Costa Rica Private Tours and Trips 2024/2025

Unlock the natural wonders of Costa Rica with our private tours that promise exclusive adventures and personalized services. Explore the lush rainforest of Manuel Antonio National Park, led by expert naturalists and spot elusive wildlife like three-toed sloths and capuchin monkeys. Embark on a thrilling private hiking expedition at Arenal Volcano National Park. Witness the raw power of nature up close, and after your hike, relax in a natural hot spring. Enjoy Costa Rica's golden sand beaches overlooking azure waters on a private beach holiday in Tamarindo. Discover hidden coves, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, or have a secluded beach picnic with your loved ones. Costa Rica private tours also allow you to build your itinerary to suit your preferences. Your private excursions can include handpicked adventurous activities such as zip-lining and whitewater rafting, all while staying in comfortable accommodations with world-class service. Get a deeply personal and unforgettable experience on Costa Rica private tours.

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57 private tours in Costa Rica

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Ultimate Escape Costa Rica, Self-drive

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11 day active and outdoor trip through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Arenal, Sarapiqui and 9 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 1,611 US$ 1,369
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Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor tour through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and 3 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,185 US$ 1,007
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive

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10 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,479 US$ 1,257
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San Jose Food Tour: Farm to Table

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  • Trip customizable
4 hour food trip in San Jose. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Food tours
  • Accommodation No Accommodation
  • Age Range 18-90 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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  • Apr 26
  • Apr 27
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From The Atlantic To The Pacific, Self-drive

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11 day active and outdoor trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero National Park and Puerto Viejo de Talamanca. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 1,435 US$ 1,220
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Costa Rican Explorer

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13 day rainforest and jungle visits tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Independent Tour
  • Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & National parks
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 2,047 View Tour
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  • May 07 10+ seats left
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Fantasy On Beaches And Volcanoes, Self-drive

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7 day active and outdoor tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park and Tamarindo. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 893 US$ 759
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The Best Of Costa Rica, Self-drive

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10 day active and outdoor tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero and Arenal Volcano National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,344 US$ 1,142
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Jurasic Family Expedition

  • Free cancellation
  • Trip customizable
8 day adventure trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, La Fortuna and Arenal. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Volcanoes +6 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Luxury Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle, Boat & Flight
  • Age Range 1-89 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days08 From US$ 1,750 View Tour
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  • May 02
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Treasures Of Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 790 US$ 671
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Beaches And Nature With Tambor, Self-drive

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15 day active and outdoor trip through Tamarindo Beach, Samara Beach, Tambor Beach and 8 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days15 From US$ 2,194 US$ 1,865
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Volcanoes, Nature And Caribbean, Self-drive

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9 day active and outdoor trip through San Jose, Arenal, Arenal Volcano National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,285 US$ 1,092
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Romantic Adventure In Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor tour to San Jose, Pacuare River and 3 other destinations traveling through Costa Rica and Panama. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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Magic Costa Rica 9 Days, Self-drive

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9 day active and outdoor trip visiting San Jose in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,089 US$ 926
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Costa Rica Private Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 93 customer reviews
Exotic Landscapes of Costa Rica
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“Oldemar and his team are amazing. This package was wonderful including mostly private transports, awesome staff at all tours and hotels. I totally enjoyed the high intensity outdoor events. (Many not the night zip lining for novices). The guide was terrific though and I made it though. I would definitely recommend this package and company. The 9 day package was just as impressive as the 15 day one was for Jamie. CR does tourism right!”
Costa Rica by Destiny travel
5 - Excellent
  • Jamie McGinnis
“I cannot say enough about Oldemar and his team. We bought our plane tickets and thats it! They handled everything else for 15 days!!! We visited Tamarindo, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Arenal, Tortuguero, Puerto Viejo and San Jose. We were there in rainy season, and had private van transfers to each location. Oldemar, Pablo, and Oscar were especially amazing Costa Ricans, and we met countless others. We had dozens of transfers, adventure boat rides, excursions, day and night hikes, horseback rides to waterfalls, nature hikes, zip lines, hanging bridges, and a special late night trip to watch the giant sea turtles lay their eggs. Amazing!!! CRs are very proud that their teachers and professors are their army, since theyve had no military in over 70 years. Education and health care are free. They have between 3-6% of the worlds biodiversity - birds, snakes, frogs, monkeys, sloths, and so many more. Pay attention that the rainy season means it rains (sometimes HARD) and is very humid! What a wonderful trip!! You can trust this company 1000%”
Expertly arranged trip !
5 - Excellent
  • Vaidyanathan Kasi
“Great trip run by professional tour operators. Our initial apprehensions about our first overseas trip post pandemic were put to rest by the excellent arrangements including day planning and lodging starting from receiving us at the airport. We felt at ease and relaxed throughout the trip. In short, the tour operator demonstrated how a professional tour needs to be operated. I recommend all to check them out if you are planning a trip to Costa Rica !”

Costa Rica Private Tours

Here are some of our favorite Costa Rica private tours.

  • Private eco-adventure in Costa Rica: Costa Rica is an eco-travel destination. Go on your holiday with a private guide. Tick off as many attractions as possible, including the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Santa Elena and Samsara Beach, where your guide will tell you all the information about the wildlife and the best approach to make the tour environment-friendly.
  • Private tour of Arenal Volcano: One of the most iconic sights in Costa Rica is the Arenal Volcano. Take a private guided nature hike up the volcano, learning more about the geography and ecosystem of this wonderful area. Your private guide will know the best routes from where you can enjoy unparalleled views. Stop by one of the natural hot springs to enjoy a relaxing bath surrounded by nature.
  • Private beach tour in Guanacaste: Guanacaste Province, on the Pacific coast, is home to some of the world’s best beaches and Costa Rica’s best nightlife. On a private beach tour, hop between the party beach town of Tamarindo and Nosara's wellness and chilled-out hub. Along the way, take a surf lesson on the famous beach breaks or take a beach yoga class.

Costa Rica private tours by age

Costa Rica offers a wide range of sites, attractions and activities to visitors of all ages. There is bound to be a great private tour in Costa Rica, no matter how old you are.

People in safety gears rafting in Pacuare River on a private tour.
Costa Rica private tours of teenagers:
There is no stress of traveling between places on these tours. You can simply focus on enjoying this eco-paradise.
A hanging bridge in the jungles of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica private tours for 18 to 39 years:
On these tours, you can expect a jam-packed schedule full of adrenaline-pumping adventures and active excursions.

Costa Rica private tours based on popular travel theme

There is much to see and do in Costa Rica, so here are some of our most popular private travel tour types.

Costa Rica Private Adventure Tours
Adventure is a huge part of the Costa Rica private experience; you can get a taste of it with a private surf lesson in Santa Teresa.
Costa Rica Private Nature Tours.
Costa Rica is full of national parks, where biologists and expert guides can show you around on a private hike.

Duration-based private tours in Costa Rica

Whether you are short on time or want to take a slower approach to your private tour, we have you covered.

Should you have custom requirements for designing a perfect private tour in Costa Rica, submit a customized trip request for Costa Rica.

Travel experience and benefits of private tours of Costa Rica

You can see squirrel monkey in Manuel Antonio National Park.
Hike in Manuel Antonio National Park and learn about wildlife with a biologist.
A view of Tamarindo beach on a sunny day with waves in the ocean.
Surfing in Tamarindo beach is one of the most popular activities on Costa Rica private tours.
  • Enjoy a private hike around Manuel Antonio National Park with an expert naturalist, who will take you to the best spots to see sloths, birds, snakes and other wildlife.
  • Rest assured that you will have a guaranteed spot to enjoy popular activities, like surfing and diving in Tamarindo, which tend to book up fast.
  • Learn to snorkel or scuba dive from experts at Limon, which has some of the clearest waters and plenty of marine creatures.
  • Take out the stress of planning routes and booking transfers. Costa Rica private tours come with prearranged transfers.

Tips when doing private tours in Costa Rica

  • Do not forget to tip your private guides.
  • Ask your guides and drivers for the best places to eat. They will know which place has the most authentic and cost-effective food and drinks.
  • Make sure you stock up on snacks before you get on the minibus to get from one destination to the next, as they are usually 2–3 hours away.
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