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Ultimate Wildlife 14 day

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Highlights

Sloth Wildlife Sanctuary
Monteverde Cloudforest canopy tour
Whitewater rafting and remote “Safari-style” wildlife float trips
Arenal Volcano & hot springs
Wildlife viewing in over 8 National Parks and Biological Preserves
Sea-kayaking with dolphins
Snorkeling at night in the bioluminescence
Expert naturalist guides
Breathtaking rainforest lodges

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Costa Rica Ultimate Wildlife Accomodations 14 day

Accommodations

Costa Rica Ultimate Wildlife Eco-Tour

Type: Rainforest Lodges and Boutique Hotels

Our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary specializes in small, one-of-a-kind rainforest and jungle lodges, many of which have been featured on the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and in top travel magazines such as Travel & Leisure and Conde Naste Traveler. Great care has gone into our selection of lodging partners, with particular emphasis on lodges that offer outstanding wildlife viewing opportunities. These breathtaking lodges offer all the comforts of home, including hot & cold water, flush toilets, tastefully decorated beds (often orthopedic with Guatamalan fabrics), and delicious home cooked meals, sometimes extravagant, always healthy, and catering to special dietary needs.

Aviarios del Caribe

Adopt-a-sloth at this world-famous Sloth Wildlife Refuge, featured on Animal Planet, Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures and the Discovery Channel. A privately owned wildlife sancturay, Aviarios protects over 120 acres of the Estrella River delta. This extremely bio-diverse habitat is home to nearly 300 species of birds and a wide variety of mammals including a troop of howler monkeys that live in the rainforest surrounding the lodge. Because of an unusually large population of sloths, Aviarios is at the forefront of scientific research dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitiation of sloths. They are the only researchers who have been successfully able to document this mysterious animal's mating habits.

La Quinta Country Inn

This gorgeous riverside rainforest lodge is one of very few certified by the Costa Rican National Accreditation Commission for Sustainable Tourism. Set on 9 acres, the lodge features delightful private cabins, a pool, extensive naturalist library, authentic Costa Rican restaurant, frog and butterfly gardens, ponds and extensive trails. Meals are typical Costa Rican with a festive BBQ flair. La Quinta is conveniently located near the Sarapiqui and Puerto Viejo Rivers and La Selva Biological Preserve.

Villa Decary

Universally raved about in every guidebook, Villa Decary is set in a remote location in the hills overlooking lake Arenal, with Arenal volcano at one end of the lake, and Monteverde Cloudforest at another.

Villa Decary's spacious rooms have their own entry, private tiled bath, as well as their own balcony with scenic views overlooking the lake, rain forest and mountains. The rooms, accented by colorful fabrics from Guatemala and pottery lamps made by the Chorotega Indians, all reflect the workmanship of local Costa Rican artisans who have crafted the fine wood doors and furnishings.

Trapp Lodge - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Trapp Lodge

The closest lodge to the Monteverde Reserve, Trapp is built in a classic mountain lodge style, with rich hardwoods and magnificent cloudforest views. Inside, you'll feel like you're in the Swiss Alps, as its mountain decor and spacious suites showcase one of the newest lodges in Monteverde. Owned and operated by Costa Ricans, you can't get any closer to the cloudforest reserve than this acclaimed lodge. Recent Wild Planet trips were delighted by a nesting pair of Resplendent Quetzals only 50 meters from our panoramic windows!

Hotel Montana - Monteverde Cloud Forest

Hotel Montana - view

Hotel Montana - bathroom

Located on a ridge with spectacular views of the Gulf of Nicoya, this recently remodeled mountain lodge features spacious, comfortable rooms, many with jacuzzi tubs. Behind the lodge is a pond that attracts bellbirds and many of Monteverde's most famous animals and birds -- a wildlife lover's delight!

Villa Nicolas - Manuel Antonio/Quepos

Villas Nicolas

Villas Nicolas - Type 2

Ideally situated in a quiet, secluded area of Manuel Antonio, Villa Nicolas's comfortable rooms are surrounded by tropical gardens and visited by pleasant ocean breezes. A pool, outdoor bar and restaurant give this a relaxed ocean villa vibe.

Byblos - A Boutique Adventure Resort

Byblos - Boutique Adventure Resort

Byblos - Bungalows

Surrounded by the rain forest, at the top of the hill of Manuel Antonio, Byblos is a unique jungle resort that offers truly amazing opportunities for adventure travelers and relaxation seekers alike. Byblos offers not only the opportunity of being in the jungle, but also beautiful views and easy access to some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. Ample grounds allow you to experience Costa Rica's exotic wildlife without ever having to leave the property!

Parrot Bay Lodge - Puerto Jiminez/Golfito Bay

Parrot Bay Lodge

Eight private cabinas centered within an exotic botanical garden in a mangrove lagoon with views of the Ocean. Wildlife is abundant with various species of monkeys, Iguanas, Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, and other exotic birds. There is a safe swimming beach right outside your bungalow with warm and calm waters. An open-air restaurant and bar offers tropical breakfast, lunch and international cuisine for dinner. Parrot Bay's cabinas feature spacious interiors with ceramic tiled floors, air conditioning, ceiling fans and private baths with real hot water showers. The cabinas are surrounded by a tropical garden and located only a few meters from the beach.

Luna Lodge - Corcovado

Luna Bungalow Bathroom

Travel & Leisure Magazine named Luna Lodge one of the "Top 25 Eco-lodges in the World." We can't say enough about this world-class eco-lodge. The incredibly remote location, 4-star service, attention to beauty and asthetics, breathtaking open-air yoga structure, massage, and even after-dinner salsa dancing are why Luna generates regular rave reviews by the likes of Conde Naste and the Discovery Channel. But nothing can describe the tangible feeling of peace you will notice immediately upon arrival, and will linger long after you depart.

Luna Lodge Bungalow

Luna Lodge -Deck

Posada Canal Grande

This charming country inn is a mere 20 minutes from the international airport and 45 minutes from San Jose. It is perfect if you are arriving early or staying a day late and need a clean, quiet hotel in a safe area close to the airport (we make the arrangements for you at our special rate.) Posada Canal is an especially unique boutique hotel with some distinct advantages to other airport hotels. The owners are an incredibly friendly and helpful Italian couple with a flair for old-world asthetics an decor. On a practical level, Posada Canal is a quiet oasis by the airport, nestled on a beautiful coffee and mango plantation. These qualities give it a distinct advantage over many of the hotels around the airport which are either right on the street and quite noisy, are commercial chain hotels with little character or charm, or are in areas that are not as safe or convenient.