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Costa Rica Tours & Holidays

Biodiverse, brilliantly colourful and naturally breathtaking, Costa Rica embraces a slower pace of life.

An adventure hotspot for some, a cultural haven for others and a tropical paradise for most, Costa Rica definitely lives up to its translation as the ‘rich coast’. And as you journey under lush jungle canopies and through laidback surf towns, you’ll soon be rich with memorable experiences. Lean into the slower pace of life as you become a pro at spotting toucans in Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests or listening out for the distant whoop of white-faced capuchins in Manuel Antonio. The phrase ‘hustle and bustle’ isn’t in Costa Rica’s vocabulary, as you’d expect from a country whose unofficial motto is ‘pura vida’ – the pure life.

Costa Rica tour reviews

4.9 out of 5 based on 984 reviews submitted.
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Costa Rica Experience

Kyla · Traveled February 2024
Overall, this experience was more than I anticipated. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with a rich history and ecosystem. With this trip, you get to experience the different ecosystems of Costa Rica and find interesting wildlife. Our leader, Allan A, was an excellent guide. He was super knowledgeable and excited to share about Costa Rican culture, wildlife, and history. He was very personable and made the tour feel like a group of friends.
Review submitted 03 Mar 2024

One Week In Costa Rica

Tyler · Traveled February 2024
Itinerary was perfect for the amount of activities that were available. Everything was explained in detail and made the entire trip stress free!
Review submitted 24 Feb 2024

One Week In Costa Rica

Miguel · Traveled February 2024
I recommend for solo travels who are a bit nervous about traveling to a new country and wondering how safe is and how to commute everywhere. Everything was well planned plus you get to meet other travels and maybe form new friendships.
Review submitted 24 Feb 2024

Central American Journey

Stephanie · Traveled February 2024
This was a great introduction to Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica, with opportunities to see a good range of the region's abundant wildlife, enjoy beautiful lakes, cloud forests and volcanoes and plenty of activities for both nature loves and adrenaline junkies. We covered a lot of ground - and many border crossings - very smoothly and efficiently thanks to Intrepid and our group leader, so we could focus on enjoying everything the region has to offer.
Review submitted 28 Feb 2024

Costa Rica Experience

Danielle · Traveled February 2024
Wow! What an incredible trip! This was my first time traveling with Intrepid and it won't be my last! Our tour guide, Pedro, was extremely knowledgeable, on time, fun and a true joy to be around. I miss it already!
Review submitted 20 Feb 2024

Costa Rica at a glance

  • CAPITAL CITY

    San Jose (population approximately 340,000)

  • POPULATION

    Approximately 5.1 million

  • CURRENCY

    CRC

  • LANGUAGE

    Spanish

  • TIME ZONE

    (GMT-06:00) Central America

  • CALLING CODE

    +506

  • ELECTRICITY

    Type A (North American/Japanese 2-pin) Type B (American 3-pin)

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