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Costa Rica

Costa Rica's wildlife and beaches of the Caribbean


12 days from £1,588

Costa Rica is a nature lover’s dream – a land crammed with breathtaking tropical forest, a mind-boggling variety of fauna, active volcanoes and jungle-fringed beaches. You’ll visit the dramatic craters of Irazú Volcano before heading to the verdant Caribbean coast. Stay within Tortuguero National Park known for its remarkable biodiversity of wildlife. Unwind on the white sand beaches around Puerto Viejo before returning to San José.

Suggested Holiday Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive San José, 1 night.
Day 2: Drive to Irazú volcano.  2 nights.
Day 3:
At leisure as Casa Turire.
Day 4: Drive and boat to Tortuguero National Park, 2 nights.
Day 5:  Guided excursions in Tortuguero.
Day 6: Drive to Puerto Viejo, 5 nights.
Day 7:
At leisure, optional excursions in Puerto Viejo.
Day 8:
At leisure, optional excursions in Puerto Viejo.
Day 9:
At leisure, optional excursions in Puerto Viejo.
Day 10: At leisure optional excursions in Puerto Viejo.
Day 11: Drive to San Jose, overnight.
Day 12: Transfer to the airport.

Owing to many clients' preference for flexibility, and the variation in flight price according to season and availability, the price quoted excludes the cost of international flights, which we will happily arrange for you. Flights to Latin America can be daytime or overnight, while the return flight is always overnight, so you will need to add at least one day to arrive at the total length of your holiday. 

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