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Experience the remote wilderness of San Jose on one of the 7 exceptional wilderness lodge and eco-lodge adventures below.  Travel to the remote corners of San Jose visiting Rafiki Safari Lodge as you experience untouched nature and wildlife. The below trips featuring San Jose lodges allow you to enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Whitewater Rafting, Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, and Snorkeling, and they range in price from $2,050 to $4,135 for journeys of 6 to 10 days in 2026. Tell us about your ideal lodge experience in San Jose and our team of San Jose travel planners will help you to start planning your trip. 

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Scarlet macaws perched in the rainforest
from $2,293
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
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San Jose / San Jose
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.
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Pacuare River
from $2,050
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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Snorkel a large coral reef system
  • Hike through the rainforest
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
from $2,828
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Choose your days at Selva Bananito
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
Activities
Ziplining, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!
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Holding a baby sea turtle
from $2,520
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activities
Volunteering
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day eco-tour of Costa Rica combines nature and adventure as we join biologists to study giant leatherback sea turtles for two nights at Pacuare Nature Reserve. Then we head to Selva Bananito Lodge for a rainforest trip and finish with a whitewater rafting adventure on the raging rapids of the Pacuare River.
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Howler Monkey in the rainforest canopy
from $4,092
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Corcovado Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
  • Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
  • Camp on the remote beaches
  • Hike trails in search of wildlife
  • Hike, snorkel, kayak or whale watch
Activities
Hiking, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Costa Rica's remote Corcovado National Park on this 9-day active hiking tour. Spend two days on the whitewater of the Pacuare River and hike in the jungle of Corcovado. One of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, you will spot countless birds, reptiles, and other rainforest wildlife. An active Costa Rica trip for the avid explorer.
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Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
from $2,458
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Corcovado Lodge Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Easy Active
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Kayaking at the Hatillo Mangroves
from $2,965
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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary
  • Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
  • Rappel down waterfalls
  • Kayak off the Pacific coast
  • Hike lowland tropical forest
Activities
Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast on this active 10-day multisport vacation. From river rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, and canyoning to relaxation time, you'll enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer while staying in sustainable eco-lodges and reserves. Visit Cahuita National Park, La Tirimbina Reserve, the Pacuare River, & Arenal Volcano.
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