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Green sea turtle nesting in Tortuguero Beach, Costa Rica

Wildlife Tours in Costa Rica made for you

Immerse yourself in nature on a Costa Rica wildlife tour designed just for you

Bespoke luxury Costa Rica wildlife tours, where extraordinary biodiversity thrives

Explore Corcovado and Osa Peninsula, where jaguars prowl through primary rainforest and scarlet macaws paint the canopy in brilliant colours. Or, journey north to the Guanacaste Coast, where dry tropical forests meet golden beaches, a unique habitat for elusive pumas, iguanas and countless bird species. Discover nature trails in Manuel Antonio, which combines pristine national park wilderness with stunning Pacific coastline, or tackle a white water transfer to a sustainable luxury lodge in Pacuare Reserve. The steep gorges of this remote reserve thunder with churning rapids and cascading waterfalls, and the air is loud with the calls of howler monkeys and toucans.

No Costa Rica wildlife tour is complete without at least a few nights in the evergreen Cloud Forests, where mist-shrouded peaks harbour the strikingly coloured quetzal, hummingbirds and hawks, or time spent exploring the remote waterways of Tortuguero, accessible only by plane or boat. Here, on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, green sea turtles, leatherbacks, hawkbills and loggerheads nest on volcanic beaches and three-toed sloths move languidly through the tree canopy.

Our expert team handpicks luxury tented camps and lodges in Costa Rica, many of which are working towards upholding our Positive Impact Principles, contributing to conservation of natural habitats. Every moment of your trip will reveal new wonders and whichever region you explore, our tailored wildlife experiences all showcase the incredible wildlife in Costa Rica.

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  • Hike in Costa Rica rainforest
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From our experts

Experiences picked by our specialists

Watch monkeys and sloths in Manuel Antonio

See swinging monkeys, sloths and toucans in Manuel Antonio National Park

Raft to the remote Pacuare Lodge

Experience river rafting en route to the remote Pacuare Lodge

Hike to waterfalls through the cloud forest

Hike to waterfalls through the Cloud Forest habitats of lichen, moss and orchids

Night walk the jungle in Tortuguero

Embark on a nighttime jungle walk in Tortuguero

Track pumas on the Guanacaste Coast

On the Guanacaste Coast track elusive pumas with expert guides

A word from one of our experts

At Jacada, we aim to only ever observe wild animals in their natural habitats. And happily, Costa Rica has an incredible biodiversity far beyond its small size – within a few hours you could be watching sea turtles nest on Caribbean or Pacific coast beaches, before spotting quetzals in the misty mountains of the Cloud Forests.

James Sirotkin Travel Designer

Luxury accommodation in Costa Rica

There are many incredible places to stay in Costa Rica. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Costa Rica example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Costa Rica Wildlife Explorer

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Where to go

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When to visit

The most popular time to visit Costa Rica is the dry season from mid November to April, when most areas are dry, warm and sunny. Occasional blustery winds blow during January and February bringing the temperature down. During the wet season, from May to mid November, expect afternoon rains and sunny mornings – this season is also known as “green season” and is a special time to be in nature in Costa Rica.

Spot endangered sea turtles

July–September

Caribbean Coast

May–November

Green (rainy) season

May–November

Birdwatching

Year round

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We enjoyed our first trip with Jacada and it surely won't be our last! Every detail and moment of our trip was perfectly planned. We were met every step of the way with courteous and knowledgeable drivers and guides. We really appreciated the local guides and the commitment they had to make every day special. Thank you Jacada for the…

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We enjoy traveling and we have used Jacada Travel for some wonderful trips over several years. We have never been disappointed. In 2024 we took a Safari in Botswana Africa and walked with the gorillas in Rwanda planned by Jacada and the itinerary was amazing. In 2025 we had planned a trip to Antartica ( with another company ) but…

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Communication and organization were excellent. The Jacada team was helpful and genuinely interested in our experience. The guides were personable, knowledgeable, and clearly enjoy their work. Vehicles were spotless, timely, and coordinators managed our every need brilliantly. I will recommend Jacada to friends and family. The only way to travel!

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We had a wonderful trip planned through Jacada. We enjoyed the venues and the excursions. This is a beautiful place we'd recommend to anyone who wants to go on a new adventure.

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Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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