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Costa Rica

A more Authentic Costa Rica | Away from the Crowds | Closer to Nature

All of our Costa Rica vacations can be tailored just for you, with dates, durations and itineraries adjusted to suit your needs. Speak to our team for a fully personalized quote.

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Osa Peninsula

Osa Peninsula
If you could only go to one part of Costa Rica, let it be the Osa Peninsula. No where gets as close to truly celebrating the extraordinary diversity and natural beauty of the tropics... Read More

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Carara National Park
This pocket of Pacific rainforest packs a punch. It has with around 5% of Earth’s bird species, including the Scarlet macaws, of which Carara National Park is one of their last refuges... Read More

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Nicoya Peninsula
Our ideal Pacific beach retreat is low key, laid back and local. Somewhere that nature is still in charge, where you stay on the edge of a friendly village, rather than in a faceless resort... Read More

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Arenal Volcano
Back in the day Arenal was truly incredible. But as the volcano fell silent, its slopes grew ever busier. Your best bet these days? Stop to appreciate the views en route to somewhere else... Read More

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Rio Perdido
For volcano views, hot spring heaven and fun activities, including perhaps Costa Rica's best zip line, it's Rio Perdido, rather than Arenal, that we think is the place to be... Read More

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Tenorio National Park
One of Costa Rica's best day hikes threads its way through primary rainforest of Tenorio National Park to reveal something truly beautiful; the bright blue waters of the Rio Celeste... Read More

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Pacuare
Along with the ziplines, the other activity on many people’s hit list in Costa Rica is whitewater rafting. There’s simply nowhere better to do this than through the rainforests of Pacuare... Read More

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Monteverde
As any guide book will tell you, Monteverde has a lot going for it. But for the definitive cloud forest experience where nature isn't corralled by commercialism, we need to head south... Read More

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San Gerardo de Dota
This is the place for a genuine cloud forest experience. From tiny hummingbirds to cheerful trogons, Dota's birdlife is incredible. There are more Resplendent quetzals here than anywhere else... Read More

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Chirripó National Park
Misty cloud forest and exotic birds; coffee trees and cocao plantations; walking trails to suit all levels. It all comes together in the foothills of Costa Rica's tallest peak - Chirripó... Read More

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Southern Caribbean
Picture lush rainforest rolling down to peaceful golden sands with monkeys roaming the trees above and sloths clinging on in perpetual slumber. You've just pictured Cahuita... Read More

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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is one of the best places for wildlife viewing in Costa Rica. It's a special place, but we do need to take a more nuanced approach to make sure you don't feel part of a herd... Read More

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Osa Peninsula
Carara National Park
Nicoya Peninsula
Arenal Volcano
Rio Perdido
Tenorio National Park
Pacuare
Monteverde
San Gerardo de Dota
Chirripó National Park
Southern Caribbean
Tortuguero National Park

Osa Peninsula

Osa Peninsula
If you could only go to one part of Costa Rica, let it be the Osa Peninsula. No where gets as close to truly celebrating the extraordinary diversity and natural beauty of the tropics... Read More

1 of 12

Carara National Park
This pocket of Pacific rainforest packs a punch. It has with around 5% of Earth’s bird species, including the Scarlet macaws, of which Carara National Park is one of their last refuges... Read More

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Nicoya Peninsula
Our ideal Pacific beach retreat is low key, laid back and local. Somewhere that nature is still in charge, where you stay on the edge of a friendly village, rather than in a faceless resort... Read More

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Arenal Volcano
Back in the day Arenal was truly incredible. But as the volcano fell silent, its slopes grew ever busier. Your best bet these days? Stop to appreciate the views en route to somewhere else... Read More

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Rio Perdido
For volcano views, hot spring heaven and fun activities, including perhaps Costa Rica's best zip line, it's Rio Perdido, rather than Arenal, that we think is the place to be... Read More

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Tenorio National Park
One of Costa Rica's best day hikes threads its way through primary rainforest of Tenorio National Park to reveal something truly beautiful; the bright blue waters of the Rio Celeste... Read More

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Pacuare
Along with the ziplines, the other activity on many people’s hit list in Costa Rica is whitewater rafting. There’s simply nowhere better to do this than through the rainforests of Pacuare... Read More

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Monteverde
As any guide book will tell you, Monteverde has a lot going for it. But for the definitive cloud forest experience where nature isn't corralled by commercialism, we need to head south... Read More

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San Gerardo de Dota
This is the place for a genuine cloud forest experience. From tiny hummingbirds to cheerful trogons, Dota's birdlife is incredible. There are more Resplendent quetzals here than anywhere else... Read More

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Chirripó National Park
Misty cloud forest and exotic birds; coffee trees and cocao plantations; walking trails to suit all levels. It all comes together in the foothills of Costa Rica's tallest peak - Chirripó... Read More

10 of 12

Southern Caribbean
Picture lush rainforest rolling down to peaceful golden sands with monkeys roaming the trees above and sloths clinging on in perpetual slumber. You've just pictured Cahuita... Read More

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Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is one of the best places for wildlife viewing in Costa Rica. It's a special place, but we do need to take a more nuanced approach to make sure you don't feel part of a herd... Read More

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Osa Peninsula
Carara National Park
Nicoya Peninsula
Arenal Volcano
Rio Perdido
Tenorio National Park
Pacuare
Monteverde
San Gerardo de Dota
Chirripó National Park
Southern Caribbean
Tortuguero National Park

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