Costa Rica

The Best of Costa Rica Holiday

A varied journey though Costa Rica's most biodiverse national parks, including Tortuguero, Monteverde, and Corcovado

21 Days
From £8,775 per person

Highlights

  • Silently paddle along rainforest-fringed waterways, in Tortuguero National Park
  • Experience the unrivalled biodiversity of Corcovado National Park
  • 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
  • Spot the elusive Resplendent Quetzal with a birding watching specialist guide

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! This is our most popular Costa Rica itinerary and we can tailor it so it’s perfect for you.

During your adventure you’ll travel from Caribbean to Pacific, North to South. We’ve written the holiday as a self-drive trip (after Tortuguero) however if you would prefer, the journey also works well with transfers throughout. You’ll have a comprehensive tour of the country, from San Jose to the watery world of Tortuguero, iconic Arenal, more arid 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. We’ve packed the itineray with the guided nature experiences we’d choose ourselves, to make the most of your precious time. We can tailor the trip to your preferences and so whether you’re looking to throw yourself into observing nature, or include some adventure or culture-focussed activities either gentle or much 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.

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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From £8,775 per person

Price includes
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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