Ecotours in Costa Rica
Eco Trips are designed for groups, families or travelers who want to experience the natural diversity of Costa Rica, learn about natural history and support environmentally friendly services and facilities.
You may choose between hiking in the rainforest, visit an active volcano or enjoy some adventure activities like:
- Zip line
- Horse back riding
- Rafting
- Kayak
- Hanging bridges on forest canopy
As you visit some of Costa Rica’s national parks and private reserves, you will witness how tourism supports the local economy and small entrepreneurs.
Trips can be customized according to your special interest, schedule and budget.
Tropical Experience (11 Nights-10 Days) »
Day 1: Airport / Alajuela, Costa Rica
- Arrive at the International Airport
- Transfer to Hotel near Alajuela
Day 2: Hotel in Alajuela
- Private Tour to Poás Volcano (entrance fee included)
- Canopy Tour near Poás Volcano (entrance fee included)
- Private Tour To La Paz Waterfall Garden (entrance fee and lunch included)
Day 3: Alajuela / Tortuguero National Park
- Transfer to Alajuela/Holliday Inn Express (Pick up for Tortuguero)
- Transfer to Tortuguero
- Visit to the Turtle Conservation Museum and the Tortuguero Town
- Overnight in Tortuguero
Day 4: Tortuguero National Park
- Boat trip on the Tortuguero Canals
- Hike in Tortuguero National Park
- Optional activities
- Night hike on the beach for Turtles (optional)
- Lodging at hotel in Tortuguero
Day 5: Tortuguero / Arenal Volcano National Park
- Transfer to Guapiles (half way to San José)
- Private transfer to Arenal
- Optional hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
- Lodging at hotel in Arenal
Day 6 : Arenal National Park
- Hanging Bridges Tour
- Visit to Hot Springs
- Lodging at hotel in Arenal
Day 7: Arenal / Manuel Antonio National Park
- Private Transfer to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Lodging at hotel in Manuel Antonio
Day 8: Manuel Antonio National Park
- Hike and Beach Time in Manuel Antonio
- Lodging at hotel in Manuel Antonio
Day 9: Manuel Antonio / Bahía Ballena
- Private transfer from Manuel Antonio to Bahía Ballena
- Activities at Bahía Ballena National Park
- Lodging at hotel in the area.
Day 10: Bahía Ballena
- Optional activities in the area
- Hike or beach at Ballena Marine National Park
- Lodging at hotel in the area
Day 11: Bahía Ballena / Alajuela
- Optional activities in the area
- Private transfer to Buena Vista Hotel
- Lodging at hotel in the area
Day 12: Alajuela / USA
- Transfer Out Hotel o International Airport
The arrangements made by Ruta Verde include:
- Three nights in Alajuela (Breakfast included)
- Package three days/two nights at Manuel Tortuguero (Meals, guide and river boat transportation included) Two nights of lodging at Arenal Hotel (Breakfast included)
- Two nights of lodging at Manuel Antonio Hotel, (Breakfast included)
- Package of two nights of lodging at Bahía Ballena ( meals not included)
- Private Transfer according to the itinerary in a van with A/C and English Speaking Driver
- Entrance fee to Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Canopy Tour with lunch, Hanging bridges and Hot Springs in Arenal