53 Tours vacations in Costa Rica found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $3,349 to US $3,979 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Nov, 30 Nov, 31 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 20 Jan, 25 Jan, 27 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
2020: 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 20 Jan, 25 Jan, 27 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 25 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 11 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct ...
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 07 Nov, 09 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Nov, 30 Nov, 31 Dec, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 20 Jan, 25 Jan
Costa Rica and Galapagos wildlife vacation
Galapagos wildlife cruise plus Costa Rica nature/beach week
From £5,770 to £6,375 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica vacation, off the beaten track
Off the usual tourist trail in 3 weeks.
From £1,698 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Costa Rica highlights vacation
Two weeks exploring the highlights of Costa Rica.
From £1,595 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
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Costa Rica adventure vacation
Fall under the spell of Costa Rica
From US $1,470 to US $1,849 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Depatures at least once a week on Mondays and Saturdays throughout the year
Wildlife vacation in Costa Rica
Explore rainforests and reefs along the Caribbean coast
From US $1,169US $702 to US $1,219US $1,199 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
Up to US $460 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 01 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan
Self drive vacation in Costa Rica, Pacific Coast
Self-drive Costa Rica's Pacific coast, away from the crowds
From £4,495 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade with departure dates to December through September
Costa Rica activity vacation
Hike, bike & raft in Costa Rica
From US $3,090 to US $3,250 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 5 Sep, 14 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 14 Mar, 11 Apr, 2 May, 5 Sep, 14 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov, 21 Dec, 18 Jan
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From £1,528 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Costa Rica wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets
Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
From US $4,349 to US $4,579US $4,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 24 Mar, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan
Costa Rica and Nicaragua self drive vacation
Self drive holiday through the best of Nicaragua and Costa Rica
From £3,130 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From US $1,735 to US $2,205 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep ...
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 9 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep ...
Up to US $200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 05 Dec, 07 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 02 Jan, 04 Jan, 09 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 05 Dec, 07 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 02 Jan, 04 Jan, 09 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan
Costa Rica and Panama vacation
The classic Costa Rica and little known treasures of Panama
From £1,998 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way.
Costa Rica multisport vacation
Experience the natural beauty in this adrenaline-filled tour
From US $1,440 to US $1,879 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr ...
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 29 Feb, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 10 Apr, 17 Apr ...
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Costa Rica vacation, encompassed
Perfect for nature and adventure lovers
From US $2,029US $1,218 to US $2,099US $2,069 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
Up to US $810 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 22 Dec, 05 Jan, 19 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 22 Dec, 05 Jan, 19 Jan
Tailor made Costa Rica wildlife vacation
Encounter the wildlife of Costa Rica
From US $2,690 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Central America cycling vacation
Colonial cities, cloud forests and tropical island paradise
From US $3,849 to US $4,279 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Dec, 20 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2020: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 31 Jul, 11 Sep, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 03 Jan, 10 Jan, 24 Jan
Costa Rica conservation tour, tailormade
The Pacific to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica
From £2,470 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Central America small group tour
Epic Central American journey from Mexico to Costa Rica.
From US $2,995US $2,902 to US $3,385 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 3 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov ...
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 30 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov ...
Up to US $330 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 03 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 07 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 03 Dec, 28 Dec, 04 Jan, 07 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan
Central America activity vacation, Costa Rica & Panama
An escape to Costa Rica rainforest and idyllic Panama waters
From US $2,255 to US $2,840 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica luxury beach and activity vacation, 8 days
Adventure and relaxation: the best combination for your trip
From US $4,399 8 days ex flights
Tailor made
Central America tours
Travel through 6 Central American countries
From £2,724£2,658 to £3,109 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Nov, 14 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 15 Feb, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 1 Aug, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 15 Feb, 21 Mar, 25 Apr, 1 Aug, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 12 Dec
Last minute spaces available on these January group tours. Book now to secure your space.
Costa Rica family tour, 11 days
Head into nature and explore Costa Rica's highlights
From £1,158 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Everything is tweak-able, giving you the freedom to build a unique and personal trip for your chosen date. Upgrade your accommodation for all - or just part - of your trip, slow down the pace with few extra nights here and there or add a few more active adventures along the way
Costa Rica tailor made tour
Explore the beauty of Costa Rica on this tailor-made holiday
From £1,940 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica beaches & volcanos holiday
See beautiful Costa Rica from it's beaches to volcanos.
From £1,595 to £1,685 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica self drive vacations
Set your own pace on this self drive Cost Rica holiday.
From £1,140 to £1,285 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica Wildlife tour, small group
Visit one of most biologically intense places on earth
From US $2,850 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Feb, 16 May
Get your exclusive £100pp discount on any 2020 trip bookings before the 31st October 2019.
Mexico to Costa Rica tour
In depth cultural adventure of Central America
From US $5,589US $4,047 to US $5,799US $5,699 28 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 12 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 24 May, 7 Jun, 21 Jun, 5 Jul, 19 Jul, 2 Aug, 16 Aug, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 8 Nov, 22 Nov, 6 Dec, 20 Dec
Up to US $1680 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 22 Dec, 05 Jan, 19 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 27 Oct, 24 Nov, 08 Dec, 22 Dec, 05 Jan, 19 Jan
Mexico to Costa Rica vacation
A thrilling Mexico to Costa Rica cultural holiday
From US $3,349US $2,040 to US $3,479US $3,399 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Nov, 1 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 12 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 23 Feb, 8 Mar, 22 Mar, 5 Apr, 19 Apr, 3 May, 17 May, 31 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 26 Jul, 9 Aug, 23 Aug, 6 Sep, 20 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to US $1350 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 03 Nov, 01 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec, 12 Jan, 26 Jan
Late availability on these dates: 03 Nov, 01 Dec, 15 Dec, 29 Dec, 12 Jan, 26 Jan
Costa Rica group tour, hidden Costa Rica
Costa Rica's little known cultural and wildlife hotspots
From US $4,345 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Nov
2020: 16 May, 21 Nov
2020: 16 May, 21 Nov
From
US $3,349
excluding flights
One of the best we have ever had. The whole trip was memorable for two main reasons – the variety of scenery and the superb wildlife. (more)Tim Graham
Included memories are - Spider monkeys swinging jumping above us to reach the trees on opposite side of jungle river, finding red eyed tree frogs at night... an incredible display by the resplendent quetzal during a courting session (more)Paula Cooke
The stay at Laguna Lodge was an amazing start with river trips and accommodation overlooking the river. Seeing Sloths close up and watching the antics of the capuchin monkeys was fun. (more)Jean Thirkettle
From
£1,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing sloths close up in the wild
Tips?
Travel light and be organised with your packing (as you never have time to unpack). Bring a
good camera and binoculars, appreciate the wildlife, the flora, the scenery and the kind
generous people that you'll meet.
Local benefits?
yes.
Overall rating?
Better than excellent! (more)Sue Deeley
From
£1,698
excluding flights
The real highlight was making fresh chocolate with them from their Cocoa plantation. It was the nicest chocolate we had ever
tasted and a truly unique experience!
(more)Naomi Hatch
The most memorable was the early morning canoe trip from Evergreen Lodge with Ray Brown wildlife watching. Snorkelling off Caño island and seeing sea turtles. (more)Ruth Lambert
The stunning countryside, wildlife and how incredibly clean of litter it is, great not
seeing plastic rubbish everywhere...
(more)Vince Payne
From
US $1,470
excluding flights
I loved the jungle lodge in Sarapiqui - a 2 hour tractor drive from the nearest tarmac road. An idyllic location in the heart of the forest. (more)Jeremy Rodgers
That's difficult as there were so many memorable moments. The zipwire above the cloud forest was a massive adrenalin rush. Helping to plant trees by potting bags of soil was great too and a great bonding moment for the group. (more)Sylvia Kenna
The most exciting part of the vacation was probably the turtle egg laying. (more)Abigail Croydon
From
US $1,735
excluding flights
Too many to mention, really - it was all memorable! But the most memorable parts were maybe the cloud forest, the mangroves boat trips, Copan, Tikal or the growler monkeys. (more)Kathleen Culliton
The most exciting part of the vacation was seeing the volcano Arenal in La Fortuna and the beach at Manuel Antonio. (more)Vanessa Adnitt
Costa Rica is a lovely place to visit but had we known it was so expensive we
would never have signed up to a vacation that didn't have a lot of included activities and meals included. (more)Ian Halliwell
From
£3,130
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the lava flowing at the Masaya volcano is a wow! (45 mins from Managua/Nicaragua); zip lining above the tree tops at Arenal. Watching the beautiful sunset, glass of wine in hand, at Arenal Observatory Lodge. Seeing Quetzals close up in the cloud forest. Hundreds of fireflies lighting up and dancing in front if us as the sun set. Seeing all the wonderful wildlife on offer in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Tips?
If driving use a satnav! Driving in Costa was... (more)Martin Blow
From
US $2,902
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Snorkelling in Caye Caulker, Belize, was an amazing experience! Nurse sharks, stingrays and turtles, not to mention oodles of brightly coloured fish, seemed completely oblivious to our presence, and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, with its dazzling array of corals and fish, was stunning. What a fantastic day! Just as good, but for different reasons, was the memorable Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave - wading through water; scrambling up, over and under rocks; and marvelling at the... (more)Laurie Munslow
From
US $3,090
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was waking early in the morning to hear the strange bird calls and seeing the dawn. A vacation of a life-time. (more)Angela Wood
Achieving crossing the country from coast to coast only by bike, hiking, kayaking and rafting. A great adventure and experience. I loved it! (more)Alejandro Hahn Menacho
From
US $1,440
excluding flights
From
US $702
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing magnificent rainforest from high bridges on flanks of a volcano, seeing a turtle laying her eggs, giving bottle of milk to young spider, howler and capuchin monkeys at a rescue center.
Tips?
Don't miss out on tours which give you full experience of the natural history of Costa Rica.
Local benefits?
I think the money I paid for my tours helped support the conservation and wildlife work and that my tour helped the businesses of the hotel and restaurant... (more)Celia Home
From
£4,495
excluding flights
From
£2,658
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Fantastic insight into many different cultures. Stunning and varied scenery in wonderful hot weather from the might of the Panama Canal to the jaw dropping beauty of the rain and cloud forests to the awesome splendour of the region's volcanoes and craters
Tips?
Do as much research as possible before your trip - I wished I had done more!
Try and learn some basic conversational Spanish - I wish I had learnt more!
Local benefits?
Tourism is an infant business... (more)Douglas Newlands
From
US $2,690
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Wildlife
Tips?
Don't bother with the thermal baths - if you really want a mineral bath, use the free "locals" spa instead... look on Mr G's map for Free Natural Hot Springs River opposite Tabacon.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Really good - well organised, worth every penny. (more)Nick Howard
From
US $2,049
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat including spider, howler and capuchin monkeys, two and three toed sloths, basilisk lizards running on water, boa constrictors, tarantulas, toucans, hummingbirds and quetzals to name a few.
Tips?
I benefitted from packing a mosquito net for the first two nights accommodation.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Couldn't have been better. (more)Penny Calder
From
US $3,879
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Every day with new discoveries of Costa Rica, beautiful cycling experience, local tour leader Memo and his fantastic crew member Luís and Ronald, and variety of vacation experience in two weeks made this vacation the best I've ever been.
Tips?
Be prepared for rice and beans three times a day for two weeks ;)
Local benefits?
Yes, absolutely, in all the trips (including optional) I felt that local people were supported in their business, be it a local restaurant... (more)Agne Bajoriniene
From
US $2,450
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Volunteering at the animal sanctuary, Venado caves, white water rafting, all
the guides and their animal spotting skills.
Tips?
Take cagoules for the regular downpours and torches for frog spotting/ night safaris. Try to pack light as there is a lot of moving around. Use the local laundry to clean and dry clothes after wet activities/ tropical rain storms.
Local benefits?
Some parts did. The kids saving the rainforest definely supported conservation. A range... (more)Kathleen Johnson
From
US $2,550
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The diversity. So much was packed in - from archaeological site to coffee and banana plantations to volcano rim to tropical and temperate and cloud forests with magnificent flora and fauna. The pace was relaxed, we were never in a hurry. We have wonderful memories of Costa Rica.
Tips?
Ask for Juan Carlos Rodriguez Espinoza to be your guide and take a good camera. Many companies do the the same route in less days. Don't be tempted by the lower price you will just be... (more)James Williamson
From
£1,548
excluding flights
The wildlife watching was truly exceptional. In every location, we saw wonderful things, plants, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, birds (!!!!) and mammals. It was easy and rewarding to see a great variety of species. (more)Athene Reiss
The most memorable part of the vacation was the sheer variety, wonderful scenery, plants, birds and people. Enjoyed Nicaragua hugely, people just so friendly. (more)Julia Sherwen
This vacation was extremely enjoyable. (more)John Diley
From
£1,528
excluding flights
Most memorable was seeing a sloth in the wild, moving and really close up which was a main aim of the whole party. Most exciting was the return boat trip from Tortuguera after heavy rain, when the river was in flood. The boat handling was excellent.
(more)Bru Davys
The whole vacation experience was excellent: well organised, interesting
locations, first-class guides, good accommodation. (more)Andy Nash
Lots of memorable and exciting parts but seeing a turtle laying eggs at Tortuguero felt very special. We also greatly enjoyed a sunset horse ride in
Monteverde overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
(more)Nicholas Ayres
From
US $3,849
excluding flights
The most memorable was cycling through three different terrains each with fabulous scenery in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Visiting the volcano at Charco Verde in Nicaragua. Swimming in the Caribbean Sea and the next day in the Pacific Ocean in Panama. (more)Jennifer Steward
Roberto the leader and the 'bike boys' were great. Very helpful and so well organised, meals, room keys, boats, all appeared exactly on cue. (more)Martin Wolverson
From
US $4,349
excluding flights
From
US $1,170
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I think all of it. Loved every single minute and was extremely lucky with the tour guide (Vin) and the group!
Tips?
I would say to not expect luxury accommodation or to have hot water throughout but it is really worth it! Also be prepared that your days in Boquete
will be much cooler than the rest of the trip so I would suggest bringing long trousers and warm cover up clothes as many people on our trip got caught out
by the drastic change in temperature up in the... (more)Gabriela Stamenova
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