The Pacific coast, the central mountain range and the Caribbean coast, generate a wide range of habitats, ideal for birdwatching. National Parks protect these habitats and stylish, character lodges offer excellent facilities for you to explore.
Costa Rica has long been renowned as a compact, modern and politically stable country, but that's not what is attracting record numbers of visitors to its shores. With both a Pacific and a Caribbean coastline and a verdant and volcanic interior, planning a trip here involves the difficult task of selecting, from a very long list, which unforgettable experiences you simply cannot miss. Picture yourself seeing baby Green Sea turtles take their first steps in Tortuguero, hiking past sloths in Corcovado or exploring the ancient lava flows from the Arenal Volcano. Imagine getting a birds-eye view as you zip line through a cloud forest canopy or checking in at one of the country's famed luxury eco-lodges, surrounded by tropical jungle.
We invite you to browse our selection of tour itineraries below. These itineraries have been carefully planned by our destination specialists to provide a deeper perspective of the amazing variety of National Parks, lodges and hotels, ecosystems and wildlife.
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Top Attractions in Costa Rica
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Birdwatching
Costa Rica is a birdwatching paradise, with some of the best locations in the world to spot a colourful array of exotic and endemic birds in lush rainforest.
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National Parks
Costa Rica rainforest-covered national parks afford endless opportunities to hike, bird-watch, horse-ride and get closer to nature in magnificent scenery.
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Beaches
Costa Rica's beaches offer miles of secluded golden sand on which to relax and unwind in the shade of gently swaying coconut palms.
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Find inspiration from our selection of itinerary suggestions, a great starting point for your next trip
San Jose - Carara National Park - Central Valley - Bajos del Toro - Tenorio National Park - Guanacaste - San Jose
Staying in luxury accommodation throughout, explore five National Parks including mighty volcanoes, cloud forests, mountain landscapes and birdwatching. Relax on a remote trop…
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San Jose - Carara National Park - Central Valley - Bajos del Toro - Tenorio National Park - Guanacaste - San Jose
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Blancaneaux Tour
30 Nights from
£9,030
Panama City - Panama Canal - San Jose - Tortuguero - Arenal - Antigua - Lake Atitlan - Chichicastenango - Tikal - Mountain Pine Ridge - Ambergris Caye
Explore the man-made wonder of the Panama Canal to the natural wonders of Costa Rica, Guatemala's colourful markets, colonial style and Mayan ruins hidden in the jungle. Concl…
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Panama City - Panama Canal - San Jose - Tortuguero - Arenal - Antigua - Lake Atitlan - Chichicastenango - Tikal - Mountain Pine Ridge - Ambergris Caye
Costa Rica
Caribbean, Central & Pacific Eco-Systems
14 Nights from
£3,833
Alajuela - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Manuel Antonio - Osa Peninsula - San Jose
Explore five National Parks with exuberant flora and fauna, mountain landscapes and birdwatching. Admire an active volcano, follow forest trails and relax on the beach.
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Alajuela - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Manuel Antonio - Osa Peninsula - San Jose
Costa Rica
'Glamping', River Rafting and National Parks
15 Nights from
£4,044
San Jose - Pacuare River - San Gerardo do Dota - Corcovado - Manuel Antonio - Gulf of Nicoya Island
Ideal for couples and families. Get back to nature with a 'glamping' experience on Isla Jesusita, raft on the Pacuare River, observe the Resplendent Quetzal, and enjoy Costa R…
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San Jose - Pacuare River - San Gerardo do Dota - Corcovado - Manuel Antonio - Gulf of Nicoya Island
Costa Rica
Volcanoes, Rainforest and Beach
14 Nights from
£4,859
San José - Arenal - Tamarindo - San José
Discover mountain landscapes and Poas volcano, explore Arenal National Park and enjoy a week on the beach in a stylish boutique hotel.
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San José - Arenal - Tamarindo - San José
Costa Rica
Quality Time for Families
14 Nights from
£3,714
San Jose - Arenal - Monteverde - Esterillos Beach
A slow pace tour of Costa Rica, perfect for families; Arenal Volcano, rainforests, birdwatching and excellent lodgings with activities for families of all ages. Plus, relax on…
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San Jose - Arenal - Monteverde - Esterillos Beach
Costa Rica
Highlands & Flooded Rainforest
10 Nights from
£2,840
San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Monteverde - San José
Explore National Parks, home to exotic bird and wildlife in dense tropical rainforest. Stay in excellent hotels and character jungle lodges where our expert guides will bring…
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San José - Tortuguero - Arenal - Monteverde - San José
Costa Rica
Birdwatching for Experts
19 Nights from
£5,597
San José - Tortuguero - Sarapiqui - Gulf of Nicoya - San Gerado de Dota - Turrialba Volcano National Park - San Jose
A tour designed for birdwatching enthusiasts, staying a specialist lodges with expert local guides to help you discover a huge array of species.
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San José - Tortuguero - Sarapiqui - Gulf of Nicoya - San Gerado de Dota - Turrialba Volcano National Park - San Jose
Costa Rica
Birdwatching Wetlands & Mountain Habitats
12 Nights from
£4,082
San Jose - Tortuguero - Arenal - Guanacaste - Nicoya
Explore unique wetlands on the Pacific coast and Tortuguero National Park, mountain landscapes and eco-systems by Arenal Volcano and continue to the mangroves and beaches of N…
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San Jose - Tortuguero - Arenal - Guanacaste - Nicoya
Multi-Country Landmark Tours
Zuleta Tour
26 Nights from
£9,749
San Jose - Tortuguero - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Osa Peninsula - Manuel Antonio - Quito - Galapagos Islands
Explore the best National Parks and birdwatching regions of Costa Rica then fly to Ecuador to enjoy a 7-night cruise discovering the unique flora, fauna and wildlife of the Ga…
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San Jose - Tortuguero - Bajos del Toro - Arenal - Osa Peninsula - Manuel Antonio - Quito - Galapagos Islands
Costa Rica
Forest River Rafting & Remote Beach
11 Nights from
£5,372
San Jose - Pacuare River - Puerto Viejo
Enjoy an adventure on the Pacuare River with rapids and optional river-rafting, trek in the rainforest and stay five nights on the Caribbean coast at a delightful boutique bea…
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San Jose - Pacuare River - Puerto Viejo
Costa Rica
Birdwatching, Wildlife and Rainforests
12 Nights from
£3,922
San Jose - Tortuguero National Park - Osa Peninsula - Arenal National Park - San Jose
Immerse yourself in the wildlife, birdlife and wonders of nature from Tortuguero National Park to the Osa Peninsula, Corcovado National Park and Arenal National Park.
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San Jose - Tortuguero National Park - Osa Peninsula - Arenal National Park - San Jose