Last minute holidays in Costa Rica

With visas not required for most nationalities and most of the country malaria free, Costa Rica is a great destination for a spontaneous adventure. Several of our last minute holidays in Costa Rica are offered at a discounted rate, making a trip here all the more enticing. With lodges that can only be reached by boat; rare wildlife including sloths, howler monkeys and quetzals; and thrilling activities from ziplines to rafting, Costa Rica is perfect if you need a complete break from your daily routine.

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Costa Rica wildlife holiday

Costa Rica wildlife holiday

An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £3,679 to £4,799 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 5 Dec, 17 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 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, 3 Apr, 8 Apr, 10 Apr, 15 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 29 Apr, 8 May, 3 Jul, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 25 Sep, 9 Oct, 23 Oct, 28 Oct ...
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 10 Nov, 14 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 05 Dec, 17 Dec, 26 Dec, 02 Jan, 05 Jan, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 02 Feb, 04 Feb, 06 Feb, 11 Feb
Costa Rica wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets

Costa Rica wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets

Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
From £5,092£4,787 to £5,399 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2027: 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 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 £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 16 Jan, 23 Jan
Costa Rica tour

Costa Rica tour

Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From £1,850£1,643 to £2,370£2,203 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 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, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 28 Feb, 2 Mar, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 9 Mar, 11 Mar, 13 Mar, 14 Mar ...
Up to £370 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 01 Dec, 05 Dec, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec, 02 Jan, 05 Jan, 07 Jan, 09 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan,...
Family turtle conservation holiday, Costa Rica

Family turtle conservation holiday, Costa Rica

Family adventure to help turtles & research 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 our volunteer project. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
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Costa Rica small group adventure holiday

Costa Rica small group adventure holiday

Volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests, beaches & adventure!
From £1,549 to £1,769 16 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec, 17 Dec, 18 Dec, 19 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan, 16 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan
Up To 25% Discount! Book Nov 2026 to Aug 2027 departures by 4th December and receive up to 25% discount!
Costa Rica cycling tour

Costa Rica cycling tour

Cycle a land rich with nature, volcanoes and wildlife
From £3,530£3,130 to £3,745 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov, 28 Nov
2027: 23 Jan, 16 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 23 Jan
Costa Rica adventure and wildlife holiday

Costa Rica adventure and wildlife holiday

Natural highlights of Costa Rica Highlights of Costa Rica, Caribbean to the Pacific Coast
From £4,349£4,183 to £4,549 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 14 Jan, 18 Feb, 8 Apr, 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 £260 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Jan
Highlights of Costa Rica tour

Highlights of Costa Rica tour

Costa Rica's rich and varied ecosystems do not disappoint
From £1,495£1,340 to £1,745 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Apr, 22 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Dec
Up to £400 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Nov, 05 Dec, 29 Dec, 09 Jan, 06 Feb
Premium Costa Rica small group tour

Premium Costa Rica small group tour

Discover why Costa Rica is made for adventure seekers
From £3,395£3,056 to £4,395 9 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 28 Nov, 5 Dec, 12 Dec
2027: 13 Feb, 20 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 14 Apr, 24 Apr, 15 May, 12 Jun, 10 Jul, 14 Aug, 16 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 4 Dec, 11 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 £420 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 28 Nov, 05 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Feb
Costa Rica wildlife small group tour

Costa Rica wildlife small group tour

Discover rich nature and unique wildlife
From £2,820£2,440 to £3,395 15 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec
2027: 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 9 Feb, 18 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 10 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 12 Jun, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 10 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug, 11 Sep, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 9 Nov, 13 Nov, 16 Nov, 20 Nov, 23 Nov, 18 Dec, 21 Dec
Up to £610 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 21 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 09 Feb
Costa Rica family holidays

Costa Rica family holidays

Easy going wildlife exploration in
From £3,199 to £3,520 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 5 Aug, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica

Turtle conservation in Costa Rica

Protect sea turtles along the south Pacific Coast
From £795 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We still have some spaces our volunteer project. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
4 week Central America tour

4 week Central America tour

Fast-paced adventure through the best of Central America
From £3,230£2,746 to £3,990 27 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 16 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 28 Apr, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 2 Jun, 9 Jun, 23 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 19 Sep, 29 Sep, 3 Oct, 6 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 20 Oct, 27 Oct ...
Up to £580 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 03 Jan, 06 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 27 Jan, 31 Jan, 05 Feb, 07 Feb, 10 Feb, 14 Feb
Central America small group tour

Central America small group tour

Epic Central American journey from Mexico to Costa Rica.
From £4,050£3,443 to £4,790£4,670 34 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 16 Dec, 19 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 6 Jan, 9 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 3 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 16 Feb, 17 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 10 Mar, 13 Mar, 17 Mar, 20 Mar, 24 Mar, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 7 Apr, 10 Apr, 20 Apr, 24 Apr, 1 May, 8 May, 15 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 30 Jun, 7 Jul, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 11 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct ...
Up to £710 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 16 Dec, 19 Dec, 02 Jan, 06 Jan, 09 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 20 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 03 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb
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Family volunteering at wildlife rescue centre, Costa Rica

Family volunteering at wildlife rescue centre, Costa Rica

Families assist in caring for rescued tropical animals
From £1,895 7 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 16 May, 23 May, 30 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, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov ...
We still have some spaces our volunteer project. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica

Wildlife rescue volunteering in Costa Rica

Assist caring for rescued animals in Costa Rica
From £795 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
We still have some spaces our volunteer project. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
Costa Rica activity holiday

Costa Rica activity holiday

Hike, bike & raft in Costa Rica
From £2,890 to £3,380 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 19 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 27 Feb, 27 Mar, 24 Apr, 28 Aug, 6 Nov, 18 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 19 Dec, 16 Jan, 30 Jan
Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama holiday

Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama holiday

Adventurous cycling holiday across Central America
From £3,695 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2027: 16 Jan, 20 Feb, 9 Oct, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 16 Jan
Central America holiday on a budget

Central America holiday on a budget

Travel from Antigua to San Jose
From £1,760£1,526 to £2,220 16 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 2 Dec, 6 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec
2027: 3 Jan, 6 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 5 Feb, 7 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb, 14 Feb, 17 Feb, 19 Feb, 21 Feb, 24 Feb, 28 Feb, 3 Mar, 6 Mar, 7 Mar, 10 Mar, 14 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 28 Mar, 31 Mar, 4 Apr, 7 Apr, 11 Apr, 14 Apr, 18 Apr, 21 Apr, 25 Apr, 28 Apr, 2 May, 8 May, 12 May, 19 May ...
Up to £320 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 15 Nov, 18 Nov, 22 Nov, 25 Nov, 29 Nov, 02 Dec, 06 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 03 Jan, 06 Jan, 10 Jan, 13 Jan, 16 Jan, 20 Jan, 24 Jan, 27 Jan, 30 Jan, 31 Jan, 05 Feb, 07 Feb, 10 Feb, 13 Feb,...
Turtle conservation holiday in Costa Rica

Turtle conservation holiday in Costa Rica

Turtle conservation on the tropical Pacific coast
From £995 7 days ex flights
Tailor made: Can start on any day between July and mid-December
We still have some spaces our volunteer project. Enquire today and we'll help you plan your trip!
Costa Rica wildlife holiday with added comfort

Costa Rica wildlife holiday with added comfort

An unforgettable journey through vibrant Costa Rica
From £3,770£3,570 to £4,095 14 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 21 Nov, 5 Dec
2027: 9 Jan, 6 Mar, 27 Mar, 15 May, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 11 Sep, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Up to £200 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 21 Nov, 05 Dec, 09 Jan
Costa Rica active adventure

Costa Rica active adventure

Rafting, swimming, walking & some beach time
From £1,915 to £2,179 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 5 Dec
2027: 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb, 8 May, 10 Jul, 6 Nov, 4 Dec
2028: 15 Jan, 29 Jan, 12 Feb, 11 Mar, 6 May, 8 Jul, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 05 Dec, 16 Jan, 30 Jan, 13 Feb
Best of Costa Rica tour

Best of Costa Rica tour

Dense rainforest, Caribbean beaches and highland cloud forests
From £1,490 to £1,550 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 8 Nov, 9 Nov, 10 Nov, 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2 Dec, 3 Dec, 4 Dec, 5 Dec, 6 Dec, 7 Dec, 8 Dec, 9 Dec, 10 Dec, 11 Dec, 12 Dec, 13 Dec, 14 Dec, 15 Dec, 20 Dec
2027: 1 Jan, 2 Jan, 3 Jan, 4 Jan, 5 Jan, 6 Jan, 7 Jan, 8 Jan, 9 Jan, 10 Jan, 11 Jan, 12 Jan, 13 Jan, 14 Jan, 15 Jan ...
Late availability on these dates: 08 Nov, 09 Nov, 10 Nov, 11 Nov, 12 Nov, 13 Nov, 14 Nov, 15 Nov, 16 Nov, 17 Nov, 18 Nov, 19 Nov, 20 Nov, 21 Nov, 22 Nov, 23 Nov, 24 Nov, 25 Nov, 26 Nov, 27 Nov, 28 Nov, 29 Nov, 30 Nov, 01 Dec, 02 Dec,...
Central America highlights tour

Central America highlights tour

Experience five Central American countries in just two weeks
From £2,995£2,845 to £3,299 16 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 18 Dec
2027: 12 Feb, 26 Feb, 2 Apr, 22 Oct, 5 Nov, 24 Dec
Up to £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 18 Dec, 12 Feb
Central American holiday

Central American holiday

An epic Central American adventure
From £4,580 to £4,799 25 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 11 Nov
2027: 10 Feb, 17 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 11 Nov, 10 Feb
Costa Rica family adventure holiday

Costa Rica family adventure holiday

See all the highlights of Costa Rica
From £1,650£1,380 to £2,070 10 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec
2027: 2 Jan, 13 Mar, 25 Mar, 27 Mar, 28 Mar, 30 Mar, 1 Apr, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 18 Dec, 23 Dec, 25 Dec, 30 Dec
2028: 1 Jan, 11 Mar, 1 Apr, 8 Apr, 12 Apr, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 22 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 23 Dec, 27 Dec
Up to £340 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec, 02 Jan
Natural highlights tour of Costa Rica

Natural highlights tour of Costa Rica

A tropical paradise bursting with wildlife
From £2,309£2,148 to £2,362 8 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 14 Nov
2027: 16 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Mar, 17 Apr, 8 May, 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 £160 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 14 Nov, 16 Jan, 06 Feb
Costa Rica & Panama tour

Costa Rica & Panama tour

Adventure, culture and pure beach bliss in Central America
From £1,535£1,318 to £1,950£1,883 12 days ex flights
Small group travel: 2026: 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 24 Dec, 28 Dec, 31 Dec
2027: 14 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 4 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb, 25 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 18 Mar, 21 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, 2 Sep, 9 Sep, 16 Sep, 4 Oct, 14 Oct, 18 Oct ...
Up to £270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 16 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 24 Dec, 28 Dec, 31 Dec, 14 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 04 Feb, 11 Feb, 15 Feb
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