75 Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica found
Costa Rica wildlife holiday
An amazing variety of Costa Rican wildlife
From £2,999 to £3,899 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 1 Apr, 4 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 2 May, 11 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 3 Nov, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 28 Nov, 19 Dec, 22 Dec
2021: 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 ...
2021: 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 ...
Late availability on these dates: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 26 Mar, 28 Mar, 01 Apr, 04 Apr, 15 Apr, 18 Apr, 22 Apr, 29 Apr, 02 May
Costa Rica highlights holiday & beach
Short highlight itinerary covering city, forests and beach.
From £1,455 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.
Self drive holiday in Costa Rica, Pacific Coast
Self-drive Costa Rica's Pacific coast, away from the crowds
From £4,495 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailormade with departure dates to December through September
Costa Rica tailor made holiday, vistas and volcanoes
Discover Costa Rica's hidden gems
From £3,860 12 days inc UK flights
Tailor made:
Available all year. This suggested itinerary can be modified entirely to your personal wishes including departure date, duration, accommodation used and how long you spend in each destination.
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Costa Rica wildlife holiday, Coastal Secrets
Wildlife rich waterways of Tortuguero to the dense jungle
From £3,549 to £4,199 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar, 18 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
2021: 2 Jan, 9 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 23 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 13 Feb, 18 Feb, 20 Feb, 27 Feb, 4 Mar, 6 Mar, 13 Mar, 20 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Jul, 17 Jul, 24 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 24 Mar
Family volunteering with turtles in Costa Rica
Family turtle conservation volunteering in Costa Rica
From £749 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Tailor made: Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Costa Rica holiday, coast to coast
Discover the dramatic contrasts of Costa Rica's coastlines
From £1,450 to £3,455 16 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 and Galapagos wildlife holiday
Galapagos wildlife cruise plus Costa Rica nature/beach week
From £5,880 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica 13 day family holiday
Spend your summer holiday in the land of Pura Vida!
From £1,618 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 holiday, off the beaten track
Off the usual tourist trail in 3 weeks.
From £1,518 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 holiday
Two weeks exploring the highlights of Costa Rica.
From £1,565 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.
Volunteer with turtles in Costa Rica
Protect nesting turtles on Costa Rica's beautiful beaches
From £989 7 days ex flights
Tailor made:
Flexible departures July - December (nesting season)
Costa Rica adventure holiday
Fall under the spell of Costa Rica
From £960 to £1,229 16 days ex flights
Small group travel:
Depatures at least once a week on Mondays and Saturdays throughout the year
Wildlife holiday in Costa Rica
Explore rainforests and reefs along the Caribbean coast
From £779£390 to £879£829 9 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Mar, 20 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 12 Jun, 26 Jun, 10 Jul, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 21 Aug, 4 Sep, 18 Sep, 2 Oct, 16 Oct, 30 Oct, 13 Nov, 27 Nov, 11 Dec, 25 Dec
2021: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
2021: 8 Jan, 22 Jan, 5 Feb, 19 Feb, 5 Mar, 19 Mar, 2 Apr, 16 Apr, 30 Apr, 14 May, 28 May, 11 Jun, 25 Jun, 9 Jul, 23 Jul, 6 Aug, 20 Aug, 3 Sep, 17 Sep, 1 Oct, 15 Oct, 29 Oct, 12 Nov, 26 Nov, 10 Dec, 24 Dec
Up to £380 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 03 Apr, 17 Apr, 01 May, 15 May, 29 May
Late availability on these dates: 06 Mar, 20 Mar, 03 Apr, 17 Apr, 01 May, 15 May, 29 May
Travel Team
If you would like some help or advice, or just want to discuss your ideas for your next trip, do give us a call.
Costa Rica family tour, 11 days
Head into nature and explore Costa Rica's highlights
From £1,125 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 and Nicaragua self drive holiday
Self drive highlights of Nicaragua and Costa Rica
From £3,130 17 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year
Costa Rica tour
Explore the Caribbean coast to the Pacific
From £1,160 to £1,325 15 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 9 Apr, 18 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 9 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 4 Jul, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 23 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct, 5 Nov, 7 Nov, 12 Nov, 14 Nov, 19 Nov, 21 Nov, 28 Nov, 3 Dec, 5 Dec, 10 Dec, 12 Dec, 17 Dec, 19 Dec, 24 Dec, 26 Dec
2021: 2 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb ...
2021: 2 Jan, 7 Jan, 9 Jan, 14 Jan, 16 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 30 Jan, 4 Feb, 6 Feb, 11 Feb, 18 Feb ...
Late availability on these dates: 09 Apr, 18 Apr, 23 Apr, 25 Apr, 02 May, 09 May, 23 May
Costa Rica wildlife holidays
Discover Costa Rica's stunning wildlife
From £2,940 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica and Panama holiday
The classic Costa Rica and little known treasures of Panama
From £1,995 17 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 self drive holiday, natural history
A tailor made road trip covering volcanoes, cloud forests and turtle beaches
From £1,235 14 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 tailor made adventure
Off the beaten track tailor made adventure in Costa Rica
From £3,895 15 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Natural highlights tour of Costa Rica
A tropical paradise bursting with wildlife
From £2,249 to £2,949 10 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 13 Mar, 3 Apr, 24 Jul, 7 Aug, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov, 18 Dec
2021: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
2021: 16 Jan, 13 Feb, 27 Feb, 13 Mar, 27 Mar, 10 Apr, 31 Jul, 14 Aug, 6 Nov, 20 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 13 Mar, 03 Apr
Costa Rica holiday, tailor made
Great value holiday through stunning Costa Rica
From £1,596 12 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
Turtle conservation in Costa Rica
Join a conservation team protecting sea turtle populations
From £995 7 days ex flights
Small group travel:
2020: 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 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, 23 Nov, 30 Nov
2021: 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
2021: 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul, 26 Jul, 2 Aug, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 23 Aug, 30 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 29 Nov, 6 Dec
Costa Rica wildlife tour
Experience Costa Rica's incredible wildlife and wilderness
From £1,950 14 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is only for tailor made departures throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica self drive holiday
Exploring Costa Rica your way
From £1,195 to £1,295 11 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 tailor made holiday, highlights
Discover Costa Rica's natural and cultural wonders
From £2,200 13 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip is only for tailor made departures throughout the year to suit your requirements
Costa Rica adventure and wildlife holiday
Natural highlights of Costa Rica
Highlights of Costa Rica, Caribbean to the Pacific Coast
From £3,049 to £3,649 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 8 Apr, 29 Jul, 12 Aug, 5 Nov, 19 Nov
2021: 14 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
2021: 14 Jan, 4 Feb, 25 Feb, 11 Mar, 7 Apr, 28 Jul, 11 Aug, 4 Nov, 18 Nov
Late availability on these dates: 08 Apr
Costa Rica walking holiday
-Rainforests, waterfalls and wildlife of Costa Rica
From £3,479 to £4,245 16 days inc UK flights
Small group travel:
2020: 10 Nov, 19 Dec
Costa Rica luxury holiday
Spectacular luxury adventure in southern Costa Rica
From £4,590 11 days ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
From
£749
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the people who we worked along side, and seeing the mama turtles and the baby turtles.. (more)Lawrie Drinkaus-Arias
Five stars - one of the best holidays I've ever had! We had fun with the other people who were working there at the same time, and there was plenty to do to
keep us busy, both working and playing. (more)Molly Bull
One night we were walking along the length of the beach in the dead of night and could clearly see the Milky Way illuminated and lots of shooting stars,
whilst holding the hands of my three little girls and my husband - it was the most magical experience we had and an overwhelming sense of peace and
happiness. (more)Debbie Young
From
£2,999
including UK flights
It was like being in the film Avatar. (more)Kathryn Jones
Fantastic. We all fell in love with Costa Rica and its Pura Vida. I have wanted to visit for many, many years and I was not disappointed. (more)Helen Roberts
The most memorable part of the holiday was river boat trip at Tortuguero which enabled close encounters with birds and animals.. (more)Alan Lees
From
£1,455
excluding flights
I really enjoyed all of it, I think I was most impressed by the tree top walk in Monte Verde although I really enjoyed the kayaking on Lake Arenal and the tour
of Cahuita reserve too.
(more)Kevin Reece
loved the Boat transfer to Tortuguero and hanging bridges of Monteverde. (more)Alexandra Scott
The most memorable part of the holiday was the wildlife. (more)Chris Grunsell
From
£1,565
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing sloths close up in the wild
Tips?
Travel light and be organised with your packing (as you never have time to unpack). Bring a
good camera and binoculars, appreciate the wildlife, the flora, the scenery and the kind
generous people that you'll meet.
Local benefits?
yes.
Overall rating?
Better than excellent! (more)Sue Deeley
From
£1,618
excluding flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was Tortuguero… Excellent (more)Claudia Bernat
Fantastic family adventure. A great mix of wildlife, activities and beach relaxation. All ran very smoothly, transport was efficient, people extremely friendly and the whole experience was very enjoyable. Highly recommended! (more)Jenny Brothwell
From
£1,450
excluding flights
Most memorable was the visit to the cloud forest including seeing wildlife and visiting an organic coffee farm. (more)Kathy Hirst
The white water rafting on the Pacuare River was the most memorable part of our holiday. (more)Daniel Chase
Excellent....Seeing nesting green turtles in the dark on a remote beach (more)Phil Linley
From
£989
excluding flights
It was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had and I can’t wait for a chance to
go back and to share the trip with others who would enjoy it! (more)Jonah Cedar
I enjoyed the night patrols, walking by moonlight, seeing the constellations, milky way, shooting stars & some of the lightening storms were spectacular. (more)Julie Clark
This is a really sound conservation project with some clear tangible benefits and as a volunteer you really fee like you're making a difference.
Would highly recommend this project to anyone. (more)Katie Wilkinson
From
£1,950
excluding flights
Can't pick any one memorable moment, there were too many. Cable car across a forest valley? Wild toucans and Macaws? Being buzzed by humming birds? Exotic fruit and food?... (more)Mike Adams
Brilliant! Most places we stayed in were run by local people and I made sure I bought all my souvenirs from a craft cooperative. (more)Una Carter
Fantastic. Cannot recommend the agent highly enough. They listened so carefully to what we were looking for, and tailored the itinerary and accommodation perfectly. As such it was a brilliant mixture of wildlife, walking, landscapes, relaxation and adventure. (more)Jemima Jewell
From
£1,160
excluding flights
Too many to mention, really - it was all memorable! But the most memorable parts were maybe the cloud forest, the mangroves boat trips, Copan, Tikal or the growler monkeys. (more)Kathleen Culliton
The most exciting part of the holiday was seeing the volcano Arenal in La Fortuna and the beach at Manuel Antonio. (more)Vanessa Adnitt
Costa Rica is a lovely place to visit but had we known it was so expensive we
would never have signed up to a holiday that didn't have a lot of included activities and meals included. (more)Ian Halliwell
From
£960
excluding flights
I loved the jungle lodge in Sarapiqui - a 2 hour tractor drive from the nearest tarmac road. An idyllic location in the heart of the forest. (more)Jeremy Rodgers
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
From
£1,518
excluding flights
It was a good way to see Costa Rica, and experience a range of activities. I would definitely recommend it. (more)William Johnson
The real highlight was making fresh chocolate with them from their Cocoa plantation. It was the nicest chocolate we had ever
tasted and a truly unique experience!
(more)Naomi Hatch
The most memorable was the early morning canoe trip from Evergreen Lodge with Ray Brown wildlife watching. Snorkelling off Caño island and seeing sea turtles. (more)Ruth Lambert
From
£3,130
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Seeing the lava flowing at the Masaya volcano is a wow! (45 mins from Managua/Nicaragua); zip lining above the tree tops at Arenal. Watching the beautiful sunset, glass of wine in hand, at Arenal Observatory Lodge. Seeing Quetzals close up in the cloud forest. Hundreds of fireflies lighting up and dancing in front if us as the sun set. Seeing all the wonderful wildlife on offer in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Tips?
If driving use a satnav! Driving in Costa was... (more)Martin Blow
From
£2,940
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Very difficult to pick, all 4 areas visited were full of wildlife and adventure. Corcovado was the best part and the 2 hour boat transfer in was a lovely surprise. Zip lining and tarzan swing in Monteverde was exciting. Seeing first tucan.
Tips?
Leave long enough at each location so that you can fit everything in and wait for changes in the weather.
Take a dry bag (back pack)
Take bags to separate out damp/wet clothes in the suitcase as things don't dry in the humidity.
Local... (more)Ann Clark
From
£1,235
excluding flights
We found everyone we met very friendly, accommodating and eager to talk. This is a country totally geared to tourism and ensuring that everything runs
like clockwork - unique in this part of the world. The food was much better than we had anticipated. Overall it was a fascinating and enjoyable holiday (more)Gordon Smith
Most memorable was the morning bird trip at Sarapiqui which was excellent. (more)Lindsay Pavey
Our favourite part of the holiday was the three days we spent in the Tortuguero area, a fabulous experience. Going out on the boats early in the morning to
watch wildlife was amazing. (more)Heather Reid
From
£4,495
excluding flights
From
£1,195
excluding flights
Lots of very memorable moments, but the best was finding a family of sloths at Playa Punta Uva on the Caribbean Coast who were so close we could have touched them. (more)Janet Sutherland
Fantastic! Our time at El Remanso lodge in the Osa Penninsla it was a super place and had some wonderful wildlife sightings there. (more)Jane Fowles
On an early morning bird-watching trail with a local guide, we were lucky enough to see 5 of these beautiful birds... feeding on wild avocados. We sat for an hour as the sun began to rise, driving away the cold night air as the clouds rolled up the forested mountain side. Quite amazing. (more)Paul Smith
From
£390
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
£2,200
excluding flights
This was a fabulous trip from start to finish: we stayed in beautiful places, ate great food, saw amazing wildlife and were really well looked after. (more)Isobel Gowan
Most guides were local, most hotels had environmental policies in place, especially the lodge in Osa, which was totally off grid, and built from very local materials. (more)Yvonne Chapman
From
£3,549
including UK flights
The most memorable part of the holiday was the wild life and diversity of the country. (more)Rosie Morgan
The most memorable part of the holiday was seeing the country (more)Robert Lisney
Great/ fantastic wildlife. Country is stunning and trip well organised with very knowledgeable guide. (more)Jane Bailey
From
£1,375
including domestic flights only
From
£2,249
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
£1,145
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
All of it!
Tips?
Research what you want to do as there is so much to do and see in Costa Rica that one trip will not be enough!!
Local benefits?
Yes very much so! Felt intergrated into the communities!
Overall rating?
10/10. (more)Julia Hames
From
£1,895
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
Volunteering at the animal sanctuary, Venado caves, white water rafting, all
the guides and their animal spotting skills.
Tips?
Take cagoules for the regular downpours and torches for frog spotting/ night safaris. Try to pack light as there is a lot of moving around. Use the local laundry to clean and dry clothes after wet activities/ tropical rain storms.
Local benefits?
Some parts did. The kids saving the rainforest definely supported conservation. A range... (more)Kathleen Johnson
From
£1,800
excluding flights
Memorable parts?
The wildlife, nature and the stunning diverse scenery.
Tips?
Pack well! Bring good hiking/walking boots, lightweight quick drying clothes and repellent for mountain/forest activities.
Local benefits?
Yes, our whole trip was extremely educational and we feel it has helped us as a family understand more about what we can do to protect our environment. Everywhere we went all staff including guides, hotel staff, drivers etc were all locals. They were all extremely... (more)Susan Geoghegan
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