Conservation and Sustainability
Discover the beauties of rural tourism in Costa Rica.
Discover the beauties of rural tourism in Costa Rica. Visit the southern zone and enjoy the rustic beauty of the country and its people! You will hike into the pristine Corcovado National Park and drive in a small boat through the Mangroves with the possibility to spot dolphins. You will get to know how a rural project works by visiting a private reserve and learn about life and culture with the Boruca Indigenous community.
SJO-PT JIMENEZ-DRAKE BAY-BORUCA- SJO
- 13 nights at Eco-Lodges or CST certified accommodation.Meals as described.
- Transfer from and to SJO Intl Airport.
- Transportation as described.
- 24hrs emergency contact.
- Taxes included.
- Tours:
- Rural Tourism Project (“El Silencio” community tour with lunch).
- Organic Chocolate Tour with lunch.
- Golfo Dulce Boat Tour.
- Corcovado National Park Tour.
- Caño Island Snorkeling Tour.
Day 1: Pick up upon arrival at the SJO International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast included.
Day 2: Morning pick up for your transfer to Puerto Jimenez through the coastal highway. You will learn how a rural project works by visiting one small community in the mountains of the Pacific. Here you will learn how they are organized to be a sustainable community and share good environmental practices to make it a learning experience. After lunch in the afternoon you will continue your way to Puerto Jimenez. Room only included.
Day 3: Today you will enjoy a boat tour through the calm, warm waters of Golfo Dulce and its scenery mangroves, abundant wildlife and swimming beaches. The naturalist guide will point out the nature wonders while you admire the tranquility of the gulf and stunning views. Dolphins often swim close by as well as aquatic birds and crocodiles may be spotted. **This tour operates with a minimum of 4 people** Room only included.
Day 4: Today the trip to Costa Rican Osa Peninsula continues. After breakfast you will take a car to go to Danta Lodge. This place exudes warmth, creativity and style. Unwind in one of their hammocks after a long day of adventure or simply spend the day disconnected from your hectic live letting Mother Nature heal and energize you. Room and breakfast included.
Day 5: Today you will be picked up to have an organic Chocolate tour at an agriculture farm, where cocoa is the largest crop. There are lush areas of primary and secondary forests that have allowed species like the tapir be seen on the property. A mixture of ecology and sustainability. Room and breakfast included Day 6: Today you will head to the beautiful Drake Bay. A magical place where it is believed that Sir Francis Drake hid his treasure somewhere in this beautiful bay. Here you will find lots of marvelous natural treasures, like lush rainforests and colorful marine life. Room and meals included.
Day 7: Early morning tour to Corcovado National Park. To get to the Sirena Station the journey by boat takes about 1h 15min, and it’s possible to see beautiful beach views as well as dolphins and whales.
Once there you walk approximately 4 hours for some of the trails that go around the station and where the guide will point you lots of flora and fauna, this is probably one of the best places to see mammals in danger of extinction as the tapirs, peccaries, monkeys and many other species. Enjoy a delicious lunch and the rest of the afternoon at leisure when return at Drake Bay. Room and meals included.
Day 8: Morning snorkeling tour to Caño Island and surroundings. Enjoy the 40 min boat ride until the island where you may observe dolphins, whales, sea snakes, sea turtles and other species.
The guide will accompany you during the snorkeling, showing different marine species that can be observed, these include many species of colorful coral fish, sea stars, eels, turtles, white tip sharks, among many others. You will later move to a different area for snorkeling, and then to the nearby San Josecito Beach to have lunch and enjoy this beautiful white sand beach. Room and meals included.
Day 9 and 10: Days off to relax and explore the surroundings. There are many options forhiking, diving, fishing, tubing or visiting the treetops that will definitely make the most out of your trip. Room and meals included.
Day 11 and 12: Take a taxi boat to Sierpe, and then pick up for your next destination, Boruca Indigenous community near Buenos Aires where the community is located. Here you will stay for two nights in the traditional cabin. Learn about the culture of community and enjoy the mostly vegetarian lifestyle. They offer activities like walks in primary and secondary forests, including a visit to a waterfall, various organic crops: vegetable gardens, coffee plantation, medicinal plants, and a traditional mask carving and painting workshop. Room and meals included.
Day 13: After a delicious breakfast you will depart towards San José. Lunch will take place in a typical rancho where you will learn about the typical sugar cane processing called “Trapiche” and other features. Continue your way passing through the mountains of “Cerro de la Muerte” where you may contemplate the amazing views while heading to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast Included.
Day 14: Transfer will be provided to SJO International Airport. You need to be there 3 hours before your flight time.
Casual clothing like: sweater, loose shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, hat or cap and bathing suit. We also recommend: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking shoes, small backpack to carry on tours and activities, water bottle, flashlight, bug spray, raincoat, camera and binoculars.
- Rates are per person and they may change depending on the dates interested. Feel free to contact us to receive a quotation with your specific dates, number of travelers and their ages at [email protected] or fill the request form below.
- We offer accommodation options at budget, mid-range and upscale hotels, we’ll be glad to quote your preference.
- Local flights and transfers allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds (12kg).
Discover the beauties of rural tourism in Costa Rica. Visit the southern zone and enjoy the rustic beauty of the country and its people! You will hike into the pristine Corcovado National Park and drive in a small boat through the Mangroves with the possibility to spot dolphins. You will get to know how a rural project works by visiting a private reserve and learn about life and culture with the Boruca Indigenous community.
SJO-PT JIMENEZ-DRAKE BAY-BORUCA- SJO
Day 1: Pick up upon arrival at the SJO International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast included.
Day 2: Morning pick up for your transfer to Puerto Jimenez through the coastal highway. You will learn how a rural project works by visiting one small community in the mountains of the Pacific. Here you will learn how they are organized to be a sustainable community and share good environmental practices to make it a learning experience. After lunch in the afternoon you will continue your way to Puerto Jimenez. Room only included.
Day 3: Today you will enjoy a boat tour through the calm, warm waters of Golfo Dulce and its scenery mangroves, abundant wildlife and swimming beaches. The naturalist guide will point out the nature wonders while you admire the tranquility of the gulf and stunning views. Dolphins often swim close by as well as aquatic birds and crocodiles may be spotted. **This tour operates with a minimum of 4 people** Room only included.
Day 4: Today the trip to Costa Rican Osa Peninsula continues. After breakfast you will take a car to go to Danta Lodge. This place exudes warmth, creativity and style. Unwind in one of their hammocks after a long day of adventure or simply spend the day disconnected from your hectic live letting Mother Nature heal and energize you. Room and breakfast included.
Day 5: Today you will be picked up to have an organic Chocolate tour at an agriculture farm, where cocoa is the largest crop. There are lush areas of primary and secondary forests that have allowed species like the tapir be seen on the property. A mixture of ecology and sustainability. Room and breakfast included Day 6: Today you will head to the beautiful Drake Bay. A magical place where it is believed that Sir Francis Drake hid his treasure somewhere in this beautiful bay. Here you will find lots of marvelous natural treasures, like lush rainforests and colorful marine life. Room and meals included.
Day 7: Early morning tour to Corcovado National Park. To get to the Sirena Station the journey by boat takes about 1h 15min, and it’s possible to see beautiful beach views as well as dolphins and whales.
Once there you walk approximately 4 hours for some of the trails that go around the station and where the guide will point you lots of flora and fauna, this is probably one of the best places to see mammals in danger of extinction as the tapirs, peccaries, monkeys and many other species. Enjoy a delicious lunch and the rest of the afternoon at leisure when return at Drake Bay. Room and meals included.
Day 8: Morning snorkeling tour to Caño Island and surroundings. Enjoy the 40 min boat ride until the island where you may observe dolphins, whales, sea snakes, sea turtles and other species.
The guide will accompany you during the snorkeling, showing different marine species that can be observed, these include many species of colorful coral fish, sea stars, eels, turtles, white tip sharks, among many others. You will later move to a different area for snorkeling, and then to the nearby San Josecito Beach to have lunch and enjoy this beautiful white sand beach. Room and meals included.
Day 9 and 10: Days off to relax and explore the surroundings. There are many options forhiking, diving, fishing, tubing or visiting the treetops that will definitely make the most out of your trip. Room and meals included.
Day 11 and 12: Take a taxi boat to Sierpe, and then pick up for your next destination, Boruca Indigenous community near Buenos Aires where the community is located. Here you will stay for two nights in the traditional cabin. Learn about the culture of community and enjoy the mostly vegetarian lifestyle. They offer activities like walks in primary and secondary forests, including a visit to a waterfall, various organic crops: vegetable gardens, coffee plantation, medicinal plants, and a traditional mask carving and painting workshop. Room and meals included.
Day 13: After a delicious breakfast you will depart towards San José. Lunch will take place in a typical rancho where you will learn about the typical sugar cane processing called “Trapiche” and other features. Continue your way passing through the mountains of “Cerro de la Muerte” where you may contemplate the amazing views while heading to your hotel in the Central Valley. Room and breakfast Included.
Day 14: Transfer will be provided to SJO International Airport. You need to be there 3 hours before your flight time.
- 13 nights at Eco-Lodges or CST certified accommodation.Meals as described.
- Transfer from and to SJO Intl Airport.
- Transportation as described.
- 24hrs emergency contact.
- Taxes included.
- Tours:
- Rural Tourism Project (“El Silencio” community tour with lunch).
- Organic Chocolate Tour with lunch.
- Golfo Dulce Boat Tour.
- Corcovado National Park Tour.
- Caño Island Snorkeling Tour.
Casual clothing like: sweater, loose shirts, pants, jeans, shorts, hat or cap and bathing suit. We also recommend: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hiking shoes, small backpack to carry on tours and activities, water bottle, flashlight, bug spray, raincoat, camera and binoculars.
- Rates are per person and they may change depending on the dates interested. Feel free to contact us to receive a quotation with your specific dates, number of travelers and their ages at [email protected] or fill the request form below.
- We offer accommodation options at budget, mid-range and upscale hotels, we’ll be glad to quote your preference.
- Local flights and transfers allow a maximum luggage weight of 25 pounds (12kg).