Costa Rica | Corcovado National Park | Cano Island Biological Reserve | Manuel Antonio National Park
We begin our IVS adventure in San Jose. Then we fly to world-famous Corcovado National Park and the Cano Island Biological Reserve.
Corcovado is a paradise of tropical wilderness and beaches, catalogued by the National Geographic Society as “one of the most biologically intense places on Earth!” It has truly spectacular wildlife, including many species of monkeys, crocodiles, exotic parrots, toucans, and an incredible diversity of species. Resident naturalists lead several hiking and boat excursions with snorkeling options, all included in the trip price. Our accommodations in Corcovado will be the spectacular Copa De Arbol Beach & Rainforest Resort, regarded as one of the best eco-lodges in Costa Rica.
We travel by boat, through beautiful mangroves to the remote village of Sierpe. From Sierpe we travel up the west coast to the beautiful Savegre River Valley, where we stay at the Rafiki Jungle Lodge, which is patterned after deluxe Africa Wildlife Lodges. During our stay at Rafiki, you can do hiking with a naturalist, horseback riding, bird and wildlife watching, and enjoy a whitewater raft trip on the Savegre River. Perfect for first time or seasoned rafters!
Then we travel to the beautiful coastal town of Manuel Antonio, where we stay at the exclusive Hotel La Mariposa. You’ll have time to explore the lovely beaches or do a host of multi-sport day adventures there.
Seminar registration fee: $845 for 12 RACE approved CE hours
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2025 Speaker
Along the way, Dr Heidi Lobprise will discuss both dental and geriatric management in your daily practice.
Brandon R Wichman DVM –
Just wanted to say how much we enjoyed our trip! Bio Bio Expeditions really did run a class act with activities, guides, the hotels were amazing! A special shoutout to our guide Jorge Esquivel, who bent over backwards to help people with individual concerns/issues.
Could you please do an email list of the attendees, including the speaker, and send to me? We absolutely enjoyed every person on that trip and would love to keep contact.
Thanks again
Brandon Wichman DVM
Theresa K. –
This trip had a lot to offer just about everyone. There were educational walks (Tracie the “bug lady” is a DO NOT MISS!) and knowledgeable guides (Thank you Randall) at both lodges that were passionate about their country, the environment, and all that it has to offer. Oh, and that guy Jorge, who made everything run seamlessly.
From initial landing to take off — the trip was smooth and we really didn’t experience any difficulties other than a blown fuse for the AC on one bus. The food was amazing at every hotel, lodging was great (no AC at Rafiki), views were always stunning and there was always something to do — or you could opt to just relax and sit by the pool.
Words of caution if you get motion sickness: While every effort is made to give those with motion sickness their preferred seats, there is still a chance of motion sickness. We were in busses on rocky roads, we were in boats (sometimes the water is a little choppy), and small 12 seater planes for the in-country flights
Overall, a great trip as expected. This is my fourth adventure trip with IVS/BioBio — here’s looking forward to the fifth!
Justina Codde –
Justina Codde – Costa Rica IVS April 2022
Please comment on your overall impression of the trip. Did it meet your expectations?
Yes
What did you think about the quality and the knowledge of your guide staff?
Off the charts- fantastic!
Please share with us any improvements you would suggest for future trips.
While Covid remains an issue, I would recommend that people are advised to bring along a Covid home test kit. Didn’t think about it myself and it sure made a difference to be able to test and know I was negative after being exposed!
Would you consider traveling with Bio Bio Expeditions again? If so, which trips interest you most?
Yes, definitely! Machu Picchu
If you were to tell a friend or colleague about your overall experience on this trip, what would you say?
Definitely go!!!! La Paloma was absolutely amazing and wonderful. An adventure in itself just getting there!
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Elizabeth –
Hello All
We (Gary and I) made it home – the entire 10 hour plane ride divided into 2 legs. It is refreshingly cool here – 26C (79F). I hope everyone had an uneventful journey home or onward in your travels.
Gary and I would like to thank Tory and Bio Bio for their hard work in organizing this trip and ensuring it ran as smoothly as it did. How wonderful to have a jungle adventure in luxury accommodations with gourmet meals! Bio Bio organized some great guides for us and the quality of the trip is to be commended.
But as we have all said already, what made this trip especially amazing were the people. I feel truly honoured to have met each and every one of you.
I will start editing photos soon and will share them when I finished (it may be a week or so as I head back to work on Saturday). As my camera is best suited to vistas and plants – there will mainly be photos of those. I am excited to see the animal photos.
Wishing everyone many more adventures!
Elizabeth / Costa Rica IVS April 2017