2 Nights – San José
2 Nights – Tortuguero
3 Nights – Arenal Volcano
3 Nights – Monteverde
4 Nights – Manuel Antonio
2 Nights – Optional Extension : Rincón de la Vieja
Enjoy as a self drive or with a mix of internal flights and private transfers.
UK – San José (2 nights): The capital of Costa Rica is a fantastic starting point for your Costa Rican adventure. Stroll through the Central Market, a bustling labyrinth of stalls where you can sample the freshest local cuisine, or head to the Gold Museum or Jade Museum for a slice of history. For a moment of quiet away from the lively streets, relax at Parque La Sabana, a peaceful green popular with locals at the weekend. This vibrant city has recently blossomed into a top destination for foodies, with its culinary hub in the Barrio Escalante which is full of trendy restaurants and bars. Also don’t miss out on trying Costa Rica’s world-renowned coffee, and the craft beer scene.
🚗 or San José – Tortuguero (2 nights): Next, you can either self-drive or hop on a flight to the remote and stunningly beautiful Tortuguero National Park, which gets its name from the Spanish word for turtle, ‘Tortuga’. Affectionately known as the ‘Amazon of Costa Rica,’ (although only a fraction of the size), this destination offers a true jungle experience. The park features an extensive canal system perfect for exploring by kayak or boat. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to spot a variety of wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, and over 300 species of birds. Between July and October, you also may be able to view the incredible spectacle of sea turtles coming to the shore to lay their eggs.
🚗 or Tortuguero – Arenal Volcano (3 nights): You’ll spend the next 3 nights discovering the delights of the Arenal Volcano and all its geothermal wonders. The Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s most iconic landmarks, known for its near perfectly symmetrical cone and breath-taking views. The park offers a mix of trails, rainforest, ancient lava fields, and wildlife spotting. Unwind in the volcanic hot springs or take a refreshing dip in the nearby La Fortuna Waterfall. For those seeking adventure, Arenal offers many exciting outdoor activities including white-water rafting, zip-lining through the rainforest canopy, and even rappelling down waterfalls.
🚗 Arenal – Monteverde (3 nights): From Arenal, you’ll drive through scenic mountain roads to reach one of the world’s most famous cloud forests: Monteverde. The constant mist creates a magical atmosphere, perfect for spotting rare wildlife including the quetzal (a brightly coloured and endangered bird) and sloths. As you walk through the forest, you’ll cross suspension bridges with breathtaking aerial views of the lush forest below, where you’ll hear the gentle hum of wildlife filling the air. For those seeking thrills and spills, you could try a canopy tour with zip-lining and even a Tarzan swing! Monteverde is a leader in eco-tourism, and its commitment to conservation has set the standard for many of Costa Rica’s tourist spots.
🚗 Monteverde – Manuel Antonio (4 nights): Manuel Antionio National Park is home to some of the most popular beaches in the country, including Playa Manuel Antonio and Playa Espadilla, whose crystal-clear waters and white sandy beaches provide the perfect setting for relaxing and soaking up the sun. The local area also has a vibrant restaurant scene, with plenty of options for sampling the delicious Costa Rican cuisine. But it’s not just the beaches that make Manuel Antonio National Park special. The park is full of natural beauty with the opportunity to explore various trails through lush tropical forests teeming with wildlife.
Manuel Antonio to UK: You’ll return to San Jose for a flight back to the UK, having experienced some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer, with its mix of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty.
🚗 Optional Extension: 2 Nights in Rincón de la Vieja (2 nights): You could also consider extending your stay in Costa Rica with a visit to Rincón de la Vieja National Park. This active volcanic area offers hiking trails, hot springs, and waterfalls. Exploring the geothermal features such as boiling mud pots and fumaroles, is a fascinating experience. The park is also home to a variety of wildlife, including howler monkeys and toucans.
Your personal travel consultant will get to know your needs, ensuring they find you the most suitable holiday, at the best price!
Pricing
For more information, call us on
01706 753 636
We've selected below, a few more of our holidays that may be of interest...
Our experienced personal travel consultants will ensure you find the most suitable holiday, whilst taking care of every last detail. Everything from start to finish will be effortless.
We can use any hotel, in any destination, so we will craft an itinerary to suit your exact needs. Also, as we can provide any itinerary, the only holiday we'll offer, is the one that's right for you.
Our ATOL bonding provides you with the financial protection you need and as a member of the Travel Trust Association, you'll have 100% financial protection. Covering you for any eventuality.
As a tour operator & travel agent, we'll search the market to ensure that we find you the best price. Also as an online business, we can ensure our prices are as competitive as possible.
Greek island hopping sorted to perfection. Anna listened to everything I wanted and came up with a detailed plan which exceeded all my expectations. Every island on my to do list and with a choice of hotels. Thank you Anna.
We’ve recently booked a multi-centre holiday to Croatia for later this year through eShores and in particular Hannah. Hannah has been extremely helpful, very approachable, prompt with communications and very informative as regards choices and suggestions for places to stay. We’ve bee extremely happy with the service provided by Hannah and eShores and are very…
Flawless communication with Chris. He’s really easy to talk to, his listening skills are incredible. He delivered the holiday I wanted within a few hours.
Contacted eShores after finding them on internet. Emily was very helpful and knowledgeable. She prepared a schedule and called back with the details and alternatives. Very friendly and professional service; if the holiday is half as good we will be delighted.
Everyone I have spoken to at eShores has been really friendly and helpful. Chris was very knowledgable, gave good advice and put together an itinerary that suits us perfectly and at a great price! The booking and payment system has been really easy so far.
All great
This is my first holiday booking experience with EShores and I can only say that the service from Emma, has been exemplary. From my first enquiry to the booking of our next holiday it has been handled professionally and the email responses are answered very quickly. There have been a number of doubts about our…
Our consultant Megan took into account all of our requirements and budget. She took time to find the best hotels for us and checked out transport links. Overall very good service
Very helpful although I was very indecisive will definitely book with e shore again
Thank you to the wonderful Anna at EShores for assisting in us booking a marvellous trip to South America.
Very helpful team. Sorted our holiday without any problems.
Best service
I have been booking holidays with Chris Eaves for quite a few years. He is always very professional and has great knowledge. His advice has proven invaluable many times and he has an uncanny ability to find flights that others can’t find. I would wholeheartedly recommend both Chris as an individual and his company that…
My experience with Eshores was excellent, from initial email with ideas to quick phone call to ask follow up questions on what we required, the quotation was sent through within 48 hours. It was full of information on flights trains and hotels with links. One more quick phone call and it was all explained and…
This is the 4th holiday booked with Emma . As always very efficient patient and knowledgeable - getting the holiday to fit our needs and budget ! This year Vietnam Cambodia and Thailand - fabulous ! Looking forward to Barbados and St Lucia next yr !
Anna, was extremely patient with me as I had to get things in order here before finally deciding when we were going and how how long. Also adaptable in terms of the changes we made. Now it's finally paid for we are looking forward to our Vietnamese trip.
Excellent service from eShores and Kelly in particular. She listended to what we wanted and delivered. It took the stress out of a complicated plan and we highly recommend them.
Fifth time of using Eshores. Never been let down when not travelling to just one destination it is very comforting to know everthing is in hand. Wont use anyone else
Michelle, who was our consultant was very attentive very thorough and gave us a number of options to look at. I feel confident that this trip of a lifetime will go to plan. Michelle consistently came back to us with updates as when required and she did what she said she was going to do.…
The lady was really helpful and informative. She responded to our enquiry very quickly and provided us with a detailed quotation, including everything we asked for.