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Costa Rica's National Park Holidays


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Costa Rica's protected areas encompass approximately 30% of the country's total land area and within this lie over 30 national parks, 51 wildlife refuges and 21 reserves.

One of the most biodiverse countries in the world, these parks and protected areas showcase an amazing range of flora and fauna with environments ranging from low lying wetlands to lofty cloud forests, and smoking volcanoes to rugged beaches. Information on some of the more well-known parks like Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Tortuguero can be found separately.

Below you will find a little information on some parks you may not be as familiar with, these are often overlooked by many visitors to Costa Rica and therefore much quieter, allowing for a more serene interaction with nature.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO COSTA RICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

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Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular holidays features Costa Rica's lesser known national parks. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in Costa Rica.
Rainforest, Rivers & Rapids
Rainforest, Rivers & Rapids
Costa Rica
Private Tour
14 days / 13 nights

Zipline through the forest, raft the waters of the Pacuare River and try your hand at paddle boarding on this fabulous active adventure tour.

Guide Price: €4,645 pp

Guide Price: £3,879 pp

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Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure
Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure
Costa Rica
Private Tour
14 days / 13 nights

Get off the beaten track and visit some of Costa Rica’s most impressive wildlife destinations.

Guide Price: €Please contact us pp

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Discover Costa Rica
Discover Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
15 days / 14 nights

This tour is perfect for those wanting to see Costa Rica’s highlights while also exploring hidden corners of this beguiling destination.

Guide Price: €4,679 pp

Guide Price: £3,899 pp

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Wellness, Wildlife & Waves
Wellness, Wildlife & Waves
Costa Rica
Private Tour
11 days / 10 nights

Embrace the Costa Rican philosophy of ‘Pura Vida’ and immerse yourself in this tropical environment whilst enjoying yoga and meditation, nature walks and world-class surfing.

Guide Price: €4,979 pp

Guide Price: £4,159 pp

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Viva Costa Rica
Viva Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Group Journey
9 days / 8 nights

Ready for Costa Rica? From beach towns to dense rainforests, you'll snorkel, scuba dive, zip line, surf and even horseback ride your way around Central America’s most on-trend travel destination. 8-nights of Costa Rica’s teeming coral reefs, awe-inspiring wildlife, dramatic volcanoes and rejuvenating hot springs await.

Guide Price: €2,572 pp

Guide Price: £2,135 pp

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Classic Costa Rica & Osa Peninsula
Classic Costa Rica & Osa Peninsula
Costa Rica
Private Tour
16 days / 15 nights

Experience some of the highlights of this beautiful country on this classic journey.

Guide Price: €4,265 pp

Guide Price: £3,669 pp

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WHAT TO SEE IN COSTA RICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

Nature is a huge draw to Costa Rica and the diversity in this small country is simply phenomenal!

Drive through the vast wetlands of Palo Verde National Park surrounded by hundreds of birds, watch nature in action as you witness the immense thermal power of Poas Volcano, or search for crocodiles on a river cruise in the Carara National Park.

Whether you want to be active and zipline through the trees or chill out in a natural hot spring we have the destination for you.
Brauilo Carrillo National Park
Brauilo Carrillo National Park
Within this reserve you can find emerald lagoons, waterfalls and towering (now dormant) volcanos.
Palo Verde National Park
Palo Verde National Park
Combining vast wetlands with tropical dry forest, this little known park has a unique geography and is home to an astonishing diversity of bird life.
Tenorio Volcano National Park
Tenorio Volcano National Park
The vibrant turquoise hue of Río Celeste makes this one of Costa Rica’s most spectacular rivers.
Carara National Park
Carara National Park
Carara NP is located on the Pacific Coast, where tropical dry forest meets the tropical rainforest.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Rincon de la Vieja is one of Costa Rica's largest and most active volcanos and this fuels the impressive volcanic activity, which the park is famous for.
La Selva Biological Station
La Selva Biological Station
La Selva is a fascinating neotropical research station offering nature lovers a unique opportunity to learn about the ecosystems of this incredible area.
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
Off the beaten track on the Nicaraguan border, the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge occupies 25,000 acres of wetlands and rainforest.
Poas Volcano National Park
Poas Volcano National Park
Only 90 minutes from San Jose, Poas Volcano is one of Costa Rica's largest and most active volcanoes and is a great example of the geothermal forces that shaped Costa Rica.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN COSTA RICA'S NATIONAL PARKS

We feature a great range of accommodation in and around Costa Rica's National Parks, with something to suit all tastes. Maybe you're looking for a family-run hacienda where you can take an open-top jeep safari through vast wetlands, or perhaps you want a hotel that can only be reached on a rafting adventure! Or maybe you're looking for a lodge that offers a wide choice of adventure activities?

What you won't find here are thousands of hotels to wade through. We've done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
Rio Perdido, Guanacaste Province
Rio Perdido, Guanacaste Province
4 star

Bagaces

Situated between two converging canyons at the point where two rivers meet, the remote and stunning location of this fantastic lodge provides the perfect eco-adventure escape.
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Tenorio Lodge
Tenorio Lodge
3 star

Tenorio National Park & Surrounds

Surrounded by beautiful heliconia gardens, this peaceful lodge enjoys wonderful views towards the Tenorio Volcano.
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Selva Bananito Lodge
Selva Bananito Lodge
3 star

Selva Bananito

Surrounded by lush rainforest and nestled in the Talamanca Mountains, Selva Bananito Lodge is a family run eco-lodge providing guests with a unique wilderness experience.
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