Costa Rica

The Best of Costa Rica Holiday

A wonderfully varied journey though the landscapes of iconic Tortuguero and Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja’s dry forests, Monteverde’s cloud enshrouded trees, Manuel Antonio’s idyllic beaches, Corcovado’s unmatched biodiversity, and San Gerardo de Dota’s tropical birdlife

21 Nights
From £6,580 per person

Highlights

  • Silently paddle along canals, or watch sea turtles lay their eggs on the beaches, in Tortuguero National Park
  • Spot the elusive Resplendent Quetzal with a birdingwatching specialist
  • Take an unmissable guided night walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
  • See steaming volcanic fumaroles from the many hiking trails in Rincon de la Vieja
  • Kayak through the Damas Island Mangroves near Manuel Antonio

The Details

Wildlife, scenery and people. Our Best of Costa Rica Holiday is the ultimate journey through this wildlife and adventure paradise. With the perfect blend of relaxation and activity, you’re sure become enchanted with this amazing place!

During your adventure you’ll travel from Caribbean to Pacific, North to South. We’ve written the holiday as a hybrid of transfers and self-drive however the trip also works well with transfers throughout if you’d prefer. You’ll have a comprehensive tour of the country, seeing cultural San Jose, the watery world of Tortuguero, iconic Arenal, drier forests in Rincon de la Vieja, Monteverde with it’s famous cloud forests, idyllic Manuel Antonio, Corcovado’s incomparable biodiversity, and Quetzals in San Gerardo de Dota.

There really is something for everyone and, whatever you choose to do, you can guarantee you’ll be surrounded by stunning natural phenomena. Whether you’re looking to throw yourself into the opportunities for observing nature, or include some activities either gentle or more involving – or perhaps a mix of both – you’ll be immersed in a magical paradise.

We think the main reason to travel here is to see the menagerie of creatures that are throughout the land. Take a guided nature walk, go turtle-watching, join experienced guides for early morning bird watching or join a guided night-time nature walk.

However for those seeking activity, Costa Rica also has it all: kayaking, paddle-boarding, white-water rafting, horse-riding, surfing, diving, or visiting coffee or cacao plantations… the list goes on.

This is our most popular Costa Rica itinerary and what you see below is a general guide. We’re tailor-made specialists, so if you’d like the length of the trip adjusted we can easily do that; if there are any activities you’d really like to include or exclude, then we can sort that too. Everything is possible – within reason! Just ask us – we’re here to help.

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The price is based on two people sharing a twin or a double room, activities as described and includes flights from the UK.

For a personalised itinerary and full list of what's included, please get in touch.

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