Our Costa Rica vacations & tours
Costa Rica is a pioneer in responsible tourism, and our vacations ensure that while admiring the (spectacular) wildlife of this easy-going Central American country, you’ll also be contributing to their ongoing protection. We make sure that whether you are volunteering with turtles on the beach or visiting parks and reserves, you are having a positive impact. Our hotels are small and family-run; our local guides will share with you their unparalleled knowledge of Costa Rica’s culture and nature. Our incredible activity vacations demonstrate why this is one of the world’s top destinations for families.
Our top Costa Rica vacations
Costa Rica wildlife vacation
From
US $5250 to US $6825
15 days
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An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
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Costa Rica family tour, 11 days
From
£1420
11 days
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A family nature adventure exploring Costa Rica's highlights
Tailor made
Activity & nature vacation in Costa Rica
From
£2735 to £4985
15 days
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A Costa Rica itinerary packed full of adventure excursions
Tailor made
Costa Rica tailor made tour, in depth
From
US $4610 to US $5172
16 days
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An in-depth tour showcasing the very best of Costa Rica!
Tailor made
Costa Rica self drive vacation, natural history
From
£3995
15 days
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A boutique selfdrive trip with a focus on natural history
Tailor made
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
From
£2050
13 days
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Experience the jungles, volcanoes and beaches of Costa Rica
Tailor made
Costa Rica classic self drive vacation
From
£1865
10 days
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Exploring Costa Rica by hire car, your way
Tailor made
Costa Rica wildlife vacation, Coastal Secrets
From
US $6360 to US $7650
15 days
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Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
Small group2026: 12 Sep, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 7 Aug, 18 Sep, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 2028: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 26 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 5 Aug, 16 Sep, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov
Costa Rica hike, bike and raft adventure
From
US $3960
15 days
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Ultimate multi activity vacation in wilderness
Small group2026: 29 Aug, 7 Nov, 18 Dec, 2027: 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 28 Aug
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About our Costa Rica vacations
Costa Rica's amazing wildlife
Our wildlife vacations in Costa Rica are focussed on protecting animals rather than making them a tourist attraction. Costa Rica is teeming with wildlife, with half of the country blanketed in primary forest, and around a third of it protected by conservation areas. We use expert local guides to explore forests that echo with the calls of birdlife. They can help locate sloths lazing on tree branches, shy jaguars in the shadows, and gigantic American crocodiles. Our rural-based accommodation ensures that money goes straight back to conservation and funds initiatives, including legal action to protect threats to wildlife.
Surfing, or zipline?
Our Costa Rica vacations are usually multi activity vacations; that’s just the nature of travel here. Typical itineraries take you wildlife watching with local experts one day and tubing down a lazy river the next. You could be trying your first surf lesson on a Caribbean beach, mountain biking, or strapping in for a thrilling zipline tour through the tree canopy. We work with activity guides from the local community, so you know you are getting the best possible experience while also supporting the local population.
Made for families
Our family vacations are the ultimate in multigenerational fun. Zipline through rainforests, tube down rivers, learn to surf, and watch turtles on idyllic beaches or monkeys eyeing up your fruit baskets, all under the careful guidance of local experts and guides. And while families with older kids will find no end of adventures to dive into headfirst, those with younger ones looking to take it easier will love it here too, with gorgeous beaches to relax on, and quieter activities like cooking classes in local family homes.
Coast to Coast in Costa Rica
If your idea of the perfect getaway is one where you spend most of it in the saddle then our cycling vacations in Costa Rica will be a tantalising prospect. Our vacations are typically guided small group tours; leaders, guides, mechanics and drivers are all locals, benefitting the Costa Rican people, and giving you direct contact with local knowledge of the country. Our Coast to Coast tour is a stand-out route, taking you through forested, volcanic and coastal terrain over two weeks, climbing up mountain passes and down through valleys until you reach the warm Caribbean. We can take you on exciting multi-country cycling vacations too, combining Costa Rica with Panama and Nicaragua.
Types of vacations in Costa Rica
Our Costa Rica vacations are all adventure vacations, just with different degrees of adventure. This compact country packs a lot of excitement into its borders, from river rafting to ziplining and rainforest trekking. The latter is always a highlight – you’d struggle to picture a better destination for wildlife vacations. Costa Rica is an unforgettable place for family vacations – safe and relaxed, and never a dull moment for kids aged from about seven upwards. Small group vacations have an inbuilt social element, with new friends to cheer you on throughout and local guides offering a chance to explore Costa Rican culture a little too.
Our Costa Rica vacations reviews
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Alison Steene05 May 2026
It was all great but the highlights were Tortuguero, the Tarcoles boat trip.read more
Helen Wyeth19 Apr 2026
Zip line, night frog walk and Toruguero... Amazing!read more
Dawn Hein07 Apr 2026
First thing that comes to mind is the food! Delicious, varied and plentiful. We enjoyed getting to live at a beautiful tropical property, getting to work on some of the conservation projects, and exploring the coast.read more
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