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Costa Rica Active Expedition PrivateCosta Rica Luxury Family Tour
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Private
XSmall Group
The right number of like-minded travellers to make new friends.
Private
Your dates. Your group. Our expertly-designed itinerary.
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Tailored to your interests, a bespoke travel experience.
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Daytime Guided
XSelf-Guided
Combines the hallmarks of any B&R itinerary (excellent hotels and beautiful routes) with the freedom of pacing each day exactly the way you like.
Daytime Guided
Throughout the day, a knowledgeable local guide provides insider access and expert tips. At night, you can explore and dine on your own.
24/7 Guided
Our B&R guides are with you throughout, anticipating needs, translating languages, providing advice and—above all—facilitating fun.
- Difficulty Level
Level 2
XLevel 1: Occasional
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain with a few small hills—all very manageable for people trying their first biking trip.
Walking – 6-10 km (4-6 mi.) a day on country lanes, footpaths and coastal or forest trails, all on relatively flat terrain, perhaps with an occasional hill.
Level 2: Recreational
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day over terrain that’s relatively flat but will include inclines and the occasional climb or two.
Walking – 8-12 km (5-7 mi.) a day over relatively flat terrain, with occasional steeper climbs.
Level 3: Enthusiast
Biking – 40-50 km (25-30 mi.) a day in gently rolling countryside, with occasional longer climbs to points that are well worth the effort.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over rolling terrain on a variety of surfaces. Most days, one or two steeper climbs to spectacular viewpoints or places of interest.
Level 4: Avid
Biking – Roughly 50 km (30 mi.) a day in consistently rolling countryside, with repeated climbs and longer options available.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) over terrain that varies between rolling and hilly, with a few steeper climbs.
Level 5: Expert
Biking – 50-60 km (30-45 mi.) a day over both level and tougher, hillier terrain with multiple 100 km (62 mi.) options. The routes are designed for avid cyclists and include plenty of chances to push yourself.
Walking – 11-15 km (7-10 mi.) a day over fairly hilly terrain offering lots of challenges. Routes are along high meadow paths and/or well-maintained cliffside or alpine trails, with a few steep ascents to make you feel invigorated.
A nature-lover’s paradise
Experience Pura Vida in the jewel of Central America that is Costa Rica. Discover the exotic and abundant flora and fauna living within its varying landscapes: from jungle to cloud-forest, volcanoes to lakes, and waterfalls to the Pacific and Caribbean oceans. Drift through the water exploring mangroves on your kayak, zip through the jungle from one treetop to the next, and follow in the footsteps of the Cabecar Indians as you hike the Talamanca mountains. No matter your turn, adventure awaits around every corner on this all-encompassing adventure.
*While the colder months can be a tempting time to travel in Costa Rica, note that June-August is equally as lovely and far less busy.
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Costa Rica Active Expedition Private
Ready-to-Book private tours are designed to be enjoyed off-the-rack, but there is room for minor adjustments to fit the trip to your needs. If the gap is too great, then we’d be happy to tailor-make you a Bespoke trip from scratch. Simply tell us a few details about your group and select your preferred date. One of our Trip Designers will spring into action, confirming the details or exploring alternatives, over the next 48 hours.
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Your guide awaits you in San Jose and will accompany you to your hotel, Casa Turire. Opt to head out on an easygoing hike to explore the abundant Costa Rican flora and fauna on one of the neighbouring trails.
Start your day with a thrilling morning of river rafting as you paddle your way through the rapids down the Pacuare River. Take in the jungle vistas from up above as you glide between treetop canopies on a zip line tour.
Take advantage of the morning activity of the jungle on a guided nature walk filled with hummingbirds and butterflies. Visit the Nairi Awari Indigenous Reserve where the son of a local shaman will speak of the culture and customs of the Cabecar Indians.
Get your heartbeat racing on a thrilling white-water journey, stopping for a riverside picnic lunch en route. Take a short flight to Playa Cativo, one of the most biologically diverse natural reserves in the world.
Venture out on a kayak today as you paddle your way through the mangroves on the Rio Esquinas in search of wildlife. Partake in one of the self-guided activities offered by the lodge including stand-up paddle boarding or snorkelling.
Discover the Piedras Blancas park trails and its several thousand inhabitants of different plants, trees, birds, reptiles and more. Hike through the virgin rainforest and pristine waterfalls, graced with panoramic views of the Golfo Dulce, wetlands, and beach.
Enjoy your final morning at the lodge with one last nature walk through the neighbouring trails. Motor by boat to the airstrip in Golfito for your flight to San Jose.
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Hotels
Hotel Grano de Oro, San Jose
This upscale boutique hotel is walking distance from some of the top sights in San Jose. Modern, elegant rooms feature antique wooden furniture and handmade tile flooring. There's an upscale restaurant on site with a cozy bar and lounge and (our favourite part) a gorgeous open-air terrace. View hotel website »
Pacuare Lodge, Limon
This unique jungle getaway is nestled alongside the Pacuare River and best accessed by river raft. The lodge epitomizes experiential travel with fan-cooled wooden bungalows and thatched palm roofs hiding beneath giant tropical trees. Note that there is no electricity at the lodge, allowing you to experience the quiet candlelit ambiance at night and the sounds of nature right outside your door. View hotel website »
Playa Cativo, Golfo Dulce
Accessible only by boat, this lodge is nestled in the tranquil waters of Golfo Dulce. The surrounding Piedras Blancas National Park protects some of the last remaining stretches of undisturbed old-growth rainforest in Central America. Enjoy ocean-view lodging mere steps from the beach, and use of kayaks, stand-up paddle boards and snorkelling gear for self-exploring the nearby bay. View hotel website »
Just keep doing what you do! We loved everything, but especially our guides who helped us spot any animal in Costa Rica! Birds, sloths, holler moneys, we saw them all!
— Bernadette Park
Level 2
This trip features a range of activities, from hiking and sea kayaking to white-water rafting. Activities can be adjusted to suit your needs.
What’s included? Everything you need. Plus everything you’d
want. Plus a few things you never knew you wanted ‘til you got them.
In a word: everything. In ninety words? Signature B&R guides; local experts; unique, unforgettable biking and walking routes; private tours; authentic local cuisine; lessons and demonstrations; local artisanal wines; wine tastings; all victuals and libations; all the endorphins you can handle; new insight; interesting, fun and like-minded travel companions; a feeling of total freedom. In short: an extraordinary, hassle-free journey of discovery.
- Six nights hotel accommodation
- Meals as indicated
- Local English speaking drivers & guides
- Private transportation & tours as indicated
- Equipment for excursions where required
- Entrances to parks and attractions as indicated
- Domestic charter flight between Codela and Golfito
- Domestic scheduled flight between Golfito and San Jose
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