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63 Wildlife vacations in Costa Rica found
Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $3,349 to US $3,849 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 17 Aug, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr ...
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 5 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 12 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 19 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 8 Apr, 11 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr ...
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 03 Aug, 17 Aug
Costa Rica adventure vacation
Fall under the spell of Costa Rica
From US $1,402 to US $1,799 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Depatures at least once a week on Mondays and Saturdays throughout the year
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 wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets
Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
From US $3,749 to US $4,499 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 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
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 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: 27 Jul, 04 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 05 Oct
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 13 day family vacation
Spend your summer holiday in the land of Pura Vida!
From £1,785 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
Book your 2020 family adventure by 31st August with just a £150 per person deposit
Costa Rica highlights vacation
Two weeks exploring the highlights of Costa Rica.
From £1,565 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 tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From US $1,855US $1,577 to US $2,105 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 19 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, 13 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 ...
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 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 ...
Up to US $270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 17 Aug, 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct
Wildlife vacation in Costa Rica
Explore rainforests and reefs along the Caribbean coast
From US $1,169US $760 to US $1,219US $1,199 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct, 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 $420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 02 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct
Late availability on these dates: 02 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From £1,475 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 and Nicaragua self drive vacation
Self drive holiday through the best of Nicaragua and Costa Rica
From £3,130 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year
Costa Rica wildlife vacations
Discover Costa Rica's stunning wildlife
From £2,865 to £2,970 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica and Panama vacation
The classic Costa Rica and little known treasures of Panama
From £1,968 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 vacation, off the beaten track
Off the usual tourist trail in 3 weeks.
From £1,645 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
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
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 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
Costa Rica adventure vacation, jungle and beaches
10 day active adventure in beautiful Costa Rica
From US $1,874 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica bespoke vacation, coast to coast
Caribbean to Pacific: Wildlife, volcanoes and rainforest
From US $2,288 12 days ex flights
Tailor made
Costa Rica beaches & volcanos holiday
See beautiful Costa Rica from it's beaches to volcanos.
From £1,540 to £1,935 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 £1,095 to £1,240 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 $2,995 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 22 Feb, 16 May
Wildlife of Costa Rica vacation
Turtles, sloths & whales: spectacular wildlife of Costa Rica
From US $4,615 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 15 Jul
Costa Rica group tour, hidden Costa Rica
Costa Rica's little known cultural and wildlife hotspots
From £4,265 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 16 Nov
2020: 16 May, 21 Nov
2020: 16 May, 21 Nov
Classic Costa Rica tour
Costa Rica's incredible natural highlights
From US $3,635 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Nov
2020: 2 May, 7 Nov
2020: 2 May, 7 Nov
Tailor made Costa Rica highlights vacation
Discover Costa Rica's volcanoes, cloudforest and coastline
From £2,250 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 Coast to Coast tour, private departure
Enjoy a Caribbean-Pacific wildlife adventure in Costa Rica
From £2,575 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Highlights of Costa Rica tour
Costa Rica's rich and varied ecosystems do not disappoint
From US $1,350 to US $1,740 10 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 22 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 20 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 13 Jun, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 20 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 27 Jul, 10 Aug
Costa Rica nature adventure tour
Immerse yourself in the scenary of Costa Rica.
From £1,795 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica tailor made adventure
Off the beaten track tailor made adventure in Costa Rica
From £2,950 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica and Galapagos wildlife vacation
Galapagos wildlife cruise plus Costa Rica nature/beach week
From £5,565 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Off the beaten track Costa Rica private tour
Explore the Carara National Park and rugged hills and beaches
From £2,376 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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
£1,565
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
£1,785
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the vacation was Tortuguero… Excellent (more)Claudia Bernat
Fantastic family adventure. A great mix of wildlife, activities and beach relaxation. All ran very smoothly, transport was efficient, people extremely friendly and the whole experience was very enjoyable. Highly recommended! (more)Jenny Brothwell
From
US $1,402
excluding flights
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
All of it was memorable...the wildlife, the scenery, the activities we did, including zipwiring, canyoning and whitewater rafting, our group and group leader and especially the amazing friendliness of the Costa Rican people. (more)Jocelyn Owen
From
US $1,577
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
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
All of it was memorable...each place visited is so different... it's hard to choose. Monteverde for its lush vegetation, but boy can it get cold at night...and tortuguero for its wildlife. (more)Linda Whittingham
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
£4,495
excluding flights
From
US $760
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
£1,645
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
£1,475
excluding flights
The whole vacation experience was excellent: well organised, interesting
locations, first-class guides, good accommodation. (more)Andy Nash
Overall very good. Seeing sloths and a Resplendent Questral were very exciting.
There are such a variety of habitats, it is difficult to pick one out. (more)Gillian Slater
The abundance of nature living in harmony to humans was touching. The whole country has a culture of respect and tolerance for the environment and nature understanding the need to manage today for the benefit of tomorrow. (more)Jean-Marc Hodgkin
From
US $2,620
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
US $2,295
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
£709
excluding flights
The whole family had a really great time with lovely people, very helpful and friendly and with much contact with turtles, adults and hatchlings. (more)Andreas Riedhauser
Most memorable? - The friendliness of the people, the beautiful surroundings, we were on the beach surrounded by lush green. The musical cacophony of all the surrounding wildlife...It really was a fantastic vacation. (more)Angelique Winston
Absolutely to be recommended. An amazing experience for all of us. Our daughters (age 14 and 9) enjoyed every minute. It's a vacation we will always remember. (more)Steve Halsey
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
£1,375
including domestic flights only
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
£889
excluding flights
It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I can’t wait for a chance to
go back and to share the trip with others who would enjoy it! (more)Jonah Cedar
I enjoyed the night patrols, walking by moonlight, seeing the constellations, milky way, shooting stars & some of the lightening storms were spectacular. (more)Julie Clark
This is a really sound conservation project with some clear tangible benefits and as a volunteer you really fee like you're making a difference.
Would highly recommend this project to anyone. (more)Katie Wilkinson
From
£1,490
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
US $1,062
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
From
US $3,749
excluding flights
A full-on trip! Wildlife galore.
I will definitely be back in Costa Rica soon. (more)Jenny Abbott
I loved the Cloud forests and the rainforests especially being able to walk some of the trails on my own as then I can experience the forest more quietly and directly... (more)Alison Pelikan
Didn't see as many birds as I expected; one needs to be interested in lichen, lizards, termites, ants, spiders etc as well! And I was also disappointed by the lack of mountain scenery. (more)Maryanne Roach
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