Alaska

Alaska

Super-sized wilderness
Albania

Albania

Europe’s best-kept secret
Antarctica

Antarctica

Expeditions to the ultimate frontier
Argentina

Argentina

A seductive mix of tango, treks and history
Armenia

Armenia

Medieval monasteries and forest hikes
Australia

Australia

Iconic cities, awe-inspiring outback and everything in between
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan

Land of fire
Balkans

Balkans

Europe’s forgotten wonderland
Borneo

Borneo

Untamed nature
Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina

The lesser-visited, more-beautiful Balkans
Brazil

Brazil

Samba rhythms and wild landscapes
Caucasus

Caucasus

Where Asia meets Europe
Central Asia

Central Asia

Magical landscapes and Silk Road cities
Chile

Chile

The land of extremes
China

China

Beautiful chaos and ancient history
Costa Rica

Costa Rica

The most biodiverse country on earth
Croatia

Croatia

Dazzling coastlines
Cuba

Cuba

An old girl with a new heart
England

England

Rolling countryside and special cities
Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Epic landscapes and divine history
Europe

Europe

A journey through classic history
Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands

World-class birdwatching and beaches
Georgia

Georgia

Rolling hills and centuries-old villages
Iceland

Iceland

Dramatic landscapes and beautiful glaciers
India

India

A dazzling kaleidoscope of colour
Japan

Japan

Ancient culture and futuristic cities
Jordan

Jordan

Forgotten cities and nomadic deserts
Kenya

Kenya

More than just safaris
Kerala

Kerala

Exploring God’s own country
Kosovo

Kosovo

A new dawn in the Balkans
Machu Picchu

Machu Picchu

Peru's archaeological rock star
Maldives

Maldives

Perfect beaches and the best diving in the world
Mexico

Mexico

Fiestas, Frida and Maya mystery
Montenegro

Montenegro

Ancient towns cut into majestic mountains
Morocco

Morocco

The hospitable gateway to Africa
Nepal

Nepal

The country at the top of the world
New Zealand

New Zealand

Adventures at the end of the earth
Ontario

Ontario

Embrace the Canadian wilderness
Patagonia

Patagonia

The wilderness at the end of the earth
Peru

Peru

Hidden treasures for those that look
Rajasthan

Rajasthan

The Land of Kings
Rwanda

Rwanda

Everything in one perfect package
Scotland

Scotland

Highlands and Islands
South Africa

South Africa

Safari and beyond in the Rainbow Nation
South Georgia

South Georgia

Rugged beauty and wildlife
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka

Ancient civilisation and endless beaches
Tanzania

Tanzania

Mountains, safaris and spice islands
Thailand

Thailand

Tropical beaches and beautiful temples
The Galapagos Islands

The Galapagos Islands

The islands that changed the world
Uganda

Uganda

Unforgettable encounters
United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Four countries, one shared history
Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

Mosques, mausoleums and madrasahs
Vietnam

Vietnam

Head-spinning contradictions and character
Wales

Wales

History, hills and Hiraeth
Western USA

Western USA

Landscapes and legends
Zambia

Zambia

Discover Zambia, experience Africa

Costa Rica itineraries

Sample itineraries written by our Costa Rica experts

Our Costa Rica travel specialists have written the following itineraries to help plan your trip. Not sure where to begin? Contact us now and we'll connect you with a specialist tour operator for expert Costa Rica advice.

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Active adventures in Costa Rica
14 days

Active adventures in Costa Rica

Natural wonders and unspoiled beauty
Guanacaste (2 days) → Santa Teresa (2) → Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve (1) → Manuel Antonio National Park (2) → San Jose (1) → Monteverde (2) → Cerro Arenal Volcano (2) → Tortuguero (2) → San Jose (1)
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Costa Rica multisport
6 days

Costa Rica multisport

Tropical bike rides and outdoor adventures
San Jose (1 days) → Cerro Arenal Volcano (1) → Monteverde (1) → Playa Carrillo (2) → San Jose (1)
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Costa Rica wildlife adventure
13 days

Costa Rica wildlife adventure

National parks, cloud forests and turtles
San Jose (1 days) → Tortuguero (2) → Cerro Arenal Volcano (3) → Monteverde (3) → Manuel Antonio National Park (3) → San Jose (2)
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Highlights of Costa Rica
9 days

Highlights of Costa Rica

Jungle wildlife and coastal relaxation
San Jose (1 days) → Tortuguero (2) → Cerro Arenal Volcano (3) → Guanacaste (3) → San Jose
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Classic Costa Rica
10 days

Classic Costa Rica

Pristine beaches and nesting turtles
San Jose (1 days) → Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (3) → Tortuguero (1) → San Jose (1) → Guanacaste (3) → San Jose (2)
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Ultimate Costa Rica
15 days

Ultimate Costa Rica

Wildlife, beaches and rainforests
San Jose (1 days) → Manuel Antonio National Park (2) → Monteverde (2) → Cerro Arenal Volcano (5) → Tortuguero (2) → Puerto Viejo de Talamanca (2) → San Jose (2)
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  • Monteverde

    Monteverde

    Boasting an incredible ecosystem and home to approximately 5% of the planet’s total bird species, 130 mammal species and more than 3,000 plants, the cloud forests of Monteverde are a nature lover’s dream...
  • Cerro Arenal Volcano

    Cerro Arenal Volcano

    For several decades, the Cerro Arenal Volcano was the most active in Costa Rica, spewing molten lava and red hot boulders into the surrounding darkness...
  • Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

    Once a sleepy backwater surfing town, Puerto Viejo has become a stop-off for travellers looking to party...
  • Manuel Antonio National Park

    Manuel Antonio National Park

    If you imagine Costa Rica to be a paradise of pristine beaches, exotic flowers, thick rainforests, and crystal-clear waters, where monkeys and sloths and scarlet macaws frolic freely, then you have Manuel Antonio National Park in mind...
  • Guanacaste

    Guanacaste

    Once part of Nicaragua, Guanacaste in Costa Rica’s northwest is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches...
  • Cocos Island

    Cocos Island

    The uninhabited Cocos Island is known as one of the world’s best scuba diving destinations...
  • San Jose

    San Jose

    At first glance, San Jose might not seem like the prettiest of cities but delve a little deeper into the colonial mansions of Barrio Amon, the restaurants of Barrio Escalante and the many live music clubs, and you’ll soon uncover the beating cultural heart of Costa Rica’s capital...
  • Tortuguero

    Tortuguero

    Impossible to reach by car, Tortuguero on the north east coast of Costa Rica can only be accessed by boat...
  • Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

    Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve

    The first national park in Costa Rica, Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve is part of the Tempisque Conservation Area in the province of Puntarenas...
  • Playa Carrillo

    Playa Carrillo

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  • Santa Teresa

    Santa Teresa

    A small beach village in the Puntarenas Province, Santa Teresa’s beach is famous amongst surfers for its fast and powerful beach break and consistent waves...

Costa Rica

The most biodiverse country on earth

Costa Rica is a leader in land conservation, with an astonishing 25% of its territory designated as protected area. Its dizzying array of national par…

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