. Daily excursions are scheduled from the village of Agujitas. You'll leave in the morning at 7 or 11 a.m. aboard a boat. The crossing regularly offers the chance to spot marine animals such as turtles, dolphins, whales, sharks and rays .... Several stops are scheduled during your tour. Depending on the option you choose, you can go scuba diving or snorkeling, enjoying a magical interlude of marine wildlife observation in the translucent waters of Isla del Cano.
Corcovado - Drake - Day 4
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For your last day in Corcovado, we recommend you take a stroll. In fact, it's the ideal place for a stroll. You can also enjoy a sunset on the beach.
The next day, you'll take a flight to San José. This is your chance to see Costa Rica from the air!
