Wildlife vacations in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica wildlife vacation
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $3,025 to US $3,565 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Jul, 10 Aug, 19 Aug, 9 Sep, 23 Sep, 5 Oct, 7 Oct, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 8 Nov, 11 Nov, 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 15 Dec, 20 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 16 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 14 Jul, 28 Jul ...
2018: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 22 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 3 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 26 Feb, 28 Feb, 5 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 12 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 26 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 16 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 14 Jul, 28 Jul ...
Late availability on upcoming trips
Costa Rica adventure vacation
Fall under the spell of Costa Rica
From US $1,575 to US $1,899 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
Tailor made self-drive holiday in stunning Costa Rica
From £2,405 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade throughout the year and can be adapted to suit your interests, budget and requirements as necessary
Wildlife vacation in Costa Rica
Explore rainforests and reefs along the Caribbean coast
From US $921 to US $1,007 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 28 Jul, 17 Aug, 8 Sep, 28 Sep, 20 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 1 Dec, 21 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 12 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 6 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 12 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 23 Feb, 15 Mar, 29 Mar, 6 Apr, 26 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 2 Aug, 23 Aug, 20 Sep, 11 Oct, 8 Nov, 29 Nov, 27 Dec
5% off all departures for this trip
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From US $1,390 to US $1,905 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug, 2 Sep, 16 Sep, 30 Sep, 7 Oct, 28 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 18 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 4 Aug ...
2018: 4 Jan, 6 Jan, 11 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 1 Feb, 3 Feb, 8 Feb, 10 Feb, 15 Feb, 17 Feb, 24 Feb, 1 Mar, 3 Mar, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 5 Apr, 7 Apr, 14 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 2 Aug, 4 Aug ...
Hidden Costa Rica luxury tour
Taking you into the undiscovered corners of Costa Rica
From US $5,269 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica highlights vacation & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From £1,298 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica tour, small group
Express trip through the wonders of Costa Rica
From US $1,625 to US $1,970 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 7 Oct, 21 Oct, 4 Nov, 18 Nov, 2 Dec, 16 Dec, 30 Dec
2018: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 30 Nov ...
2018: 6 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 3 Mar, 17 Mar, 14 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 21 Jul, 18 Aug, 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 15 Dec, 22 Dec
2019: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 23 Mar, 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 25 May, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 24 Aug, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 26 Oct, 16 Nov, 30 Nov ...
Luxury adventure in Costa Rica
Experience Costa Rica's adventures in comfort.
From US $3,815 10 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 £2,595 21 days ex flights
Tailor made:
If you’d like to see the less visited areas of Costa Rica, this is the itinerary for you. Begin in the cosmopolitan city of San Jose before heading off on a boat trip along the river and through the jungle. Journey into the remote village of the indigenous Bribri people, have a well earned rest on a Caribbean beach before heading off to see the Arenal Volcano and the rainforests near La Fortuna. See monkeys in Manuel Antonio and dolphins in Tortuga before ending up in Drake Bay. Phew!
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica, Pacuare Nature Reserve
1206 nesting giant turtles 1000Ha tropical forest Pacuare
From US $280 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 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
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Join a conservation team protecting sea turtle populations
From £845 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec
2018: 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
2018: 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec
Last minute availability to volunteer with a research team conserving sea turtles in Costa Rica
Costa Rica walking vacation
Wildlife, waterfalls and outstanding views
From US $3,645 to US $3,745 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 14 Aug
2018: 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 23 Jul, 13 Aug
2018: 19 Feb, 19 Mar, 16 Apr, 23 Jul, 13 Aug
Late availability on upcoming trips
Natural highlights tour of Costa Rica
A tropical paradise bursting with wildlife
From US $1,905 to US $2,055 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 16 Sep, 11 Nov, 18 Nov
2018: 20 Jan, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 10 Nov, 17 Nov
2018: 20 Jan, 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 24 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 10 Nov, 17 Nov
Late availability on upcoming trips
Costa Rica bespoke vacation, wildlife and volcanoes
See wildlife, jungle and volcanoes in beautiful Costa Rica
From £1,661 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica adventure holiday, wildlife & activities
Visit one of most biologically intense places on earth
From US $4,595 22 days ex flights
Tailor made
Complete tailor made tour of Costa Rica
Discover Costa Rica's unique flora and fauna
From US $3,435 14 days ex flights
Tailor made
Costa Rica luxury family vacation
A fantastic family adventure through Costa Rica
From US $3,640 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica luxury wildlife tour
The best of Costa Rica's wildlife and natural wonders
From US $3,936 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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 vacation in style
Discover the cultural and natural highlights in the best way
From £2,215 16 days ex flights
Tailor made
Costa Rica and Galapagos wildlife vacation
Galapagos wildlife cruise plus Costa Rica nature/beach week
From £5,220 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica wildlife vacations
Discover Costa Rica's stunning wildlife
From £2,885 to £3,035 15 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 £1,955 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 turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica!
From £511 to £3,382 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2017: 1 Aug, 2 Aug, 3 Aug, 4 Aug, 5 Aug, 6 Aug, 7 Aug, 8 Aug, 9 Aug, 10 Aug, 11 Aug, 12 Aug, 13 Aug, 14 Aug, 15 Aug, 16 Aug, 17 Aug, 18 Aug, 19 Aug, 20 Aug, 21 Aug, 22 Aug, 23 Aug, 24 Aug, 25 Aug, 26 Aug, 27 Aug, 28 Aug, 29 Aug, 30 Aug, 31 Aug, 1 Sep, 2 Sep, 3 Sep, 4 Sep, 5 Sep, 6 Sep, 7 Sep, 8 Sep, 9 Sep, 10 Sep, 11 Sep, 12 Sep, 13 Sep, 14 Sep, 15 Sep, 16 Sep, 17 Sep, 18 Sep, 19 Sep, 20 Sep, 21 Sep, 22 Sep, 23 Sep, 24 Sep, 25 Sep ...
Luxury Costa Rica vacation
The ultimate relaxing Costa Rica holiday
From US $2,549 8 days ex flights
Tailor made
Family vacation to Costa Rica, 8 day wildlife and beach
An exciting mix of nature, beach & adventure for all ages
From US $1,589 8 days ex flights
Tailor made
From
US $1,575
excluding flights
The landscapes were the highlight. (more)Zoe Wheeler
Very good...Costa Rica is a beautiful Country where real effort is being made to protect the natural resources.
(more)Claire Horrocks
The boat trip from Puerto Viajhoe to Tortuguero was relaxing, colourful and enjoyable - lots to see. Rainforest track to Rara Avis, and stay, memorable.
(more)Frederick Lockwood
From
US $1,390
excluding flights
For my husband it was the amazing variety and beauty of the birds. For myself it was the excitement of seeing an armadillo at close quarters, although all the wildlife was extraordinary! (more)Barry Brown
Costa Rica is the most environmentally sympathetic country I have visited. (more)Chris Brougham
Best bit: Watching sea turtles laying their eggs on Tortuguero beach and the homestay (more)Janine Bolomey
From
£2,405
excluding flights
From
US $921
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 centre.
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
£879
excluding flights
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
I would give the vacation 7/10. It was a very relaxing an beautiful beach and I learnt so much about the culture and turtles. (more)Ellie Hall
5 stars! My best experience abroad in the last 30 years.....Working with sea turtles: seeing turtle nesting and releasing baby hatchlings was absolutely fantastic (more)Daniel Halder
From
US $280
excluding flights
I loved Costa Rica there is so much to see, not just the turtles but the bird life is exceptional, the hummingbirds are a joy to watch and the butterflies are stunning. Would recommend this as a destination for all nature lovers. (more)Caroline Stringer
A fantastic experience where we met like minded people who we have continued to stay in touch with. I would definitely do it again. (more)Anna Hulton
10 out of 10! Pacuare Nature Reserve in Costa Rica is an amazing location with lots of opportunity for viewing wildlife. I felt very fortunate to get up close and personal with the Turtle Conservation work they do. (more)Vanessa Jones
From
£699
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
This project and experience was absolutely amazing. As a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children, 8 & 10 yrs old) we decided it was important to not just have a vacation but to do something that would play a part in making a different to our
environment for the future. Our 8 year old son, in particular had an interest in Turtles so we decided this would be a great project to work on. We weren't disappointed. The location was stunning, remote (so off the tourist route, which... (more)Simon Wrench
From
US $280
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Watching the giant leatherback turtles come ashore and lay their eggs under a starry sky with our family
Tips?
Don't miss this trip but bring an umbrella, wellies, waterproofs, headtorch with a red light.
Local benefits?
Yes, all of these
Overall rating?
An unforgettable and amazing experience for all our family (more)Charlie Record
From
£1,414
excluding flights
From
£1,298
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The night walk was a wonderful wildlife experience.
Meeting the Ticos and feeling their pride in their country and how welcome they made us feel as tourists/guests was really special
Tips?
Book in advance
Learn some basic Spanish
Take waterproof and warmer clothing than you think you may need for the volcanic area and cloud forest
Use a rucksack rather than a wheeled suitcase!
Use the Lonely Planet Guide
Local benefits?
Yes to all of those - certainly hope... (more)John Davies
From
US $3,025
excluding flights
Seeing a quetzal bird at close quarters was the highlight. Excellent trip. (more)Alan Scarisbrick
Seeing wildlife close-up and in wonderful country. (more)Alan Hunton
The vast wealth of wildlife in this beautiful country and the ability and skill of our guide to find it ... and the abiding memory is the sound of a rainforest with
all the insects, cicadas, and frogs and birds - day and night - continuous - MEMORABLE!! A lovely vacation, a beautiful country, welcoming people, an excellent guide. (more)Sandy Bagnall
From
£2,595
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The most memorable part of the vacation was encountering unexpected
wildlife up close!
Tips?
I would recommend that you should not spent too much time traveling but spend a few extra days at a good base. Traveling in Costa Rica, despite the relatively good roads, is not quick and can be quite a challenge. Costa Rica is also very expensive for everything! It was a nightmare getting in to San Jose due to some bridge construction and took a total of 3 hours to get... (more)Jackie Jones
