Costa Rica Travel, Tours & Trips

Travel Costa Rica

Discover Costa Rica, the beautiful rain forested country in Central America. Costa Rica is a well-established nature travel destination and a must see country for ecotourism lovers due to its abundance of natural assets.

Visit San Jose, the urban centre of Costa Rica, from where it is possible to reach every part of the country, a great base from which to explore.
Active volcanoes, vibrant towns, plentiful white sand beaches and unspoiled forests with rich tropical wildlife are the main characteristics of Costa Rica. Costa Rica’s must see parks include Arenal, Manuel Antonio and Tortuguero National Parks. Arenal National Park is famous for its active volcano that last erupted in 1968, while Manuel Antonio National Park is known for its white sand beaches, lagoons, tropical forest and diverse wildlife, where you can spot white-faced and howler monkeys, two and three-toed sloths, endangered manatees and sea turtles, iguanas and more. The best place to experience sea turtles is definitely in Tortuguero National Park, only accessible by boat or plane.
In Spanish Costa Rica means “rich coast” and this can be witnessed while visiting this stunning country!

Choose from our range of unique trips or contact us and we’ll be happy to tailor the perfect itinerary to suit your requirements.

FAQs

Is it safe to travel in Costa Rica?

Tourists anywhere are prime targets for criminals, therefore, you need to be aware of the risks of theft and need to make sure to protect yourself.

Some safety notes: do not take your valuables with you, leave them locked in a safety deposit box; keep your spending money, camera and phone close to you, preferably beneath clothing; do not go to areas where tourists are not expected; always use taxis with official identification

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?

The dry season runs from December to April, which is the best time to visit Costa Rica to enjoy sunshine, beaches and national parks. The rainy season is from May to November.

What power adaptor plug do I need in Costa Rica?

In Costa Rica the standard voltage is 120 V. The standard frequency is 60 HZ. The power sockets that are used are of type A/B.

9 days

Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.
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Signature Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Encounter sloths and other wonderful wildlife, walk in cloud forests, soak in hot springs, relax on the beaches of Costa Rica on this 9 day adventure.

4 days

Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Tortuguero Experience Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Extend your Costa Rica travel and spend 4 days exploring the wildlife of Tortuguero National Park including green and leatherback sea turtles

5 days

Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Corcovado National Park Experience Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Experience Corcovado National Park on Osa Peninsula, one of Costa Rica’s final frontiers with lush jungle, Pacific beaches, rivers full of wildlife.

4 days

Wildlife and Nature: Our wildlife and nature holidays will take you to some of the most remote and unspoilt regions. From encountering rich exotic wildlife in Latin America and Africa to the magnificent marine life in Antarctica and spotting spectacular birds in New Zealand.

Tamarindo Experience Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Extend your travel in Costa Rica and spend 4 days at Tamarindo's Playa Grande & Langosta and Playa Tamarindo.

15 days

Small Ship Cruising: Small ship expedition cruises are a wonderful way to explore. Choose from Antarctica cruises & Sub-Antarctic Island cruises, Arctic cruises or sail the Patagonian Fiords, Galapagos Islands Cruising or New Zealand’s wonderful Fiordland.

Costa Rica and The Panama Canal

Cruise from Costa Rica to Cartagena, Colombia, explore magical places like Manuel Antonio and Coiba National Parks and cruise the Panama Canal!

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Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano is Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Within the park, you can go on short trails to discover the lava fields from previous eruptions and you can you spot deer, howler monkeys, parrots and other animals.

Tortuguero National Park

Tortuguero National Park can be reached only by boat or plane due to its remote location. Discover its lagoons, networks of canals, rainforests and witness the turtles hatching.

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Monteverde Cloud Forest is full of wildlife with more than 2000 species of plants, 100 species of mammals and 400 species of birds. This is truly a nature lover’s paradise.

San Jose

Costa Rica’s capital, San José, is the nation’s largest city that sits in the centre of the country. The city is always busy and buzzing with life, creating a lively and vibrant atmosphere.

Manuel Antonio National Park

Situated on the Pacific Coast, this park is known for its expansive white sand beaches, lagoons, tropical forest and diverse wildlife including white-faced and howler monkeys, two and three-toed sloths and iguanas.

Witness Abundant Wildlife

Known for its unique biodiversity, a rich diversity of flora and fauna, Costa Rica is a perfect destination for nature lovers. Spot Caimans, Turtles, Iguanas, Toucans, Macaws, Red-Eyed Tree Frogs and more..

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