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Costa Rica adventure travel vacations and small ship cruises offer pristine rainforest, secluded beaches and abundant wildlife.

Costa Rica Adventure Travel By Land
Costa Rica is a naturalist's dream come true, rewarding those who travel beyond the fringe. Actively explore Costa Rica's wondrous environments from upscale lodges in the company of expert naturalist guides. Choose one of our group departures or call for a custom Costa Rica vacation.

Costa Rica Cruises by Small Ship
Cruise Costa Rica & the Panama Canal aboard the 64 passenger Sea Voyager and the 100 passenger Pacific Explorer. Explore up close venturing ashore in search of rainforest wildlife and deserted beaches while each night you are pampered with upscale accommodations, sumptuous meals and naturalist lectures.

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Costa Rica Explorer/Connoisseur

Our premier itinerary in Costa Rica combines the cloud forests of Monteverde and the active Arenal Volcano with the verdant lowland tropical forests of Tortuguero to highlight Costa Rica's diversity of nature and culture.


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10 days

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$1908

River and Rainforest Explorer

This naturally active itinerary combines the diverse rainforest habitats of Corcovado National Park and the remote Chirripo cloud forest with two days of rafting and camping on the scenic Pacuare River.


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9 days

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$1638

Caribbean Multi Sport Adventure

The Costa Rica Caribbean Multisport Adventure is a fully guided active exploration of Arenal Volcano, Tortuguero National Park and the Caribbean beaches of Puerto Viejo. This trip takes advantage of sunny Caribbean skies during September and October.


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10 days

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$2289

Costa Rica Family Adventure

Costa Rica is one of the world's most adventurous family-friendly places, widely known for its dedication to peace, cultural exchange, and environmental education. Our Costa Rica family adventure visits areas that exemplify these qualities creating wonderful shared memories for years to come. All aspects of this tour have been designed with the traveling family in mind.


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9 days

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$1795

Pacific Costa Rica

This soft adventure vacation reveals the best of Costa Rica's Pacific coast in style. Explore Corcovado National Park from a luxurious lodge overlooking the ocean. Snorkel Cano Island and raft the beautiful Savegre River canyon. Conclude your adventure at the magnificent beaches and stunning wildlife of Manuel Antonio National Park.


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9 days

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$2695

Costa Rica Ultimate Adventure

This action-packed multisport adventure includes mountain biking, snorkeling, a zip line tour, hiking and whitewater rafting. Along with your professional guide, experience the Costa Rican countryside, secluded beaches, rainforest canopy and cool highlands.


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8 days

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$2349

Adventure Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio boasts everything people come to Costa Rica to see including beaches, rainforest, trails and wildlife combined with ample opportunity for adventures such as sea kayaking, whitewater rafting, canopy tours, fishing and more.


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8 days

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$1895

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Between Two Seas

Transit the Panama Canal, visit a remote village in the Darien Jungle, explore Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park, Isla de Coiba, the Golfo Dulce and Manuel Antonio. Easy shore excursions and cruising aboard 100 passenger Pacific Explorer with an emphasis on soft adventure touring, style, comfort and service.


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Small Ship
10 days

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$3799



Panama Canal & the Wonders of Costa Rica

Cruise and adventure activities on the 60-passenger Sea Voyager. Explore famous national parks, tropical gardens & wildlife reserves. Hike, kayak, swim & snorkel along wildlife-rich coastlines. Transit the legendary Panama Canal visit Barro Colorado with scientist escorts from the Smithsonian Research Station.


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Small Ship
8 days

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$4240



Panama to Costa Rica with Monteverde, Sarapiqui & Arenal Volcano

Cruise the legendary Panama Canal and Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio on the Sea Voyager. Then visit Nicaragua. Explore famous national parks, tropical gardens and wildlife reserves. Hike, kayak, swim & snorkel. Nicaragua amazes us w/ family haciendas, nature reserves & artisan towns.


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Small Ship
15 days

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$6270



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 Adventure Name/HighlightsActivities
Trip Level
Family
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip Dates
Price
Monteverde
Arenal Volcano
Tortuguero
San Jose
Bird Watching
Hiking
Natural History
Photography
Wildlife Viewing
and more...
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
10
Dec 19-Dec 26,2008
Dec 26-Jan 04,2009
Jan 02-Jan 11,2009
Jan 14-Jan 23,2009
Feb 13-Feb 22,2009
and more...
from $1908
Corcovado National Park
Savegre Cloud Forest
Pacuare River
Bird Watching
Hiking
Natural History
Photography
Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
moderate
no
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
9
Dec 20-Dec 28,2008
Dec 27-Jan 04,2009
Jan 03-Jan 11,2009
Jan 24-Feb 01,2009
Feb 07-Feb 15,2009
and more...
from $1638
Arenal Volcano
Tortuguero National Park
Cahuita National Park
Snorkeling in the Caribbean
Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge
Puerto Viejo
Bicycling
Bird Watching
Conservation
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
and more...
easy
no
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
10
Coming Soon!
from $2289
San Jose
Arenal Volcano
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Tamarindo
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
9
Departs Upon Requestfrom $1795
Corcovado National Park
Savegre River
Manuel Antonio
Master Naturalist Guide
Cultural Interaction
Luxury Accommodations
Bird Watching
Hiking
Natural History
Photography
Rafting
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
B & B
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
9
Departs Upon Requestfrom $2695
San Jose
Bahia Ballena
Cano Island
Savegre
Cerro de la Muerte
Pacuare River
Archeology
Bicycling
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
and more...
challenging
no
Coming Soon!
8
Dec 27-Jan 03,2009
Jan 03-Jan 10,2009
Feb 15-Feb 22,2009
Mar 14-Mar 21,2009
May 16-May 23,2009
and more...
from $2349
San Jose
Manuel Antonio
Bicycling
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Hiking
Horseback Riding
and more...
easy
yes
Hotel
Wilderness Lodge
8
Available upon requestfrom $1895
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Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip DatesPrice

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 Cruise Name/HighlightsActivities
Trip Level
Family
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip Dates
Price
Panama Canal
San Blas Islands
Golfo Dulce
Corcovado Nat Park
Manuel Antonio NP
and more...
Bird Watching
Cultural Interactions
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
Photography
and more...
easy
yes
Small Ship
10
Dec 02-Dec 11,2008
Dec 11-Dec 20,2008
Dec 20-Dec 29,2008
Dec 29-Jan 07,2009
Jan 07-Jan 16,2009
and more...
from $3799
Panama City, Colon
Gatun Lake
Panama Canal Transit
Gulf of Panama Islets
Isla Coiba National Park
and more...
Bird Watching
Hiking
Natural History
Small Ship Cruising
Snorkeling / Diving
Wildlife Viewing
easy
yes
Small Ship
8
Nov 29-Dec 06,2008
Dec 06-Dec 13,2008
Dec 13-Dec 20,2008
Dec 20-Dec 27,2008
Dec 27-Jan 03,2009
and more...
from $4240
Panama
Panama Canal
Costa Rica
Osa Peninsula
Manuel Antonio Park
and more...
Bird Watching
Conservation
Hiking
Kayaking / Canoeing
Natural History
and more...
easy
no
Small Ship
15
Dec 20-Jan 03,2009
Jan 03-Jan 17,2009
Jan 17-Jan 31,2009
Jan 31-Feb 14,2009
Feb 14-Feb 28,2009
and more...
from $6270
 Cruise Name/HighlightsActivitiesTrip LevelFamily
Trips
Accommodation
Types
DaysTrip DatesPrice
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