Join us in Costa Rica on March 16th-27th 2026. Our team has carefully designed the ideal itinerary for wildlife enthusiasts from all backgrounds. We will be looking for everything! From Resplendent Quetzals to Harlequin Toads, Howler Monkeys to Humpback whales! You will be with our expert guides every step of the way, there to answer any questions you have.
We will be visiting and staying with some of our in-country NGO partners, an opportunity which isn't available to everyone. You'll be able to see where the conservation magic happens.
More information down below.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart San Jose & Head to Refugio Lapa Verde, in Sarapiqui
Day 2 - Refugio Lapa Verde
Day 3 - Refugio Lapa Verde (Riverboat Day)
Day 4 - Head to Siquirres, Night walk with Brian Kubicki at the Guayacan Rainforest Reserve
Day 5 - Guayacan Rainforest Reserve
Day 6 - Head to San Gerardo de Dota, stop at Casa Dowii
Day 7 - Morning in Dota, then head to the Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
Day 8 - Cloudbridge Nature Reserve, Night walk focused on Variable Harlequin Toads
Day 9 - Cloudbridge Nature Reserve, Moth Survey at Night
Day 10 - Cloudbridge Nature Reserve
Day 11 - Head to Uvita
Day 12 - Pelagic Bird & Whale watching, head back to San Jose
This is a very surface level itinerary, a more detailed itinerary can be provided upon request and will additionally be sent after booking.
What's included?
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Food & Drinks (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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Accommodation
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In-country Transport
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Expert guiding from Wildlife Biologists
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Workshops
* We do not include flights in our package.
Dates:
March 16th to 27th 2026
Price:
£3500 ($4675)
+£100 ($133) Booking fee
We will only ask for trip payment (£3500) once enough slots are confirmed and we have confirm all the details with our partners.
The booking fee is non-refundable, unless the tour gets cancelled on our end.
When booking don't forget to select 'Destination Expeditions' and tell us the dates and location your interested in.
In order to ensure everything goes smoothly, and that we can help you from the very start. All bookings are made by contacting us. Once we can confirm any necessary details we will take your booking.
Highlights
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A chance to explore different biomes; Caribbean lowland, Pacific Coast, Montane Cloud forest and more.
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A high chance of seeing some rare species such as the critically endangered Great Green Macaw, Lemur Leaf Frog & Variable Harlequin Toad. As well as so many more amazing species!
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The chance to visit and explore research bases on the frontlines of conservation. A chance to see & learn about the amazing work they are doing.
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A variety of workshops will be available, with some hands on learning in the field for those interested.
All of our expeditions are designed to ensure you get the best wildlife experience possible, we do this whilst also considering the welfare of the animals we see.
All expeditions led by ARK support our in-country partners, so by going on this wild tour you'll be supporting conservation efforts in Costa Rica.
Curious as to what wildlife you might see?
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You can check out the ARK Expeditions iNaturalist project, you'll be able to see what previous clients & our guides have seen in locations you'll be visiting. Just click the button below.
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If you have any species specific questions, please reach out we are more than happy to help.