Ecotourism Trips

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Ecotourism Trips

Who Are These Trips For?

Our Ecotourism Trips are designed for those who want to go beyond the surface and connect deeply with nature and culture. Whether you’re an avid adventurer, a passionate birder or photographer, or someone seeking an authentic and immersive travel experience, we’ll create a trip that’s tailored to your interests and passions.

 Ideal for:

Individual travelers

Couples

Families

Groups of friends

Ecotourism Trips

What’s Included?

Every trip is led by a local Guide/Coordinator (GC) and full-time driver, ensuring your experience is seamless, safe, and enriched with insider knowledge. Our guides bring destinations to life, whether it’s spotting rare wildlife, navigating breathtaking landscapes, or sharing the stories of the places you visit.

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Nature Exploration

Visit a local private reserve with an expert naturalist guide for up-close encounters with Costa Rica’s stunning flora and fauna.

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Cultural Connection

Experiences like sharing a traditional meal with a local family to get a taste of Costa Rican hospitality.

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Customized Itineraries

No two ecotourism trips are alike. Our multi-stop itineraries take you deep into Costa Rica’s breathtaking ecosystems and rich cultural landscapes, fully tailored to your interests and goals. Whether you’re birding at sunrise, ziplining through the canopy, hiking to hidden waterfalls, or sharing a home-cooked meal with a local family, every experience is designed to inspire, educate, and create lasting memories—all while honoring and respecting the communities and environments we visit.

And our promise ALWAYS: Thoughtfully Designed Itineraries – Every trip is fully customized to match your interests, balancing exploration, education, and connection while ensuring a positive impact on the places and people we visit.

Some common elements of these trips are:

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Immersive Nature Experiences

Discover Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity alongside your expert Guide/Coordinator, who brings the forest to life with captivating natural history stories. Whether birdwatching at sunrise or exploring hidden trails, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the country’s ecosystems and its legacy of conservation.

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Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures

Whether it’s night kayaking through a rainforest creek, hiking to hidden waterfalls, or gliding through the forest canopy, our custom-designed experiences reveal Costa Rica’s hidden treasures to you, help you make your dreams come true, and deepen your connection to the natural world.

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Cultural Connection

Engage with local communities through meaningful experiences like sharing a home-cooked meal, taking a traditional cooking class, or learning from artisans, farmers, and conservationists.

 

Why Choose HNE Ecotourism?

We’re not just experts in the destinations we serve—we live here. That means we offer a unique perspective and unmatched access to the region’s hidden gems. Our trips are thoughtfully designed to leave a positive impact on local communities and the environment, ensuring your travel is both meaningful and memorable.

Whether you’re planning a multi-day adventure or just have time for a quick day trip, let us show you the beauty of Costa Rica in a way you’ll never forget.

Testimonials

Rayna planned and led 2 different biking adventures for my husband and me. She was very thoughtful and detailed in her approach. Both trips were filled with beauty, education, cultural immersion, and so much fun! We appreciate her knowledge of Colombia and her resourcefulness when needed. We highly recommend Human Nature Expeditions. Consideration of your unique needs/desires will be at the forefront of their plans for you.
Linda Liman
Rayna planned and led 2 different biking adventures for my husband and me. She was very thoughtful and detailed in her approach. Both trips were filled with beauty, education, cultural immersion, and so much fun! We appreciate her knowledge of Colombia and her resourcefulness when needed. We highly recommend Human Nature Expeditions. Consideration of your unique needs/desires will be at the forefront of their plans for you.
Linda Liman
Linda Liman
Human Nature and specifically Alexa and our driver Miguel were simply amazing! We saw an unbelievable amount of nature and Alexa was deeply knowledgeable about all of it or if she wasn't sure she'd find the answer. Her passion and excitement about nature was inspirational. If you want a deep nature experience this is the team you should work with. All of our group loved our Costa Rica adventure. Pura Vida!
Brian Crosley
Human Nature and specifically Alexa and our driver Miguel were simply amazing! We saw an unbelievable amount of nature and Alexa was deeply knowledgeable about all of it or if she wasn't sure she'd find the answer. Her passion and excitement about nature was inspirational. If you want a deep nature experience this is the team you should work with. All of our group loved our Costa Rica adventure. Pura Vida!
Brian Crosley
Brian Crosley
I was part of a small group tour of the flora, fauna, and culture of Costa Rica led by Alexa. I have only superlatives to share about her and her enthusiasm, deep knowledge, patience, and flexibility, and the entire immersive experience as well, Unforgettable!
Liz LaBolt
I was part of a small group tour of the flora, fauna, and culture of Costa Rica led by Alexa. I have only superlatives to share about her and her enthusiasm, deep knowledge, patience, and flexibility, and the entire immersive experience as well, Unforgettable!
Liz LaBolt
Liz LaBolt
Fantastic, worry-free trip with a very fun, knowledgeable guide and a professional driver. We were introduced to the fauna and culture in an entertaining, respectful and meaningful manner. Strongly recommend the use of Human Nature Expeditions for small groups seeking to explore the wonders of Costa Rica!
George Robinson
Fantastic, worry-free trip with a very fun, knowledgeable guide and a professional driver. We were introduced to the fauna and culture in an entertaining, respectful and meaningful manner. Strongly recommend the use of Human Nature Expeditions for small groups seeking to explore the wonders of Costa Rica!
George Robinson
George Robinson
Recently had the pleasure of having Alexa lead our group on 2 days in areas around the Monteverde region and cloud forest (thank you Ryan Dibala of @BirdingManAdventures for arranging her services). Her knowledge is not only impressive and top-notch, but it is her enthusiasm for the birds, wildlife and people of her adopted area that is infectious and inspiring. Alexa exceeds at describing what you are likely to see based on locale or sounds that she is hearing; this benefits everyone who is present and looking and increases the likelihood of observation by all, or most, rather then waiting on the guides ability to find and then point out. It is a sharing of knowledge over attempting to impress. Her relationships with locals is also wonderful to observe and translates into a gift for all involved. Highly recommend Alexa and look forward to birding with her on return trips to Costa Rica.
Jodi Chambers
Recently had the pleasure of having Alexa lead our group on 2 days in areas around the Monteverde region and cloud forest (thank you Ryan Dibala of @BirdingManAdventures for arranging her services). Her knowledge is not only impressive and top-notch, but it is her enthusiasm for the birds, wildlife and people of her adopted area that is infectious and inspiring. Alexa exceeds at describing what you are likely to see based on locale or sounds that she is hearing; this benefits everyone who is present and looking and increases the likelihood of observation by all, or most, rather then waiting on the guides ability to find and then point out. It is a sharing of knowledge over attempting to impress. Her relationships with locals is also wonderful to observe and translates into a gift for all involved. Highly recommend Alexa and look forward to birding with her on return trips to Costa Rica.
Jodi Chambers
Jodi Chambers
Alexa is absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend her as a guide when in Costa Rica. She tailored our small group trip (all adults) with a variety of activities and wildlife/rainforest experiences for our January, 2025 visit. The bird-watching was a highlight, and her knowledge is expansive. The variety of birds is unbelievable! Her energy and happiness are contagious, and you find yourself getting super excited about every new discovery. She takes time to educate and allows time to just sit and absorb the sights. She knows the perfect balance! She works with you on setting goals and then finds super fun activities to meet those goals. Examples: Birding, a coffee plantation tour, night hikes, a butterfly garden visit, a dance lesson, a cacao tour, ziplining, massages, kayaking, hiking in the Cahuita National park, a boat tour (because the water was too rough to snorkel), local restaurant recommendations, a visit to a fruit stand, a cooking class, cocktails at the beach bar, and relaxation on the beach. She is organized, efficient, knowledgeable of ALL things Costa Rica, and just a super human being!! We hope to travel to Costa Rica again, and will contact Alexa for our next trip. She made our trip stress free and SO MUCH FUN!
Carla Robinson
Alexa is absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend her as a guide when in Costa Rica. She tailored our small group trip (all adults) with a variety of activities and wildlife/rainforest experiences for our January, 2025 visit. The bird-watching was a highlight, and her knowledge is expansive. The variety of birds is unbelievable! Her energy and happiness are contagious, and you find yourself getting super excited about every new discovery. She takes time to educate and allows time to just sit and absorb the sights. She knows the perfect balance! She works with you on setting goals and then finds super fun activities to meet those goals. Examples: Birding, a coffee plantation tour, night hikes, a butterfly garden visit, a dance lesson, a cacao tour, ziplining, massages, kayaking, hiking in the Cahuita National park, a boat tour (because the water was too rough to snorkel), local restaurant recommendations, a visit to a fruit stand, a cooking class, cocktails at the beach bar, and relaxation on the beach. She is organized, efficient, knowledgeable of ALL things Costa Rica, and just a super human being!! We hope to travel to Costa Rica again, and will contact Alexa for our next trip. She made our trip stress free and SO MUCH FUN!
Carla Robinson
Carla Robinson
Can't even begin to describe what a wonderful experience I had with our Human Nature Expeditions travel!! Wildlife, food, culture, relationships...all were top notch, amazing times and events!!! Alexa did us right with the planning and implementation of our adventure!!! Her knowledge of Costa Rica...AMAZING!! Thanks so much for sharing the "Pura Vida" feeling with our group!!!
Rick Towle
Can't even begin to describe what a wonderful experience I had with our Human Nature Expeditions travel!! Wildlife, food, culture, relationships...all were top notch, amazing times and events!!! Alexa did us right with the planning and implementation of our adventure!!! Her knowledge of Costa Rica...AMAZING!! Thanks so much for sharing the "Pura Vida" feeling with our group!!!
Rick Towle
Rick Towle
I can't recommend Human Nature Expeditions enough. If you're able to have Alexa Stickel as your naturalist guide, you'll be certain to have an amazing experience! Alexa is incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, kind and determined to provide you with the best possible expedition. Every day of the multi-day excursion was scheduled with (catered to interest) events and transportation. Thank you so much for such an awe-inspiring and environmentally/culturally respectful expedition in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
Sarah Crosley
I can't recommend Human Nature Expeditions enough. If you're able to have Alexa Stickel as your naturalist guide, you'll be certain to have an amazing experience! Alexa is incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, kind and determined to provide you with the best possible expedition. Every day of the multi-day excursion was scheduled with (catered to interest) events and transportation. Thank you so much for such an awe-inspiring and environmentally/culturally respectful expedition in Costa Rica! Pura Vida!
Sarah Crosley
Sarah Crosley