Wildlife vacations in Costa Rica
Plenty of countries have astounding wildlife, but few offer so many ecosystems in such a tiny space – from mist-shrouded cloud forest to dense lowland jungle, sweltering mangrove swamps and wild, beach-dotted coastlines. Sightings are superb here as there is simply nowhere for the creatures to run. Turtles, quetzals, howler monkeys, macaws, sloths, caiman, otters, dolphins… take your pick of iconic species on our wildlife vacations in Costa Rica – and don’t forget your binoculars!
67 Wildlife vacations in Costa Rica found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From US $5,515US $5,090 to US $7,170 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 16 Mar, 20 Mar, 23 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr ...
Up to US $1020 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec
Costa Rica family tour, 11 days
A family nature adventure exploring Costa Rica's highlights
From £1,420 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 & beach
Experience the jungles, volcanoes and beaches of Costa Rica
From £2,050 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 hike, bike and raft adventure
Ultimate multi activity holiday in wilderness
From US $3,960 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 18 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 28 Aug
2027: 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 28 Aug
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Costa Rica tailor made tour, in depth
An in-depth tour showcasing the very best of Costa Rica!
From US $4,610 to US $5,172 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica classic self drive vacation
Exploring Costa Rica by hire car, your way
From £1,865 10 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide where you stay and what to do
Costa Rica wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets
Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
From US $6,898US $6,360 to US $8,035 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 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
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
Up to US $1140 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 14 Nov, 28 Nov
Costa Rica self drive vacation, natural history
A boutique selfdrive trip with a focus on natural history
From £3,995 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide where you stay and what to do
Costa Rica on a shoestring, self drive vacation
Explore Costa Rica's riches on a great value road trip!
From £2,390 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica vacation, coast to coast
Costa Rica from the Caribbean to the Pacific
From £2,455 to £4,995 16 days ex flights
Tailor made:
We offer a complete tailor made service allowing you to decide where you stay and what to do.
Natural highlights tour of Costa Rica
A tropical paradise bursting with wildlife
From US $3,260US $2,945 to US $3,545 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 31 Oct, 14 Nov
2027: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 24 Jul, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2028: 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 15 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 22 Jul, 4 Nov, 25 Nov
2027: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 5 Jun, 24 Jul, 6 Nov, 27 Nov
2028: 15 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 11 Mar, 15 Apr, 6 May, 3 Jun, 22 Jul, 4 Nov, 25 Nov
Up to US $510 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 31 Oct, 14 Nov
Costa Rica 14 day family vacation
Two week Costa Rica family getaway for the summer holidays
From £2,680 14 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 tour
Experience Costa Rica's incredible wildlife and wilderness
From US $3,385 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is only for tailor made departures throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From US $2,435US $1,990 to US $3,368 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 1 Dec, 5 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 21 Feb ...
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 7 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 14 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 21 Feb ...
Up to US $620 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 07 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 01 Dec, 05 Dec, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 03 Oct, 10 Oct, 15 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 29 Oct, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 07 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 01 Dec, 05 Dec, 12 Dec
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Rare wildlife vacation, Costa Rica
Jaguars, capuchin monkeys, alligators, black river turtles & more
From £3,785 12 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 $2,070US $1,690 to US $2,410 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 22 May, 5 Jun, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 18 Sep, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Dec
Up to US $420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 05 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 05 Dec
Costa Rica wildlife small group tour
Discover rich nature and unique wildlife
From US $3,910US $3,380 to US $4,430 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 12 Sep, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 22 Dec
2027: 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 9 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov ...
2027: 19 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 9 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov ...
Up to US $840 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 12 Sep, 31 Oct, 03 Nov, 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov
Costa Rica and Panama vacation
Classic Costa Rica itinerary including Pura Vida in Panama
From £2,575 15 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 vacation, highlights
Discover Costa Rica's natural and cultural wonders
From US $2,970 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is only for tailor made departures throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica wildlife adventure holiday for families
Wildlife and adventure in a family favourite destination
From US $3,250 to US $3,975 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica private photography tour
Join award-winning travel photographer Matthew William Ellis
From £4,495 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Family turtle conservation vacation, Costa Rica
Family adventure to help turtles & research exotic wildlife
From £625 to £725 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We still have some spaces on our 2026 departures. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
Costa Rica adventure and wildlife vacation
Natural highlights of Costa Rica
Highlights of Costa Rica, Caribbean to the Pacific Coast
From US $6,495 to US $7,170 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
2027: 14 Jan, 18 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 5 Aug, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2028: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 3 Aug, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
2027: 14 Jan, 18 Feb, 18 Mar, 8 Apr, 6 May, 5 Aug, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2028: 13 Jan, 3 Feb, 17 Feb, 2 Mar, 16 Mar, 6 Apr, 4 May, 3 Aug, 2 Nov, 16 Nov
Up to US $340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 19 Nov
Costa Rica walking vacation
Uncover rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife in Costa Rica
From £5,349 to £7,244 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 6 Feb, 6 Nov
Costa Rica Wildlife tour, tailor made
Visit one of most biologically interesting places on earth
From US $3,350 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Premium Costa Rica small group tour
Discover why Costa Rica is made for adventure seekers
From US $4,760US $3,645 to US $5,950 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 22 Apr, 13 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 12 Aug, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 Dec, 18 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 5 Feb, 12 Feb, 19 Feb, 4 Mar, 18 Mar, 1 Apr, 22 Apr, 13 May, 10 Jun, 8 Jul, 12 Aug, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 11 Nov, 25 Nov, 2 Dec, 9 Dec, 16 Dec
Up to US $1210 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 05 Dec, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 07 Nov, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 05 Dec, 12 Dec
Costa Rica adventure vacation, tailor made
Ultimate adventure exploring whole of Costa Rica
From US $5,600 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica turtle conservation experience
Help protect turtles by volunteering in Costa Rica
From £895 to £4,195 8 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This project can be joined any day between August - December
Costa Rica & Panama tour
Adventure, culture and pure beach bliss in Central America
From US $2,125US $1,756 to US $2,670 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2026: 17 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 24 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug ...
2027: 7 Jan, 14 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 18 Mar, 22 Mar, 25 Mar, 29 Mar, 1 Apr, 12 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 8 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 19 Aug, 26 Aug ...
Up to US $450 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 17 Sep, 05 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 05 Nov, 12 Nov, 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec
Costa Rica raft and trek adventure
Raft and Expore Corcovado National Park
From US $3,250 to US $3,375 9 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
