Costa Rica Tours & Holidays

Encounter some of the rarest and most colourful wildlife on the planet on a journey beyond the senses, to nature’s paradise. Take one of our escorted holiday tours to Costa Rica and discover one of the world’s most breathtaking natural treasure-troves – Costa Rica. Few other destinations can rival the experience of a holiday in Costa Rica. Marvel at the diversity on display in the canopy of Monteverde’s spectacular cloud forest, take in the perfect cone Arenal volcano, and encounter some of the world’s rarest wildlife.

Soak up the sights, sounds and experiences of this exotic paradise of flora and fauna on an unforgettable holiday in Costa Rica. Explore the cloud forest via treetop walkways, and keep an eye out for the iridescent ruby-throated hummingbird, the vibrant quetzal and three-toed sloths, or keep your ears alert for booming cries of a howler monkey and the ‘squeaky gate’ sounds of the three-wattled bellbird.

Follow Costa Rica’s natural wonders in to the water and see dolphins and whales thrive offshore or perhaps watch the leatherback and green turtles drag themselves up on to sandy beaches to lay their eggs. Journey through the jungle, bathe in thermal waters and marvel at Arenal Volcano. Relax like a sloth on the white-sand beaches and swim in warm seas on the Pacific coast– a perfect way to complete a holiday in Costa Rica.

Take an unforgettable tour of Costa Rica with Newmarket Holidays and savour its natural beauty as you encounter Tortuguero’s wildlife, journey through the jungle to La Fortuna, and explore the cloud forests of Monteverde.

Costa Rican cuisine is heavily influenced by the country’s plentiful fresh ingredients, including exotic fruits and vegetables. Costa Rican cuisine is known for being on the mild side. Often cooked from scratch, Costa Rican dishes are refreshing, varied and delicious.

Expect simple but satisfying home-style cooking. Traditional food is often a blend of comfort food with a flavour-bursting Latin flair. Meals in Costa Rica often contain both rice and black beans, with other ingredients like chicken or fish and different sorts of vegetables.

No holiday to Costa Rica is complete without trying the national dish, gallo pinto. Consisting of rice and beans, served with scrambled or fried eggs and sour cream or cheese, it can be eaten at any time of the day – mostly for breakfast. For lunch or dinner, opt for casados – a dish made up of many foods; rice, beans, served with meat or fish and a salad, fried plantains, white cheese and corn tortilla.

You’ll find generally strong and high quality coffee in Costa Rica. One of the nation’s most important exports, it is offered in nearly every restaurant and household in the country.