Costa Rica ToursExplore the stunning beaches, rainforests, and wildlife.
When do you want to go?
2024
I'm flexible
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
About Costa Rica
The Central American nation of Costa Rica is often hailed as the star of the region. It's a peaceful and staggeringly beautiful oasis located along the narrowest strip of Central America. Bordered by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the country boasts idyllic white-sand beaches with world-class surf waves and diverse marine life.
Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse places on Earth. An environmental champion that many countries could look to, Costa Rica has protected and expanded its forests, as well as using renewable for over 99.5% of the country's power!
Landscapes vary from volcanoes and mountains to lush forests and marshy lowlands, home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. We offer a selection of group itineraries in Costa Rica, to help you discover this incredible nation and its neighbours, such as Guatemala, Nicaragua and Belize.
Costa Rica private tours
We offer a selection of private Costa Rica tours with daily departures, subject to availability. These holidays include tourist shuttle bus transportation, where you'll join other travellers for sightseeing excursions with expert local guides. Our tours take in the best of Costa Rica, while staying in comfortable 3-4 star hotels. You can glide through the canals of Tortuguero National Park, encounter incredible wildlife and marvel at Arenal Volcano. Hike through the magnificent Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and relax on the pristine beaches of Manuel Antonio or Playa Samara. For adrenaline junkies there's the opportunity to zip line through the rainforest in Rincon de la Vieja and raft the rapids on the Pacuare River!
Costa Rica group tours
We also offer fully escorted small group tours. Taking in the lush Monteverde Cloud Forest, the capital of San Jose, the mangroves of Tortuguero National Park and much more. Not only do our tours take you around Costa Rica but you will also see some of its neighbouring countries, including Nicaragua, Guatemala and Belize. Staying in a mix of 3-4 star hotels and escorted by an experienced tour leader, with private transportation and airport transfers included.
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Frequently asked questions
Will I be escorted by a tour guide in Costa Rica?
You sure will! All of our Central America and Costa Rica tours are fully escorted by a qualified tour leader. They will be on hand every step of the way to ensure the tour runs smoothly. You will also enjoy the services of local guides for sightseeing at some attractions.
How big are your tour groups in Costa Rica and what is the age of your travellers?
Our tours in Costa Rica depart with a minimum of 4 passengers, and the maximum group size on these trips is 20. The average age of our travellers in Central America is around 50, but we also take people on tour in their 20s and 30s, right up to their 70s and beyond. If you have a reasonable level of fitness, a passion for travel and want to uncover the highlights of Central America, you've come to the right place!
What is the standard of accommodation on your Costa Rica trips?
In Costa Rica and the rest of Central America, we make use of well-located 3-4 star hotels with plenty of amenities. Some hotels offer swimming pools and all serve a delicious daily breakfast.
What sort of transport do you use in Costa Rica?
Our Costa Rica package tours travel across Central America using private, air-conditioned vehicles. We make limited use of public transport too, for example a bus ride in Panama is included on some tours.
What is the currency in Costa Rica?
The currency of Costa Rica is the Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
Is Costa Rica a safe destination for travellers from the LGBTQ+ community?
According to the 2023 LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index, Costa Rica scores a B rating for LGBTQ+ traveller safety, ranking 31st out of 203 countries. The country legalized same sex marriage in 2020 and there are some constitutional and worker protections in place for people of all sexual orientations. Hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community are criminalized and 51 - 75% of consulted citizens consider Costa Rica a good place to live for gay and lesbian people. There are no legal punishments for same sex relations and most trips for LGBTQ+ travellers to Costa Rica are trouble-free. The LGBTQ+ Travel Safety Index is designed to provide a good overall picture of attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in each country and may not reflect the experience of foreign travellers to the country.
As a solo traveller will I have to pay more for my Costa Rica package?
On our Costa Rica trips, we are able to match up solo travellers with another traveller of the same sex, so you don't need to pay a single supplement. If there is not a solo traveller of the same sex for you to share with, you will be given a single room to yourself at no extra cost. Please contact us if you would like to take up the room share option. If you are a solo traveller who would prefer to guarantee the privacy of your own room then you can choose to pay the single supplement, the price of which is listed on each tour page.
Where in Costa Rica to visit
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Encompassing 26,000 acres of pristine cloud forest, the Monteverde Reserve is home to a diverse range of species including the resplendent quetzal, howler monkeys and sloths, alongside some 2,500 different plant species. It's also a fantastic example of sustainable tourism with income from entrance fees directed back into educative, preservation and research programs.
Tortuguero National Park
Situated in the northeast of the country on the Caribbean coast, Tortuguero National Park is famous for the numerous turtles that come to its stunning beaches to nest. Giant leatherback, hawksbill, loggerhead and the endangered green turtles all come here during the nesting season from July to October with 22 miles of beach protected for this very reason.
Cahuita National Park
Founded in 1970 to protect the coral reef that runs alongside the coast, Cahuita National Park is home to plenty of wildlife on land, as well as in its waters. Swamp, rainforest and woodland all thrive within its boundaries, supporting a rich diversity of life. Hiking trails wind their way around the reserve and the palm-fringed beaches of Cahuita itself are hardly a bad place to rest up after a hike!
San Jose
Arriving at Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose, it can be tempting to dash straight for the nearest rainforest to start discovering Costa Rica's incredible natural heritage! But a day or two spent exploring the country's capital is time well spent. The city is Costa Rica's cultural hub, with plenty of museums to explore, and beautiful plazas in which to enjoy a coffee or a meal and learn more about this fascinating country.
