70 Wildlife vacations in Costa Rica found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $3,499 to US $3,979US $3,879 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 21 Nov, 30 Nov, 31 Dec
2020: 20 Jan, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 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, 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, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov ...
2020: 20 Jan, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 27 Feb, 29 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 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, 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, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov ...
Late availability on these dates: 21 Nov, 30 Nov, 31 Dec, 20 Jan, 06 Feb, 08 Feb, 15 Feb, 27 Feb
Costa Rica adventure vacation
Fall under the spell of Costa Rica
From US $1,513 to US $1,849 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 $4,199 to US $4,579 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 11 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 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: 11 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 08 Feb, 15 Feb
Travel Team
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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 13 day family vacation
Spend your summer holiday in the land of Pura Vida!
From £1,598 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 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.
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From US $1,735 to US $2,165 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 6 Feb, 8 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, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov ...
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 6 Feb, 8 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, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov ...
Up to US $100 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Dec, 07 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 19 Dec, 02 Jan, 04 Jan, 09 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 06 Feb, 08 Feb, 22 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 05 Dec, 07 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 19 Dec, 02 Jan, 04 Jan, 09 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 06 Feb, 08 Feb, 22 Feb
Wildlife vacation in Costa Rica
Explore rainforests and reefs along the Caribbean coast
From US $1,169US $708 to US $1,249US $1,219 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 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
2021: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov ...
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
2021: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov ...
Up to US $490 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 07 Feb, 21 Feb
Late availability on these dates: 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec, 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 07 Feb, 21 Feb
Costa Rica tailor made vacation, highlights
Discover Costa Rica's natural and cultural wonders
From £2,200 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is only for tailor made departures throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 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 wildlife vacations
Discover Costa Rica's stunning wildlife
From £2,985 to £3,170 15 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 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.
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
Costa Rica coastal tour
Experience the best of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast
From £1,145 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is only for tailor made departures throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 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: 14 Mar, 14 Nov
2021: 7 Feb, 8 May, 13 Nov
2021: 7 Feb, 8 May, 13 Nov
Wildlife of Costa Rica vacation
Turtles, sloths & whales: spectacular wildlife of Costa Rica
From US $4,700 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 US $4,345 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 16 May, 21 Nov
Classic Costa Rica tour
Costa Rica's incredible natural highlights
From US $3,690 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 2 May, 7 Nov
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
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
From
US $3,499
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
£1,598
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
£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 $1,513
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
£4,495
excluding flights
From
£2,200
excluding flights
This was a fabulous trip from start to finish: we stayed in beautiful places, ate great food, saw amazing wildlife and were really well looked after. (more)Isobel Gowan
Most guides were local, most hotels had environmental policies in place, especially the lodge in Osa, which was totally off grid, and built from very local materials. (more)Yvonne Chapman
From
US $708
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
£1,995
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The wildlife, nature and the stunning diverse scenery.
Tips?
Pack well! Bring good hiking/walking boots, lightweight quick drying clothes and repellent for mountain/forest activities.
Local benefits?
Yes, our whole trip was extremely educational and we feel it has helped us as a family understand more about what we can do to protect our environment. Everywhere we went all staff including guides, hotel staff, drivers etc were all locals. They were all extremely... (more)Susan Geoghegan
From
£1,145
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it!
Tips?
Research what you want to do as there is so much to do and see in Costa Rica that one trip will not be enough!!
Local benefits?
Yes very much so! Felt intergrated into the communities!
Overall rating?
10/10. (more)Julia Hames
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 $2,690
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 $2,249
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 $2,630
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
£640
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Traveling home under the night time stars after spotting Crocks & Caymans.
Tips?
Ensure you take wick away sports clothing as your going to get wet / sweat.
Local benefits?
Yes
Overall rating?
Absolutely brilliant - loved every minute (more)Helen Maloney
From
£899
excluding flights
One night we were walking along the length of the beach in the dead of night and could clearly see the Milky Way illuminated and lots of shooting stars,
whilst holding the hands of my three little girls and my husband - it was the most magical experience we had and an overwhelming sense of peace and
happiness. (more)Debbie Young
Totally life changing experience. (more)Nicola Goddard
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
From
£1,566
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
The two most memorable parts of the vacation were the early morning canoe trip into the jungle before anyone else was out, and the night visit to the beach where we watched a green turtle lay her eggs, both in Tortuguero.
(more)Rosie Castle
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
£1,650
excluding flights
Excellent! Varied with wildlife focus and some activities. (more)Angelique Crooks
The wildlife was outstanding - egg-laying turtles on the Carribean coast; whales and dolphins in the Pacific and the plethora of monkeys, sloths, birds, lizards and snakes. However, what our boys really remembered was our white-water rafting experience which was exhilarating. (more)Andrew Clayson
There were many highlights - including watching a Green Turtle laying eggs, spotting the rare Splendid Quetzal, snorkelling with fish and turtles off Cano
Island and watching the abundant wildlife including 2 species of sloth. (more)Robert Phillips
From
US $1,148
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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