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Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas (or similar)
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Feb 5 - 15, 2027
Jess Holmes
Wildish Wander
hello@wildishwander.com
8083471670
9-day small-group adventure in Costa Rica visiting San José, La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Quepos with wildlife, beaches, and optional adrenaline activities.
Optional
Feb 5 - 6, 2027
Location This hotel welcomes guests in San José. Facilities The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage service and a safe. Wireless internet access in publ...
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Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle from the Airport to your hotel.
Meet Your Tour Lead and Group Duration: 1 hour Your opportunity to meet your Travel Lead and fellow travelers and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby or ask rec...
Feb 6 - 7, 2027
Private Vehicle Transport Route: San José – La Fortuna Duration: 4 hours Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
La Fortuna is an excellent base for adventure. Opt to hike the area’s nature trails, swim in the chilly La Fortuna waterfall, or go canyoning. Meals included: Lunch.
Mi Cafecito Coffee Cooperative Tour – Sarapiquí Find out where your cup of java comes from. Visit the Mi Cafecito coffee cooperative in San Miguel de Sarapiquí, see shade-grown coffee plants, and learn about everything from harvesting to husking, ...
Feb 7 - 9, 2027
Hotel Eco Arenal (or similar)
Choose Your Optional Activities
These activities are part of the optional add ons for this trip. All payments for these activities will be paid on site to the company.
Whitewater Rafting – La Fortuna - $86 - to be paid on site Pull on your bathing suit and water shoes, don a helmet and prepare to get wet and wild. Guided by expert leaders, paddle through Class II–IV rapids as you raft past spectacular scenery. F...
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Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoning – La Fortuna - $125 - to be paid on site Hold on tight and get ready to rappel down the face of rushing waterfalls. Fear and fun collide in the rainforest as you throw caution to the monkeys and launch yourself int...
Stand Up Paddle (Lesson and Tour) – La Fortuna - $65 - to be paid on site Grab a long wide board and try stand up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal with the volcano looming above. The tour picks up from the hotel and includes a tour of the west end of...
Free time – Full day Experience the outdoor adventures, amazing wildlife, and natural wonders in this area.
Choose Your Activity
These activities are included as options for your trip—please select your choice to let us know which one you’d like to participate in. If none of these appeal to you, you’re welcome to choose an alternative activity for an additional cost or spend the day exploring at your own pace.
$187 / person
Feb 8, 2027
Costa Rica Adrenaline Bundle – La Fortuna Canyoning (Half-day Arenal) Rappel, down-climb, river-trace, and descend huge waterfalls in the rugged mountains and lush rainforests around Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano. Ziplining (Half-day Monteverde) Get...
Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping – La Fortuna - $125 - to be paid on site Hold on tight and get ready to rappel down the face of rushing waterfalls. Fear and fun collide in the rainforest as you throw caution to the monkeys and launch yourself into...
$40 / person
Indulge your sweet tooth and discover the secrets of La Fortuna's best chocolate in this 1hr 45 minute class. This small-group tour starts out in an organic cocoa plantation where you'll see the cocoa flower and trees, as well as the cocoa bean fe...
La Fortuna Waterfall Swim – La Fortuna - $20 - to be paid on site Take a walk, taxi, or horse just outside the town of La Fortuna to the nearby waterfall. Once at the gate, pay a fee then start the descent on rough steps (more than 500 of them!) t...
Hot Springs Soak – La Fortuna - $84 - to be paid on site After a long day of exploring, take a relaxing soak in the hot springs around La Fortuna. Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano, immerse yourself in therapeutic waters heated by earth’s...
Hanging Bridges – Arenal - $75 - to be paid on site Come join the monkeys and perhaps spot a sloth lazing in the treetops of this protected rainforest that’s set in the shadows of the Arenal Volcano. Trek 3 km (2 mi) of winding trails up, down, ac...
Feb 9
Shared Van Transport Route: La Fortuna – Laguna de Arenal Duration: 30 minutes Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop.
Boat Transport Location: Laguna de Arenal Duration: 45 minutes Climb aboard and get your float on as you cross Lake Arenal on the way to Monteverde.
Shared Van Transport Route: Arenal – Monteverde Duration: 2 hours Climb aboard and make friends with your seatmate en route to the next stop in the Monteverde Cloud Forest region.
Guided Cloud Forest Night Walk – Monteverde Join a naturalist guide for a 1.5–2 hour tour in the cloud forest after dark. Learn more about the habits of the area's nocturnal wildlife including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians. Kee...
Feb 9 - 11, 2027
Historias Lodge has 18 bedrooms with private bathrooms and cable tv. The lodge provides free internet and coffee.
Free time – Full day Enjoy a free day to explore the cloud forest region of Costa Rica. Feel free to select any of the optional activities to fill your day!
Feb 10, 2027
Embark on a horseback riding tour and enjoy the rural scenery of coffee plants, sugar cane, banana trees, and livestock. Marvel at the view and the majestic mountains. Not suitable for People over 200 lbs (91 kg) People over 5 ft 9 in (180 cm)
Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on this 2.5 hour private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brin...
Experience the thrill of flying through the air on a zipline course in Monteverde. You'll cross 14 cables, ranging in height from 246 feet (75 meters) to 492 feet (150 meters). Plus, you'll have the chance to rappel almost 100 feet (30 meters) and...
Take the plunge from the highest bungee jumping spot in Central America on this bungee jumping tour in Monteverde. Strong cables and a helmet keep you safe, while guides push you out of your comfort zone for an extreme adventure in the middle of t...
Hanging Bridges – Monteverde - $60 - to be paid on site Get up high to see the treetops of Monteverde’s cloud forest from a bird’s-eye view. Cross a series of hanging bridges to discover what biologists once required ropes and pulleys to glimpse: ...
Monteverde Horseback Riding – Monteverde - $45 - to be paid on site Enjoy Monteverde’s wilderness by horseback. Spot toucans, bellbirds, and parrots as you ride through private mountain trails along the primary and secondary forest. Look for monke...
El Trapiche Tour – Monteverde - $35 - to be paid on site Step back in time into El Trapiche (the sugar mill), home of three generations of Costa Rican farmers. Explore plantations of sugar cane, coffee, bananas, and cacao. Start with a walk throug...
Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit – Monteverde - $20 - to be paid on site Get close to butterflies, bump into giant bugs, and see hairy eight-legged spiders in this collection of gardens nestled in the mountains of Monteverde. Observe caterpillars...
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour – Monteverde / Santa Elena - $50 - to be paid on site Pull on your poncho and boots and head into the cloud-covered forest, past over-sized ferns and exotic orchids. Walk along 2–3 km (about 1.5 mi) of trails a...
Feb 11
Travel to the Pacific Coast and enjoy Quepos. Private Vehicle Transport Route: Monteverde – Quepos Duration: 5 hours Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Enjoy free time to play in the waves, explore Quepos, or dance the night away.
Feb 11 - 13, 2027
$79 / person
Learn to surf in Costa Rica with a lesson on Manuel Antonio Beach. Whether it's your first time on a board or you want to improve your skills, you’ll be confidently paddling and standing up in no time. When you need a rest from the waves, relax wi...
$148 / person
Feb 11, 2:00PM
Sail on a wooden two-mast yacht and cruise past Manuel Antonio Beach. Enjoy wildlife views, swimming, snorkeling, and water sports. Have lunch or dinner, freshly prepared on board. Includes Wooden sail ship Welcome cocktails, soft drinks, water, c...
Feb 11, 1:00PM
Fishing – Quepos Cast a line and, depending on the season, hope to hook a marlin, sailfish, tuna, or dorado (mahi mahi). Fishing in Quepos, north of Manuel Antonio, is one of Costa Rica’s most popular spots for blue-water sport fishing. PRICING WI...
$70 / person
Feb 11, 2027
Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and ...
Manuel Antonio National Park Visit – Manuel Antonio Enjoy an included entrance into Manuel Antonio National Park. Pack your sunscreen, beach shoes, and prepare for a great day in Costa Rica’s smallest yet stunning national park. Manuel Antonio off...
Free time – Full day Spend a free day exploring Quepos, or head to Manuel Antonio to enjoy wildlife spotting, kayaking, or relaxing on the beach. Opt to swim in the Pacific.
Whitewater Rafting – Manuel Antonio - $98 - to be paid on site Travel along a scenic and exciting river by raft. Buckle up your life jacket, grab a paddle, and head off to raft some Class II–IV rapids. Minimum age: 6–15 depending on rapid class.
Feb 12, 2027
Free time Enjoy a final morning at the beach. Do as much or as little as you'd like. Pre-book the Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour on the checkout page to include this optional activity on your tour, or ask your GCO or travel agent for assistance.
Manuel Antonio Catamaran Tour – Manuel Antonio Cruise along the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica aboard a 100 ft catamaran, taking in the impressive scenery and lush jungle that has made Manuel Antonio famous. Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins...
Feb 13
Private Vehicle Transport Route: Quepos – San José Duration: 3 hours Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle as you return to San José.
Feb 13 - 14, 2027
Boutique Hotel Casa Las Orquideas (or similar) Location This hotel welcomes guests in San José. Facilities The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. Amenities available at the hotel include a baggage storage servi...
Depart at any time.
Feb 14, 2027
Feb 14
Transportation covers up to 2 people. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle from the hotel back to the SJC airport.