San Jose and Surrounds
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 Miami
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 ...
Classic Costa Rica and Panama
Highlights - Rich eco-systems of pristine rainforest; Spectacular lava displays from Ar enal volcano; Romantic coastal retreat on Nicoya Peninsula... Read more ...
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Suggested San Jose and Surrounds Accommodation
Casa Turire
In the Turrialba Valley, beside the wild waters of the Reventazón River, lies Casa Turire, an elegant boutique hotel reminiscent of a colonial plantation home. Surrounded by lush tropical...
Pacuare Lodge
Pacuare Lodge is an exclusive jungle hideaway nestled deep inside the rainforest on the banks of the Pacuare River. Constructed from local woods and palm thatch collected by Cabecar Indians, the eight cosy...
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Guest Testimonial
We appreciated knowing the travel specialist (Katie Sims) from the previous A&K holiday. The hotels in Grenada and Cordoba were excellent.
The Renfe trains from Grenada to Malaga were very impressive. On time, comfortable and fast. 
- JS, Wirral
World Travel Awards
World Travel Awards
World's Leading Luxury Tour Operator 2011
A&K Philanthropy
Philanthropic Journey's Climate Change Challenge
Is the first departure aboard 'Le Boreal'. Travelers will have the opportunity to present a remotely operated Hyperspectral Irradiance Sensor to Palmer Station to measure the impact of global warming on major types of phytoplankton that grow along the Antarctic Peninsula.
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