Costa Rica Holidays
south & central america
Costa Rica's bounty of natural wonders is found within a few hours’ drive of San José, so whether it’s turtles in Tortuguero, sloths in Arenal or macaws in Manuel Antonio, an incredible wildlife experience is right on your doorstep.
A pioneer in eco-tourism, here sustainability and adventure are a way of life. You can zipline through the jungle canopy, surf Tamarindo's rolling waves or simply relax in bubbling hot springs as you soak up this vibrant destination.
Trailfinders offers a wide range of Costa Rica holidays and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Costa Rica with your own private driver, embark on a fly drive, join a sociable small group tour, or are simply looking for advice on the best national parks or luxury hotels for a beach holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
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COSTA RICA HOLIDAY DEALS & SPECIAL OFFERS
Below is a small selection of some of our best Costa Rica special offers.
For more information on any of these deals, give us a call and speak to one of our expert consultants.
HOW TO GET AROUND COSTA RICA
If you’d rather travel with others how about joining a sociable guided group tour? Or for those who want to visit more than one destination, our multi centre holidays are also a great option – combine your Costa Rica holiday with Guatemala, Panama or Ecuador to explore more of Latin America.
OUR HOLIDAYS TO COSTA RICA
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination or give us a call and speak to one of our travel experts.
Classic Costa Rica
14 days / 13 nights
Guide Price: €4,079 £3,299 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Discover Costa Rica
15 days / 14 nights
Guide Price: €4,200 £3,499 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Enchanting Costa Rica
14 days / 13 nights
Guide Price: €5,049 £4,199 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Costa Rica Wildlife Tour
15 days / 14 nights
Guide Price: €2972 £2340 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Costa Rica Coast to Coast
16 days / 15 nights
Guide Price: €5,549 £4,599 pp
VIEW MORE ❯Costa Rica Road Trip - City to Surf
12 days / 11 nights
Guide Price: €2,999 £2,599 pp
VIEW MORE ❯WHERE TO GO IN COSTA RICA
Click on the tiles below the Costa Rica map for more details on each holiday destination. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.
San José & the Central Valley
Tortuguero & The Caribbean Coast
Manuel Antonio National Park & Uvita
Costa Rica's Cloud Forests
Arenal
San Gerardo de Dota & Pacuare River
Osa Peninsula
Costa Rica’s National Parks
Costa Rica's Beaches
OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN COSTA RICA
What you won’t find here are thousands of Costa Rica hotels and lodges to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Playa Cativo Lodge
Osa Peninsula Area - Golfito
Nantipa Hotel, Santa Teresa
Nicoya Peninsula - Southern Beaches
Arenas del Mar Beachfront & Rainforest Resort
Manuel Antonio
Finca Rosa Blanca
Central Valley
El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge
Osa Peninsula - Puerto Jimenez
Pacuare Lodge
Pacuare River
WHAT TO DO IN COSTA RICA
One day you might be soaring over the treetops on a zipline in Monteverde, the next searching for sloths in the rainforest of Arenal. Experiences range from adrenaline fuelled adventures like white water rafting, to wildlife focused experiences discovering Costa Rica’s amazing biodiversity.
Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your Costa Rica holiday to life.
Sky Tram & Sky Trek Zipline
Departs: Monteverde
Defy gravity and glide through the forest on this high-flying adventure. Ride up to the observation ...
Monteverde Forest at Dusk
Departs: Monteverde
Experience the sights and sounds of the forest after dark, as creatures who are normally hidden ...
White-Water Rafting, Arenal & San Jose
Departs: Arenal, San Jose
Get your adrenaline pumping with an exhilarating white-water adventure through the jungle! Paddle ...
Learn to Surf, Tamarindo & Puerto Viejo
Departs: Guanacaste
Surf’s up! Jump on a board and face Costa Rica’s famous waves in this surfer’s paradise. Paddle, ...
Searching for Sloths, Arenal
Departs: Arenal
Who doesn’t love a sloth? Despite taking their time to do absolutely anything, these slow and ...
Whale Watching & Marino Ballena National Park
Departs: Uvita
Costa Rica’s ultimate marine experience, cruise into Marino Ballena National Park in search of ...
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT COSTA RICA?
In the Arenal region and on the Caribbean Coast, the climate is best in 'green season', from March to September.
September to October are the wettest months, but outside of these the green season is a still good time to travel. In general rain falls in short bursts in the afternoon, so shouldn't disrupt activities, and the parks are quieter.
For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit Costa Rica.
Costa Rica Top Tips From Our Travel Experts
Richard Standen
Costa Rica has such a huge variety of birdlife, and as soon as you step outside of the city you can expect to see any number of colourful birds. Make sure you always have a set of binoculars handy as even a transfer can feel like a bird spotting game drive!
Natalie Hart
Ceviche! The most delicious dish is iconic in Costa Rica and a great way to sample the delicious fresh seafood on the coast. If you get the chance to learn how to make it then do! It's an easy way to impress friends when you're home!
Hannah Dobbs
Arenal was amazing for an abundance of activities on offer; from canyoning to white water rafting, to kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. The volcano towers over the small town which is great for restaurants and bars in the evenings. The Fortuna Waterfall is great for a swim.
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