Wildlife holidays in Costa Rica focus on one of the most concentrated levels of biodiversity anywhere in the world. Despite covering just 0.03% of the Earth’s surface, the country is home to around 5% of global biodiversity, with more than a quarter of its land protected. Sloths, howler and capuchin monkeys, tapirs, macaws, quetzals, sea turtles and migrating whales all inhabit ecosystems that remain closely linked.
River systems such as Tortuguero support freshwater and forest species within the same corridors, cloud forests around Monteverde and San Gerardo de Dota provide habitat for higher-altitude specialists, and the Osa Peninsula protects one of Central America’s most biologically diverse rainforest regions, where terrestrial and marine ecosystems meet.
At Rainbow Tours, our Costa Rica wildlife holidays are planned by specialists with in-depth knowledge of the country’s species, habitats and seasonal conditions. That experience allows us to plan journeys around how wildlife behaves across different regions, rather than relying on fixed routes or surface-level highlights.
Jake Aley
Travel Specialist
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Why Choose Us?
Passionate travel experts
- We've been leading wildlife travel since our first South Africa tours over 25 years ago
- Our Travel Specialists have lived in their specialist area for years
- We work with local guides to immerse you deeper in our diverse range of experiences
Personal & tailor-made
- You'll speak to your own expert who'll share their first-hand knowledge
- We'll make your itinerary seamless with 24/7 emergency contact available
- Your Travel Specialist will listen to ensure you have the best chance of seeing the wildlife you love
Responsible by nature
- We take care to actively contribute to the conservation of environments we visit
- For select countries, we make a charitable donation on your behalf when you make your booking
- We've partnered with conservation experts and NGOs to curate responsible tours
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