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Lush forests, beautiful beaches and a wealth of wildlife

Costa Rica tours, safaris and beaches in one tailor-made journey

Costa Rica is a Central American destination that truly packs a punch, blending hidden rainforest waterfalls, incredible wildlife, and pristine beach escapes alongside dramatic volcanoes. Discover the ultimate way to experience this paradise with our bespoke, luxury Costa Rica tours tailored for exclusive, private travel.

In this compact country, there is so much to see and do. There’s coffee plantations, cloud forests and rainforests. Costa Rica is very much a place to be outdoors and there are few places better suited for nature lovers and adrenaline seekers. Its natural landscapes are begging to be explored and the wonderful wildlife that calls this place home is such a joy to discover on a Costa Rica safari.

On your Costa Rica vacation, take to the canopy walkways and zipline through the treetops in Arenal, get up close to monkeys and toucans in the Osa Peninsula, then take your pick from the Pacific or Caribbean coast for some relaxing beach time and wellness experiences. Then of course there are the coffee plantations, cloud forests and rainforests.

Costa Ricans are very proud of their beautiful country and protecting the environment and wildlife is something many locals are passionate about. Many of the camps and lodges you can choose from here are considered trailblazers when it comes to sustainability, and you’ll find this reflected in their design and practices. Get in touch to start planning your luxury Costa Rica tour.

  • Male guide holding a monoscope pointing at a tree for a female guest to look at in Costa Rica.
    Explore Tapir Valley Nature Reserve near Tenorio Volcano, where habitat restoration has helped endangered Baird’s tapirs return and more than 440 bird species have been recorded.
  • A traditional Guanacaste dancer in Costa Rica twirls beautiful vibrant clothing.
    Guanacaste’s traditional dances preserve a blend of Indigenous and Spanish influences.
  • Two spider monkeys sitting on a branch surrounded by vibrant green leaves.
    Spider monkeys spend much of their lives in the rainforest canopy, using their remarkably strong prehensile tails almost like a fifth limb as they move between trees.
  • A close up of a red-eyed tree frog found in Costa Rica.
    Red-eyed tree frogs are nocturnal, resting beneath leaves by day before emerging after dark to hunt insects in Costa Rica’s rainforests.
  • Luxury Costa Rica tours - A scarlet macaw parrot eating fruit
    The Osa Peninsula is one of Costa Rica’s best places to see scarlet macaws, whose brilliant red, yellow and blue plumage makes them unmistakable overhead.
  • Luxury Costa Rica tours - Hands holding fresh coffee crop
    Costa Rica is renowned for its Arabica coffee, grown on fertile volcanic soils and misty mountain slopes.
  • Luxury Costa Rica tours - rafting ona river through a rainforest
    Costa Rica’s rivers offer everything from gentle family floats to Class IV and V rapids, and some routes become particularly exciting during the green season.
  • A close up image of a leopard's spots found in Costa Rica.
    Las Pumas Rescue Center rehabilitates native Costa Rican wildlife for release whenever possible, returning around half of the animals it receives to the wild.
  • Luxury Costa Rica tours - Celestial blue waterfall and pond in tenorio national park, Costa Rica
    Río Celeste’s extraordinary turquoise colour appears at El Teñidero in Tenorio Volcano National Park, where the visible change in the water begins.
  • A woman in traditional Guanacaste dress rolls a tortilla and smiles during a cooking class.
    Corn lies at the heart of Guanacaste’s culinary traditions, appearing in handmade tortillas, tamales, rosquillas and many other regional dishes.
  • Achiote is a plant in Costa Rica used for its vibrant red pigment. A hand holds the fruit to show the pigment inside.
    Achiote has been used in Costa Rica for many years. Its intensely coloured seeds provide a traditional seasoning and natural red-orange pigment.
  • A women with a guide walking through a jungle pathway with tall trees looking up.
    Playa Cativo combines its organic farm-to-table programme with the protection of 100 acres of primary rainforest on the Osa Peninsula.
  • A coati, a mammal native to South America, looks directly into the camera.
    White-nosed coatis are relatives of raccoons, using their long flexible snouts to forage through Costa Rica’s forests for fruit, insects and other food.
  • A woman closes her eyes during a yoga pose and looks peaceful with green foliage behind her and the yoga teacher in front of her.
    Accessible only by boat, Playa Cativo sits within 1,000 acres of private rainforest, creating a wonderfully secluded setting for yoga and wellness experiences.
  • a starry night sky over some tropical trees and a swimming pool.
    Spend the evening surrounded by rainforest at remote Playa Cativo, a boat-access-only lodge overlooking the tranquil waters of Golfo Dulce.
  • A dolphin's tail splashes into the ocean.
    Golfo Dulce supports year-round resident populations of bottlenose and pantropical spotted dolphins, which feed and raise their young within the gulf.

From our experts

Experiences picked by our Costa Rica specialists

Spot local animals

Get up close to monkeys, toucans and other wildlife in the Osa Peninsula.

Explore natural beauty

Marvel at the magnificent volcano, take a dip in the hot springs and take to the canopy walkways in Arenal.

Discover pristine coastlines

On the Pacific coast, relax on white sand beaches and explore wildlife reserves.

Slow down in the Caribbean side

Head to the Caribbean side where you can soak up the laid-back life of beautiful beaches in Puerto Viejo.

Visit the Land of the Turtles

Discover the nature reserve of Tortuguero.

A word from one of our experts

Lizzie loves Costa Rica for its wilderness. In the mornings, you might wake to the calls of howler monkeys, spot a sloth overhead and start your day with fresh fruit and coffee – the perfect way to lose yourself in nature.

Lizzie Slater Travel Designer

Trip inspiration

Get inspired with our Costa Rica example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure

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Why book with Jacada?

  • Personalised design

    We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.

  • Authentic experiences

    Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.

  • Responsible travel

    Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.

Luxury accommodation in Costa Rica

There are many incredible places to stay in Costa Rica. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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When to visit Costa Rica

The dry season runs from mid November to April, and most areas are dry, warm and sunny, so perfect for your Costa Rica vacation. It’s the best time to visit for wildlife spotting as the animals gather around diminishing water sources. This is also an excellent time for snorkelling and relaxing on the sun-drenched coasts of the Nicoya Peninsula and the Guanacaste coast. The rainy season from May to November offers good whitewater rafting in swollen levels and massive surf swells on the Pacific Coast from April to August.

Caribbean Coast

May–November

Sea turtle nesting season

May–November

Pacific Coast for winter sun

December–April

Birdwatching

Year Round

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Uncover the secrets of Costa Rica’s coffee at Finca Rosa Blanca

Learn about Costa Rica’s coffee culture at Finca Rosa Blanca, where a guided tour takes you from shaded Arabica plants to roasting and tasting.

Your trip, your story

We craft trips deeply personal, delightfully surprising and entirely one of a kind. Every Jacada journey begins in conversation with a travel designer, a specialist in their destination of expertise. Behind each journey is a wealth of insight, gathered over years of on-the-ground exploration.

Once you’re booked, you’ll meet your concierge. Based in the region you’re visiting, they’ll take care of all the details so your mind is at rest. They make the trip truly special – and truly yours.

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