The Bottom Line
Wild Planet Adventures is an award-winning eco-tourism company offering Central America wildlife tours in Costa Rica, Belize and Panama, with an emphasis on remote destinations and low environmental impact.
Pros
- Explore remote locations as well as more popular destinations
- Tour prices include paid admission to many national parks, all meals, and lodging
- An emphasis on the environment and sustainable tourism
- Small groups - six to ten participants on average
Cons
- N/A
Description
- Sample Wild Planet Adventures Tours in Central America:
- Ultimate Wildlife Eco-Tour in Costa Rica: bird-watch, kayak, &snorkel in 8 Costa Rica parks. 9 days, $2398; 14 days, $3698.
- Every Paddler’s Dream Trip in Costa Rica: Paddle Costa Rica’s most scenic rivers in kayaks, rafts and canoes. 10 days; $2398.
- Ultimate Wildlife Tour in Panama: Discover a menagerie of Panama wildlife. 9 days, $2198; 14 days, $3398.
- Blackbird Caye Snorkel Tour in Belize: Stay at the Caye's field station for sea exploration. 5 days, $1460; 8 days, $1790.
Guide Review - Wild Planet Adventures - Eco-Tourism in Central America
Wild Planet Adventures truly understands the fragility of the Central America wildlife and habitats its adventure tours explore. I only recommend Central America tour companies with an environmental emphasis, and Wild Planet Adventures is the embodiment of sustainable tourism. The company also has a proven track record of fun: its 14-day Ultimate Wildlife Tour in Costa Rica was ranked by Fodor’s as one of the Top 10 Must-Do Trips of 2007.
“Designed to educate, inspire, and bring out the wonder of intimate wildlife encounters, Wild Planet tours highlight the peace, renewal, and life-affirming experience that only the mysterious rainforest can provide.”
Other Wild Planet destinations include the Galapagos Islands, Southeast Asia, and Peru.
