Costa Rica Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
The best local and international tour operators and travel agencies in Costa Rica during 2026/2027 - supported by 1,400 customer reviews.
The best local and international tour operators and travel agencies in Costa Rica during 2026/2027 - supported by 1,400 customer reviews.
Overall, this was a good package for first time visit at Costa Rica. The travel team (Jean Carlo) was super responsive by answering all our questions and providing fixes with our issues, particularly when it comes to the hotel issue we encountered on our first night at KC Hotel where the shower didn't work. I think the highlight was definitely the White Water Rafting experience with our guide, Roberto who made it extremely fun. Agree with previous folks' assessment on the hotel at Arenal, that was really great and we would go back in a heartbeat. We were definitely surprised that Monteverde lodge did not have AC, although it was relatively cool when we were there so we really didn't need it. All said and done, we had a great time with the excursions, especially the horseback riding at Exuus Farm, and the ziplining activity with 100% Adventure which well made up for some of the accommodation/transport issues. All the excursions were definitely 4 stars in our book.
Very Good - Anonymous
Overall the trip was great. The excursions and tour guides we had were all excellent. The hotel in Arenal was nice but the hotel in Monteverde did not have air conditioning in the room or a pool. There was some confusion around a couple of the bus transfers. The night we arrived we were told in our communication to look for a driver holding up our name. There was nobody. We contacted GWT on the 24 hour WhatsApp number and after about half an hour were told that we should get a cab and they will look into it on Monday. Eventually we were told that it was a typo in the communication because the actual itinerary did not have a transfer from the airport included. The transfer back to San Jose at the end of the trip turned a 3 hour drive into a long 6 hour one. First we had to switch buses and drivers half way through resulting in over an hour wait at a rest stop. When we got to San Jose the driver brought us to the wrong hotel, due to a system error on their end. I tried texting the WhatsApp line during that time and still haven’t received a response 5 days later. Not a great way to end the trip.
Average - Anonymous
Green World Adventures specializes in trekking and hiking, national parks, wildlife & volcanoes and offers 13 trips in Costa Rica with 53 reviews.
My trip was more than I expected in every way!
Excellent - Jenna S
Sometimes it felt of beeing on an 18 to 30 ish journey not a classic one I used to book. Maybe I did not read the small print close enough but in the end it was fine and also the nice people in our group made the journey easier and very pleasant at some times especially in the first part of the trip and as well Christian as our leader.
Excellent - Judith F
G Adventures specializes in explorer, wildlife, cultural, religious and historic sites & wildlife safaris and game drives and offers 31 trips in Costa Rica with 298 reviews.
Each of the excursions on this tour was awesome in its own way--unforgettable! The guides were well informed and took care of us very well. But every day required waking up between four thirty to six thirty and 6-10 hours of transportation through horrible San Jose traffic. (The tour description estimated 3-5 hours per day). On the Tortuga Island day, we were not informed that the bus would pick us up at 5 AM and then spend TWO MORE HOURS picking up other passengers in San Jose before the 2 hour ride to the port and then 2 more hours on a boat. By the end, we were utterly exhausted. Then the driver to the airport didn't arrive so we had to scramble for a last minute taxi to make our flight. Dinner's not included and the neighborhood around our hotel wasn't safe to walk in, so we ended up needing to eat at the same hotel restaurant 6 nights in a row (more chicken fingers, anyone?) because we were too tired to Uber somewhere else. If you go to Costa Rica, I recommend finding a resort to stay in and then doing 1-2 excursions during your week-long trip so you aren't spending your whole trip in traffic.
Average - Jennifer Diebel
My trip was wonderful -- I can't say enough good things about Mario and his team! I was travelling solo, and they worked with me to customize the itinerary to be exactly what I needed alongside a work trip I had right before. All of the guides and other staff members were very professional, kind, and prepared. Pickups were on time, and even mundane drives were filled with interesting information and good conversation. Special shoutout to Alberto, who took me to Tortuguero and was so knowledgeable about wildlife (and whose keen eyes spotted some spider monkeys on the drive home, enabling us to stop and see them and some howler monkeys). A true highlight! But everyone was wonderful -- definitely recommend.
Excellent - Alexander Hart
Greenway Nature Tours specializes in volcanoes, hot springs, rainforest and jungle visits & waterfalls and offers 14 trips in Costa Rica with 17 reviews.
On The Go Tours specializes in explorer, national parks, trekking and hiking & walking tours and offers 19 trips in Costa Rica.
As an Exodus employee, this was my first Exodus trip and a fantastic way to experience Costa Rica firsthand. Our leader, Johnny, was outstanding throughout, and the combination of incredible wildlife, beautiful scenery and a welcoming group atmosphere made it a memorable experience. A great trip for solo travellers and groups of friends alike.
Excellent - Anonymous
This was my first Exodus trip and it was a wonderful two weeks exploring Costa Rica with a small group of 7, our fantastic guide Guillermo and excellent driver Carlos. Two nights in each location, very different landscapes. We saw a huge number of creatures and an amazing 174 species of birds. Great hotels and excellent airport pick up in San Jose. This holiday was fabulous!
Excellent - Anonymous
Exodus Adventure Travels specializes in wildlife, bird watching, marine wildlife & zip lining and offers 13 trips in Costa Rica with 608 reviews.
Excellent trip planning, good value! Many thanks to Melany for all the timely responses and help!
Excellent - Anonymous
Our Costa Rica experience exceeded our expectations. Great organisation, transport and hotels. Fabulous national park visits where we saw lots of wildlife. Knowledgeable & interesting guides.
Excellent - Anonymous
Destination Services specializes in active and outdoor, beach, adventure & bus tours and offers 69 trips in Costa Rica with 19 reviews.