Costa Rica Wildlife & Birding Holidays: Tortuguero + Arenal + Osa Peninsula

Combine the lush rainforests and hot spring of Arenal Volcano, with the stunning beaches of Hermosa on the Gulf of Papagayo, in Guanacaste province. Enjoy snorkelling, scuba diving and deep sea fishing in these warm clear Pacific waters, including exploring around Catalinas & Murcielago ('Bat') Islands. All transfers by shuttle included on this wonderful holiday to Costa Rica.

From November to April, this fascinating Costa Rica self drive holiday explores the wildlife & scenery of this spectacular country, combining the turtles of the Tortuguero wetlands with the sloths, hanging bridges, hot springs & ziplines of Arenal Volcano. Also explore Monteverde Cloud Forest & the Pacific rainforest & beach at Manuel Antonio. Specified guided tours included, with many walking opportunities.

You do not need to drive on this holiday to Costa Rica that, from November to April, combines the birdlife of the Tortuguero Wetlands with the wildlife & hot springs of the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest & rainforests of Manuel Antonio, with many optional adventure activities. Afterwards relax on the beach on the Pacific Coast. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

This fabulous Costa Rica wildlife holiday combines the Tortuguero wetlands on the Caribbean coast, where Green sea turtles nests from July to October, with the rainforests & hanging bridges of Arenal Volcano, where you can see sloths, monkeys & colourful tropical birdlife. Then relax at Nosara, where Olive Ridley turtles nest on Ostional Beach from June to December. All transfers & sightseeing included.

This Costa Rica holiday is perfect for winter sunshine, as it combines the rainforests and thermal hot springs that surround the Arenal Volcano, with the cloud forests of Monteverde and the dramatic landscapes of volcanic Rincon de la Vieja. Afterwards relax on a beautiful Guanacaste beach at Tamarindo on the Pacific Coast. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

This holiday to the Panama Canal & Costa Rica combines the pristine rainforest wildlife of Cost Rica with the engineering marvels of the amazing Panama Canal. Enjoy a tour of Panama City & the opportunity to ride the Coast to Coast Railway. You can also take day trips to visit local tribes or the beautiful San Blas Islands. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

Our exciting Costa Rica and Belize holidays and ideal for family & adventure, as well as snorkelling, diving & deep sea fishing. Explore the amazing rainforest wildlife, hanging bridges and hot springs of La Fortuna, including the opportunity to zipline down from the Arenal Volcano. Then take the boat across the lake to Monteverde Cloud Forest, which also has magnificent hanging bridges & ziplines. All transfers & activities included.

This self drive walking holiday in Costa Rica explores the cloud forests & rainforests of this beautiful country, included a guided Arenal Volcano hike, Diamante Waterfall hike in Guanacaste, Monteverde Reserve & Nauyaca Waterfalls hike near Dominical on the Pacific Coast. Self drive can be replaced with transfers on request. Guided hikes included.

This Costa Rica and Panama holiday combines the tropical rainforest birds & sea turtles of the Tortuguero Wetlands with Arenal Volcano, the hanging bridge & hot springs at La Fortuna & Manuel Antonio with its sloths & birdlife. Afterwards fly to spectacular Bocas Del Toro island in the Caribbean, with snorkelling & diving. End in Panama City, with a tour of the canal. All transfers, light aircraft flight & sightseeing included.

This self drive Costa Rica birding holiday visits all the hot-spots of this small country, including bird watching in the Sarapiqui lowlands; the cloud forests of Turrialba & San Gerardo de Doto in the Central Valley, where you can hope to see the Resplendent Quetzal. Finish at Corcovado Park on the spectacular Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio. All specified birding included (with transfer option, if preferred).

This fascinating 'off-the-beaten-track' birding holiday to Costa Rica includes bird watching in the Sarapiqui lowland rainforest, in the Maquenque reserve near the border with Nicaragua & around Piedras Blancas National Park opposite the Osa Peninsula. Then relax on quiet Playa Nicuesa beach on the Golfo Dulce. All transfers, light aircraft flights & specified bird watching included.

Explore Costa Rica by light aircraft on this wonderful wildlife holiday. Fly to Tortuguero, where green sea turtles nest, and Arenal Volcano with its rainforest wildlife, hanging bridges & thermal hot springs. Then fly to Puerto Jimenez, the gateway to Corcovado National Park on the spectacular Osa Peninsula. All transfers, park fees & light aircraft flights included.  

This tailor made birding holiday visits Costa Rica, a small but beautiful country that is home to over 850 colourful tropical bird species. Visit the Arenal Volcano, Sarapiqui lowland rainforest, Turrialba cloud forest & San Gerardo de Dota in the central valley, home to the resplendent quetzal. Then enjoy birding at Manuel Antonio on the Pacific coast. All transfers & specified resort-based birding guides included.

On this specialist bird watching holiday in Costa Rica, you will travel with your own expert birding guide to all the key birding regions. Search for the iconic Resplendent Quetzal in the highlands of the Central Valley; visit Boca Tapada, Sarapiqui & La Selva Biological Station in the Caribbean lowlands; Abangaritos on the Pacific coast & Carara National Park. All transfers, birding, meals & park fees included.

Visit the spectacular Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica & both the Caribbean & Pacific coasts, on this self drive holiday. Travel by boat to the Tortuguero Welands where Green turtles nest (July to Oct), visit Arenal Volcano & Ostional beach where Olive Ridley turtles breed (June to Dec). Also visit Manuel Antonio, Corcovado & Drake Bay. Local flight included. Transfer option on request.

This Costa Rica, Guatemala & Belize holiday combines the highlights of these three small Central American countries. View sloths, birds and rainforest wildlife around Arenal Volcano, and enjoy its hot springs & waterfalls. Then explore colonial Antigua, beautiful Lake Atitlan & the Mayan ruins in Tikal & Belize, before relaxing on stunning Ambergris Caye. All transfers, park fees & specified sightseeeing included.

This Costa Rica wildlife holiday explores the amazingly diverse flora & fauna of this tiny Central American country, with some of the best birding in the world. See nesting sea turtles at Tortuguero; sloths, birds & rainforest wildlfe around the Arenal Volcano, Manual Antonio & Corcovado Park on the spectacular Osa Peninsula. All transfers & specified wildlife activities included.

Combine the wildlife of Costa Rica with Nicaragua & its Spanish colonial culture on this two-country privately guided holiday. Visit Tortuguero Wetlands, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge & volcanic Rincon Vieja, ending in picturesque Granada on Lake Nicaragua, with excursions to Ometepe Island & Islets Archipelago. All guiding, transfers & specified sightseeing  included.

Travelling with your own English-speaking guide, enjoy our amazing 3 country holidays to the Panama Canal, Costa Rica & Nicaragua. Visit the famous Panama Canal, ride  'Coast to Coast' on the Panama Railway & visit an indigenous tribe. Then fly to San Jose , the Tortuguero wetlands, Arenal volcano & Rincon de la Vieje, finishing in the colonial city of Granada. English speaking guide & all specified sightseeing included.

Enquire about this comprehensive wildlife holiday to Costa Rica, viewing turtles on Ostional Beach (June-Dec) & in the Tortuguero Wetlands (July-Oct), as well as outstanding bird watching. Also see American crocodiles at Tarcoles & visit the pristine Osa Peninsula, with its sloths, scarlet macaws & other rainforest wildlife. All transfers & specified sightseeing included.

Enquire about this wonderful bird watching holiday in Costa Rica, travelling with your own birding guide from Sarapiqui in the Caribbean lowlands, to Arenal Volcano & Carara National Park on the Pacific coast.  Visit Braulio Carrillo National Park, La Selva Biological Station, Boca Tapada, Tenoria Volcano, Abangaritos & Tarcoles. All transfers, birding & park fees included.

This wonderful holiday combines the turtles, sloths, tropical birds & rainforest wildlife of Costa Rica, with a Galapagos islands cruise & the colonial city of Quito. Visit the Tortuguero wetlands; impressive Arenal Volcano & the rainforests of Manuel Antonio. Then fly to Ecuador & complete your vacation with a once-in-a-lifetime cruise in the Galapagos Islands. All transfers, park fees & sightseeing included.