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| Witness the spectacle of an active volcano and explore the surrounding hot springs, luxurious spas, rainforest and scenic rivers. Arenal Volcano has been active since 1968, spewing forth heated rocks and lava on a regular basis. Thrill to the rumble and hiss of the volcano and the spectacular natural fireworks show that you can enjoy from the comfort of your hotel patio. The heat of the volcano also provides soothing warm hot springs to soothe your muscles after hiking through the lush rainforest surrounding the volcano and experiencing the local wildlife. This is an experience you will never forget!" View Details | Escape to the pristine, untrammelled frontier of Costa Rica. This area is easily accessible only by boat and small plane so it is truly unspoiled. Animal and bird sightings abound as do beautiful, jungle-clad beaches, great snorkelling, diving and whale and dolphin encounters. National Geographic has termed this area "the most biologically diverse in the world" Come and see why! View Details | You will love our hidden valley nestled on the Pacific slope of the Talamanca Mountains. Here we find a forest filled with massive trees covered by elegant mosses and beautiful trails to spectacular waterfalls hidden in the cloud forest. This is also a famous location for bird watchers; over 170 species of birds have been reported. Elevations over 2200 meters produce a "land of permanent spring" in that temperatures are always between 15 nightly and 23 degrees daily despite the tropical latitude. View Details |
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| This is one of the few Costa Rican national parks where walking isn't necessarily the best way to see things. The marked trail along the endless Caribbean beach is used mostly for observing turtle nesting, but the best way to see most of the park is from a boat. The wide-open canals make viewing easier than at many other parks--superb for spotting crocodiles, giant iguanas, and basilisk lizards basking atop the branches, swallow-tailed hawks and vultures swooping over the treetops, and caimans luxuriating on the fallen raffia palm branches at the side of the river. View Details | This park has an abundance of wildlife as well as pristine beaches at the jungle's edge. There is also a beach town ambience in the neighbouring town of Quepos. Plenty of activities abound in this Pacific coast location from river rafting, birding, hiking, sunset and snorkelling cruises, to just chilling on the beach. Watch the sunset over the Pacific and see if you can witness its elusive green flash as the sounds of the rainforest begin their nightly aria. View Details | This world famous nature reserve lies high up on the Pacific side of the continental divide. The reserve and surrounding countryside is replete with many varieties of beautiful birds, animals and lush cloud forest vegetation. The mountainside location offers wonderful views of the Pacific sunsets as well as moderate temperatures. Skywalks on treetop bridges or the invigorating zip-line experience in the forest canopy also await. View Details |
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BIRDING TOURS
Five to fifteen days -Independent and Group Tours Flexible and Fixed Dates
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| San Jose is the hub of Costa Rica and the main entry point into the country. It is a perfect place to rest up after arriving, before you start your explorations or for resting before your departure. It is also a perfect spot to use as a jumping off point for day trip explorations into the Central Valley and surrounding mountains. We have chosen some of the best of the locally owned, small hotels for your pleasure as well as a series of interesting and exciting day trips. View Details |

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Costa Rica is world renowned for its vibrant and varied bird life. Our birding programs are led by expert Costa Rican birding guides who have the local expertise needed to get the most out of your birding tour. These tours will provide you a sample of this huge assortment of birds or an in-depth examination depending on your choice of tours. Choose from the tours available or combine them to get the depth of experience and additions to your birding life list that you desire. See why Big Blue Sky Adventures is the Birding Specialist for Costa Rica.. Above All! View Details |