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Highlights

Witness sea turtles nesting or hatching on the palm-fringed beaches of Tortuguero National Park Spend time on the beaches on the Caribbean and Pacific coasts, or whizz through the verdant canopy on a zipline at the Monteverde Cloud Forest Hike the lush trails around Arenal Volcano, then, soak in the warm waters of its natural hot springs Tour Corcovado National Park to explore Costa Rica’s most remote rainforest brimming with exotic flora and fauna

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Where do you want to visit?

Select as many options as you like, it will help us craft a trip that’s unique to you.

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    San José & Central Valley
    Explore vibrant San Jose and the Central Valley, nestled amid majestic mountains, volcanic peaks and lush greenery. An eclectic mix of colonial charm and modernity, museums and bustling markets, coffee plantations, spa destinations and tropical gardens await!
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    Tortuguero
    Uncover a lush natural paradise flanked by an idyllic coastal village, and the largest colony of nesting sea turtles! Boasting rich biodiversity, Tortuguero offers a network of freshwater canals for boat and kayaking tours, alongside rare and endangered wildlife within its jungles.
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    Arenal
    Framed against a majestic backdrop of forest-covered volcanic mountains, Arenal is the perfect adventure country! Hike in the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and Arenal National Park, discovering tumbling waterfalls and natural hot springs, and enjoy activities such as zip-lining, sky trekking, canopy walks and coffee tours.
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    Monteverde
    Nestled between lovingly preserved cloud forests and skirted by the idyllic Tico village of Santa Elena, Monteverde offers incredible hiking opportunities among tropical plant life, jaguars and exotic quetzals, among others. It’s also known for its organic farming and alternative energy sourcing efforts.
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    Manuel Antonio
    The tiny seaside village of Manuel Antonio is the gateway to Costa Rica’s most famous national park – Parque Nacional Manuel Antonio. One of the most picturesque bits of coastline in tropical Costa Rica, enjoy hiking and trekking in the forest and lazing under the warm sun at golden beaches.
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    Uvita
    Skirted by pure white sands and turquoise seas, Uvita is famed for its whale watching opportunities. See whales and dolphins pods frolic from sunny beaches, or hike in the tropical jungles of Marino Ballena National Park, spotting its rich wildlife.

Which type of activities do you enjoy?

Again, select as many as you like. We will hand-pick the best experiences to match.

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    Nature & Wildlife
    From spectacular tropical beaches to stunning volcanic crater lakes, dense cloud forests and relaxing thermal pools, protected eco-reserves, turtle nesting grounds, endangered species and incredible botanical diversity – Costa Rica has it all!
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    Adventure & Outdoors
    Embrace Costa Rica’s abundant outdoor opportunities! Zipline in dense cloud forests, climb up a volcanic peak, ride a horse in rolling valleys, go surfing in some of the world’s best beaches, enjoy high-altitude treks and adventure sports amid lush green canopies.
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    Coffee
    Embark on coffee-tasting trips in exotic paradises. Discover the sights and smells of real Costa Rica as you set out on caffeine-induced explorations and sample some of the world’s most famously delicious produce right from crop to cup.
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    Birdwatching
    Discover more than 812 species of exotic birds lurking amid lush rainforests, protected jungles and volcanic landscapes of Costa Rica. Enjoy birding tours in Monteverde’s Cloud Forests, at Manuel Antonio National Park and in Cano Negro.
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    Heritage & Culture
    Experience ‘la Pura Vida’ or ‘the pure life’! Uncover the architecture and colonial heritage of Costa Rica’s cities, alongside its vibrant cultural delights. Encounter the way of life of local ‘Ticos’, and lose yourself to the beats of salsa, cumbia and calypso, at colorful carnivals.
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    Relaxation & Spas
    Soak in the laid back charm of tiny fishing villages, swim in turquoise waters framed by mile after mile of golden beach, relax in natural hot springs, cycle amid lush coffee plantations, or enjoy spa treatments amid incredible landscapes. Your time is yours.

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Our Awards

At Hayes & Jarvis, we are consistently recognised by prestigious organisations across the travel industry for our tailor-made luxury holiday experiences. In 2022, we received seven British Travel Awards, voted for exclusively by consumers: Best Travel Company to Southern/South-East Asia, Best Travel Company to Australasia/Oceania, Best Travel Company for Tailor-Made Holidays, Best Travel Company for Safari Holidays, Best Travel Company for Wildlife & Nature Holidays, Best Travel Company to sub-Saharan Africa and Best Travel Company to South America. We were also recognised by Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Award as Best Tour Operator, by World Luxury Travel Awards as Best Luxury Tour Company, and by World Travel Awards as England’s Leading Tour Operator.

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What our guests say

“We had originally booked a trip to India for 2020, but due to the Covid situation we have had to re-arrange for late 2021. During this process Jasdeep has gone out of his way to help us re-arrange the holiday and made every effort to keep the price similar without compromising any of the experiences we were looking forward to. This is the first time we have used Hayes and Jarvis and we are very pleased with the service we have received.”

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Keith Wright UK
Rating 5/5

“Outstanding rapid and detailed service from Thidara Udomritkul at Hayes & Jarvis. Our requirements were heeded and the initial proposal was attractive and good value. This proposal was tweaked until we were completely satisfied. Can’t wait to start the holiday now. Have holidayed with Hayes & Jarvis previously and found them to be high quality, bespoke and caring.”

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Andrew Jones UK
Rating 5/5

“Special Holiday with H&J: For our special Holiday we booked with Alice at H&J and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. We shared our dates and had so many options with different trips and booked with piece of mind in these difficult times. Great service, price and will use again, thanks James.”

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James Hogben UK
Rating 5/5

“Originally booked for South America this August. The service came under the spotlight when this was not going to happen. In contrast to another organisation they were helpful and flexible. All now re-booked for 2021. Thidara helped replan the trip with options. First time I’ve used Hayes and Jarvis. Would recommend especially for more complex trips.”

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Roger Payne UK
Rating 5/5

“Personal touch. Although ultimately our holiday this year was cancelled, we cannot praise Hayes & Jarvis enough in their response in these unprecedented times, especially Jas. He really went out of his way in trying to find us a suitable alternative holiday, making sure that the alternatives were in line with our original plans, kept us informed (almost on a daily basis) of developments, be it changes in airline schedules or local government developments. We felt like he really cared and appreciate his personal touch. But even he could not work his magic this year. Nevertheless, given our experience with Hayes & Jarvis to date, we look forward to planning our next summer holiday with Jas.”

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Hayes & Jarvis is a member of international accreditation organisations ABTA and ATOL. As a result, you can travel with complete peace of mind knowing that you will receive the highest standard of service and that your holiday is financially protected.

What our Guests say

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Pat Gillooly, UK

Dream Makers
I would strongly recommend Hayes and Jarvis for the best holiday experience anywhere in the world. We have used Hayes and Jarvis for trips all over the world, and have always been treated like royalty from fabulous hotels to once in a lifetime experiences. We will always make Alice Norman at H&J i first contact, when booking a trip Alice has chopped and changed our Xmas trip to the Maldives 3 times to suit our needs at no extra cost ourselves. If you want to be made feel special on holiday then Alice and the team at H&J will make your dream come true,

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Dan Crouch, UK

Brilliant customer service
Booked a holiday through Hayes and jarvis/American Holidays, unfortunately it had to be cancelled for the second time and I decided I wanted a full refund.

Spoke with the sales agents who advised that a full refund would not be provided and I had to settle for a voucher that would expire in 12 months at which point I could claim a refund.

Spoke with Steven Wilkinson who was able to assist me and arrange a full refund extremely quickly with no hassle. He was very helpful and responded to my emails quickly every time. He provided brilliant customer service.

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Lisa Beecroft, UK

Another Hayes & Jarvis holiday
Once again booking with Hayes & Jarvis was stress free and so easy. Chris Cook was extremely helpful as always and got us the holiday we wanted, including our flights and transfers. Amazing service.

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Lori Clark, UK

Highly recommended
We booked our next holiday through Alice at Hayes & Jarvis and she couldn’t have been more helpful. She found us the best holiday tailored to our requirements and our trip was planned from start to finish. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.