Costa Rica Beach Holidays, Nicoya Peninsula: Tamarindo + Nosara + Ostional + Rincón de la Vieja
The beautiful Nicoya Peninsula is located on the northern Pacific Coast and is known for its wonderful beaches and warm, dry tropical climate. Liberia, the regional capital, has an airport making this region very accessible for those wanting Costa Rica beach holidays filled with sunshine and surf.
Once annexed to Nicaragua this region retains its own distinctive feel. From the Gulf of Papagayo in the north, to the Gulf of Nicoya in the south, the coastal villages of the Nicoya Peninsula have developed rapidly and today have many luxury hotels and resorts. Hermosa in the north has a wonderful range of marine activities including deep sea fishing, snorkelling and scuba diving in the Catalinas Islands. Tamarindo is a great surfing centre with a bustling night life and easy access to Las Baulas National Marine Park, which protects Playa Grande - a key nesting beach for leatherback turtles. Near the laid back surfing town of Nosara you will find Ostional beach, a critical nesting site for Olive Ridley sea turtles. Further south you will find more wonderful surfing beaches at towns such as Malpais and Santa Teresa.
On the mainland to the east, the Guanacaste Mountains are home to Rincón de la Vieja, an active volcano, as well as a number of national parks. The volcano is over 6,000 ft high and Rincon de la Vieja National Park protects some of the last dry forest in the region. You can hike to waterfalls and seek out hot springs and bubbling volcanic mud pools on its slopes.
Combine your ideas with our expertise and let us help you create a holiday of a lifetime. We offer a wide range of options at different price points, all of which can be tailor made to your needs.
For expert advice on Costa Rica beach holidays to the Nicoya Peninsula, including Tamarindo, Nosara, Ostional & Rincón de la Vieja, email or call us on +44 (0)1582 766122 to speak with a specialist travel consultant. Download our Costa Rica brochure (PDF 0.2 Mb).
We have been arranging Costa Rica beach holidays to the Nicoya Peninsula, Tamarindo, Nosara, Ostional & Rincón de la Vieja for over 20 years.
ALL OUR COSTA RICA BEACH HOLIDAYS TO NICOYA, TAMARINDO, NOSARA, OSTIONAL & RINCON DE LA VIEJA ARE FINANCIALLY PROTECTED wherever in the world you live.
More information on Costa Rica beach holidays to the Nicoya Peninsula including Tamarindo, Nosara, Ostional & Rincón de la Vieja:
The Nicoya Peninsula is situated partly in northern Guanacaste Province and partly in southern Puntarenas Province.
Filter by Interest:
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica: Arenal + Monteverde + Tamarindo (diving & fishing)
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$2,791
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRD12S
• Snorkelling
|
• Hermosa Beach
|
• Holiday to Costa Rica
|
• Deep Sea Fishing Holiday, Costa Rica
|
• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
|
• Catalinas Islands
|
• Murcielago ('Bat') Islands
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Scuba Diving
|
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
|
This wonderful snorkelling, scuba diving or deep sea fishing holiday in Costa Rica combines the lush rainforests and hot springs around Arenal Volcano, with Monteverde Cloud Forest & the stunning beaches of Tamarino on the Nicoya Peninsula with its warm, clear Pacific waters. Optional snorkelling & diving around the Catalinas Islands, as well as deep sea game fishing trips available. All transfers by shuttle included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Walking in Costa Rica: Arenal + Monteverde + Dominical (self drive)
15 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,038
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
8RCW15S
• Hike, Dominical, Self Drive
|
• Self Drive Holiday, Costa Rica
|
• Arenal Volcano Hike
|
• Diamante Waterfall Hike
|
• Walking Holiday, Costa Rica
|
• Bagaces
|
• Nauyaca Waterfalls Hike
|
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
|
• Manuel Antonio Reserve
|
• Hanging Bridges
|
This self drive walking holiday in Costa Rica explores the cloud forests & rainforests of this beautiful country, included a guided Arenal Volcano hike, Diamante Waterfall hike in Guanacaste, Monteverde Reserve & Nauyaca Waterfalls hike near Dominical on the Pacific Coast. Self drive can be replaced with transfers on request. Guided hikes included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica Adventure: Arenal + Rincon + Tamarindo Beach
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,280
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRE12S
• Tamarindo
|
• Waterfall Hikes
|
• Rincon de la Vieja
|
• White Water Rafting
|
• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
|
• La Fortuna
|
• Catalinas Islands
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Cost Rica Holidays
|
• Skytram & Ziplines
|
This adventurous Costa Rica holiday combines the ziplines, hanging bridges, rainforests & hot springs of Arenal Volcano with the waterfall hikes, river tubing & white water rafting found in the dramatic landscapes of volcanic Rincon de la Vieja. Afterwards relax on beautiful Tamarindo Beach on the Pacific Coast, with easy access to snorkelling & diving around the Catalinas Islands.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica Adventure: Arenal + Rincon + Tamarindo (self drive)
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,399
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
RCE14S
• Rincon de la Vieja
|
• Tamarindo Beach
|
• Self Drive Holidays, Costa Rica
|
• Hanging Bridges
|
• Sky Tram & Ziplines
|
• San Jose
|
• White Water Rafting
|
• Waterfall Hike + River Tubing
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Catalinas Islands
|
We offer many adventurous self-drive holidays in Costa Rica, with car hire. From San Jose, drive to the magnificent Arenal Volcano with its Sky Tram, zip lines & hanging bridges. Then drive to volcanic Rincon de la Vieja with its optional waterfall hikes, exciting river tubing & waterfall canyoning, before ending your holiday relaxing on gorgeous Tamarindo Beach, with easy access to snorkelling & diving around the Catalinas Islands.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica (Turtles): Tortuguero + Arenal + Nosara (self drive)
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$3,399
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
RCT14S
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
|
• Nosara & Ostional Beach
|
• Osa Peninsula extension
|
• Green Sea Turtles
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Osa Peninsula Costa Rica
|
• Drake Bay
|
• Tortuguero National Park
|
• Costa Rica Self Drive Holiday
|
• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
|
This Costa Rica self drive holiday focuses on the wildlife of this magnificent country, including its sea tutles. Travel by boat to the Tortuguero Welands where Green turtles nest (July to Oct), visit Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Nosara & Ostional beach where Olive Ridley turtles nest (June to Dec). Optional extension to Osa Peninsula. Transfer option on request.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica (Turtles): Tortuguero + Arenal + Nosara
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,007
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRT14S
• Monteverde Cloud Forest
|
• San Jose
|
• Olive Ridley Turtles
|
• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
|
• Palo Verde Wetlands
|
• Sloths & Tropical Birds
|
• Costa Rica Wildlife Holiday
|
• Nosara & Ostional Beaches
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Tortuguero Turtles
|
This Costa Rica wildlife holiday combines the Tortuguero turtles on the Caribbean coast (green turtles nest from July to Oct), with the rainforests & hanging bridges of Arenal Volcano, where you can see sloths, monkeys & colourful birdlife. Continue to Monteverde Cloud Forest, Palo Verde Wetlands, Nosara & Ostional Beaches, where Olive Ridley turtles nest (June to Dec). All transfers & sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica to Nicaragua - Private Tour
12 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,372
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RPN12S
• Rincon Vieja
|
• Ometepe Island
|
• Granada
|
• Cost Rica & Nicaragua Holiday
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Isletas Archipelago
|
• Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
|
• Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs
|
• Tortuguero National Park
|
• La Fortuna Waterfall
|
Combine the wildlife of Costa Rica with Nicaragua & its Spanish colonial culture on this two-country privately guided holiday. Visit Tortuguero Wetlands, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge & volcanic Rincon Vieja, ending in picturesque Granada on Lake Nicaragua, with excursions to Ometepe Island & Islets Archipelago. All guiding, transfers & specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica Deep Sea Fishing: Tamarindo, Nicoya Peninsula
7 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,615
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRF7L
• Leatherback Turtles
|
• Deep Sea Fishing
|
• Las Baulas National Park
|
Our tailor made Costa Rica fishing holidays & deep sea vacations are based out of Tamarindo on the northwest coast Pacific of the beautiful Nicoya Peninsula, with wide range of resorts. Tamarinda is a surfing centre with great sandy beaches. Nearby Las Baulas National Park is a major nesting site for leatherback turtles. All transfers & fishing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Panama City + Costa Rica + Nicaragua (private guides)
16 NIGHTS FROM:
$4,736
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RPP16P
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Tortuguero Wetalnds
|
• San Jose
|
• Holidays Panama Canal, Costa Rica
|
• Rincon de la Vieja
|
• Leon
|
• Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua
|
• Panama Canal
|
• Panama Railway
|
• Granada
|
Travelling with your own English-speaking guide, enjoy our amazing 3 country holidays to the Panama Canal, Costa Rica & Nicaragua. Visit the famous Panama Canal & ride 'Coast to Coast' on the Panama Railway. Then fly to San Jose to visit Arenal volcano & Rincon de la Vieje, before continuing to the colonial cities of Granada and Leon. English speaking guide & all specified sightseeing included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica (Turtles): Arenal + Nosara + Osa (self drive)
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,223
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
RCU14S
• Sloths & Birds of Rainforest
|
• Turtles: Ostional Beach
|
• Corcovado Mational Park
|
• Manuel Antonio
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• San Gerardo de Doto
|
• Nosara Beach
|
• Self Drive Costa Rica Wildlife Holidays
|
• Osa Peninsula
|
• Hot Springs & Hanging Bridges
|
Our tailor made self-drive Costa Rica wildlife holidays will give you the opportunity to see sloths & colourful neotropical birds in the rainforests around the Arenal Volcano, which also has wonderful hanging bridges & hot springs. Also visit Nosara and Ostional Beach, where sea turtles nest, Corcovado National Park on the wildlife-rich Osa Peninsula, Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific Coast & San Gerardo de Doto in the Central Highlands.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica (Turtles): Tortuguero + Nosara + Osa (self drive)
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$5,226
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights + car hire quoted separately
RCV21S
• Ostional Beach
|
• San Gerardo De Doto
|
• Corcovado National Park
|
• Costa Rica Holidays - Self Drive
|
• Sea Turtles
|
• Manuel Antonio National Park
|
• Palo Verde Wetlands
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Osa Peninsula
|
• Tortuguero Wetlands
|
Our tailor made Costa Rica holidays enable you to visit the birds of the Palo Verde Wetlands & view sea turtles nesting or hatching in Tortuguera National Park on the Caribbean coast as well as on Ostional Beach on the Pacific coast. Also visit the rainforests of Arenal Volcano, the wildlife-rich Osa Peninsula, Manuel Antonio National Park & San Gerardo de Doto in the Central Highlands. This holiday is self drive, but transfers available on request.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica (Turtles): Arenal + Nosara + Osa Peninsula
14 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,074
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRU14S
• Nosara
|
• Osa Peninsula
|
• San Gerardo de Doto
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Sea Turtles
|
• Corcovado National Park
|
• Costa Rica Wildlife Holidays
|
• Hanging Bridges
|
• Ostional Beach
|
• Manuel Antonio National Park
|
Out tailor made Costa Rica wildlife holidays combine the hot springs & rainforest wildlife around the Arenal Volcano (including sloths, frogs, anteaters, toucans & so much more), with the opportunity to view sea turtles nesting or hatching on Ostional Beach. Also visit the magnificent Corcovado National Park on the Osa Peninsula, before returning via Manuel Antonio & San Gerardo de Doto in the Central Highlands. All transfers included.
FEATURED HOLIDAY
Costa Rica (Turtles): Tortuguero + Nosara + Osa Peninsula
20 NIGHTS FROM:
$6,074
Per person sharing
Scheduled flights quoted separately
RRV20S
• Wildlife Holiday Costa Rica
|
• Tarcoles Crocodiles
|
• Sloths
|
• Corcovado, Osa Peninsula
|
• Tortuguero National Park
|
• Arenal Volcano
|
• Rainforest Birds & Reptiles
|
• Hanging Bridges
|
• Manuel Antonio
|
• Turtles, Ostional Beach
|
Enquire about this comprehensive wildlife holiday to Costa Rica, viewing turtles in the Tortuguero Wetlands (July-Oct) and/or Ostional Beach (June-Dec), sloths at the Arenal Volcano & American crocodiles at Tarcoles. Also visit Manual Antonio & Corcovado Park on the pristine Osa Peninsula, with its scarlet macaws & rainforest wildlife. All transfers & specified sightseeing included. Self-drive also available.
|