Costa Rica Holidays
Best time to be there
December to March is generally considered the dry season. Temperatures rise in April and the rains arrive on the Pacific side from May to November. The Atlantic side has no specific dry season but there is less rainfall between March and September.
Fly to
San Jose - daily via Madrid
flying time
12 hours
time difference
GMT -6 hours
Visas
Not required for UK passport holders
Health Requirements
No mandatory vaccinations required
Itineraries
Turtles and Toucans
Highlights - Incredible Flora and fauna; Cultural insight; Stunning scenery... Read more ...
Active Costa Rican Adventure
Highlights - Take a hiking tour to a nearby National Park and waterfalls; Choose from a variety of tours to explore the surrounding rainforest; Mountain biking, river rafting, horse-riding and canopy zip-lining... Read more ...
Small Luxury Group Journeys - Highlights of Costa Rica
Arrive in San Jose, where you will met at the airport and driven to your hotel, located on a 30-acre coffee plantation. San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital, is known for its nearperfect weather and friendly people. After checking in, you are free for the rest of your day to relax before your adventure. Costa Rica Marriott Hotel San Jose Read more ...
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Sitting at the heart of Central America, Costa Rica stretches from the calm waters of the Caribbean to the exhilarating waves of the Pacific. It is a peaceful and beautiful country with a population keen to keep it that way. The people, known as Ticos, take great pride in pointing out to visitors they have enjoyed more than 100 years of democracy and have no army. This peaceful regime seems to have extended to the land, for Costa Rica has one of the most enlightened conservation policies in the area, taking great care to look after its natural treasures, whether it is the volcanoes and rainforests or sea turtles and sloths.
A Costa Rica holiday with Abercrombie & Kent is the best way to get under the skin of this fascinating country, with privileged access to the people and places that make it special.
Cost Rica holidays can take in the endless natural parks that contribute to the country being one of the most bio-diverse in the world. The flora and fauna in the central area make it a naturalist's delight with many endemic flowers and insects. Amongst the privileges the natural world offers here is the sight of green turtles nesting at Tortuguero National Park, the rare and colourful long-tailed quetzal hiding amidst the forests, or the exquisite inlets and islands of the Osa Peninsula. The constant fireworks of Arenal volcano which spits out sparks, lava and rocks is one of the great sights of Costa Rica luxury holidays.
While there is so much to see and do in this tropical paradise, it is essential that every Costa Rica holiday includes time to chill out and enjoy at least one or two days relaxing on the beaches of the Pacific or Caribbean coast.
Pricing
At A&K all of our journeys are individually tailored to suit your needs and timescale. However, as a guide, a 12 night journey in Costa Rica will cost from £3,395 per person based on two adults sharing with flights from the UK and subject to availability.
Costa Rica Tour
12 night tour - save 25%
Explore the highlights of Costa Rica, including 2 nights in San Jose, 2 nights at Arenal Kioro, 2 nights at Fonda Vela, 3 nights at Punta Islita and 3 nights at Cala Luna from £2960pp. Offer includes 3 full-day adventure tours, including rafting and zip lining, as well as international flights and private transfers. Valid for travel in August only. Terms and conditions apply.
Suggested Costa Rica Accommodation Offers
Lapa Rios Lodge
Lapa Rios is situated on the undeveloped Osa Peninsula, in the south west of Costa Rica, within its own 1,000-acre reserve of...
Manatus Hotel
Tucked amongst the trees on the banks of the Tortuguero National Park's principal canal, the boutique style Manatus Lodge offers 12 well-appointed, air-conditioned rooms.
Punta Islita
Hotel Punta Islita is set along the beautiful jungle covered Nicoya Peninsula of Guanacaste Province, one of the country's richest cultural regions thanks to the presence of Hispanic, African and native Chorotega...
Florblanca Resort
Hidden amongst almond trees within ten acres of wild beach front property, Florblanca Resort boasts one of the most beautiful settings in Costa Rica. Dotted along little pathways deep in attractive jungle...
Arenal Kioro
Set at the foot of the spectacular Arenal Volcano within 27 acres of undulating private land, Kioro is the area's first luxury hotel. With uninterrupted views of the most active volcano in Costa Rica, watch the spectacular...
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Vicky was excellent - replied to numerous e-mails very quickly and was able to get us an upgrade. She was brilliant and it was appreciated
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