Our bite-sized Costa Rica Trips

On this San José trip we’ll take care of the airport transfer, your first two nights’ accommodation and a guide to show you the secret spots of the city.

The amazing landscape of Tortuguero is not accessible by road. Instead you’ll find rivers meandering through the pristine rainforest to the famous nesting ground of countless turtles.

The distinctly Caribbean feel of Puerto Viejo means that you’re never too far from an intoxicating reggae beat or a tropical cocktail.

In this rural part of northern Costa Rica take the opportunity to escape the real world, spot wildlife, and relax. You’ll stay in a bungalow or treehouse surrounded by jungle, and right next to the river.

No trip to Costa Rica is complete without a visit to the renowned Arenal volcano in La Fortuna.

Rincon de la Vieja is especially known for its volcanic landscape, so be prepared for steaming geothermal springs and the pungent smell of the volcanic mud pools.

Explore the rural landscape of northern Costa Rica, getting off the usual tourist trail and learning about the life of the communities living here.

The lush cloud forest of Monteverde is high on the list of Costa Rican must-sees for many travellers. Here, the morning mist lasts most of the day, continuously filtering through this dense, tropical jungle.

Samara is a cosy village with a long, sandy beach, perfect for surfing and sunset walks. Complete with palm trees and a calm sea that slopes gently from the sand, it’s a great location to relax beside the Pacific Ocean.

Take camping to another level during your trip to Isla Venado. Tucked away in the gulf on Nicoya, this little island is a true escapist’s dream. With beautiful glamping domes, hot tub and stunning views from the bed (rather than a sleeping bag) this place was made for rest and relaxation.

The relaxed village of Montezuma, at the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula, is blessed with tropical forests and waterfalls, small bays and bright blue sea. For those seeking peace and tranquillity, this is the ideal place to soak up the sun and unwind among the National Parks.

Manuel Antonio, located on the Pacific Coast, boasts crescent-shaped bays, jungles bursting with wildlife and an excellent bar and restaurant scene. You’ll stay in a hill-top villa resort with a pool for refreshing dips and serene views across the ocean.

Relatively few visitors come to Costa Ballena on the Pacific Coast so you can relax on deserted beaches, sunbathe between the palm trees and take beautiful beach walks. You’ll stay in a tented lodge surrounded by tropical vegetation.

Corcovado National Park is an area of Costa Rica less explored than most. This trip will allow you to hike and stay within the National Park itself, before travelling to a beachside lodge to relax.

Wake up in the morning and listen to the sounds of the sea mingling with the chirping of the jungle. Combine your visit to Corcovado National Park with a very special stay in a comfortably furnished safari-style tent. After the guided hike through Corcovado National Park, you can soak up the scenery and sounds of nature from your private terrace.

The isolation of the Corcovado rainforest makes it one of the most special places in the country. You’ll take a speedboat through narrow winding channels to Drake Bay, before a guided walk in Corcovado National Park and a snorkel on one of the best reefs in the country.

From coffee farms to smoking volcanoes, Turrialba is one picture-perfect spot with plenty to do. Hike up the Burnt Forest, the aftermaths of the most recent eruption; sample some freshly-brewed Costa Rican coffee and learn about its production; or battle the rapids on one of the most scenic rivers in Costa Rica. There’s something for everyone here.

Discover the quiet, pristine beaches around Playa Naranjo and witness an incredible natural phenomenon: Bioluminescence. As you kayak over the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya, glowing plankton will illuminate the water around you, giving you the feeling of floating amongst the stars.

Spend a couple of days in the lush forests and fresh air of the Talamanca Mountains. This part of the country is less visited than other tourist hotspots, but you’ll find it is abundant with wildlife and there are stunning views around every corner.

With a lush green canopy that covers the area, the isolated nature of the surroundings and its cooler climate, it’s no wonder that San Gerardo de Dota is a haven for some of Costa Rica’s most iconic birds – here you’ll find hummingbirds, nightingales and the famous Quetzal.

Head up into the Talamanca mountains, and take on the challenge of hiking up to Costa Rica’s highest peak – Cerro Chirripó. Starting from the picturesque little village of San Gerardo de Rivas, you’ll ascend on foot to a trekking lodge perched above the cloud line.