Costa Rica Guided Tours and Escorted Trips
Costa Rica guided tour packages are tailored to suit people of all interests and abilities. Here are a some popular Costa Rica guided tours:
- Guided tour in Tortuguero National Park: Take a three-day adventure deep into the waterways and rainforests dubbed “The Amazon of Costa Rica.” You will spend two nights in an eco-lodge hidden in the jungle and travel by boat up the region's rivers and natural canals. Tortuguero National Park is brimming with wildlife, including jaguars, tapirs, caiman, jewel-like frogs and colorful tropical flowers, and your guide will know the best places to spot them.
- Guided tour of Costa Rica: Go see the untamed wilderness of Costa Rica. From the palm-lined beaches of the Caribbean coast, you will venture into the waterways of Tortuguero to learn about the complex rainforest ecosystem. Your guide will help you gain a deeper understanding into local culture as you stay with a family in a farm homestay in a quiet agricultural community.
- Guided hiking tour in La Fortuna: Head out into the rainforest of La Fortuna on a day-long adventure. Get close to the active Arenal Volcano on a four-kilometer trail called “Lava Slides of 1992” before visiting the 70-meter-high La Fortuna waterfall for a refreshing swim. Your guide will know the best trails and spots for relaxation. After lunch, hike the Arenal Hanging Bridges to admire the rainforest canopy.
Costa Rica guided tours based on budget
- Luxury guided tours in Costa Rica: On a luxury guided tour around Costa Rica, you can expect premium excursions such as a private guided raft tour in the Cano Negro wetlands with a naturalist. You will stay in well-supplied accommodations like the eco-retreat in Manuel Antonio National Park, and take exclusive tours like a visit to sustainable farms, where traditional Costa Rican agricultural practices are still used.
- Budget guided tours in Costa Rica: You do not have to spend a fortune to see Costa Rica. A budget guided tour can include zip-line and rappelling adventures in Monteverde, surfing lessons on the beaches of Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and cozy homestay accommodation. On a budget-guided tour to Costa Rica, you will mingle with locals more informally and have plenty of flexibility to explore independently.
Costa Rica guided tours based on a popular travel theme
If you like to travel in a particular style, here are a couple of our Costa Rica escorted tours based on themes.
Duration-based guided tours in Costa Rica
No matter how many days of vacation you have on your hand, an escorted trip to Costa Rica will have plenty to see and do. Here are a few sample itineraries based on duration.
Should you have custom requirements for designing a perfect group tour in Costa Rica, you could submit a customized trip request for Costa Rica to our local travel specialists.
Travel experience and benefits of escorted tours in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica guided tours will take you to the best locations, while your transport and accommodation arrangements will be sorted out for you in advance.
- Costa Rica’s roads can sometimes be rough. Your tour guides and drivers can safely get you from place to place. They will also know the best places to stop for photographs, introduce you to farmers and craftspeople in villages, and show you the best places to eat and drink.
- If you are getting off the beaten track in Costa Rica, a guided tour will provide all the necessary safety gear and support.
Tips when doing an escorted tour in Costa Rica
- Costa Ricans are laid-back, friendly people and the pace of life is much slower than in western countries. So take your time when you are exploring places or enjoying your meal.
- Learn a few simple Spanish phrases to communicate with locals.
- Tipping is not mandatory in Costa Rica, but you can still offer a tip for good service.