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Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica

Journey through Costa Rica & Nicaragua

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Duration

14 Days

Prices Start from

$4,637pp (ex. flights)

Combining the prolific wildlife and outdoor pursuits of Costa Rica‘s Carribean coast with the colonial architecture and volcanic islands of Nicaragua‘s Pacific coast, this customisable trip is suited to intrepid travellers who seek a balance of exhilarating explorations with time spent unwinding on private beaches.

Key Highlights of this Itinerary

Hoffmann's Two Toed Sloth, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica 1

Wildlife of Twilight

Scout for sloths, howler monkeys and a myriad of birdlife during canal trips and twilight tours.

White Water Rafting, Arenal, Costa Rica 2

Rafting to Lodges

Embark on an exhilarating private rafting adventure to a secluded rainforest lodge retreat.

Morgans Rock Hacienda,San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua 3

Beach Retreat

Relax on the beaches of San Juan del Sur, where lush jungle meets turquoise waters.

Granada Cathedral, Granada, Nicaragua 4

Colonial Granada

Amble the streets of colonial Granada, interacting with locals and sampling road-side fruits.

Why we like it

Two of Central America’s most charming and welcoming nations, both Costa Rica and Nicaragua boast remarkable cloud forests, expert guides full of anecdotes about the neighbouring nations and countless opportunities for active exploration. Encompassing an organic coffee bean tour, private rafting to a jungle hideaway, a stay on an iconic volcanic island and time spent on a private mile-long sandy beach, this journey packages up the main highlights of each destination. The inclusion of a stopover in the oldest city in Latin America to wander its narrow streets in search of traditional Nicaraguan cuisine and the opportunity to zip-line through high forest canopies towards a treehouse picnic destination are just some of the additions that make this trip truly extraordinary – and what’s more, we can customise the route and add any number of unique experiences.

Explore our suggested itinerary

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  • Day 1

    San Jose

  • Day 2

    San Jose - Tortuguero

  • Day 3

    Tortuguero

  • Day 4

    Tortuguero - Rio Pacuare

  • Days 5-6

    Rio Pacuare

  • Day 7

    Rio Pacuare - San Jose - Managua - Granada

  • Day 8

    Granada

  • Day 9

    Granada - San Jorge - Ometepe Island

  • Day 10

    Ometepe Island

  • Day 11

    Ometepe Island - San Jorge - San Juan del Sur

  • Days 12-13

    San Juan del Sur

  • Day 14

    San Juan del Sur - Managua - San Jose

Day 1

San Jose

Day 2

San Jose - Tortuguero

Day 3

Tortuguero

Hoffmann's Two Toed Sloth, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica

Scout for sloths, howler monkeys and a myriad of birdlife during canal trips and twilight tours.

Day 4

Tortuguero - Rio Pacuare

Days 5-6

Rio Pacuare

White Water Rafting, Arenal, Costa Rica

Embark on an exhilarating private rafting adventure to a remote rainforest lodge for a secluded retreat.

Day 7

Rio Pacuare - San Jose - Managua - Granada