17 Jan 2028
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£5,863pp
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Escorted tour
Costa Rica Wildlife & Volcanoes with a Beach Stay – 19 Days
Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde and six nights at Manuel Antonio, with flights.
19 days
From £5,863 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 19-day tour combines Costa Rica's rainforests, volcanoes and cloud forest with a long beach stay. Return flights are included, and a tour director travels with the group by coach. You stay seventeen nights in three- and four-star hotels and lodges, with a mix of meals, plus a night in flight.
After visiting Poas National Park and a coffee estate, you travel by boat to Tortuguero for two nights of canal cruises in search of wildlife. A heart-of-palm farm and a rainforest walk at Sarapiqui follow, then three nights at Arenal with a volcano walk and a traditional chocolate tour.
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In Monteverde you explore the cloud forest, then visit the crocodiles of the Tarcoles River and Carara National Park on the way to the Pacific coast. A guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park is followed by four days at leisure on the beach.
The physical rating is medium. This tour suits travellers who want to see Costa Rica's wildlife and then relax by the sea.
Trip highlights
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Poas Volcano (Day 2)
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Tortuguero canals (Days 3–4)
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An Arenal Volcano walk (Day 8)
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A chocolate tour (Day 9)
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The Monteverde cloud forest (Day 11)
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Manuel Antonio National Park (Day 13)
Your route
13 stops from San José to San José
- San José Days 1–2
- Poás Volcano National Park Day 2
- Caño Blanco Day 5
- Tortuguero Days 3–4
- Guápiles Day 5
- Sarapiquí Days 5–6
- Puente de las Iguanas Day 7
- Arenal Days 7–9
- Monteverde Days 10–11
- Tarcoles River Day 12
- Carara National Park Day 12
- Manuel Antonio Days 12–17
- San José Day 18
Why choose this tour
Wildlife and a long beach stay in one trip. Flights included.
Best suited to
- Wildlife lovers
- Beach lovers
- Travellers who value comfort
- Couples and solo travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
19 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · San Jose San Jose
Fly to Costa Rica.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate, San Jose Poas
A volcano and coffee.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Tortuguero Tortuguero
By boat to Tortuguero.
- Hotel
- Pachira Lodge
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4 · Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero
Canal cruises.
- Hotel
- Pachira Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Sarapiqui Sarapiqui
Heart of palm.
- Hotel
- Selva Verde Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 6 · Sarapiqui Sarapiqui
A rainforest walk.
- Hotel
- Selva Verde Lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Puente de las Iguanas, Arenal Arenal
Iguanas and a volcano.
- Hotel
- Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Arenal Volcano Arenal
A volcano walk.
- Hotel
- Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Arenal Arenal
A chocolate tour.
- Hotel
- Resort
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 10 · Monteverde Monteverde
To the cloud forest.
- Hotel
- Resort
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Monteverde Cloud Forest Monteverde
Cloud forest trails.
- Hotel
- Resort
- Meals
- Lunch
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Day 12 · Tarcoles River, Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio
To the Pacific.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 · Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel Antonio
Sloths and beaches.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 15 · Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 16 · Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 17 · Manuel Antonio Manuel Antonio
At leisure.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 18 · San Jose Fly home
Fly to the UK.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 19 · United Kingdom Arrive home
Land in the UK.
Where you stay
- San Jose (2 nights) Hotel
- Tortuguero (2 nights) Pachira Lodge
- Sarapiqui (2 nights) Selva Verde Lodge
- Arenal (3 nights) Resort
- Monteverde (2 nights) Resort
- Manuel Antonio (6 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights to San Jose
- Accommodation 17 nights in hotels and lodges
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 8 dinners
- Coach travel and boat transfer to Tortuguero
- Poas, Tortuguero, Arenal and Monteverde
- Manuel Antonio National Park tour
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Optional excursions
- Meals not included 6 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 9 dinners
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want all meals included
- You want a short trip
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2, 4–8, 10, 12–13 and 17–18 · Lunch: Days 2–5 and 11 · Dinner: Days 3–5, 8–10, 12 and 14
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Costa Rica
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Departures & prices
From £5,863 per person, including flights. 10 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
21 Feb 2028
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Not sold tour only on this date
£6,097pp
Flights from UK airports
06 Mar 2028
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£6,070pp
Flights from UK airports
04 Sept 2028
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£6,097pp
Flights from UK airports
16 Oct 2028
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£6,097pp
Flights from UK airports
15 Jan 2029
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£6,470pp
Flights from UK airports
19 Feb 2029
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Not sold tour only on this date
£6,497pp
Flights from UK airports
05 Mar 2029
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£6,470pp
Flights from UK airports
03 Sept 2029
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£6,497pp
Flights from UK airports
15 Oct 2029
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£6,497pp
Flights from UK airports
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Costa Rica?
No, UK citizens can visit Costa Rica visa-free for short stays.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights to San Jose.
How do you reach Tortuguero?
By boat along the canals, as there are no roads.
Is there beach time?
Yes, six nights at Manuel Antonio with four free days.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
Who leads the tour?
A tour director travels with the group.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary