Costa Rica Tours and Trips for Seniors

Loved this tour. The Rain Forest, the Cloud Forest, the Volcano, the beach - all magnificent. The food was excellent. The people so kind and welcoming. The scenery is fabulous. I especially loved seeing the wild life. Absolutely love Costa Rica.

This trip truly lives up to its name and was an unforgettable way to experience Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. From lush rainforests and wildlife-rich national parks to volcanic landscapes and the coast, the itinerary felt perfectly balanced and thoughtfully paced, with each destination offering something new and exciting. One of the real highlights was the wildlife. Seeing animals in their natural habitat was a daily occurrence, made even more special by the expertise of our local leader. Their knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to spot wildlife we would otherwise have missed added huge value to the experience and brought the landscapes to life. The trip also offered a great mix of guided walks, scenic drives and time to simply take in the surroundings, making it feel immersive without ever being rushed. Early starts were well worth it for the rewarding wildlife encounters and peaceful moments in nature. Overall, this adventure is ideal for anyone wanting to explore Costa Rica’s natural highlights in depth, with the reassurance of excellent organisation and an outstanding local leader. A truly memorable journey through one of the world’s most beautiful and biodiverse countries.

This was my fourth Collette Tour and was definitely a favorite. The wildlife and vegetation defy imagination and the tour allowed us closeup access to both. Our bus driver, Drew, expertly drove us for the many miles and did so with such a friendly manner. He also provided for our well-being by giving us each a bottle of water daily. Osvaldo Padilla was our tour manager. His knowledge of and love for Costa Rica shone as he constantly delivered educational information. He showed great enthusiasm when spotting and showing special wildlife to us. A favorite memory was when Ozzy, on his own time, took us on a nature walk around the grounds of the resort near Lake Arenal. I was so thankful that he was able to show us a sloth with a baby, toucans, a poison dart tree frog and other wildlife. The extra attention that he gave to us was very much appreciated. The two other spectacular memories are of being on the Cano ***** riverboat with howler monkeys calling across the river and of walking over the hanging bridges where a resplendent quetzal was perched at eye level, just off of the bridge. The vegetation in that cloud forest was amazing! I would like to again thank Ozzy and Drew for taking such great care of us and providing wonderfully memorable experiences.

The tour was truly amazing and our tour guide was impressive! We all had a great time in beautiful Costa Rica. Each resort was breathtaking and gorgeous. I enjoyed the hanging bridges and zip lining. The view of Arenal Volcano was the most awe inspiring site I have ever seen! Truly amazing!

I did this trip in September 2025 and this is by far the best one I have done so far. This trip shows you how diverse the country is with its different ecosystems and wildlife. From the Caribbean coast over to the Pacific. Everywhere you look there is an abundance of wildlife from the colourful birds and larger mammals/primates right down to the tiny frogs and leaf cutter ants.

The only reason I would not take another Collette tour is the ridiculous request for excessive tipping of the tour guide and bus driver. I expect that you should pay your employees a fair wage and if I want to tip I will decide how much. Many of us on the trip thought this was an embarrassment to Collette. Highlight of the trip.......watching a sea turtle lay eggs on the beach!