Plaza Yara

Go Local in Costa Rica

Wildlife & Nature Go Local + 3 more + 3 more

Meet the people who bring Costa Rica’s pura vida culture to life.

13 days

from £5,445 pp

Summertime Family Adventure

Family Wildlife & Nature + 3 more + 3 more

Huge adventures, wild wildlife and plenty of smiles.

15 days

from £4,445 pp

Birdwatching in Costa Rica

Wildlife & Nature Go Local + 2 more + 3 more

Home to more than 850 bird species, Costa Rica is a bird lover's paradise.

13 days

from £5,965 pp

Simply Costa Rica

Family Classic + 3 more + 3 more

The perfect introduction to Costa Rica and its highlights.

11 days

from £4,300 pp

Exploring the Osa Peninsula

Wildlife & Nature Luxury + 3 more + 3 more

A classic Costa Rica route, ending somewhere seriously special.

11 days

from £3,845 pp

Luxury Costa Rica

Wildlife & Nature Luxury + 3 more + 3 more

Costa Rica’s iconic sights with a first-class twist.

12 days

from £7,265 pp

Quirky excursions

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Ocean kayaking & snorkelling

This half-day tour is ideal or those looking for a little more activity during a stay in Manuel Antonio. You will be transferred to the nearby town of Quepos to begin your kayaking along a scenic stretch of coastline, observing the nearby islands and nesting grounds of marine birds. You will eventually reach sheltered Biesanz beach where a 30 minute snorkelling stop will be taken. Though visibility can vary considerably according to the conditions, you will hopefully spot some colourful marine life such as parrot fish, angel fish and perhaps even the odd sea turtle. At the end of the activity you will be taken to the visitor centre for a hearty meal before transferring back to your hotel.

Manuel Antonio National Park tour

You will be met at your hotel and transfer into Manuel Antonio itself for your tour of its beautiful national park. Take a gentle walk accompanied by an expert naturalist guide along one of the most scenic trails of the park accessible to visitors, making frequent stops to learn about some of the flora and fauna that inhabits the tropical forest here. The guide will also help you spot species such as white-faced capuchin monkeys feeding on the fruit towering palms, bright red and yellow Sally Lightfoot crabs scuttling along the undergrowth and the ever-enjoyable glimpse of a three-toed sloth sleeping in the branches or making one of its infrequent descents down to the forest floor. Half way through the two-mile walk you will take a short rest stop on one of the park’s pristine beaches (be sure to pack your swim wear), before completing the rest of the trail. Duration of the tour is approximately three hours.

Damas Islands mangroves kayaking

Today’s half-day tour will begin on the Paquita River with its gentle currents and a verdant forest canopy which attracts plentiful birds and lively capuchin monkeys. Your guide will explain the unique ecosystems in the brackish waters and mangroves here as you glide along by kayak for a duration of approximately two hours, with a local lunch included before or after the kayaking, depending on the time of your tour.