Tailor Made Holidays in Costa Rica: Introduction

Stunningly beautiful and with a wealth of flora and fauna, Costa Rica is also the most advanced Central American country in terms of both its economy and society. It is progressive in its views on ecotourism, has a long history of democracy and is peaceful enough to not even warrant an army.

For so small a country there is an incredible amount to see. There are mist-shrouded cloudforests, smouldering volcanoes, beautiful bubbling hot springs, lush rainforests, rolling hills, huge tumbling rivers, white sand beaches that stretch for miles, incredible wildlife as well as sweet-smelling coffee and fruit plantations, all within easy reach of the capital, San José. The diversity of the flora and fauna is on show everywhere in a riot of vivid colours: this is one of the best places to spot tapirs, caiman, iridescent butterflies and day-glow frogs, not to mention the elusive jaguar.

Costa Rica is also one of the most adventurous countries in Central America: they have devised hundreds of different ways to experience the country; on foot, by horseback, motorboat, canopy walkways and the more adrenaline stimulating activities including ziplining, scuba diving, river-rafting, mountain biking, volcano climbing, sea-kayaking and surfing to name but a few. The guides throughout the country are excellent, which just enhances any trip.

Selected Highlights

Our specialists have travelled the length and breadth of the country to research the best places to stay and things to do. Here they list a few of their favourite “unmissables”. Click here for more highlights

Discover the Turrialba Valley

The Turrialba Valley is often overlooked on most visits to Costa Rica but is very easily built into an itinerary as it links well with San Jose and...  [more]

Explore the canals of Tortugero National Park

You can only reach Tortugero by boat or light aircraft and its remote location has allowed the rainforest to develop into a thick, impenetrable...  [more]

River rafting in Pacuare

The Pacuare river is the most famous river in Costa Rica for white water rafting, with a mix of grade three and four rapids. It is a thrilling...  [more]