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Costa Rica Off the Beaten Track

Explore San José, San Gerardo de Dota, Uvita and Drake Bay

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About this tour:

9 days

Jan-Dec

Soft Adventure

Partially-guided, Private

Hotels, lodges

Easy (2/5)

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Meals

Don't worry about meals. 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners are included.

Transfers

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Travel stress-free knowing in-country local support is available by regular phone or WhatsApp to support you during your tour.

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Enjoy the flexibility and ease of staggered payments in your own currency using your choice of credit card.

Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Costa Rica Off the Beaten Track

This tour is based in charming hotels and a tropical lodge. Accommodations on this trip are a mix of 3 and 4 star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

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Bougainvillea Hotel in Santo Tomas

Escape the busy streets of San Jose, as you head to this comfortable 4-star hotel located just 20 minutes outside of the city in a quiet, scenic suburb. Set on 4 hectares of tropical gardens, you’ll discover the perfect home-away-from-home.

Night 2-3

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Trogon Lodge in Sam Gerardo de Dota

Set in the picturesque valley of Sam Gerardo de Dota, this beautiful lodge is enveloped in a kaleidoscope of colours, from flower gardens to ancient oak forests, a weaving river and towering mountains.

Night 4

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La Cusinga Eco Lodge in Uvita

Tucked away on a rainforest reserve, this laid-back eco lodge will introduce you to the rainforest and all of the adventures it has to offer.

Night 5-7

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Aguila De Osa in Drake Bay

Tucked away on a rainforest reserve, this laid-back eco lodge will introduce you to the rainforest and all of the adventures it has to offer.

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Costa Rica Off the Beaten Track Tour Details

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Costa Rica Off the Beaten Track Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrive in San José

Overnight Location - Hotel in San Tomas | Distance - None | Meals - None

Touch down in San José and transfer to the Bougainvillea Hotel located 20 minutes outside of the city and surrounded by tropical gardens.

Day 2

Day 2: Head for the Mountains

Overnight Location - Lodge in San Gerardo de Dota | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning, then check out of your hotel and transfer to the Trogon Lodge, located south of the capital in the remote mountains. Set deep in a picturesque valley, the village of San Gerardo De Dota is flanked by the Talamanca mountains, making this the perfect base for outdoor adventures in the coming days.

Day 3

Day 3: Quetzal Spotting

Overnight Location - Lodge in San Gerardo de Dota | Distance - Flexible | Meals - Breakfast

Rise and breath in the fresh mountain air this morning before setting out to spot some of the most beautiful birds in the world. Today you’ll team up with a local guide and small group to spot a variety of endemic bird species, including the Resplendent Quetzal.

Return to your lodge for an evening at your leisure following a fun day outdoors.

Day 4

Day 4: Rainforests, Whales, and Waterfalls

Overnight Location - Lodge in Uvita | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

This morning you’ll leave the mountains behind as you head south along the expansive Pacific Coast, bound for the balmy beach town of Costa Ballena. This area is renowned for its natural beauty, home to endless beaches, rich vegetation, tropical rainforests and cascading waterfalls.

Check into your eco-lodge here and then set out to explore your stunning surroundings.

Day 5

Day 5: Hike & Swim at Nauyaca Waterfalls

Overnight Location - Lodge in Uvita | Distance - 8 km | Meals - Breakfast, lunch

Adventures amongst tropical rainforest awaits today as you set out on an 8 km walk to reach the Nauyaca Waterfall. Once here you can swim and revel in this natural oasis for a while before enjoying a traditional lunch and delicious coffee grown in the Pérez Zeledón region.

Day 6

Day 6: Bahía Drake

Overnight Location - Lodge in Bahia Drake | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Tucked away on the north side of the Osa Peninsula is a small, picture-perfect bay known as Bahía Drake. This bay is believed to be a port used by Sir Francis Drake during his raids on the Spanish Main in the 16th century and the location of one of the British pirate's fabled hidden treasures.

Today you’ll transfer from Uvita to Sierpe which will be your base for the night 3 nights.

Day 7

Day 7: Hike Coastal and Inland Trails in Corcovado National Park

Overnight Location - Lodge in Bahia Drake | Distance - Flexible | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today you’ll discover the biodiverse region of Corcovado National Park. Home to jaguars, squirrel monkeys, tapirs and more, hiking here is a wildlife lovers’ dream come true. Set out with a local guide and hike the trails that weave there way through this incredibly beautiful natural area.

Day 8

Day 8: Snorkelling at Caño Island Biological Reserve

Overnight Location - Lodge in Bahia Drake | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Grab your flippers and mask this morning following breakfast, as you set out to explore the area known as ‘Coral Garden’. This colourful underwater paradise is home to humpback whales, dolphins and an array of friendly fish. You’ll snorkel today within a marine reserve accompanied by a local guide. Keep your eyes peeled for manta rays, turtles, and small, white-tipped sharks!

Day 9

Day 9: Goodbye to the Pura Vida!

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

Say goodbye this morning and check out of your hotel bound for the Drake Bay Airport. On arrival at the Costa Rica Regional Airport you’ll transfer to the San Jose International Airport for your onward travels.

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