Rainforests, volcanoes, wildlife, beaches and relaxed adventure in one beautifully varied country.
Costa Rica is a brilliant choice if you want a holiday that feels adventurous without being difficult to plan. You can move from volcanoes and hot springs to cloud forest, rainforest lodges, wildlife-rich national parks and Pacific beaches in one well-paced trip.
Whether you are looking for a tailor-made Costa Rica itinerary, an escorted nature tour, a self-drive adventure or a cruise that visits Central America, you will find plenty of inspiration below.
Discover our collection of Costa Rica holidays, including rainforest and wildlife adventures, self-drive routes, volcano stays, beach extensions and tailor-made multi-centre itineraries.
From volcanoes and cloud forests to wildlife lodges and beach stays, we can help shape the right Costa Rica itinerary for you.
Design Your Own ItineraryTravel as part of a group and discover the highlights with the guidance of an expert tour guide.
Some tours below include flights, while others are land-only. Our touring experts can provide a full quote with flights from your preferred UK airport, plus pre or post-tour hotel stays, city extensions, or even a cruise and tour combination.
We can help you compare escorted tours and add flights, extra hotel nights or other stops along the way.
Speak to a Tour SpecialistExplore cruises that visit Costa Rica and the wider Central America region. Speak to us about adding flights, hotel stays and time before or after your sailing.
Speak to our cruise experts for prices including flights from the UK, plus cruise and stay ideas with pre and post cruise hotels.
Speak to a Cruise ExpertRainforests, volcanoes, wildlife, cloud forests and laid-back beaches make Costa Rica one of the most rewarding nature and adventure destinations in Central America.
One of Costa Rica’s most iconic landscapes, with rainforest, hot springs and adventure activities nearby.
Cloud forest scenery, hanging bridges and incredible biodiversity make Monteverde a Costa Rica classic.
One of the best places to combine rainforest wildlife with beautiful Pacific coastline and beaches.
Boat-based jungle lodges, canals and superb wildlife make Tortuguero one of Costa Rica’s most unique experiences.
Costa Rica is usually 6 hours behind the UK, or 7 hours behind when the UK is on summer time.
December to April is especially popular for drier weather, though Costa Rica can be enjoyed year-round.
Wildlife, rainforest adventures, volcanoes, self-drive holidays and beach extensions.
10 to 14 nights works well for seeing several regions at a comfortable pace.
Costa Rica is ideal if you want monkeys, sloths, turtles, tropical birds and rich biodiversity throughout your trip.
One of the best ways to explore Costa Rica is by self-drive, combining several regions in one itinerary.
Perfect for combining Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero and beach stays in one trip.
From volcanoes and cloud forests to tropical coastline, Costa Rica offers variety in a relatively compact destination.
Zip-lining, hot springs, jungle lodges and beach time can all be combined in one carefully planned trip.
Costa Rica can work well with a Panama Canal or Central America cruise and time on land before or after.
Warm, sunny and one of the most popular times for classic Costa Rica touring and beach stays.
Greener landscapes and fewer peak-season crowds, with conditions varying across different regions.
A quieter time in some areas, with tropical scenery at its greenest and most vibrant.
The start of the driest and most popular season, especially for beach and rainforest combinations.
Costa Rica works best when you combine a few contrasting regions rather than trying to fit in everything. Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio is a very popular and well-balanced route for first-time visitors.
Distances can take longer than they first appear because of mountain roads and transfer times, so a well-paced itinerary is always more enjoyable than trying to rush between too many stops.
If you are not sure whether to self-drive, use private transfers, join an escorted tour or add a beach stay, that is exactly where we can help. Costa Rica is one of those destinations where the right itinerary makes all the difference.
Costa Rica holidays offer an excellent mix of wildlife, rainforest adventure, volcanic scenery and tropical beaches. From the jungle waterways of Tortuguero to the cloud forests of Monteverde and the coastline of Manuel Antonio, the country delivers huge variety in a relatively compact destination.
Whether you want to plan a classic Costa Rica itinerary with Arenal, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio, focus on wildlife and nature, or combine the country with a beach extension or cruise, Costa Rica offers several ways to build a holiday around your interests.
Tell us what kind of holiday you have in mind and we will help shape the right itinerary for you.
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