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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Forward Travel
Tailor-Made Itineraries
Relax in geothermal hot springs beneath Arenal Volcano.
Cross Lake Arenal by boat through volcanic landscapes.
Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve with naturalist guides.
Spot quetzals, hummingbirds, sloths, toucans, and monkeys.
Walk suspension bridges above rainforest canopy.
Discover the biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula rainforest.
Join guided rainforest and wildlife excursions in Corcovado.
Snorkel around Caño Island Biological Reserve coral reefs.
Cruise along Costa Rica’s Pacific coastline by boat.
Visit Manuel Antonio National Park’s rainforest-fringed beaches.
Stay in ecolodges and rainforest retreats surrounded by wildlife.
Experience Costa Rica’s cloud forests, volcanoes, beaches, and jungles in one itinerary.
Enjoy nature-focused and wildlife-rich holidays.
Want to experience Costa Rica’s rainforests, cloud forests, beaches, and volcanoes in one trip.
Comfortable with moderate walking and humid tropical climates.
Appreciate ecolodges and remote rainforest stays.
Enjoy birdwatching, wildlife photography, and outdoor activities.
Prefer a slower-paced itinerary with opportunities for relaxation and optional adventures.
Want a combination of guided experiences and independent leisure time.
Require luxury city-based holidays with nightlife and shopping focus.
Have difficulty walking on uneven jungle trails or suspension bridges.
Dislike heat, humidity, insects, or remote rainforest environments.
Prefer fully escorted group touring throughout the entire trip.
Uncomfortable with boat transfers, domestic flights, or long overland journeys.
Want an active adventure itinerary with daily high-intensity activities only.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024