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Custom-designed Costa Rica vacations created by local travel experts — from your first question to your return flight.
You can book hotels, activities and transportation yourself. We make the entire journey work together — with local knowledge, thoughtful pacing and one team coordinating the details.
Your dates, interests, travel style, comfort level and budget become the starting point.
We build a practical route with handpicked stays, transportation and experiences.
Your hotels, drivers, guides and activities work together instead of feeling like separate bookings.
When plans change, you have a real local team to contact while you're in Costa Rica.
Every package is a starting point — prices, pace and stops can all be adapted to your dates and priorities.
Honeymoons, anniversaries, couples and refined escapes.
Nature, beaches and adventure at a pace that works for everyone.
Volcanoes, rainforest, wildlife and active days.
Costa Rica's highlights in one week — volcano, cloud forest and beach.
Steaming volcanoes, cloud forests, wild Pacific coastlines and Caribbean shores rich in culture — Costa Rica packs a lifetime of tours and activities into a single trip. Pick a destination below and let it inspire your journey.
Volcano views, hot springs, rainforest and adventure.
Explore Arenal & La Fortuna →Caribbean beaches, coral reefs and Afro-Caribbean culture.
Explore Puerto Viejo & Cahuita →Untamed rainforest and the whale-tail coast of the Osa Peninsula.
Explore Corcovado & Marino Ballena →Turquoise rivers, misty volcanoes, wildlife around every corner — every image here is a real place waiting for your footprints. Browse by destination and find the moment that becomes your story.
Arenal, Costa RicaDon Juan Tours – Chocolate Tasting
Arenal, Costa RicaLake Arenal Viewpoint
Arenal, Costa RicaArenal Hot Springs
Arenal, Costa RicaSloth Sanctuary Tour
Arenal, Costa RicaLake Arenal Boat Tour
Arenal, Costa RicaCaño Negro Wildlife Safari
Arenal, Costa RicaKayaking Lake Arenal
Arenal, Costa RicaLa Fortuna Waterfall
Monteverde, Costa RicaCanopy Zipline Tour
Monteverde, Costa RicaHanging Bridges Walk
Monteverde, Costa RicaAerial View - Glass Bridge Tour
Monteverde, Costa RicaCloud Forest Sky Tram
Monteverde, Costa RicaTraditional Costa Rican Food Tour
Monteverde, Costa RicaFarm Tour – Feeding the Animals
Monteverde, Costa RicaBirdwatching Tour
Monteverde, Costa RicaCoffee & Chocolate Tour
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaCatamaran Snorkel Cruise
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaCrocodile Safari Boat Tour
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaDolphin Watching Tour
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaWildlife Watching – National Park
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaSloth Watching – National Park
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaSnorkeling & Marine Life
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaZipline Canopy Tour
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaRainforest Beach Escape
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaSport Fishing Tour
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaSea Kayaking Tour
Manuel Antonio, Costa RicaWhitewater Rafting Adventure
Tortuguero, Costa RicaRainforest Canal Boat Tour
Tortuguero, Costa RicaBirdwatching Tour
Tortuguero, Costa RicaWildlife Watching – Capuchin Monkey
Tortuguero, Costa RicaRed-Eyed Tree Frog Sighting
Tortuguero, Costa RicaTortuguero Village
Tortuguero, Costa RicaSea Turtle Nesting Tour
Tortuguero, Costa RicaBlack Sand Beach
Tortuguero, Costa RicaTortuguero Canal & Coastline Viewpoint
Guanacaste, Costa RicaTamarindo Beach
Guanacaste, Costa RicaPlaya Conchal
Guanacaste, Costa RicaPlaya Flamingo
Guanacaste, Costa RicaPlayas del Coco
Guanacaste, Costa RicaSámara
Guanacaste, Costa RicaMontezuma
Guanacaste, Costa RicaSanta Teresa
Guanacaste, Costa RicaGuanacaste Pacific Coastline
Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaPuerto Viejo Black Sand Beach
Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaPlaya Cocles
Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaManzanillo Beach
Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaPlaya Chiquita
Limón, Costa RicaChiquita Beach
Cahuita, Costa RicaCahuita National Park
Cahuita, Costa RicaCahuita National Park Beach
Cahuita, Costa RicaCahuita National Park Trails
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaCorcovado National Park – Beach Walking
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaWhale Tail Coast – Corcovado
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaMarino Ballena National Park – Beach Walk
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaDolphin Watching – Marino Ballena National Park
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaMarino Ballena – Snorkeling
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaMarino Ballena National Park – Wildlife & Bird Watching
Corcovado & Marino Ballena, Costa RicaWildlife & Bird Watching
Guanacaste, Costa RicaSport Fishing Charter
Manuel Antonio, La Fortuna & GuanacasteHorseback Riding
Alajuela, Costa RicaLa Paz Waterfall Gardens
Arenal, Costa RicaATV Adventure Tour
Rincón de la Vieja, GuanacasteRincón de la Vieja National Park
Sarapiquí, Costa RicaBirdwatching Tour
Tenorio, Costa RicaRio Celeste Waterfall
Monteverde & La FortunaCanopy Zipline Tour
Tarcoles, Costa RicaCroc Sidewalk Viewing Platform & Cafe Britt Gift Shop
Talamanca, Costa RicaBribri Ancestral Culture, Cacao & Cooking Tour
Costa RicaWellness Retreat: Forest Bathing, Organic Cuisine & Detox Spa
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Tortuguero is one of the most important sea turtle nesting sites in the world. Here's exactly when to go if witnessing it is on your list.
Both are must-see regions, but they offer different experiences. Here's how to decide which one fits your trip — or how to fit in both.
Between humid rainforest, breezy volcano viewpoints, and beach afternoons, packing for Costa Rica means planning for several climates in one trip.
Costa Rica holds about 5% of the world's biodiversity in a country the size of West Virginia. Here's what you might actually see, and where to look.
Tortuguero National Park protects one of the most significant sea turtle nesting beaches in the Western Hemisphere, and green sea turtles have been coming ashore here for millions of years. If seeing that in person is part of your Costa Rica dream, timing your trip right matters more than almost anything else.
The main nesting season for green sea turtles runs from July through mid-October, with peak activity typically in August and September. Leatherback turtles nest earlier in the year, mostly between February and July, though in smaller numbers than the green turtles. Hawksbill and loggerhead sightings happen too, but far less predictably.
Nesting happens at night, almost always after dark and often quite late, so evening tours are the norm. Licensed local guides walk small groups along the beach with red-filtered lights (white light disturbs the turtles), and strict rules limit group sizes and flash photography to protect the nesting mothers and hatchlings.
A good rule of thumb: if turtles are the main reason for your trip, build your Tortuguero dates around August or September, and add at least two nights so you have more than one chance at a night tour, since sightings depend on the turtles themselves, not a schedule.
Outside nesting season, Tortuguero is still very much worth visiting for its jungle canals, birdwatching, and boat-based wildlife tours — the turtles are the headline, but they're far from the only reason to come.
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Plan My TripArenal and Monteverde are only about two to three hours apart by road (or a quicker horseback-and-boat combo across Lake Arenal), and many travelers end up visiting both. But if you're short on time or trying to decide which to prioritize, here's how they actually differ.
Arenal centers on the volcano itself: postcard views of the cone (when the clouds cooperate), natural hot springs heated by geothermal activity, hanging bridges, waterfall hikes, and a wide range of adventure tours from ziplining to whitewater rafting nearby. The town of La Fortuna has more restaurants, hotel options, and a livelier, more resort-town feel.
Monteverde is cooler, mistier, and more nature-focused. It's built around the cloud forest ecosystem — a completely different world of mossy trees, hanging bridges suspended in fog, and some of the best birdwatching in the country, including a real chance at spotting the resplendent quetzal. The town itself is smaller and quieter.
If you want relaxation and volcano views with some adventure mixed in, lean toward Arenal. If you're drawn to hiking, birdwatching, and a cooler climate with a more tranquil pace, lean toward Monteverde. If your schedule allows for both, most travelers find the contrast between the two — hot springs one day, misty cloud forest the next — is one of the highlights of the whole trip.
Not sure how to fit both into your dates without feeling rushed? That's exactly the kind of routing question our team works through with every custom itinerary.
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Plan My TripCosta Rica packs an unusual range of microclimates into a small country, so the short answer is: pack in layers, and pack light, quick-dry fabrics over anything heavy or cotton.
For clothing, bring lightweight, breathable shirts and pants (a pair of long, quick-dry pants is great for hikes and mosquito protection), a light rain jacket year-round — even in "dry" season, rainforest regions live up to their name — and a warmer layer for cooler evenings in Monteverde or higher elevations.
Footwear matters more than most people expect: closed-toe hiking shoes or trail sandals for jungle walks, water shoes for river tours and waterfalls, and flip-flops for the beach. Trails are often muddy even outside rainy season.
Don't forget reef-safe sunscreen (regular sunscreen is restricted in some protected marine areas), a strong insect repellent, a reusable water bottle, a dry bag or waterproof phone pouch for boat tours and waterfalls, and a small headlamp or flashlight if you're doing any night tours, like sea turtle nesting in Tortuguero.
One more tip from experience: bring a portable charger. Between wildlife photos, boat tours, and long travel days between regions, phone batteries in Costa Rica work overtime.
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Plan My TripCosta Rica's wildlife is a huge part of why people fall in love with the country, and while nothing in nature is guaranteed, these are the sightings travelers most often ask us about — and where they're most likely.
Resplendent quetzal — Monteverde's cloud forest is one of the best places on Earth to see this famously colorful bird, especially during its breeding season from roughly March to June. Three-toed and two-toed sloths — look up into the trees around Manuel Antonio National Park and Tortuguero; local guides are remarkably good at spotting them. White-faced capuchin monkeys — common in both Manuel Antonio and Tortuguero, often seen moving through the canopy in small troops.
Scarlet macaws — bright red-and-blue flashes overhead, most reliably spotted around Manuel Antonio and the Carara area. American crocodiles — river boat tours near Manuel Antonio and Tortuguero's canal system offer close (and safe) sightings from the boat. Green and black poison dart frogs — keep an eye on leaf litter in Tortuguero and other lowland rainforest areas.
Howler monkeys — you'll likely hear them before you see them; their calls carry for miles through the rainforest canopy across almost every region. Toucans — Tortuguero's canals and Arenal's forest edges are reliable spots. Sea turtles — Tortuguero's beaches during nesting season, covered in our turtle guide above. Anteaters — less common, but sometimes spotted crossing forest trails in Arenal and Tortuguero at dawn or dusk.
The single best tip we can give: hire a local guide with a spotting scope. Costa Rican naturalist guides train for years to spot camouflaged wildlife that's nearly invisible to an untrained eye, and it makes an enormous difference in what you'll actually see.
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Plan My TripHoneymoons, anniversaries, couples & special celebrations
San José → Arenal → Monteverde → Manuel Antonio → Papagayo
Daily breakfast, plus 2 special dining experiences.
Families with children, school vacations & multigenerational travel
San José → Arenal → Monteverde → Tamarindo
Daily breakfast, plus one family welcome dinner.
Active couples, friends, nature lovers & adventure travelers
San José → Arenal → Monteverde → Manuel Antonio
Daily breakfast, plus lunch during the rafting excursion.
First-time visitors who want Costa Rica’s highlights in one week
San José → Arenal → Monteverde → Tamarindo
Daily breakfast included throughout.