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Rugged sandy beaches perfect for surfing, smoking volcanoes and bubbling hot springs – Costa Rica may be small but it sure packs a mighty punch! Discover the beauty of the luscious rainforest on your own handpicked Costa Rica itinerary, experiencing tuneful birds, playful monkeys and of course the famous sloth. All of our itineraries can be booked off the peg or simply used as a starting point as they are fully tweakable. Our diverse Costa Rica holiday itineraries take you all over, so whether you’re after a whirlwind tour packing in as much as you can, or a relaxed and longer trip, we have a variety to choose from. We even have tailored Costa Rica Family itineraries if you’re travelling with curious kids in tow!

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A Taste of Costa Rica

Duration:	13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - San Jose
Prices from:	£1,475 - per person - travelling by shuttle bus

If you're looking for the classic Costa Rica highlights, with something a little different thrown in, look no further. Spot a rumbling volcano peeking out from behind the clouds, take in the canopy of the mysterious cloud forest and grab a cocktail and a good book on the sandy beaches.

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Canopy bridge in Monteverde cloud forest

Costa Rica in a Nutshell

Duration:	13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Samara Beach - San Jose
Prices from:	£1,375 - per person - travelling by shuttle bus

Short on time? No problem. This next itinerary will allow you to see all the highlights of Costa Rica and even give you some time on the beach to recuperate. Grab a tropical cocktail, sink your toes into the sand and reflect on your adventure.

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Couple hiking in Arenal National Park, Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Pura Vida en Familia

Duration:	13 days / 12 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo - La Fortuna - Monteverde - San Jose
Prices from:	£2,159 - per adult / £1178 per child (under 12) - travelling by shuttle bus

Spend your summer holidays amongst smoking volcanoes, zipping through mystical cloud forests and wildlife spotting in tropical jungles. Explore this lush country and chill out on the warm, soft sands of Costa Rica's Caribbean coast.

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Orange sun setting behind the shadowed hills looking out over the beach at Manuel Antonio

En Route to the Rainforest

Duration:	17 days / 16 nights
Itinerary:	San Jose - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - Costa Ballena - Corcovado National Park - Alajuela (San Jose)
Prices from:	£2,575 - per person - travelling by hire car

Explore the remote jungles of Corcovado National Park, marvel at the mighty Arenal Volcano and spot dolphins off the Costa Ballena. This self-drive itinerary offers great variety and a freedom to explore at your own pace.

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From Local Culture to Caribbean Coasts

Duration:	12 days / 11 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Tortuguero - Sarapiqui - Bri Bri Village - Puerto Viejo - San Jose
Prices from:	£1,375 - per person - travelling by shuttle bus

Get a taste of local culture, cuisine & Caribbean beaches. Fill your senses with the sounds of the rainforest, take a pit stop in pineapple fields, immerse yourself with the BriBri tribe and feel reggae beats on palm-fringed beaches.

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Network staff and local guide looking a Costa Rican fruit on Juanilama excursion

From Traditional Tribes to Remote Rainforests

Duration:	11 days / 10 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Juanilama - Boca Tapada - San Jose
Prices from:	£1,598 - per person - travelling by shuttle bus & private transfers

Get to know local life with the Juanilama community, hike lava trails and wander through untouched nature reserves with some fantastic nature spotting thrown in. If you really want to see what Costa Rica has to offer away from the tourist throngs, this is the itinerary for you.

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Scarlet macaw on branch in Corcovado Costa Rica

Local Costa Rican's cooking a meal for the network staff on Juanilama excursion

Complete Costa Rica

Duration:	23 days / 22 nights
Itinerary:	San Jose - Boca Tapada - Juanilama community - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Manuel Antonio - Costa Ballena - Corcovado National Park - Alajuela - Puerto Viejo - San Jose
Prices from:	£3,248 - per person - travelling by private transfers/shuttle buses

Get off the beaten track, hit up the highlights and get under the skin of this lush, varied country. Explore Costa Rica's lush rainforests, meet the local communities and laze on golden sandy beaches in this 3-week complete itinerary.

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Iconic cathedral towers over the city of Granada

Jungle Nights & Colonial Sights – Nicaragua & Costa Rica

Duration:	16 days / 15 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Tortuguero - La Fortuna - Monteverde - Rincon de la Vieja - Ometepe - Granada - Managua
Prices from:	£2,055 - per person - travelling by shuttle bus & transfer

Combine your trip to Nicaragua with neighbouring Costa Rica during this itinerary. You'll begin in Costa Rica where you’ll travel through jungles, past volcanoes and walk amongst the tree tops in a cloud forest. Travel over the border to the colonial cities and freshwater islands of Nicaragua.

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From Wildlife & Beaches to Coffee & Canals – Panama & Costa Rica

Duration:	17 days / 16 nights (flexible)
Itinerary:	San Jose - Tortuguero - Puerto Viejo - Bri Bri Village - Bocas del Toro - Boquete - Panama City
Prices from:	£1,915 - per person - travelling by shuttle bus

Take 3 weeks to combine classic Costa Rica with the less-travelled treasures of Panama and you won’t be disappointed with what you discover. Head into the lush, tropical jungles of Costa Rica, spend the night with the Bribri tribe then cross the border and sink your toes into Panama's sugary sands.

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