Costa Rica Tours

Visit Tortuguero National Park, hike the lava trail to the Arenal Volcano, walk through the treetops at Monteverde Cloud Forest, bathe in thermal mineral pools, and relax on Costa Rica's white sandy beaches. See howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and other unique wildlife on a tour of Costa Rica when you choose from 75 adventures to the ‘emerald of Central America’.  

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15 Days San Jose to San Jose

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16 Days San Jose to San Jose

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10 Days San Jose to Liberia

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Manuel Antonio National Park Manuel Antonio National Park
Take a guided walk through jungle pathways, with barking howler monkeys all around. Spot white-faced monkeys, sloths, rare squirrel monkeys, iguanas and many colourful birds.
Meet Local Chocolatiers Meet Local Chocolatiers
Meet local master chocolatiers to learn about the history of cacao and the process they use to make it into delectable Costa Rican chocolate.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Ascend the suspended bridges to walk among the treetop canopies to get close to unique rainforest flora and to see howler monkeys, sloths and toucans in their habitat.
Tortuguero National Park Tortuguero National Park
Head down the rivers and canals in Tortuguero National Park to visit the world’s first sea turtle research station and go behind the scenes to see the important conservation work being carried out here.
Arenal National Park Arenal National Park
Embark on a moderate hike across the lava fields that lie in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano. See leftover lava rocks and boulders from the 1968 eruption and marvel at the impressive views of the imposing volcano.

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What our clients are saying about their journeys to Costa Rica
Beautiful Costa Rica Journeys: Highlights of Costa Rica , WA, Australia, Mar 2025
Costa Rica what an amazing place to visit, there are sloths, birds, jungle, national parks, beaches,great food what's not to love. G Adventures fantastic tour great locations visited, we had the most passionate, informative, positive Tour Leader we have ever encounted we have done many many trips over the world. We would highly recommend G Adventures read more and our wonderful travel advisor Tracey Standing that made this trip happen. Thank you so very much.
Costa Rica Quest Costa Rica Quest , New Zealand, Jun 2024
Our tour leader was very good and the first hotel was very nice. The next one not so nice and so on. The hotel Mimos in Quepos was just about the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. I found the activities to be very expensive and thought some were definitely overpriced. I was not the only one in the group to feel this way. Based on my experience in Costa read more Rica, I would not book with G Adventures again .
Amazing experiences from start to finish Costa Rica Adventure , VIC, Australia, Aug 2023
It has been an amazing trip, the best experiences, and I will be taking away the most amazing memories. So much was packed into the 10 days, that allowed you to see a variety of what Costa Rica has to offer and helped you to embrace the culture. Pura Vida! You had some down days to chill, or make sure to plan your own exploration to get even more out read more of it. Our guide, Jurgen, was great, very knowledgeable, made you feel safe, and was always willing to help you. You could tell he truly loved the country and wanted to share it with us, it was infectious!
Costa Rica at it's Best   Journeys: Explore Costa Rica , NV, United States, Apr 2023
One of the best highlights of the trip was our tour guide and CEO, Paul. He was flexible, intelligent, respectful, and considerate of all our needs. We had a diverse group of people all of which were taken care of individually and and as a group. Costa Rica is an amazing country. You learn the essence of "Pura Vida" from the start. You are greeted by read more everyone with phrase. It's a philosophy intertwined in the fabric of the country. We were a very active group for the most part but you had many opportunities to just kick back and relax if you wanted to. The hotel accommodations were the best G Adventures ever offered. 5 stars all around.
Trip Costa Rica Trek Hidden Costa Rica , QC, Canada, Apr 2023
My trip to Costa Rica was very professionally planned and organized to small details. In two weeks I have visited and seen a lot of great places in Costa Rica. Experienced a home stay with locals, I was cooking local food and many other things. My trip to Costa Rica was an unforgettable experience, but unfortunately short. Next time I plan to stay read more for a longer time in the beautiful country of Costa Rica.
Wonderful tour of Costa Rica   Costa Rica: A World of Nature , OK, United States, Nov 2022
I do not normally travel with guided tours but decided to try it for this trip due to lack of planning time. This was such a good experience! Tracey with Global Journeys was very helpful in guiding us through our booking process and helping us prepare for the trip. Our Collette tour manager Guillermo was very knowledgeable and really cared about each read more of the people on the tour having a great experience in his country. Our tour group only had 19 people in it, and we were all a little family by the end of our 2 weeks together. The hotels were very nice, the food was good, and the wildlife was phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone considering it!

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Your guide to travelling to Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and thrill seekers – you can hike and bike through the landscapes, or even zipline over them. It is also a popular destination
Emily Frazer spent an incredible two weeks in Costa Rica with Bunnik Tours. As a nature and animal lover, Costa Rica was heaven on earth for Emily, and she is keen to share

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