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Costa Rica: Ultimate Wildlife Adventure
Observe whales and macaws and learn about jaguar research on the Osa Peninsula
Price: $1,995 USD per person
Duration: 8 days
Operator: Reefs to Rockies
Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula is one of the best protected areas of Central American and was called ‘one of the most biologically intense places on Earth’ by National Geographic. Jaguars, though rare, still roam the forests, as well as monkeys, birds, and many other species.
*Please note that, while this trip includes hiking in jaguar habitat, actual sitings are rare.
ITINERARY
Day 1 - SAN JOSE
Arrive in San Jose and transfer to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight at Hotel Bougainvillea or similar.
Day 2 - UVITA
Back to the airport for your flight to Palmar del Sur and transfer to La Cusinga Lodge in Uvita on the Pacific Coast. Explore the trails in the private reserve, which protects 500 acres of rainforest, home to blue morpho butterflies, howler and white-faced monkeys, toucans, tree frogs, and many other species. Overnight at La Cusinga. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - MARINO BALLENA NATIONAL PARK
Visit Marino Ballena National Park for a humpback whale watching excursion. This park is an important place for females to calve before they continue their migration. Its also possible to see false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins. Overnight at La Cusinga (B,L,D)
Day 4 - CAÑO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL RESERVE
Take a tour of Caño Island, 10 miles off the coast, to snorkel, look for wildlife, and hike to see an archaeological site. The waters around the island are home to orcas, humpbacks, dolphins, and sea turtles. Overnight at La Cusinga. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - PUERTO JIMENEZ AND EL REMANSO
Transfer to the southern coast of the Osa Peninsula and El Remanso Lodge, which has a 185 acre reserve of tropical rainforest. Explore the reserve's trails or hike to a secluded beach. Overnight at El Remanso. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - EL REMANSO
Today is free to explore the nature reserve and nearby beach. Head to the beach to relax in the natural jacuzzis created by the tide pools. This afternoon, go waterfall rappelling in the heart of the jungle along a river canyon. Overnight at El Remanso. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - JAGUAR RESEARCH
After breakfast, meet Aida Bustamante, a researcher with the Yaguara Wild Cats Conservation Program. Yaguara uses remote cameras and satellite tracking devices to monitor of jaguars and other cats. Help with their research by monitoring camera traps and tracking forest animals. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - SAN JOSE
Transfer to Puerto Jimenez airport for your flight to San Jose and depart for home. (B)
Optional Extension
We can help arrange a multi-day trip to Corcovado National Park, the largest primary rainforest on the American Pacific coastline.
Prices & Dates
Dates: Jan - April & July - Nov
Duration: 8 days
Difficulty: Moderate
Price: $1,995 USD per person
Included: Accommodations, internal flights, ground transfers, activities and meals as listed in the itinerary.
Excluded: Airfare to Costa Rica, personal items, and tips for guides.
Conservation
Benefitting Organization:
Yaguara - Promotes biodiversity conservation in Costa Rica and Panama to preserve and enhance the environment, ecosystems, habitats, and endangered species including the jaguar.
By booking this trip through SEEtheWILD, we will make a donation of $100 to Yaguara for their jaguar conservation efforts.
Featured Animals: wild cats, birds, whales
Images
Call us at 503-395-7360
Mon - Fri
9am to 5pm
Pacific Time
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