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Costa Rica for Independent Travelers: Travel on your own.


Choose your destinations, go whenever --and wherever-- you want to go.


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 accommodations, activities, and transportation.


Tortuguero

An important nesting habit for sea turtles, Tortuguero also features a series of canals which protect a wide variety of wildlife. Enjoy wildlife float trips on the canals and  nighttime turtle tours on the beach during nesting season.


Selva Bananito

Located next to an 840 hectare forest reserve, this unique resort has it all, from mountain biking to canpy tours, horseback riding, waterfalls, and easy access to most  Caribbean coast attractions including Tortuguero, Cahuita, and the Pacuare and Reventazon rivers.

Pacuare River

Multi-day paddling option on Costa Rica's most popular whitewater river. Paddle into a remote riverside lodge, stay overnight and paddle out the next day.

 

Reventazon River

Another popular whitewater river offering challenging class III and IV rapids.


Sarapiqui River

A lush rainforest river with excellent whitewater and flatwater segments, bisecting La Selva Biological Preserve. A perfect combo to paddle and hike.


Arenal Volcano

Hot Springs
Horseback Riding
Whitewater Rafting
Flatwater Wildlife Float Trips


Monteverde Cloudforest

Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve
Butterfly Garden
Orchid Garden
Canopy Tours - bridges or zip lines
Finca Ecologica
Children's Eternal Rainforest
Galeria Ecstacia

Manuel Antonio National Park

Beaches, Swimming, Beachcombing, Sunbathing and Relaxing
Hiking & Wildlife Viewing
World-Class Sportfishing
Snorkeling
Mangrove Kayaking
Outstanding Dining and Nightlife
Costa Rica's Most Popular Vacation Destination


Puerto Viejo/Golfito Bay

Remote "Frontier Town" feel
Beaches, Swimming, Beachcombing, Sunbathing and Relaxing
Hiking & Wildlife Viewing
World-Class Sportfishing
Mangrove Kayaking with dolphins
Snorkeling at night in the bioluminescence.

Corcovado National Park

Costa Rica's most remolte and biodiverse national park is your best chance of seeing tapir, wild cats, scarlet macaws, all 4 species of Costa Rican monkeys, and many rare and endangered animals endemic to the area.
Hiking
Wildlife Viewing
Beaches
Waterfalls
World-Class Lodges