Costa Rica Wildlife & Birding Holidays
Costa Rica Wildlife Holidays offer one of the best nature, activity and beach combinations in all the Americas - from the turtles of Tortuguero to the sloths & monkeys of the rainforests and cloud forests. There is also an incredible diversity of colourful bird life, with over 900 species.
Politically stable and with a reputation for outstanding environmental practices, Costa Rica has looked after its wildlife well and for a holiday immersed in nature it’s hard to beat. In this pocket-sized country, over 25% of the land is protected by national parks and its bio-diversity rivals that of some of its larger South America cousins.
Costa Rica wildlife holidays will take you deep into rainforests and cloud forest sloped volcanoes, as well as to wild untouched coastlines. Here there are acrobatic monkeys, exquisite humming birds, frogs in all colours and shades and and pristine beaches where marine turtles come to nest.
Outdoor activities abound and whether you like gentle pursuits or want an adrenalin fix, your Costa Rica wildlife holiday can be tailored to suit. Float down the Corobicí River looking for king fishers, otters and Howler monkeys or grab a paddle and go white water rafting on the Reventazón or Pacuare rivers. In Arenal luxuriate in the warm thermal springs or take the thrilling eight-stage zip-line with stunning aerial views of the lake and volcano. Learn the meaning of Pura Vida as you lie in a hammock beside a palm-fringed beach in Corcovado or climb Cerro Chirripo, the highest peak in the country.
For expert advice on Costa Rica wildlife & birding holidays, including Arenal Volcano, the turtles of Tortuguero Park and sloths, monkeys & birds of the rainforests of Monteverde & Manuel Antonio, contact our friendly team on 01582 766122 today. We can tailor make a holiday to your exact requirements. Download our Costa Rica brochure (PDF 0.2 Mb).
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More information on Costa Rica wildlife & birding holidays, including visits to Arenal Volcano, the turtles of Tortuguero Park and the sloths, monkeys & birds of the rainforests of Monteverde & Manuel Antonio:
One of the joys of Costa Rica wildlife holidays is that it is easy to get around this small country. Roads are good, self-driving is safe and a network of light aircraft connections join up key destinations if time is tight. Accommodation of all styles and prices is available and is of a high standard. English is widely understood and the guiding is excellent.
Among the most-loved national parks in Costa Rica is Tortuguero on the Caribbean Coast. A system of tranquil canals and rivers make exploring by boat the best way to get up close to nature. On its untouched beaches the Green turtle nesting season is between June and November. To the west of Tortuguero the iconic Monteverde Cloud Forest is famous for its sightings of the Resplendent quetzal. And for some of the best rainforest trekking in Latin America, Corcovado National Park in the southeast Pacific Coast is the place to go.
Costa Rica wildlife holidays usually start in the capital city of San Jose, located in the central highlands. The country is divided roughly down the middle by a range of volcanoes, with the Poas Volcano within easy reach on a half-day trip from San Jose. Some international flights also go to Liberia in the north, which is convenient for the more developed Pacific beaches of Guanacaste province.
You will find some of the best golden sand beaches on the Pacific coast at Manuel Antonio National Park. Listed by Forbes magazine as one of the top ten most beautiful national parks, Manuel Antonio is small but the diversity of wildlife is astonishing with over a hundred species of mammal and 184 recorded bird species.
Unlike other Central America countries, a Costa Rica wildlife holiday cannot boast any large tourist-attracting ruins. At a cross roads between Mexico and South America, the indigenous people traded both north and south but little remains beyond artefacts. There are however, an assortment of pre-Columbian spheres, ranging from a few centimetres in diameter to two metres, that have been designated a World Heritage Site. Located in southern Costa Rica in the Diquis Delta, the spheres or balls are thought to originate from 500-1500 BC. There are plans to develop the site for tourism in the future.
This fascinating Costa Rica self drive holiday explores the wildlife & scenery of this spectacular country, combining the Tortuguero wetlands, famous for nesting sea turtles, with the Caribbean beaches of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, the hanging bridges & hot springs of Arenal Volcano; Monteverde cloud forest & the Pacific rainforests of Manuel Antonio. Guided national park tours included.
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• Costa Rica Self Drive Holiday
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Sea Turtles
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• Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Thermal Hot Springs
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• Monteverde Cloud Forest
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Costa Rica Self Drive Holiday
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Sea Turtles
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• Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Thermal Hot Springs
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• Monteverde Cloud Forest
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• Manuel Antonio
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Combine the lush rainforests and hot spring of Arenal Volcano, with the stunning beaches of Hermosa on the Gulf of Papagayo, in Guanacaste province. Enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving and deep sea fishing in these warm clear Pacific waters, including exploring around Catalinas & Murcielago ('Bat') Islands. All transfers by shuttle included on this wonderful holiday to Costa Rica.
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• Holiday to Costa Rica: Guanacaste
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• Arenal Volcano
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• La Fortuna Waterfall
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Hermosa Beach
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• Snorkelling
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• Scuba Diving
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• Murcielago ('Bat') Islands
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• Catalinas Islands
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• Deep Sea Fishing Holiday, Costa Rica
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• Holiday to Costa Rica: Guanacaste
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• Arenal Volcano
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• La Fortuna Waterfall
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Hermosa Beach
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• Snorkelling
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• Scuba Diving
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• Murcielago ('Bat') Islands
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• Catalinas Islands
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• Deep Sea Fishing Holiday, Costa Rica
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This wonderful holiday to Costa Rica combines the birdlife & sea turtles of the Tortuguero wetlands, with the rainforest wildlife & hot springs around the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud forest & the coastal rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, with many optional adventure activties. Afterwards relax on unspoilt Esterillos Beach on the Pacific. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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• Holiday to Costa Rica
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Thermal Hot Springs
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Sloths & Monkeys
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• Birds & Reptiles
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Esterillos Beach, Pacific
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• Holiday to Costa Rica
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Thermal Hot Springs
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Sloths & Monkeys
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• Birds & Reptiles
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Esterillos Beach, Pacific
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This fabulous Costa Rica wildlife holiday combines the Tortuguero wetlands on the Caribbean coast, where Green sea turtles nests from July to October, with the rainforests & hanging bridges of Arenal Volcano, where you can see sloths, monkeys & colourful tropical birdlife. Then relax at Nosara, where Olive Ridley turtles nest on Ostional Beach from June to December. All transfers & sightseeing included.
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• Costa Rica Wildlife Holiday
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Green Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Sloths
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• Tropical Birds
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• Nosara Beaches
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• Ostional Beach
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• Costa Rica Wildlife Holiday
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Green Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Sloths
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• Tropical Birds
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• Nosara Beaches
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• Ostional Beach
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This Costa Rica holiday is perfect for winter sunshine, as it combines the rainforests and thermal hot springs that surround the Arenal Volcano, with the cloud forests of Monteverde and the dramatic landscapes of volcanic Rincon de la Vieja. Afterwards relax on a beautiful Guanacaste beach at Tamarindo on the Pacific Coast. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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• Cost Rica Holiday
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• La Fortuna
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Thermal Hot Springs
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• Monteverde Cloud Forest
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• Birding
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• Rincon de la Vieja
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• Tamarindo
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• Guanacaste Beach
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• Cost Rica Holiday
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• La Fortuna
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Thermal Hot Springs
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• Monteverde Cloud Forest
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• Birding
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• Rincon de la Vieja
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• Tamarindo
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• Guanacaste Beach
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This holiday to the Panama Canal & Costa Rica combines the pristine rainforest wildlife of Cost Rica with the engineering marvels of the amazing Panama Canal. Enjoy a tour of Panama City & the opportunity to ride the Coast to Coast Railway. You can also take day trips to visit local tribes or the beautiful San Blas Islands. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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• Holiday: Panama Canal & Costa Rica
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Sloths, Birds & Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Panama City Tour
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• Panama Canal
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• Coast to Coast Railway
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• San Blas Islands
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• Holiday: Panama Canal & Costa Rica
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Sloths, Birds & Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Panama City Tour
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• Panama Canal
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• Coast to Coast Railway
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• San Blas Islands
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This fabulous walking holiday in Costa Rica explores the cloud forests & rainforests of this beautiful country, included a guided Arenal Volcano hike, Diamante Waterfall hike in Guanacaste, Monteverde Reserve & Nauyaca Waterfalls hike near Dominical on the Pacific Coast. Self drive option or transfers on request. Specified guided hikes included.
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• Walking Holiday, Costa Rica
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• Arenal Volcano Hike
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Bagaces
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• Diamante Waterfall Hike
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• Monteverde Cloud Forest
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• Manuel Antonio Reserve
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• Dominical
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• Nauyaca Waterfalls Hike
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• Self Drive Holiday, Costa Rica
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• Walking Holiday, Costa Rica
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• Arenal Volcano Hike
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Bagaces
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• Diamante Waterfall Hike
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• Monteverde Cloud Forest
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• Manuel Antonio Reserve
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• Dominical
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• Nauyaca Waterfalls Hike
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• Self Drive Holiday, Costa Rica
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This Costa Rica and Panama holiday combines the tropical rainforest birds & sea turtles of the Tortuguero Wetlands with Arenal Volcano, the hanging bridge & hot springs at La Fortuna & Manuel Antonio with its sloths & birdlife. Afterwards fly to spectacular Bocas Del Toro island in the Caribbean. End your holiday in Panama City, with a tour of the canal. All transfers, light aircraft flight & sightseeing included.
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• Costa Rica and Panama Holiday
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Birds & Sea Turtles
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• Arenal, Sloths
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Hot Springs
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Bocas del Toro
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• Panama Canal
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• Costa Rica and Panama Holiday
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Birds & Sea Turtles
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• Arenal, Sloths
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Hot Springs
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Bocas del Toro
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• Panama Canal
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This self drive Costa Rica birding holiday visits all the hot-spots of this small country, including bird watching in the Sarapiqui lowlands; the cloud forests of Turrialba & San Gerardo de Doto in the Central Valley, where you can hope to see the Resplendent Quetzal. Finish at Corcovado Park on the spectacular Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio. All specified birding included (with transfer option, if preferred).
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• Costa Rica Birding Holiday
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• Sarapiqui Lowland Rainforest
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• Central Valley
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• Turrialba Volcano
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• San Gerardo de Dota
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• Respendent Quetzal
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• Osa Peninsula
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• Corcovado National Park
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• Manuel Antonio National Park
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• Self Drive Costa Rice
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• Costa Rica Birding Holiday
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• Sarapiqui Lowland Rainforest
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• Central Valley
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• Turrialba Volcano
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• San Gerardo de Dota
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• Respendent Quetzal
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• Osa Peninsula
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• Corcovado National Park
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• Manuel Antonio National Park
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• Self Drive Costa Rice
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Explore Costa Rica by light aircraft on this wonderful wildlife holiday. Fly to Tortuguero, where green sea turtles nest, and Arenal Volcano with its rainforest wildlife, hanging bridges & thermal hot springs. Then fly to Puerto Jimenez, the gateway to Corcovado National Park on the spectacular Osa Peninsula. All transfers, park fees & light aircraft flights included.
This tailor made birding holiday visits Costa Rica, a small but beautiful country that is home to over 850 colourful tropical bird species. Visit the Arenal Volcano, Sarapiqui lowland rainforest, Turrialba cloud forest & San Gerardo de Dota in the central valley, home to the resplendent quetzal. Then enjoy birding at Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast. All transfers & specified resort-based birding guides included.
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• Tailor Made Birding Holiday
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Sarapiqui Rainforest
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• Costa Rica Birds & Guides
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• Turrialba Volcano
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• Cloud Forest
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• San Gerardo de Dota
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• Resplendent Quetzal
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• Manuel Antonio National Park
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• Birding Holiday, Costa Rica
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• Tailor Made Birding Holiday
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Sarapiqui Rainforest
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• Costa Rica Birds & Guides
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• Turrialba Volcano
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• Cloud Forest
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• San Gerardo de Dota
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• Resplendent Quetzal
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• Manuel Antonio National Park
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• Birding Holiday, Costa Rica
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Visit the spectacular Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica & both the Caribbean & Pacific coasts, on this self drive holiday. Travel by boat to the Tortuguero Welands where Green turtles nest (July to Oct), visit Arenal Volcano & Ostional beach where Olive Ridley turtles breed (June to Dec). Also visit Manuel Antonio, Corcovado & Drake Bay. Local flight included. Transfer option on request.
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• Self Drive Holiday
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Green Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Ostional Beach
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Drake Bay
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• Corcovado Park
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• Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
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• Self Drive Holiday
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Green Sea Turtles
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Ostional Beach
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Drake Bay
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• Corcovado Park
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• Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
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On this specialist bird watching holiday in Costa Rica, you will travel with your own expert birding guide to all the key birding regions. Search for the iconic Resplendent Quetzal in the highlands of the Central Valley; visit Boca Tapada, Sarapiqui & La Selva Biological Station in the Caribbean lowlands; Abangaritos on the Pacific coast & Carara National Park. All transfers, birding, meals & park fees included.
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• Bird Watching Holiday
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• Costa Rica
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• Boca Tapada
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• Sarapiqui
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• La Selva Biological Station
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• San Gerardo de Dota
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• Resplendent Quetzal
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• Abangaritos
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• Carara National Park
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• Birding Guide
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• Bird Watching Holiday
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• Costa Rica
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• Boca Tapada
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• Sarapiqui
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• La Selva Biological Station
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• San Gerardo de Dota
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• Resplendent Quetzal
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• Abangaritos
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• Carara National Park
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• Birding Guide
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This Costa Rica, Guatemala & Belize holiday combines the highlights of these three small Central American countries. View sloths, birds and rainforest wildlife around Arenal Volcano, and enjoy its hot springs & waterfalls. Then explore colonial Antigua, beautiful Lake Atitlan & the Mayan ruins in Tikal & Belize, before relaxing on stunning Ambergris Caye. All transfers, park fees & specified sightseeeing included.
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• Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize Holiday
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• Arenal Volcano & Sloths
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• La Fortuna Waterfall
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• Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
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• Hanging Bridges + Hot Springs
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• Antigua
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• Lake Atitlan
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• Tikal Mayan Ruins
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• Caracol Ruins & ATM Caves
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• Ambergris Caye
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• Costa Rica, Guatemala, Belize Holiday
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• Arenal Volcano & Sloths
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• La Fortuna Waterfall
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• Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
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• Hanging Bridges + Hot Springs
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• Antigua
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• Lake Atitlan
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• Tikal Mayan Ruins
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• Caracol Ruins & ATM Caves
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• Ambergris Caye
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This Costa Rica wildlife holiday explores the amazingly diverse flora & fauna of this tiny Central American country, with some of the best birding in the world. See nesting sea turtles at Tortuguero; sloths, birds & rainforest wildlfe around the Arenal Volcano, Manual Antonio & Corcovado Park on the spectacular Osa Peninsula. All transfers & specified wildlife activities included.
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• Costa Rica Wildlife Holiday
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Turtles
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• Sarapiqui
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Sloths
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• Birds & Reptiles
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Corcovado, Osa Peninsula
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• Costa Rica Wildlife Holiday
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Turtles
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• Sarapiqui
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Sloths
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• Birds & Reptiles
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Corcovado, Osa Peninsula
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Combine the wildlife of Costa Rica & Nicaragua with its Spanish colonial culture on this two-country privately guided holiday. Visit Tortuguero Wetlands, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge & volcanic Rincon Vieja, ending in picturesque Granada on Lake Nicaragua, with excursions to Ometepe Island & Islets Archipelago. All guiding, transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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• Cost Rica & Nicaragua Holiday
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Arenal Volcano
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• La Fortuna Waterfall
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• Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Rincon Vieja
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• Granada
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• Ometepe Island
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• Isletas Archipelago
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• Cost Rica & Nicaragua Holiday
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Arenal Volcano
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• La Fortuna Waterfall
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• Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Rincon Vieja
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• Granada
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• Ometepe Island
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• Isletas Archipelago
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Travelling with your own English-speaking guide, enjoy our amazing holidays to the Panama Canal, Costa Rica & Nicaragua. Visit the famous canal, ride 'Coast to Coast' on the Panama Railway & visit an indigenous tribe. Then fly to San Jose & visit Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde & Rincon de la Vieje, finishing in the beautiful colonial city of Granada. English speaking guide & all specified sightseeing included.
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• Panama City & Panama Canal
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• Embera Quera Tribe
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• Panama Railway
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Monteverde
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• Rincon de la Vieja
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• Nicaragua
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• Granada
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• Panama City & Panama Canal
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• Embera Quera Tribe
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• Panama Railway
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Monteverde
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• Rincon de la Vieja
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• Nicaragua
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• Granada
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Enquire about this comprehensive wildlife holiday to Costa Rica, viewing turtles on Ostional Beach (June-Dec) & in the Tortuguero Wetlands (July-Oct), as well as outstanding bird watching. Also see American crocodiles at Tarcoles & visit the pristine Osa Peninsula, with its sloths, scarlet macaws & other rainforest wildlife. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.
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• Wildlife Holiday Costa Rica
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Turtles, Ostional Beach
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• Tarcoles Crocodiles
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Osa Peninsula, Sloths
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• Corcovado National Park
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• Rainforest Birds & Reptiles
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• Wildlife Holiday Costa Rica
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• Tortuguero National Park
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Turtles, Ostional Beach
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• Tarcoles Crocodiles
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Osa Peninsula, Sloths
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• Corcovado National Park
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• Rainforest Birds & Reptiles
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Enquire about this wonderful bird watching holiday in Costa Rica, travelling with your own birding guide from Sarapiqui in the Caribbean lowlands, to Arenal Volcano & Carara National Park on the Pacific coast. Visit Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Boca Tapada, Tenoria Volcano, Abangaritos & Tarcoles. All transfers, birding & park fees included.
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• Bird Watching Holiday Costa Rica
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• Sarapiqui & Braulio Carrillo
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• Caribbean Lowlands
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• Boca Tapada
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Tenorio Volcano
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• Carara National Park
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• Costa Rica Guide
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• Bird Watching Holiday Costa Rica
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• Sarapiqui & Braulio Carrillo
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• Caribbean Lowlands
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• Boca Tapada
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges
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• Tenorio Volcano
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• Carara National Park
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• Costa Rica Guide
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This wonderful holiday combines the turtles, sloths, tropical birds & rainforest wildlife of Costa Rica, with a Galapagos islands cruise & the colonial city of Quito. Visit the Tortuguero wetlands; impressive Arenal Volcano & the rainforests of Manuel Antonio. Then fly to Ecuador & complete your vacation with a once-in-a-lifetime cruise in the Galapagos Islands. All transfers, park fees & sightseeing included.
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• Costa Rica & Galapagos Islands
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Sloths, Turtles & Tropical Birds
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Quito Vacation
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• Galapagos Islands Cruise
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• Holiday to see Wildlife
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• Costa Rica & Galapagos Islands
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• San Jose
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• Tortuguero Wetlands
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• Arenal Volcano
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• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
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• Sloths, Turtles & Tropical Birds
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• Manuel Antonio
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• Quito Vacation
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• Galapagos Islands Cruise
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• Holiday to see Wildlife
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