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Our Costa Rica trips are designed around the kind of nature-filled journey you want, from rainforest wildlife and volcano hikes to surfing, rafting, beach time, and slower days on the coast.

Because the best places are spread across forests, beaches, and mountain roads, the way your trip is planned matters. Our local experts in Costa Rica shape each itinerary around your pace, interests, and comfort level, with handpicked places to stay, local support, and the option to travel independently or with a private guide.

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Hummingbird in Costa Rica
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Tropical white sand beach
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Magnificent sacred bird Resplendent Quetzal
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Blue Waterfall in Costa rica
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View of the Arenal volcano in Costa Rica
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Costa Rica Forest
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Tortuguero, Costa Rica
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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Our current Costa Rica trips

Discover Costa Rica with trips designed by people who know it best, from Arenal’s volcano country and Monteverde’s misty cloud forest to Tortuguero’s canal wildlife and the sunlit beaches of Guanacaste and the Central Pacific.

Every route is flexible and can be shaped around what you love, how fast you like to travel, and the kind of comfort you prefer. If you want to tweak an existing plan or build something from scratch, our specialists will personalize the details and create a journey that feels uniquely yours.

Adventure in Tortuguero

Glide through jungle canals, track wildlife at dawn, and witness seasonal turtle nesting on the Adventure in Tortuguero Costa Rica Trip, a nature-rich escape shaped by local guides and conservation.

Northern Costa Rica

From Arenal’s volcanic trails to Río Celeste’s turquoise waters, Nosara’s surf and sunsets, and Monteverde’s misty canopy, the Discover Northern Costa Rica Trip blends adventure, culture, and freedom on a flexible self-drive journey.

Costa Rica eco adventure tour

Step into rainforests, cloud forest waterfalls, and Pacific shores on the Costa Rica Eco Adventure Tour, a custom journey of wildlife encounters, conservation-led experiences, and handpicked sustainable stays.

Outdoors and beaches in Costa Rica

Chase waterfalls, hike wild trails, and unwind on sunlit shores with the Active Outdoors and Beaches in Costa Rica Trip, a tailor-made blend of adventure days and beach time.

Costa Rica adventure

Ride roaring rapids, trek volcanic trails, and dive into rainforest wildlife on the Costa Rica Adventure Trip: Raft, Hike, and Explore, a high-energy journey packed with iconic landscapes and local guiding.

Volcanoes of Costa Rica

Chase crater rim views, steamy geothermal landscapes, and restorative hot springs on the Tailor-made Volcanoes of Costa Rica Trip, a custom journey linking Costa Rica’s most dramatic volcano regions.

Eco adventure in Costa Rica

Travel deeper with the Eco Adventure Trip in Costa Rica, a custom blend of rainforest trails, wildlife encounters, conservation-focused stays, and unhurried beach moments.

Caribbean adventure in Costa Rica

A self-drive Caribbean adventure trip in Costa Rica lets you explore canals, wildlife, and coastal culture at your own pace on a flexible, tailor-made route.

Beaches and volcanoes of Costa Rica

From crater views and hot springs to sun soaked shores, the Beaches and Volcanoes Costa Rica trip combines volcanic highlights with easygoing beach days and wildlife moments.

From cloud forest to the coast of Costa Rica

Follow from Cloud Forest to the Coast, Costa Rica trip from misty mountain forests down to the South Pacific, with rainforest wildlife, reef time, and easy beach days.

Tropical Costa Rica

Designed around your pace, tailor-made Tropical Costa Rica trip pairs classic volcano and rainforest highlights with warm coastlines and relaxed downtime.

Costa Rica’s Wild South

In the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado region, the tailor-made Costa Rica’s Wild South trip delivers immersive rainforest hikes, rich wildlife encounters, and snorkeling adventures, all guided by local experts.

From coast to coast of Costa Rica

Coast to coast Costa Rica trip takes you from Caribbean canals and rainforest wildlife to volcano country, cloud forests, and laid-back Pacific beaches.

Express Costa Rica

From volcano country in Arenal to the cloud forests of Monteverde and the sunlit shores of Manuel Antonio, this fast-paced journey is your Costa Rica Express Trip.

A dream of Costa Rica

A Dream of Costa Rica Trip blends Costa Rica’s classic highlights, from San José culture and Tortuguero canals to Arenal volcano country and Guanacaste beaches, in one smooth, richly varied journey.