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Costa Rica's Wild Side: An Epic Escape Beyond the Tourist Trail

19 Sep 2026
  • What awaits travelers in Corcovado National Park and the Osa Peninsula?
  • How do Arenal and Tortuguero add more adventure to the journey?
  • How much does the Gondwana Ecotours Costa Rica journey cost and what does it include?

Gondwana Ecotours takes travelers beyond Costa Rica’s familiar resorts with an eight-day journey through rainforests, remote waterways, and wildlife-rich national parks. Blending adventure with comfortable eco-conscious stays, the itinerary suits travelers looking to experience the country’s wilder side without giving up thoughtful hospitality.

Into the Wild at Corcovado

Into the Wild at Corcovado

Explore one of Costa Rica’s most remote natural regions on the Osa Peninsula, where Corcovado National Park provides a dramatic setting for guided wildlife encounters. Spot species ranging from tapirs and harpy eagles to wild cats while discovering dense tropical landscapes away from busy tourist routes.

Stay at SCP Corcovado Wilderness Lodge, an eco-conscious retreat surrounded by tropical gardens and accessible only by boat. Add a visit to Caño Island and optional snorkeling for another perspective on the region’s marine environment.

Volcanoes and Rainforests Around Arenal and Tortuguero

Volcanoes and Rainforests Around Arenal and Tortuguero

Discover a different side of Costa Rica around Arenal Volcano National Park, where volcanic scenery meets hot springs, rainforest, and abundant wildlife. Join daytime and nighttime excursions to look for monkeys, tree frogs, and numerous bird species while staying close to the surrounding wilderness.

Continue to Tortuguero National Park on the northern Caribbean coast, where waterways replace traditional roads. Explore its canals by boat while looking for sea turtles, manatees, birds, and other wildlife living within this remote ecosystem.

Eight Days of Sustainable Adventure

Eight Days of Sustainable Adventure

Start the eight-day experience from $7,495 per person, with accommodation, meals, transportation, guides, and national park entrance fees included. Travel in a small group while exploring destinations selected for their natural character and distance from conventional tourist trails.

Meet local communities along the way and discover how conservation and sustainability shape life in these regions. Combine wildlife, volcanoes, tropical forests, and waterways with carefully selected accommodation for an adventure designed for travelers who want more than a conventional beach escape.

Ahd Kamal

BY Ahd Kamal

Started my career in Automotive Journalism in 2015. Even though I'm a pharmacist, hanging around cars all the time has created a passion for the automotive industry since day 1.

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