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Costa Rica

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Thinking about a holiday? In Costa Rica we have what you are looking for: Tree-lined tropical beaches whose warmth is exceeded only by the friendly people who live there, spectacular birds and flowers whose intense colours rival those of the erupting volcanoes, activities ranging from whitewater rafting and surfing to sport fishing and golf.
Costa Rica is a small mountainous country on the narrow Central American isthmus. It is only one day drive from its northern border with Nicaragua to neighbouring Panama in the south, and one could cross of ocean to ocean in only a few hours. But why hurry? There is just too much to see and do in between!
In Costa Rica, tropical nature has reached its greatest expression. Located in the tropical latitudes and bordered by two oceans, Costa Rica enjoys an immense diversity of climates and environmental regions. Twelve major life zones harbour an astounding amount of plant and animal life. Costa Ricans preserved this invaluable biodiversity in protected areas covering fully one quarter of the land. Costa Rica's nine volcanoes vividly remind visitors of the awesome power contained in the earth's mantle. The forests on the upper slopes of Costa Rica's mountains and volcanoes are frequently draped in mists and clouds. Algae, mosses and lichens get a foothold on the constantly wet surfaces, providing a place for orchids, bromeliads, ferns and innumerable other plants to cling to. The cloudforest captures the imagination of even the most cynical amongst us. It emanates a sense of ancient and enduring life. In the foothills and lowlands of both slopes, Costa Rica's rainforests harbour thousands of known life forms and thousands yet more to be described. They are amongst the last strongholds of biodiversity on earth. The dark, cool interior of the primary rainforest is surprisingly free of entangling vegetation. Only where light manages to filter through the interlocking canopy, the forest floor vegetation proliferates. Walking in the rainforest is like taking a step back in time. Those who venture beneath the seas, will find Costa Rica's oceans teeming with fish and countless other creatures of the deep. No matter whether you are exploring the sea, the cloudforests, rainforests, mangroves or any other of Costa Rica's many ecosystems, the most important things to take with you are curiosity, patience and realistic expectations.
If your taste is more action-oriented, Costa Rica offers plenty of exciting alternatives. Whitewater rafting, kayaking, windsurfing, diving, sport fishing, boat tours, mountain biking, horseback riding, trekking, from treetops to bungee and ... sun and sea. Costa Rica, the country of those who live "Pura Vida" has it all!


Below a selection of some of the journeys we offer. Please remember this is only a selection and that we are specialised in tailor-made holidays. If you would like to do something or explore a region not featured, please ask as 99% of the time we can organise it for you.

Complete Circuits

Mini Circuits

Nicaragua Extension

Beach Holidays

Whitewater Rafting