Costa Rica

Wildlife, Volcanoes and National Parks

Costa Rica – Wildlife, Volcanoes and National Parks

16 days from £5,255pp

Departing February 2026 to October 2027

Reconnect with the untamed natural world across six spectacular Costa Rican National Parks and reserves, showcasing towering volcanoes, coastal lagoons, and lush rainforest stretches. Well-paced visits to a collection of national parks showcase Costa Rica’s natural spaces and biodiverse ecosystems.

Tour Highlights & Inclusions

• 14 nights’ three or four-star mixed-board accommodation in San José (2 nights), Tortuguero (2 nights), Sarapiqui (2 nights), Arenal (3 nights), Monteverde (2 nights) and Manuel Antonio (3 nights), plus one night aboard the aircraft.

• 14 breakfasts, five lunches and nine dinners.

• Bathe in the hot springs of Arenal after traversing the base of its namesake volcano.

• Take in the natural splendours of Poás Volcano National Park, with its blue-green lagoons, expansive craters, and towering peaks.

• Traverse the mist-laden canopies of Monteverde’s spell-binding Cloud Forest with a walk across its famous treetop suspension bridges.

• Spot the resident monkeys and thriving birdlife in the canopies of Sarapiqui’s rainforest alongside a wildlife specialist.

• Discover Costa Rica’s coffee-growing industry with a tour of the historic Doka Coffee Estate and sample some freshly roasted beans.

• Explore the vibrant Costa Rican capital, San José and its magnificent 19th-century architecture.

• Immerse yourself in the initiatives at work in coastal Tortuguero with visits to a local village and the Sea Turtle Conservancy Centre.

• Cruise along the coastal lagoons and quiet backwaters of Tortuguero National Park and spot its aquatic wildlife.

• Visit a family-run heart of palm plantation and learn about its farming processes alongside traditional Costa Rican snacks.

• Return flights to San José.

• Air-conditioned coach travel throughout.

• Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager.

See our Staff blog on Costa Rica

See Newmarket Holidays on page 70 and Costa Rica Travel editorial Pura Vida on page 76 of the April issue of Absolutely Essex and West Essex magazine.

To book or for more info contact Abbotts Travel at 134 George Lane, South Woodford, E18 1BA, on 0208 989 9445 or email info@abbottstravel.com