Selva Verde Lodge

Sarapiqui Costa Rica

Come and explore an authentic Costa Rican rainforest.

Experience nature, see wildlife, and learn about the environment.

Come and explore an authentic Costa Rican rainforest. Experience nature, see wildlife, and learn about the environment. Hiking, whitewater rafting, and birding. Discover wildlife, learn about environmental concerns, and meet local students and teachers.

The River Lodge

Located near the Sarapiquí River, our charming River Lodge rooms rise above the rainforest floor on elevated platforms affording you a unique view of the surrounding flora and fauna. Rooms accommodate one to four guests in twin beds.

 

Rooms feature:

• spacious wooden verandahs with hammocks
• elevated views
• screened windows with privacy shutters
• private bathrooms with hot/cold water
• hair dryers
• safety boxes
• ceiling fans
• phones
Rooms feature:
• spacious balconies
• screened windows with privacy shutters
• private bathrooms with hot/cold water

The Bungalows

Our Bungalows are discretely tucked in the forest near our Butterfly Garden and are well suited for students and small groups. They accommodate up to four guests in twin beds.

The Nature Guides

Guides are trained naturalists Safety is of utmost importance Activities for all age groups


Selva Verde’s private rainforest reserve. Guided Nature Hike

Most of Selva Verde’s 500 acres is a private rainforest reserve. Go hiking with one of our naturalist guides and learn about the primary rainforest environment. Walks are tailored to individual interests and needs.

$20 per person (2 hours) / $35 per person (4 hours)

Sarapiquí Wildlife Boat Ride

Glide down the Sarapiquí River in search of caiman, howler monkeys, iguanas, birds, and other tropical wildlife. Enjoy the covered boats with quiet electric motors and drivers who are expert animal spotters.

$25 per person, including round trip transportation (2 hours)

Forget TV! View Costa Rican wildlife.

All ages love our exciting rafting trip! White-Water Rafting Adventure

Depart from Selva Verde and journey through the Caribbean lowlands of Costa Rica. A preliminary safety orientation will prepare you for the challenges you’ll face on the water. Keep an eye out for the diversity of the wildlife seen at the river’s edge in between the Class I-III rapids. If you are a skilled rafter, we can arrange a more challenging excursion on Class III-IV rapids. All trips are escorted by a professional river guide.

$45 per person, including transportation (2 hours)

Cultural Exchange and Community Service Activities

The Selva Verde Lodge campus houses the Sarapiquí Conservation Learning Center (SCLC), an educational not-for-profit. Here you can interact with the Center’s international volunteers and members of the Puerto Viejo community while participating in a variety of projects.

Price ranges from free to $20 per person.
Be active in the local community


Start your rainforest hike with a zing! Zip Line Adventure

Looking for a little excitement? Take a quick jaunt across the Rio Sarapiquí on a zip line. Suit up in safety equipment before hooking on to a steel cable to glide across the river. A trained guide on each end of the zip line will help you reach the rainforest safely.

$20 per person
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Horseback Riding

Explore the Sarapiquí countryside and rain forest by horseback. Spot these species common to Costa Rica: white-nosed coatimundis, howler monkeys, and a variety of birds including Keel-billed Toucans, Great Green Macaws, etc. Ride is accompanied by a Spanish-speaking guide.

$20 per person (2-3 hours)
No experience necessary!


Enjoy the melody of rainforest birds.
Bird and Fauna Gallery
Birdwatching Walk

Join us each morning at 6 a.m. to study the prolific avifauna found in the Sarapiquí region. A resident naturalist guide helps you learn to identify native and migratory birds by sight and song as they dine on fresh fruits each morning.

Complimentary (1 hour)


Butterfly Garden

Our charming butterfly garden is well stocked with plants and flowers ideal for nurturing butterflies in various stages of growth. Explore the garden with a guide who will explain the interesting life cycle of butterflies.

Guided tours are $5 per person or complimentary without a guide.


Learn about tropical butterflies.

Special Note:
Discretionary gratuities for guides are not included. Boxed lunches may be arranged with advance notice to our