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Surfer walking along a dark-sand Pacific beach in Costa Rica

CANYONS · HOT SPRINGS · SURF

Costa Rica Hidden Gems: Dry Forest & Beach

Canyon adventures and thermal rivers in Bagaces, then the surf and sand of Nosara

Costa RicaTailor-Made7 days / 6 nightsFlights IncludedPrice on enquiry
Guided kayak through the mangrove estuary near Nosara, Costa Rica

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Holiday Highlights

Rio Blanco canyon adventure, a cable circuit of platforms, a Tarzan swing and a challenge bridge through the dry-forest canyon
Thermal river & mud baths, soak in a natural thermo-mineral river beneath the Miravalles Volcano
River tubing, drift the Rio Blanco spotting birds and monkeys
Learn to surf at Nosara, a beginner lesson on one of Costa Rica's most consistent, friendly beach breaks
Sea stand-up paddle & mangrove kayak, calm-water SUP and a guided estuary kayak in the Ostional refuge
Blue Zone beaches, free time on Playa Guiones, Pelada and Garza
ATOL protected & flight-inclusive, return UK flights and full financial protection (licence 10898)

Your Itinerary

Route map of Costa Rica Hidden Gems: Dry Forest & Beach: 1 Bagaces (3 nights), 2 Nosara (3 nights). Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Stand-up paddleboarding on a calm estuary near Nosara, Costa Rica

Where You'll Stay

What's Included

  • Return international flights from the UK to Liberia
  • 6 nights' accommodation in a thermal-river hotel and a boutique surf hotel (B&B)
  • All private transfers and guided activities listed in the itinerary
  • Canyon cable adventure, thermal river, river tubing, surf lesson, stand-up paddle and mangrove kayak
  • 24/7 in-destination support and ATOL financial protection (licence 10898)

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance (required, we can recommend specialist providers)
  • Meals and drinks not specified, and optional excursions
  • Gratuities, personal expenses and single-room supplements

Frequently Asked Questions

The dry season (December–April) brings reliable sunshine and clean surf. The green season (May–November) is lusher and quieter, with warm water year-round. We tailor dates to your preference.

Plan your Costa Rica Hidden Gems holiday

Speak to one of our Latin America specialists for a tailored quote and your preferred dates. Flights, hotels, transfers and activities all arranged, ATOL protected from the moment you book.

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Real reviews

What our customers say

From travellers who visited Costa Rica with us

We've wanted to visit Costa Rica for years and Travelfab put together a brilliant two-week trip. Arenal Volcano with the hot springs was the perfect start. Tortuguero's canals were teeming with wildlife, monkeys, sloths, caimans, an incredible variety of birds. The Caribbean coast around Puerto Viejo had a completely different vibe, reggae, jerk chicken, and lovely reef snorkelling. Pura vida indeed.

Graham & Pat D.

Costa Rica was pure magic. Monteverde cloud forest was eerie and beautiful, we saw a resplendent quetzal on our first morning which our guide said was rare. The hanging bridges walk was thrilling. We finished at Manuel Antonio where the white-faced monkeys came right up to our sun loungers. The biodiversity is staggering. Travelfab arranged everything including an excellent local driver-guide.

Victoria & Mark P.

Perfect family holiday. The kids loved the zip-lining and wildlife spotting, and we loved the volcanic hot springs and beautiful beaches. Costa Rica has something for everyone.

Natalie J.

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