37 Small group holidays in Costa Rica found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £2,899 to £3,799 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 28 Mar, 3 Apr, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 9 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 31 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb ...
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 25 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 1 Feb, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 11 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 22 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 28 Mar, 03 Apr, 06 Apr, 13 Apr, 24 Apr, 27 Apr, 11 May
Costa Rica adventure holiday
Fall under the spell of Costa Rica
From £935 to £1,199 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Depatures at least once a week on Mondays and Saturdays throughout the year
Costa Rica wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets
Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
From £3,399 to £4,049 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
2020: 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 21 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 18 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 31 Mar, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
Central America cycling holiday
Colonial cities, cloud forests and tropical island paradise
From £3,399 to £4,129 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 3 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 1 Aug, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 5 Dec, 19 Dec
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Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From £1,250£1,062 to £1,485 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 25 May, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 6 Jul, 11 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 21 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 5 Dec, 7 Dec, 12 Dec, 14 Dec, 19 Dec, 21 Dec, 26 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb ...
2020: 2 Jan, 4 Jan, 9 Jan, 11 Jan, 16 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 6 Feb, 8 Feb, 13 Feb, 15 Feb, 20 Feb ...
Up to £180 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 04 May, 11 May, 25 May, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun
Late availability on these dates: 30 Mar, 06 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 04 May, 11 May, 25 May, 13 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun
Wildlife holiday in Costa Rica
Explore rainforests and reefs along the Caribbean coast
From £680 to £879 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 Apr, 23 May, 13 Jun, 2 Aug, 30 Aug, 20 Sep, 18 Oct, 1 Nov, 15 Nov, 29 Nov, 13 Dec, 27 Dec
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr
2020: 10 Jan, 24 Jan, 7 Feb, 21 Feb, 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr
20% off on 21st March and 25th April 2019 departure dates
Costa Rica holiday, encompassed
Perfect for nature and adventure lovers
From £1,249 to £1,529 14 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Apr, 18 May, 8 Jun, 28 Jul, 25 Aug, 15 Sep, 13 Oct, 27 Oct, 10 Nov, 24 Nov, 8 Dec, 22 Dec
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
2020: 5 Jan, 19 Jan, 2 Feb, 16 Feb, 1 Mar, 15 Mar, 29 Mar
15% off on 16th March and 20th April 2019 departure dates
Natural highlights tour of Costa Rica
A tropical paradise bursting with wildlife
From £1,999 to £2,749 9 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 12 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov
2020: 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 14 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
Family holiday in Costa Rica
Easy going experience best suited to curious and active kids
From £1,915£1,724 to £2,105 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 21 Sep, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Apr, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 26 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Apr, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 26 Dec
Up to £190 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 30 Mar
Late availability on these dates: 30 Mar
Central America small group tour
Epic Central American journey from Mexico to Costa Rica.
From £2,090£1,736 to £2,335 33 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 19 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 3 Dec, 7 Dec, 14 Dec, 17 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr ...
2020: 4 Jan, 7 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 25 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr ...
Up to £430 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 04 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 08 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun
Late availability on these dates: 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 04 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 08 Jun, 15 Jun, 29 Jun
Central America tour
Reggae rhythms, flavoursome food and spectacular landscapes
From £3,089 24 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 Apr, 23 May, 1 Aug
Coast to coast cycling holiday in Costa Rica
Take in the variety of Costa Rica by bike
From £3,299 to £3,929 15 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 10 Aug, 19 Oct, 2 Nov, 16 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Jul, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 19 Dec
Central America cycling holidays
Explore Central America's volcanoes, rainforests and beaches
From £2,165£1,624 to £2,275 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Departs most Mondays throughout the year
Up to £540 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 20 Apr
Central America tours
Travel through 6 Central American countries
From £2,593 to £2,749 22 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 25 May, 27 Jul, 17 Aug, 14 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov, 14 Dec
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Costa Rica activity holiday
Hike, bike & raft in Costa Rica
From £2,150 to £2,330 12 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Apr, 4 May, 7 Sep, 16 Nov, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 13 Apr, 04 May
Costa Rica multisport holiday
Experience the natural beauty in this adrenaline-filled tour
From £1,020 to £1,299 13 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 2 Apr, 20 Apr, 25 May, 15 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 17 Aug, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 16 Nov, 23 Nov, 30 Nov, 14 Dec, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec ...
2020: 4 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 24 Oct, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 26 Dec ...
Classic Costa Rica tour
Costa Rica's incredible natural highlights
From £2,695 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 4 May, 2 Nov
2020: 2 May, 7 Nov
2020: 2 May, 7 Nov
Cycling holiday in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Cycling adventure through Nicaragua and Costa Rica
From £1,090£818 to £1,175 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Apr, 7 Sep, 12 Oct, 2 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 25 Jan, 15 Feb, 7 Mar, 28 Mar, 18 Apr, 8 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct, 31 Oct, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
Up to £270 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 20 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 20 Apr
Highlights of Costa Rica tour
Costa Rica's rich and varied ecosystems do not disappoint
From £1,650 to £2,499 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Apr, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Apr
Costa Rica & Panama cycling holiday
Discover volcanoes, rainforests and idyllic beaches
From £1,175£881 to £1,265 8 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 27 Apr, 14 Sep, 19 Oct, 9 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
2020: 11 Jan, 1 Feb, 22 Feb, 14 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Apr, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 17 Oct, 7 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec
Up to £290 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 27 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 27 Apr
Multi activity holiday in Costa Rica
Become immersed in Costa Rica's natural wilds
From £3,075 to £3,180 18 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 11 May, 20 Jul, 21 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 11 Apr, 9 May, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
2020: 1 Feb, 15 Feb, 11 Apr, 9 May, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 12 Sep, 7 Nov, 21 Nov, 12 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 11 May
Costa Rica multi activity holiday
Discover why Costa Rica is made for adventure seekers
From £1,855 to £1,920 11 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 18 May, 27 Jul, 24 Aug, 9 Nov, 7 Dec, 28 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 18 Apr, 16 May, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 18 Apr, 16 May, 25 Jul, 22 Aug, 19 Sep, 14 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 26 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 18 May
Costa Rica wildlife small group tour
Discover rich nature and unique wildlife
From £2,599 to £3,195 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 13 Jul, 10 Aug, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 18 Dec
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr
2020: 4 Jan, 11 Jan, 18 Jan, 1 Feb, 8 Feb, 15 Feb, 22 Feb, 29 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr
Late availability on these dates: 06 Apr, 13 Apr
Coast to Coast holiday in Costa Rica
A trip through Costa Rica in comfortable, handpicked hotels
From £2,999 to £3,940 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 13 Apr, 2 Nov, 30 Nov, 21 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 13 Apr
Central America highlights tour
Experience five Central American countries in just two weeks
From £2,385 to £3,045 17 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 5 Apr, 10 Oct, 14 Nov, 29 Nov, 23 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 6 Feb, 21 Feb, 19 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Dec
2020: 7 Jan, 6 Feb, 21 Feb, 19 Mar, 3 Apr, 5 Nov, 20 Nov, 22 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 05 Apr
Central American holiday
An epic Central American adventure
From £3,299 to £3,799 26 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Nov
2020: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 11 Mar, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
2020: 8 Jan, 5 Feb, 11 Mar, 4 Nov, 2 Dec
Costa Rica small group tour
A highlights tour of Costa Rica
From £3,549 to £3,749 13 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 8 Jul, 2 Sep, 15 Sep
Costa Rica family holidays
Easy going wildlife exploration in
From £3,170 to £3,299 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 10 Aug, 21 Dec
Costa Rica family adventure holiday
See all the highlights of Costa Rica
From £1,425 to £1,565 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 6 Apr, 6 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 23 Nov, 28 Dec
Late availability on these dates: 06 Apr
Costa Rica walking holiday
Wildlife, waterfalls and outstanding views
From £3,399 to £3,879 14 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 13 Apr, 27 Jul, 10 Aug
2020: 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 14 Nov
2020: 18 Jan, 8 Feb, 22 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 4 Apr, 25 Jul, 8 Aug, 14 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 30 Mar, 13 Apr
From
£2,899
including UK flights
Included memories are - Spider monkeys swinging jumping above us to reach the trees on opposite side of jungle river, finding red eyed tree frogs at night... an incredible display by the resplendent quetzal during a courting session (more)Paula Cooke
The stay at Laguna Lodge was an amazing start with river trips and accommodation overlooking the river. Seeing Sloths close up and watching the antics of the capuchin monkeys was fun. (more)Jean Thirkettle
Where to start? The boat trips around the waterways of Tortuguero, the beach in the Manuel Antonio National Park, the Esquinas experience and having amazing views of Resplendent quetzals. (more)Judith Dean
From
£3,299
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Every day with new discoveries of Costa Rica, beautiful cycling experience, local tour leader Memo and his fantastic crew member Luís and Ronald, and variety of holiday experience in two weeks made this holiday the best I've ever been.
Tips?
Be prepared for rice and beans three times a day for two weeks ;)
Local benefits?
Yes, absolutely, in all the trips (including optional) I felt that local people were supported in their business, be it a local restaurant... (more)Agne Bajoriniene
From
£3,399
including UK flights
The most memorable was cycling through three different terrains each with fabulous scenery in Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama. Visiting the volcano at Charco Verde in Nicaragua. Swimming in the Caribbean Sea and the next day in the Pacific Ocean in Panama. (more)Jennifer Steward
Roberto the leader and the 'bike boys' were great. Very helpful and so well organised, meals, room keys, boats, all appeared exactly on cue. (more)Martin Wolverson
From
£1,736
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Snorkelling in Caye Caulker, Belize, was an amazing experience! Nurse sharks, stingrays and turtles, not to mention oodles of brightly coloured fish, seemed completely oblivious to our presence, and Hol Chan Marine Reserve, with its dazzling array of corals and fish, was stunning. What a fantastic day! Just as good, but for different reasons, was the memorable Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) cave - wading through water; scrambling up, over and under rocks; and marvelling at the... (more)Laurie Munslow
From
£935
excluding flights
That's difficult as there were so many memorable moments. The zipwire above the cloud forest was a massive adrenalin rush. Helping to plant trees by potting bags of soil was great too and a great bonding moment for the group. (more)Sylvia Kenna
The most exciting part of the holiday was probably the turtle egg laying. (more)Abigail Croydon
All of it was memorable...the wildlife, the scenery, the activities we did, including zipwiring, canyoning and whitewater rafting, our group and group leader and especially the amazing friendliness of the Costa Rican people. (more)Jocelyn Owen
From
£1,062
excluding flights
All of it was memorable...each place visited is so different... it's hard to choose. Monteverde for its lush vegetation, but boy can it get cold at night...and tortuguero for its wildlife. (more)Linda Whittingham
Seeing turtles was the most exciting part of the holiday (more)Fiona Weir
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)Kimberley and Barry Brown
From
£2,150
excluding flights
The most memorable moment was waking early in the morning to hear the strange bird calls and seeing the dawn. A holiday of a life-time. (more)Angela Wood
Achieving crossing the country from coast to coast only by bike, hiking, kayaking and rafting. A great adventure and experience. I loved it! (more)Alejandro Hahn Menacho
From
£1,624
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I enjoyed so many things about my holiday, I had a truly fantastic time but if I had to choose I would say the hill-tribe trek, that was a great experience for many reasons, I especially loved seeing the tribes & the breath-taking landscape it was unbelievable I thought, a special experience.
Tips?
To travel as lightly as possible during the hill-tribe trek as it can be rather demanding especially the first day & make sure you have the correct footwear. Be prepared... (more)Gary Remekie
From
£1,020
excluding flights
From
£2,593
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Fantastic insight into many different cultures. Stunning and varied scenery in wonderful hot weather from the might of the Panama Canal to the jaw dropping beauty of the rain and cloud forests to the awesome splendour of the region's volcanoes and craters
Tips?
Do as much research as possible before your trip - I wished I had done more!
Try and learn some basic conversational Spanish - I wish I had learnt more!
Local benefits?
Tourism is an infant business... (more)Douglas Newlands
From
£680
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
£3,399
including UK flights
From
£1,249
excluding flights
Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat was the highlight. (more)Amanda Counsell
The most exciting part of the Costa Rica encompassed trip was zip lining above the trees in Monteverde Cloud Forest and abseiling down the waterfalls on a canyoneering trip outside La Fortuna. (more)Louise Muller
Definitely white water rafting on the way from Cahuita to San Jose was the highlight. A great day out, the river was perfect. Lots of adrenaline and lovely refreshing water. An amazing lunch was laid on for us as well by the side of the river. (more)Elaine Bettaney
From
£1,999
including UK flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing wildlife in its natural habitat including spider, howler and capuchin monkeys, two and three toed sloths, basilisk lizards running on water, boa constrictors, tarantulas, toucans, hummingbirds and quetzals to name a few.
Tips?
I benefitted from packing a mosquito net for the first two nights accommodation.
Local benefits?
Yes.
Overall rating?
Excellent. Couldn't have been better. (more)Penny Calder
From
£2,935
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The "adrenaline" activities - horse-riding, rafting, canyoning. Watching the children playing in the hotel pool at Arenal while the volcano puffed in the background, and feeling slightly uneasily like a citizen of Pompeii... Sitting one metre from an egg-laying turtle.
Tips?
A really strong insect repellent - ours was sold in a metal canister as it dissolves plastic, and seemed to be more effective than other people's! Definitely do the optional kayaking at Tortugero... (more)Hilary Mackintosh
From
£622
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
I think all of it. Loved every single minute and was extremely lucky with the tour guide (Vin) and the group!
Tips?
I would say to not expect luxury accommodation or to have hot water throughout but it is really worth it! Also be prepared that your days in Boquete
will be much cooler than the rest of the trip so I would suggest bringing long trousers and warm cover up clothes as many people on our trip got caught out
by the drastic change in temperature up in the... (more)Gabriela Stamenova
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