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Costa Rica is an ideal destination for your first experience of Central or Latin America. It offers many opportunities for wildlife encounters and adrenalin-fuelled adventure. With some of the richest biodiversity on Earth, Costa Rica is great for exploring volcanoes, rainforests and beaches.

Our Holidays to Costa Rica

Active Costa Rica

Family taking part in a ziplining excursion in Costa Rica TOP SELLER!

Raft and tube along river rapids, kayak and hike in the rainforests, cycle to a volcano and zipline through the canopies on this active family adventure holiday to Costa Rica.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 11 days from £2,695 per adult, £995 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
Find out more about Active Costa Rica

Costa Rica Family Adventure

Girls walking across hanging bridge in Costa Rica

A varied and exciting tailor made itinerary to include the very best of Costa Rica. An ideal trip for the summer holidays, families can enjoy volcanoes, cloud forests, mangroves, tropical beaches and turtles.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 12 days from £1,795 per adult, £895 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
Find out more about Costa Rica Family Adventure

Wild Costa Rica

Keel-billed toucan in Costa Rica TOP SELLER!

Suitable for families with younger as well as older children, this wildlife and nature holiday to Costa Rica visits a diverse selection of locations and features some really 'wild' and fun family adventures.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 12 days from £2,795 per adult, £995 per child
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
Find out more about Wild Costa Rica

Costa Rica Highlights

Arenal volcano in Costa Rica

Experience volcanoes, jungles and tropical beaches on this family holiday, where you get to zipline through the trees in the rainforest, look for wildlife, and swim in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 14 days from £1,795 per adult, £895 per child
  • Age Guide: 6+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
  • Water Adventure
Find out more about Costa Rica Highlights

Pacific Costa Rica

Boy on the beach in Costa Rica

Where jungle meets ocean. Navigate jungle waterways in search of crocodiles, take a whale watching cruise and get the sand between your toes on this short family holiday to Costa Rica.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 8 days from £1,945 per adult, £995 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
Find out more about Pacific Costa Rica

Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure

Combine wildlife watching and an exciting zipline ride in Costa Rica’s superb jungle and cloud forests, with adventure sports including rafting and kayaking plus views of a volcano on this trip.

Duration and prices excluding international flights 15 days from £2,795 per adult, £1,295 per child
  • Age Guide: 8+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Multi-Generational Holidays
Find out more about Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure

Complete Costa Rica Adventure

Looking for the ultimate Costa Rican family adventure? Look no further! This epic 3-week tour of the country has it all – thick jungle, active volcanoes, white-sand beaches and more!

Duration and prices excluding international flights 21 days from £4,275 per adult, £1,175 per child
  • Age Guide: 10+
  • Itinerary Type: Tailor-made Holiday
When To Go:
  • Easter
  • Summer
  • Xmas
Holiday Types:
  • Activity & Adventure
  • Wildlife & Nature
  • Holidays with Teenagers
  • Multi-Activity Holidays
  • Water Adventure
Find out more about Complete Costa Rica Adventure

In Costa Rica You Could… enjoy experiences like these

  • Explore rainforests & mangroves
  • Visit the impressive Arenal Volcano
  • Zipwire & go white water rafting
  • Relax in beautiful hot springs
Group rafting in Costa Rica
Poas volcano, Costa Rica
Red-eyed frog in Costa Rica
Snorkelling in Costa Rica
Squirrel monkey in Costa Rica
Ziplining in Costa Rica
Tortoise walking to sea in Costa Rica

White-water rafting on the Sarapiqui River in Costa Rica, spotting sloths, kingfishers and herons - nothing can beat it.

The Breakspeare family

Our Tailor-made Holidays

Our holidays can be tailor-made to suit your exact requirements. Contact our experts for a personalised itinerary.

Our Small Group Holidays

Our group tours allow you to travel with like minded families and benefit from the expertise of family friendly guides.

Discover More About Costa Rica

If you fancy spending some time searching for sloths, crocodiles and toucans, then our family trips to Costa Rica are a great choice. We can take you to Tortuguero, famous for its turtles who come to nest here, and to Playa Ballena where you can witness the humpback whale migration.

Combine your wildlife watching with some adventure activities and your family could enjoy white water rafting, kayaking, mountain biking and zipwiring, from Sarapiqui in the heart of the rainforest.

Costa Rica has some amazing geology – explore the cone-shaped Arenal Volcano, peer into Poas Volcano while it shoots water and mud into the air and visit the tranquil hot springs.

You will find that many of the hotels in Costa Rica are geared towards families, and English is widely spoken.

View All Costa Rica Dates & Prices or Enquire for more information.

Dates & Prices

Departures

Please see below for our group tour and trip idea dates and prices. If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us.

Group Tours

Choose your preferred departure date from the 23 options below, then make a no obligation booking request, or enquire if you would like to ask us a question.

Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.

Itinerary Dates
(Exc. Flights)		 Prices Per Person From
(Exc. Flights)		 Prices Per Person From
(Inc. Flights)
Holiday Itinerary Year Starts Ends Duration Adult price, excluding flights, from Child price, excluding flights, from Duration Adult price, including flights, from Child price, including flights, from Holiday Status Options
Wild Costa Rica 2026 4 Jul 15 Jul 12 days £2,795 £995 13 days £3,995 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2026 7 Jul 17 Jul 11 days £2,695 £995 12 days £3,795 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2026 18 Jul 28 Jul 11 days £2,695 £995 12 days £3,795 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2026 25 Jul 5 Aug 12 days £2,795 £995 13 days £3,995 £1,995 Guaranteed* Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2026 28 Jul 7 Aug 11 days £2,695 £995 12 days £3,795 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2026 8 Aug 19 Aug 12 days £2,795 £995 13 days £3,995 £1,995 Guaranteed* Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2026 11 Aug 21 Aug 11 days £2,695 £995 12 days £3,795 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2026 19 Dec 29 Dec 11 days Price on request Price on request 12 days Price on request Price on request On Request** Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2026 20 Dec 31 Dec 12 days Price on request Price on request 13 days Price on request Price on request On Request** Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 27 Mar 7 Apr 12 days £3,095 £1,095 13 days £4,195 £2,095 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 29 Mar 8 Apr 11 days £2,995 £1,095 12 days £4,195 £2,095 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 3 Apr 13 Apr 11 days £2,995 £1,095 12 days £4,195 £2,095 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 5 Apr 16 Apr 12 days £3,095 £1,095 13 days £4,195 £2,095 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 10 Apr 20 Apr 11 days £2,995 £1,095 12 days £4,195 £2,095 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 11 Apr 22 Apr 12 days £3,095 £1,095 13 days £4,195 £2,095 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 3 Jul 14 Jul 12 days £3,045 £1,045 13 days £4,095 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 6 Jul 16 Jul 11 days £2,945 £1,095 12 days £3,995 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 24 Jul 3 Aug 11 days £2,945 £1,095 12 days £3,995 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 29 Jul 9 Aug 12 days £3,045 £1,045 13 days £4,095 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 7 Aug 18 Aug 12 days £3,045 £1,045 13 days £4,095 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 10 Aug 20 Aug 11 days £2,945 £1,095 12 days £3,995 £1,995 Available Book or Enquire
Wild Costa Rica 2027 18 Dec 29 Dec 12 days Price on request Price on request 13 days Price on request Price on request On Request** Enquire
Active Costa Rica 2027 20 Dec 30 Dec 11 days Price on request Price on request 12 days Price on request Price on request On Request** Enquire
* Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details.

Please see below for our trip idea dates and prices. If you can’t see the holiday or departure date that you are looking for please contact us.

Trip Ideas

Our trip ideas are flexible and can be offered during the date ranges below, on a date of your choice. To book, make a no obligation booking request with your preferred departure date or enquire to find out more.

Daily Departures Prices Per Person From
(Exc. Flights)		 Prices Per Person From
(Inc. Flights)		  
Holiday Itinerary Year From To Duration Adult price, excluding flights, from Child price, excluding flights, from Duration Adult price, including flights, from Child price, including flights, from Options
Costa Rica Family Adventure 2026 1 Mar 30 Apr 12 days £1,795 £895 13 days £2,995 £1,945 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Highlights 2026 1 Mar 30 Apr 14 days £1,795 £895 15 days £2,995 £1,895 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure 2026 1 Mar 30 Apr 15 days £2,795 £1,295 16 days £3,995 £2,295 Book or Enquire
Pacific Costa Rica 2026 1 Mar 30 Apr 8 days £2,095 £995 9 days £3,195 £1,895 Book or Enquire
Complete Costa Rica Adventure 2026 1 Mar 30 Apr 21 days £4,595 £1,295 22 days £5,995 £2,495 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Highlights 2026 1 Jun 31 Aug 14 days £1,795 £895 15 days £2,895 £1,895 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure 2026 1 Jun 31 Aug 15 days £2,795 £1,295 16 days £3,945 £2,295 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Family Adventure 2026 1 Jul 31 Aug 12 days £1,795 £895 13 days £2,895 £1,895 Book or Enquire
Pacific Costa Rica 2026 1 Jul 31 Aug 8 days £2,095 £995 9 days £3,145 £1,845 Book or Enquire
Complete Costa Rica Adventure 2026 1 Jul 31 Aug 21 days £4,275 £1,175 22 days £5,695 £2,375 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Family Adventure 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 12 days £1,795 £895 13 days £2,895 £1,895 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Highlights 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 14 days £1,795 £895 15 days £2,995 £1,945 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 15 days £2,795 £1,295 16 days £3,945 £2,245 Book or Enquire
Pacific Costa Rica 2026 1 Oct 31 Oct 8 days £1,945 £995 9 days £2,995 £1,845 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Family Adventure 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 12 days £1,795 £925 13 days £2,995 £1,995 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Highlights 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 14 days £1,795 £895 15 days £2,995 £1,975 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 15 days £2,925 £1,325 16 days £4,125 £2,395 Book or Enquire
Pacific Costa Rica 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 8 days £2,025 £995 9 days £3,195 £1,995 Book or Enquire
Complete Costa Rica Adventure 2027 1 Mar 30 Apr 21 days £4,595 £1,295 22 days £5,995 £2,495 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Highlights 2027 1 Jun 31 Aug 14 days £1,795 £895 15 days £2,895 £1,975 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure 2027 1 Jun 31 Aug 15 days £2,925 £1,325 16 days £4,025 £2,295 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Family Adventure 2027 1 Jul 31 Aug 12 days £1,875 £925 13 days £2,995 £1,925 Book or Enquire
Pacific Costa Rica 2027 1 Jul 31 Aug 8 days £2,025 £995 9 days £3,125 £1,875 Book or Enquire
Complete Costa Rica Adventure 2027 1 Jul 31 Aug 21 days £4,595 £1,295 22 days £5,995 £2,495 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Family Adventure 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 12 days £1,875 £925 13 days £2,995 £1,995 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Highlights 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 14 days £1,795 £875 15 days £2,895 £1,925 Book or Enquire
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 15 days £2,895 £1,375 16 days £4,025 £2,395 Book or Enquire
Pacific Costa Rica 2027 1 Oct 31 Oct 8 days £1,995 £995 9 days £3,075 £1,895 Book or Enquire

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