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Costa Rica

Discover the best of Costa Rica on our 18-day escorted tour

Nestled between two shimmering coastlines, Costa Rica is renowned for its lush cloud and rainforests, active volcanoes, and golden beaches. Wildlife flourishes in every corner, from the call of Howler monkeys swinging through jungle branches, to its abundant birdlife, including hummingbirds and toucans. With its warm-hearted people, commitment to sustainability, and the ever-present spirit of ‘pura vida’ – the pure life – Costa Rica isn’t just a destination; it’s a feeling, an invitation to slow down, reconnect, and embrace the natural world around you.

Once in a Lifetime Experiences

Volcanic wonders – Discover the breathtaking volcanic landscapes of Costa Rica, a dramatic part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. From the impressive one-mile crater at Poás Volcano National Park, where swirling sulphuric steam rises from its active depths to Rincón de la Vieja National Park, where the earth bubbles and steams with fumaroles and boiling mud pools. Experience the mighty force of Mother Nature so spectacularly in one of Costa Rica’s most dynamic and diverse natural wonders – an unforgettable journey!

Walk the scenic trails through the foothills and shimmering lakes of Arenal, the country’s most iconic volcano, before taking in the serene natural beauty at the family-run Ecotermales Fortuna hot springs. Relaxation and recuperation await in the four mineral-rich, naturally-heated geothermal pools, followed by a homemade traditional Costa Rican meal.

Abundant wildlife – Costa Rica offers unforgettable wildlife experiences in its lush and plentiful national parks. Visit Manuel Antonio and Carara National Parks, and encounter a variety of unique wildlife, including the endangered Resplendent quetzal and Howler monkey in their natural habitat. Observe Two and Three-toed sloths as they lounge in the trees and join us on a canal cruise meandering the waterways and passageways of Tortuguero National Park to spot Spectacled caimans, basilisks, toucans and more among the mangroves.

Cloud forests and rainforests – Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s diverse range of landscapes and experience the varying vegetation and wildlife of both cloud forest and rainforest ecosystems. Traverse the skywalks and hanging bridges of Arenal National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest, offering unforgettable views and close encounters with the canopy’s rich biodiversity. For a unique nocturnal perspective, join us on a night walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where the jungle comes alive after dark, with the chance to spot Side-striped palm vipers, Red-eyed tree frogs and ocelots.

So Much Included

From start to finish, our Costa Rica escorted tours are meticulously planned and offer exceptional value. We include return international flights from the UK, overseas transfers and transport in modern air-conditioned coaches, hotels in great locations, many meals including daily breakfast, seven lunches and 10 dinners, entrance fees to the many incredible places you will visit all with an experienced Tour Manager or local guide, and access to our exclusive Distant Journey’s travel app.

Take advantage of our Early Booking Offers and save £200 per person our your Costa Rica tour when booked by 30th June 2025.

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A NOTE FROM OUR EXPERTS

For me, Costa Rica is all about the wildlife – from watching sloths climb in the trees to spotting countless animals on a canal cruise through Tortuguero National Park’s waterways. Seeing a family of Howler monkeys move gracefully through the trees, the mother with her baby clinging to her back right in front of me, is a moment I will treasure forever. It’s no surprise that the Costa Rican people are proud of their homeland and are true ambassadors for its protection.

Liz Reddy
Head of Product

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Escorted touring experience

At Distant Journeys we are true escorted touring experts. From our knowledgeable Directors and Reservations consultants at Head Office to our Tour Managers on the ground, each person plays a unique role in ensuring you have the holiday of a lifetime.

We have extensive experience in the travel industry and in creating the best escorted tours of Costa Rica from the UK. You can be confident that our escorted tours to Costa Rica are of the highest standard.

Our success is evident having now become 23-time winners at the prestigious British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted rating.

Your money is 100% safe when you book with Distant Journeys. All our Costa Rica touring packages are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL no. 10913).

Award-winning tours

We have won numerous awards at the British Travel Awards, most recently ‘Best Small Holiday Company to Australasia’, ‘Best Small Holiday to Sub-Saharan Africa’ and ‘Best Small Escorted Tours Holiday Company’.

Our customers are at the heart of what we do, and this is reflected across our company. We have received an incredible 4.9/5 customer experience rating with independent reviews provider Feefo, and were awarded its highest ‘Platinum Trusted’ rating, for consistently delivering an excellent level of customer service.

Costa Rica holiday highlights

Our escorted tours to Costa Rica are packed full of unforgettable experiences. Here are just some of them…

  • View the volcano crater at Poás Volcano National Park
  • Learn about coffee production at Hacienda Doka
  • Cruise the waterways of Tortuguero National Park in search of wildlife
  • Discover butterflies and birds at a rainforest restoration project
  • Unwind in the tranquillity of naturally heated geothermal pools
  • Walk in the foothills of Arenal Volcano
  • Observe sloths in their natural habitat
  • Visit a family home and learn to make tortillas
  • Traverse the hanging bridges of Arenal and Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Enjoy a night walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest
  • Visit the bubbling volcano trails of Rincón de la Vieja National Park
  • Spot wildlife in Manuel Antonio and Carara National Parks

We include so much

Every Distant Journeys tour to Costa Rica from the UK is meticulously planned and designed to offer great value by including many meals, activities and experiences in the price of the tour. As you would expect from a touring holiday, we include return international flights from the UK on an award-winning scheduled airline, with all your onboard meals and drinks included. Once you have arrived in Costa Rica, you will enjoy transportation in modern air-conditioned coaches, hotel porterage for your luggage, all pre-payable airport and resort taxes, and all the entrance fees to the many incredible places you will visit.

Breakfast and dinner are included each day, in addition to seven lunches and 10 dinners. What’s more, to help you make the most of your time, you will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Tour Manager throughout your journey; a friendly, helpful guide who will ensure you can enjoy every moment of your well-earned holiday.

Our escorted tour of Costa Rica includes:

  • Return economy class flights with British Airways from London Gatwick, or Lufthansa from London Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow or Edinburgh
  • Airport transfers overseas
  • Superior hotels, with great locations
  • Daily breakfast and seven lunches and 10 dinners
  • Experienced local Tour Managers
  • Incredible excursions
  • All pre-payable airport taxes
  • All hotel porterage
  • ATOL protection for your holiday
  • Our Price Promise

Choose the holiday style that’s right for you

We all have our own individual requirements when it comes to how we travel. It’s your holiday, and at Distant Journeys you can choose the style of holiday that suits you best.

Classic Tours

Our Classic escorted tours are a great way to travel and experience Costa Rica. Enjoy the scenery, culture and sights with a group of like-minded people, guided by a friendly and knowledgeable local Tour Manager who will bring the destination to life. Our Very Best of Costa Rica tour covers all of the country’s many highlights and travels with no more than 18 people.

Private Tours

For those who like to travel as a couple or with a group of friends, our Private Tours offer an intimate, exclusive holiday experience that is surprisingly affordable. Enjoy the same expertly crafted itinerary and hand-picked hotels, but with the exclusivity and convenience of your own friendly and knowledgeable guides, your own private vehicle and a departure date to suit you.

Special Offer

Save £200 per person on Costa Rica tours departing from November 2025 when you book by 30th June 2025.

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Award-winning Holidays

Distant Journeys has won 23 awards over the last seven years, at the British Travel Awards, and we have been awarded Feefo’s highest Platinum Trusted Rating for customer satisfaction.

Guaranteed Price Promise

Know you are paying the best price for your holiday with our Price Promise. We never offer last minute discounts and we guarantee the earlier you book the better the offer you’ll receive.

100% Financial Protection

Book in the confidence your money is 100% safe. All Distant Journeys holidays are fully bonded by the Civil Aviation Authority (ATOL number 10913) or ABTOT (number 5427).

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