Nature vacations in Costa Rica with Costa Rica's respected naturalist operator
Nature immersion means getting away from crowds, away from places that disrupt nature's own rhythm. Serendipity Costa Rica give you this pristine naturalist experience with supreme comfort and a commitment to high standards for environmental conservation.
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Scarlet Macaws are an endangered but a recovering species
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Cloud forest - best enjoyed quietly and privately
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Shy lizards are patient with human contact
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Want to know the three different species of Morpho?
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Orb spiders rebuild their complex webs each day
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Baby armadillo - babies of all species are irresistible
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Sloth descend from trees only about once a week
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Capuchin monkeys are less common, but easier to spot
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Serenity is hiking in a private cloud forest
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From our platform - a remarkable view of the forest
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Nocturnal tree frog is almost invisible when asleep
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Access to nests beneath overhanging branches
Serendipity accesses nature in very private ways - from ascending into rainforest platforms high in the branches of a patriarch tree (and eat lunch while here) to hiking in private cloud forest preserves on trails accessed only by Serendipity, to riding horses to remote areas untouched by motorized vehicles, to watching volcanoes boom and sparkle. Serendipity Style means all private -- guide, vehicle, activities and customized to your travel dates, level of experience, and your priorities.
Only your self-formed group (your family? Your bird watching club?) and your Serendipity guides -- right next to you, checking your harness, saddling your horse, paddling silently through mangroves or on nature-filled rivers. Your Serendipity guide is not just a knowledgeable naturalist, but also a your walking / talking encyclopedia on Costa Rica's history, geology, social structure, economy, politics. You'll appreciate your reliable (and comfortable) 4x4 vehicle, interesting lodging, and completely private activities -- no buses, no tourists, just your self-formed group and Serendipity guides. With private activities you have flexibility on how soft or hard, how long or short, depending on your goals. Expert birder or almost beginner -- we can challenge everyone.
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NatureQuest: 10 days - a family vacation emphasizing biodiversity and natural discovery
We explored Costa Rica for the best in pristine nature, avoiding well-trodden destinations, finding places where Nature is unfettered. This 10 day itinerary is a very good place to start designing a trip encompassing three or four distinct eco zones, from cloud forest to the Northern Zone and the best beaches for pure nature exploration.
This Costa Rica family vacation itinerary was designed for a family with kids down to 3 years. The parents want their kids to really appreciate the fragile natural world, to see it without feeling "nature is only in a zoo", to touch it when it fascinates.
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PureNature: 9 days - for serious naturalists
Perfect for families when everyone has adult abilities for swimming, hiking, and focused curiosity. 9 day PureNature will make you ask as many questions as it answers. Seeing the natural world in quiet, spending time on the smallest details, makes PureNature an ideal starting point for people who want to truly understand nature.
This itinerary was designed for a family who wanted to explore deeper environmental issues, especially how Costa Rica's biodiversity is preserved by small local groups and "stewards" of the land.
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Costa Rica Jurassic Experience
After soaking in hot springs, hiking through rain forests and Jurassic era cloud forests, getting very close to nature in stealth boats, and lunch in the tree tops in a primary forest, we head to the primordial sea for turtle watching. Oh, yes. active volcano, too. More jurassic experience...
You will talk about your Serendipity Costa Rica naturalist travels for years to come. We promise you, no compromises on discovery.
The first step to enjoying a Serendipity adventure is to contact us.
