2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

Costa Rica Wildlife A “NATURALLY” THRILLING TROPICAL ADVENTURE

Costa Rica is a glorious tropical paradise, with huge swaths of cloud forest and pristine beaches protected in

of amphibians, and 400 species of birds, most famously the resplendent quetzal, sacred bird of the Maya and Aztecs. In the reserve’s Jardin de las Mariposas, we discover more than 40 species of butterflies, and we’ll hike nature trails in the private Curi-Cancha Reserve, with its hummingbird garden and views across the Continental Divide. Keep your camera handy for sightings of white-faced capuchin, howler, and spider monkeys. We also have the option to ride the canopy zip line. Days 4-5 Arenal Volcano A perfect cone rising 5,300 feet from gentle green hills, Arenal is one of the most iconic volcanoes in the Americas. First active in 1968, when it erupted in spectacular fashion, Arenal is now a national park. We cross hanging bridges into the high rainforest canopy below the volcano, hike to the base of La Fortuna, an impressive

world-famous parks and reserves. With our expert naturalist Trip Leader, this wonderfully active adventure brings us on nature walks in famous Monteverde Cloud Forest, whose diversity of terrain supports six ecological zones. Near towering Arenal Volcano, follow hanging bridges suspended high in the forest, hike to the cascading La Fortuna waterfall, and soar through the cloud forest on a zip line. In Tortuguero National Park, we’ll glide through

“Exactly what I had hoped for—a small

group of enthusiastic travelers, and hikes and boat trips with lots of wildlife and exotic plants to photograph. And what an excellent break from winter weather!” Julia M., Washington DC

tropical waterways that shelter fascinating wildlife, from manatees to three-toed sloths. Charming lodges give us a warm welcome in this natural wonderland. Days 1-3 San José / Monteverde Cloud Forest Set at a cool 4,700 feet, Monteverde is a pioneering private nature reserve established almost four decades ago and now encompassing more than 35,000 acres. Its dense cloud forest is home to about 100 species of mammals, 1,200 species

We’ve paired rainforest walks, boat journeys, and optional zip line adventures for a full experience of Costa Rica’s natural bounty. PHOTO: C. HÜTTER KEVIN SCHAFER

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