About this trip
Fifteen days across Costa Rica, built around the wildlife and landscapes that make the country punch well above its size, from jungle waterways to cloud forest and coast.
You'll move through very different environments — the canal country of Tortuguero, whitewater or zip-line adventure, and the beaches of Manuel Antonio where monkeys and iguanas share the sand with sunbathers.
A fully guided small-group trip pitched as easy going, so the focus stays on what you're seeing rather than logistics.
What you'll do
- Cruise the jungle waterways of Tortuguero, Costa Rica's 'mini Amazon'
- Spot toucans and sloths in the rainforest
- White water raft the Pacuare river, or zip-line through the canopy instead
- Relax on the white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio
- Watch for capuchin monkeys and iguanas around Manuel Antonio
- Rated easy, so it suits travellers who want wildlife and adventure without a demanding pace
- One activity choice built in — raft the Pacuare or zip-line the canopy
Worth it if you want expert-led wildlife spotting with standout guides and pristine lodges. Think twice if you need flexibility—itinerary seems fixed and demanding.
- Guide Oscar and driver made the trip exceptional, offering genuine expertise on wildlife, history, and culture throughout.
- Hotel Paraíso Quetzal's elevated cloudforest location with hummingbirds and views genuinely outperformed comparable properties like Trogon.
- Tortuguero's backwater boat tours and white-water rafting delivered on adventure; wildlife spotting was excellent across most days.
- 15 days is a long, structured itinerary with multiple location changes; requires stamina for sustained early starts and travel days.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £2,620, about 18% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in San Jose · 11 Sept – 12 Sept
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