Costa Rica with its jaw-dropping natural attractions perfectly fits our love wildlife and wilderness. Volcanoes, rainforests, mangroves, coral reefs and mist-shrouded cloud forests, all bursting with colourful and quirky wildlife. Our travel guide offers tips of when to go and what to see.
Be the lesser spotted human! Take a relaxed wander through the Osa Peninsula National Park and spot tapirs taking a stroll just a stones throw away and a humpback whale breaching in the distance.
Costa Rica trip ideas
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Essential Costa Rica
Costa Rica Independent Self DriveFrom the bustling streets of a vibrant capital city to the lofty cloud forests of the Highlands, this budget-friendly self-drive trip packs in all the star highlights.
From £1656 Excluding Flights
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Wildlife and Nature of Costa Rica
Costa Rica Self DriveTake a front-row seat for nature’s greatest show: this wildlife journey through Costa Rica provides animal encounters like nowhere else on earth.
From £3959 Excluding Flights
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Authentic Costa Rica
Costa Rica Self DriveTake an immersive journey through Costa Rica’s culture, flavours and traditions.
From £3929 Excluding Flights
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Classic Costa Rica
Costa Rica EscortedExplore the emerald landscapes of Costa Rica on this 15-day escorted tour and see for yourself why it’s called the ‘rich coast’!
From £1895 Excluding Flights
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Hike and Drive Costa Rica
Costa Rica Self DriveLace up your boots and put your best foot forward on this active adventure through some of Costa Rica's most stunning and remote spots.
From £2818 Excluding Flights
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Costa Rica Discovery
Costa Rica Independent Self DriveDiscover Costa Rica’s best bits, from the flooded canals of Tortuguero to the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet.
From £3454 Excluding Flights
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Costa Rica Coast to Coast
Costa Rica Self DriveExplore two very different coastlines, from the Caribbean vibes of the southeast to the gorgeous tropical beaches of the Pacific Ocean.
From £2977 Excluding Flights