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£3245

Costa Rica's Garden of Eden

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Costa Rica is renowned for its eco-ethos, unparalleled biodiversity, untamed wilderness of jungles, rivers and rainforests, and undiluted tranquillity

A magnificent masterpiece of nature, Costa Rica is a wild kaleidoscope of colour, from coast to coast, from the dazzling plumage of tropical birds to the dizzying heights of cloud forest canopies, from brooding volcanoes to starlight vigils on the beaches of green sea turtles, and from tangled jungles to the cultivated acres of coffee, cacao, and cardamom plantations. Our tour begins in the country’s cultural hub,

San José, home to about a third of Costa Rica’s population, and considered one of the safest cities in Latin America. On the Caribbean shore, we travel by boat to the sandbar of Tortuguero, a marshland maze of waterways, inaccessible by road; then inland to experience the astonishing biodiversity of Sarapiqui; continue to the Pacific west to bathe in hot springs in the foothills of the Arenal Volcano. Enjoy canopy walks in cloud forests, sharing the treetops with Costa Rica’s quetzals.

Overview

  • San José  - 2 nights
  • Tortuguero  - 2 nights
  • Sarapiqui  - 2 nights
  • Arenal  - 1 night
  • Monteverde  - 2 nights
  • Carara area  - 1 night
  • Flight  - 1 night
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Tour Highlights

  • Tortuguero National Park
  • La Selva Biological Station
  • Hot springs visit
  • Monteverde cloud forest
  • View the impressive Arenal Volcano
  • Wildlife spotting in the Carara area
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Unique Experiences

Caribbean Cocktail & Cookery Class

Enjoy a Caribbean cocktail at the Evergreen Lodge in Tortuguero, with complimentary snacks, and a cookery class at La Quinta de Sarapiqui.

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Central America's Garden Of Eden Map 2024

Costa Rica is renowned for its eco-ethos, unparalleled biodiversity, untamed wilderness of jungles, rivers and rainforests, and undiluted tranquillity

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from London direct to San José and transfer to the Park Inn Hotel or similar for a two-night stay.

Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

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Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Day 1

Fly from London direct to San José and transfer to the Park Inn Hotel or similar for a two-night stay.

Day 2

A tour this morning visits the National Theatre and the Gold and Jade museums. Afternoon at leisure for independent exploration.
(B)

Day 3

Drive, via the rainforest landscapes of Braulio Carrillo National Park, to the Caribbean coast, where Tortuguero is truly off the beaten track. There is no road to this watery wonderland where marshes meet the ocean, so we continue by boat to Tortuguero for a welcome drink and lunch. Enjoy an afternoon visit to the Sea Turtle Conservancy Museum, to learn about the habitats and different turtle species which nest on local beaches. Spend two nights at Evergreen Lodge or similar.
(B, L, D)

Day 4

Morning walk through the tropical forest. Afternoon at leisure in Tortuguero National Park. Enjoy a Unique Experience evening cocktail.
(B, L, D)

Day 5

Transfer by boat to Caño Blanco or La Pavona and continue by road to Sarapiqui. Enjoy a cookery class and an evening talk by your naturalist guide. Two nights at La Quinta de Sarapiqui or similar. 
(B, L)

Day 6

Morning naturalist guide walk, in La Selva Biological Station Reserve, home to almost half of Costa Rica’s 850 species of birds, and howler monkeys to Mexican porcupines, tree frogs, sloths, little agoutis, and white-nosed coatis. Afternoon at leisure
(B)

Day 7

Drive to Arenal Volcano, the soaring symmetrical cone currently ‘resting’, after forty years of fiery
emissions finally petered out in 2010; and bathe in the hot springs of Ecotermales La Fortuna. Overnight at Volcano Lodge or similar.
(B, D)

Day 8

Travel (3 hrs) traversing the scenic Tilarán Mountains to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Miles of trails are excellent birdwatching opportunities for collared redstarts, silver-throated tanagers. Enjoy an afternoon tour of walkways bridges built high in the tree canopy. Two nights at the Poco a Poco Hotel or similar. 
(B)

Day 9

Explore Monteverde’s trails on a guided walk and enjoy some time at leisure before a night walk in the grounds of the lower altitude Bosque Eterno de Los Niños (Children’s Eternal Rainforest).
(B)

Day 10

Travel to the Carara area, its unique ecosystems providing the habitats for armadillos and amphibians,
parakeets, kingfishers and keel-billed toucans, and huge numbers of scarlet macaws. Overnight in the unspoilt hills of Turrubares, at Macaw Lodge or similar. 
(B)

Day 11

Transfer to San José for the return overnight flight to London.
(B)

Day 12

Morning arrival at London.

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Notes:

This is a full itinerary with some uneven surfaces.

The extension is not available for the 2nd September 2025 departure.

Accommodation

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Park Inn - San Jose

This new hotel is a short walk from downtown and the main avenue of Paseo Colon in San Jose. Bar, restaurant, pool and 117 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, mini-bar, coffee maker and satellite TV.
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Evergreen Lodge - Tortuguero

The lodge is located in an ideal position, just a 5 minute boat ride from the entrance of Tortuguero National Park. Restaurant, pool, WiFi (chargeable) and 55 rooms with fans.
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La Quinta de Sarapiqui - Sarapiqui

Located on the edge of a river, set in organic gardens and surrounded by 10 acres of trails, in the Northern Lowlands of Costa Rica. Restaurant, WiFi (free) and 28 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer and safe.
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Volcano Lodge - Arenal

A 3-star hotel at the foot of Arenal Volcano, admist tropical gardens with restaurant, bar, pool, WiFi (free). 62 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
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Poco a Poco - Monteverde

Situated in the mountains of Monteverde. Spa, pool and WiFi (free). 30 rooms with hairdryer, coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
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Macaw Lodge - Turrubares

An authentic eco haven with an abundance of bird life, in the hills of Cerros de Turrubares and situated near to Carara National Park. Restaurant, gardens, lounge and WiFi (free). 12 rooms with fans.
Notes:

The hotels and lodges are 'eco-friendly'. Whilst precise definition will vary from property to property, it generally implies a scenic setting, environmentally sensitive architecture and operation, an active involvement in schemes to protect and regenerate Costa Rica's indigenous fauna and a desire on the part of an establishment's management to facilitate in some way its guests' enjoyment and appreciation of Costa Rica's superb natural world heritage. Our local agent has been awarded the prestigious Costa Rican Sustainable Tourism certificate and has recently been upgraded to the highest level, 'five leaves'. On occasion hotels of a similar standard may be substituted.

Extension Options

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Manuel Antonio Extension for 11 night tour

Stay four nights with breakfast in sea view rooms at the stunningly located and beautifully decorated 4-star Hotel Parador in Manuel Antonio National Park combining idyllic white sand beaches with wonderful wildlife. 

Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer to the 4-star Hotel Parador in Manuel Antonio for four nights.
(B)

Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner

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Key: B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Day 1

Transfer to the 4-star Hotel Parador in Manuel Antonio for four nights.
(B)

Day 2

At leisure.
(B)

Day 3

At leisure.
(B)

Day 4

At leisure.
(B)

Day 5

Return flight.
(B)

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Hotel Parador - Manuel Antonio

A stay at the Manuel Antonio National Park combines idyllic white sand beaches with wonderful wildlife. The 4-star hotel is stunningly located and beautifully decorated with restaurants, bar, pools, gym, spa and WiFi (free). 130 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, safe, minibar, coffee making facilities and satellite TV. A complimentary shuttle service operates between the Parador, the nature reserve and nearby beaches.

Extra Nights

Stay in San José before you start your tour or before flying back to the UK

Extra nights are on request, please call to discuss your requirements
Park Inn (per night) £63 (£75 2026)
Single supplement £63 (£75 2026)

Aurola Holiday Inn
(per night) £63
Single supplement £63

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Park Inn - San Jose

This new hotel is a short walk from downtown and the main avenue of Paseo Colon in San Jose. Bar, restaurant, pool and 117 air-conditioned rooms with hairdryer, mini-bar, coffee maker and satellite TV.
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Aurola Holiday Inn - San Jose

A mirrored tower 4-star hotel with views of the Central Valley and WiFi (free). 200 air-conditioned rooms with mini bar, safe, hairdryer, coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
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Dates & Prices

per person in a twin/double room

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Sat 11 Jan 2025
From London Gatwick

£ 3945
Sat 25 Jan 2025
From London Gatwick
  • 1 Place Remaining

£ 3945
Sat 01 Feb 2025
From London Gatwick
  • Sold Out

£ 4095
Sat 15 Feb 2025
From London Gatwick

£ 3995
Sat 22 Feb 2025
From London Gatwick
  • 2 Places Remaining

£ 3795
Sat 01 Mar 2025
From London Gatwick

£ 3745
Sat 08 Mar 2025
From London Gatwick
  • 4 Places Remaining

£ 3745
Tue 02 Sep 2025
From London Heathrow

£ 3245
Sat 01 Nov 2025
From London Gatwick

£ 3245
Sat 15 Nov 2025
From London Gatwick

£ 3245
Sat 10 Jan 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3595
Sat 24 Jan 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3695
Sat 31 Jan 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3695
Sat 14 Feb 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3595
Sat 21 Feb 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3595
Sat 28 Feb 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3595
Sat 07 Mar 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3545
Sat 14 Mar 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3395
Sat 31 Oct 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3545
Sat 14 Nov 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3545
Sat 28 Nov 2026
From London Gatwick

£ 3545
Price Includes:

Air travel and UK departure taxes, transfers, 10 nights' accommodation (11 nights' accommodation on 12 night tour) in 3 or 4-star hotels and lodges, breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, itinerary as described, services of a naturalist guide and local representatives. If our specially negotiated airfares are unavailable at the time of booking, a supplement may apply.

Not Included:

Travel insurance, overseas departure taxes, optional excursions, tipping, any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.

Notes:

Arenal volcano optional excursion is only applicable to the 12 night tours.

Supplements per person

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Single Supplement
  • 2025: Jan, Feb, Mar, Sep, Nov
  • £495
  • 2026: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov
  • £465
Flight Options
  • British Airways World Traveller Plus
  • On request, please call
  • British Airways Club World
  • On request, please call
Privately Guided
  • Privately guided options available (based on 2 people)
  • On request, please call
Tour Only
  • Save
  • up to £875
  • Arrival transfer
  • £43 (£48 2026)
  • Departure transfer
  • with group included
Extension Options
  • Manuel Antonio Extension - Costa Rica's Garden of Eden (4 nights)
  • £995
  • Single Supplement
  • £745

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