Central Costa Rica
San José, Turrialba
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The city of San José is home to Juan Santamaria, Costa Rica’s primary international airport and the starting point for most tours of the country. From Juan Santamaria it is a half hour’s drive to the busy city centre, where visitors will find a great choice of hotels, restaurants, and nightlife.
Wildlife holiday in Costa Rica
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Featured itineraries
Wildlife and Birdlife of Costa Rica
Experience Costa Rica's stunning biodiversity in this 12-day itinerary. Your Costa Rica holiday begins in the capital of San José, from where you will visit the labyrinthine network of rivers and canals that makes up Tortuguero, the birders' paradise of Turrialba, and the stunning Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve. The emphasis throughout is on the wildlife, particularly Costa Rica's famed birdlife.
Destination
- Costa Rica
Experience
- Safari and Wildlife Holidays
- Family Travel
Prices from £3100 pp
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Complete Costa Rica
Complete Costa Rica is a full overview of this fascinating country. Starting in San Jose, the two week tour takes in the best of Costa Rica's natural heritage, including the Osa Peninsula, Tortuguero canals, Poas Volcano, and more.
Destination
- Costa Rica
Experience
- Safari and Wildlife Holidays
- Family Travel
- Walking and Climbing
Prices from £3595 pp
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Costa Rica Coast to Coast
Bike, trek, kayak and raft your way across Costa Rica on this 10-day traverse, taking you from the Caribbean Coast in the east to the Pacific Ocean coastline in the west. This is a demanding challenge involving approx. 20km of rafting/kayaking, 210km of biking, and 34km of trekking over the course of six days, through challenging terrain including rainforest, mangrove swamps and volcanic foothills!
Destination
- Costa Rica
Experience
- Biking Holidays
- Group Travel
- Walking and Climbing
- Family Travel
Prices from £3990 pp
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Accommodation
Grano de Oro
The deluxe Grano de Oro heritage hotel is situated in the primarily residential Barrio Don Bosco neighbourhood of San Jose, close to the main sights of the city.
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Hotel Alta
The Hotel Alta sits in the hills above San Jose with fabulous views of the valley, mountains and distant volcanoes.
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Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel
The Villa Blanca Cloud Forest Hotel has a private location on 85 acres of pastureland adjoining the Los Angeles Cloud Forest Reserve, approx. 60km north-west of San Jose.
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Xandari Resort
Xandari is a super stylish hotel set within 40 acres of tropical gardens above the Central Valley. The gardens are perfect for walking, with over 4kms of trails.
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Luxury safari in South Africa
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