Further Information
Wildlife Expedition in Costa Rica

Side Trips / Other Opportunities

There will be a couple of opportunities during the weekends for expedition members to arrange their own brief side trips. For example:

• Admire the world famous and active Arenal Volcano at a distance, and relax in the natural hot springs
• Whitewater rafting on the world famous Pacuare river – rapids classed III to IV
• Snorkel and go wildlife watching in Cahuita National Park, and relax in the laidback Caribbean village
• Surf the Salsa Brava – a hotspot of the Caribbean for the advanced surfer
• Climb Irazu Volcano and visit coffee farms on the way back to San Jose
• Ride horseback on the beach or in parts of the forest
• Spot migratory raptor birds in the Talamanca Mountains and visit indigenous villages
• Go deep sea fishing in the Caribbean Sea
• Canoe and kayak along the waterways in the local area or on organised river tours
• Go on canopy and zip-lining tours through the treetops of the rainforest or cloud forest
• Enjoy the organised wildlife tours of Braulio Carrillo National Park
• Spend a relaxing weekend in the capital San Jose, visiting museums and treating yourself to a hot shower!