Costa Rica Trips

Costa Rica is an outdoor adventurer's paradise. There are miles of unspoiled beaches to see, rainforests and cloudforests to learn about, world-class whitewater rafting and canoeing, fiery volcanos and hot springs, and heart-stopping encounters with exotic wildlife and colorful tropical birds at every turn.

A Wildlife Lover's Paradise

Twelve distinct ecological zones of breathtaking beauty cover an area the size of New Hampshire, from the mangrove forests of the Caribbean lowlands to the misty cloudforests that blanket the top of the continental divide and back down to the sunny Pacific beaches. Nowhere else on earth is biological abundance and diversity so evident than in the Costa Rican rainforests: tropical rainforests contain more than half of all living things known to man. The rainforest is a place of peace and renewal; mysterious, life-affirming, and of majestic proportions. Costa Rica alone has more plant species than the whole of Europe, and a staggering world of exotic wildlife that runs into the millions of species.

Wild Planet Adventures offers a variety of Costa Rica wildlife vacations and tours to meet individual budgets and interests.  Our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary is our most comprehensive, but we also offer custom trips for individuals, families, groups, organizations, travel agents, and special interest trips like yoga.  If you don't see what you're looking for, please give us a call!

Ultimate Wildlife 14-Day	$3,698	14 days	7+ Destinations	8+ Parks / Reserves
Our most value-packed itinerary emphasizing wildlife and bird watching "off the beaten path." It includes both Caribbean and Pacific coasts, rivers, cloudforests, and more paid admissions to national parks and wildlife refuges than any other tour.This is our signature wildlife adventure, with many of Wild Planet's special touches, including (read more)
Ultimate Wildlife 9-Day	$2,398	9 days	5+ Destinations	6+ Parks / Reserves
A shorter version of our most popular itinerary emphasizing wildlife and bird watching "off the beaten path." For wildlife lovers who have only a week, the first 8 days are the same as our 14 day Costa Rica Ultimate wildlife itinerary. (read more)
Every Paddler's Dream Trip	$2,898	10 days	6-7 Rivers	5+ Parks / Reserves
Whether you prefer kayaks, rafts, canoes or inflatbles, Costa Rica is world renowned for its pristine whitewater and breathtaking flatwater rivers, teeming with wildlife. A wide variety of rivers and ecosystems make this every paddler's "Dream Trip," featuring Costa Rica's best rivers and as well as its rainforests, national parks and beaches. (read more)
Costa Rica Explorer	$2,198	10 days	3 Destinations	2+ Parks / Reserves
For Independent travelers who would prefer a less encompasing tour with more regularly scheduled departures. 10 Days/9 Nights Featuring Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve and Butterfly Garden, Arenal Volcano, and Tortuguero National Park with boat trips through the rain forest. (read more)
Costa Rica for Independent Travelers: Travel on your own.			$300+	25+ Destinations
Choose your destinations, go whenever—and wherever—you want. Choose from any destination in the country and we can put your trip together for you for less cost than you can on your own, including accomodations, activities, and transportation. (read more)

Which Tour is Right for You?

Over 85% of Wild Planet Costa Rica travelers choose our renowned 14 day Costa Rica Ultimate Wildlife eco-tour. Why?  Savvy travelers compare itineraries of other travel companies and no other tour operator offers this much value for less per day. Our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary  emphasizes wildlife and birdwatching "off the beaten path."  It includes both Caribbean and Pacific coasts, rivers, cloudforests, and more paid admissions to national parks and wildlife refuges than any other tour.