Price: from £2995/$3995per person
We will meet at Juan Santamaría International Airport (San Jose) and we will head straight to our first location, to Poas. We spend the night looking for vipers, tree frogs and glass frogs.
Main targets are: Bothriechis lateralis, Agalychnis annae, Espadarana prosoblepon, Hyalinobatrachium fleischmanni, Bolitoglossa subpalmata.
Overnight in Poas.
Meals included: None
We start early and drive towards the Caribbean coast, near the Panama border of Costa Rica. We will stay at the Indigenous reserve for 2 nights. We will learn about Central American Bushmaster Project and will look for reptiles and amphibians in the forest.
Main targets are Lachesis stenophrys, Bothriechis nigroadspersus, Porthidium nasutum, Bothrops asper, Mircurus mosquitensis, Micrurus alleni, Micurus multifasciatus, micururs mipartitus, Corallus annulatus, Diploglossus monotropis, Cruziohyla calcarifer, hyalinobathrachium valerioi, hyalinobathrachium talamancae, Pristimantis gaigei,
Overnight in Kekoldi.
Meals Included: Day 2: Breakfast, Dinner, Day 3: breakfast, lunch dinner
We drive back toward the centre of the country and will spend the next two days at Centro Manu. This stop will mainly concentrate on the colourful amphibians of the region, although we will have the chance seeing coral snakes and the unique Rainforest Hognosed-Pitviper.
Main Targets are: Sachatamia ilex, Tripion spinosus, Agalychnis saltator, Hyloscirtus palmeri, Oedipina carablanca, Porthidum nasutum, Micrurus multifasciatus, Pliocercus eurizonus.
Overnight in Centro Manu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We leave the Caribbean-side of the country and head towards the South pacific. En-route we will cross the Talamanca Mountain Range and we will stay near Cero de la Muerte for overnight. Today’s plan is to explore some species in high elevation. Our expedition will take us to over 3000m over sea level. We will be looking for vipers, salamanders and lizards.
Main Targets are: Cerrophidion sasai, Bothriechis nigroviridis, Bolitoglossa pesrubra, Bolitoglossa cerroensis, Abronia monticola, Sceloporus malachiticus.
Overnight near San Gerardo de Dota
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We are driving today towards the majestic Osa Peninsula today and we will be heading towards the mountains. It is a long (7h) drive, but we will arrive to one of the most unique and most biodiverse places of Central America.
Overnight near the Osa Peninsula.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On the next two days we will be Based North of Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula. It is one of the most biologically diverse places on the Planet. Explore the rainforest and its herpetofauna. Visit the Black-headed bushmaster project and learn about the ongoing conservation efforts.
Main targets are: Lachesis melanocephala, Porthidium porrasiii, Nothopsis rugosus, Phyllobates vittatus, Hyalinobatrachium collymbophyllum.
Overnight on the Osa Peninsula.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we drive North along the Pacific coast to one of the most popular National Parks of the country, to Manuel Antonio National Park. During the day we will be looking for diurnal wildlife; the park is home to mammals reptiles and birds. At night we will go out and discover the local herpetofauna.
Overnight near Manuel Antonio National Park/Quepos.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
For the last stop of our herping adventure, we will return to north of San Jose. We will have the last chance to see the beautiful Black-speckled palm-pit viper and some rare frog species.
Main Targets are: Bothriechis nigroviridis, Itsmohyla pseudopuma, Agalychnis annae.
Overnight in San Jose de la Montana.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, free time and individual departure from San Jose de la Montana.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Poas
Posada de Belen, or similar
Centro Manu
Centro Manu House, or similar
San Gerardo de Dota
Cabinas El Quetzal, or similar
Osa Peninsula
Rancho Quemado-Laguna Azul, or similar
San Jose de la Montana
Cabañas el Silencio, or similar
Prices & Inclusions
|
Date: 1st to 11th July 2026 |
||
|
Holiday Price: |
£2995/person |
min. 4, max. 6 participants |
|
|
$3995/person | |
| Single Supplement | £500/person | |
| $600/person | ||
Inclusions
Exclusions
Max Benito Smeele
Max is a biologist from the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain. His main interests are around amphibian and reptile conservation, as well as in nature photography as a way to spread knowledge and awareness about these animals. He has worked as a researcher in Spain and Costa Rica, to which he travelled 5 times, with the aim to explore its overwhelming biodiversity. Currently he resides in Spain were he works as photographer for the Exsitu Project, tour leader, teaches courses about Iberian herpetofauna and studies a masters in tropical biodiversity. Moreover he speaks Spanish, Dutch and English fluently.
Costa Rica is in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama; it is bordered from the East by the Caribbean Sea and from the West by the Pacific Ocean.
Volcanoes, high mountain ranges, and lush tropical forests are dominating the landscapes. It also provides beautiful golden beaches for those who want to relax at the end of their holiday.
This Central American country is one of the leaders in eco-tourism and sustainability. They have more than 190 biological reserves and national parks. The country has 12 different life zones, and despite its small size, it is home to nearly 5% of the total living species of the Earth.
It is a perfect place for wildlife watching, birding (over 900 species of birds), wildlife and nature photography, and for families who can combine nature, adventure, and the beach.
Get In Touch:
hello@ecoterraadventures.com
+44 (0) 20 805 08658
+44 (0) 738 888 45 30
ATOL: 12505
Registered Office Address: 85 Great Portland Street, First Floor, London, W1W 7LT
Leave a Reply