Costa Rica
Costa Rica packs an extraordinary range into a small country: Arenal's volcanoes and hot springs, the cloud forests of Monteverde, nesting turtles at Tortuguero and the beaches of Manuel Antonio and the Nicoya Peninsula.
It is also a country with a conscience. Costa Rica abolished its army in 1948 and has invested in its people and landscapes ever since. Today more than a quarter of the country is protected, and its eco-lodges set the standard for sustainable travel.
We have been creating tailor-made Costa Rica holidays for almost 20 years. Most of our journeys combine rainforest and coast – dawn wildlife walks, white-water rafting and turtle watching by moonlight, followed by time to unwind on a Pacific beach.
Best time to go
Dec–Apr (dry season) |
Flight time
approx. 11 hrs direct from Gatwick |
Time difference
−7 hrs (summer) / −6 hrs (winter) |
Ideal trip length
10–14 nights |
Holidays to Costa Rica
Classic Costa RicaThe essential first-time route through Costa Rica
Rainforest, volcano country and the Pacific coast, with time to unwind on the beach at the end.
Destinations: San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio
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Bird Lovers Costa RicaFor keen birders and wildlife photographers
Seek out toucans, quetzals and scarlet macaws across rainforest, cloud forest and coastal habitats.
Destinations: San José, Tortuguero, Turrialba, San Gerardo & Dominical
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Wild Costa RicaFor travellers who want the remote corners
From misty coffee highlands and cloud forest to empty Pacific beaches and remote rainforest lodges.
Destinations: Central Valley, Punta Islita & Osa Peninsula
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Costa Rica Family HolidayFun-packed adventures designed for families
Zip-lines, river safaris and sloth spotting, with plenty of beach time for all ages to enjoy.
Destinations: San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde & Tamarindo (or Manuel Antonio)
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Galápagos & Costa RicaTwo of the world's great wildlife destinations
Giant tortoises and sea lions on a Galápagos cruise, then sloths and toucans in the rainforest.
Destinations: Quito, Galápagos Islands, San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde
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Essential Costa RicaVolcanoes, rainforest and beach in one trip
Costa Rica's most iconic sights at an easy pace – ideal for a first visit or a shorter break.
Destinations: San José, Arenal Area, Monteverde & Tamarindo Beach
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Caribbean Costa RicaAdventure and beach on the Caribbean coast
Nesting turtles at Tortuguero, thrilling white water on the Pacuare River and laid-back days on the beach.
Destinations: Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Pacuare River & Punta Cocles
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Costa Rica & PanamaExplore the Caribbean side of both countries
Rainforest canals, laid-back Puerto Viejo, island-hopping in Bocas del Toro and the Panama Canal.
Destinations: Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo, Bocas del Toro & Panama Canal
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Central America ExplorerCosta Rica, Guatemala & Belize in 16 days
Wildlife, rainforest, ancient Mayan ruins and idyllic Caribbean beaches, with all flights included.
Destinations: San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Antigua, Lake Atitlán, Flores San Ignacio & Ambergris Caye
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Best of Costa Rica & NicaraguaTwo countries, one Central American journey
Amazing wildlife, towering volcanoes, superb beaches and charming colonial cities.
Destinations: San José, Tortuguero, Arenal, Tamarindo, Granada, León
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