Name: Costa Rica Tours & Vacation Packages
Brand: Zicasso
Rating: 4.913742690058479 (684 reviews)

Arenal volcano in central Costa Rica at sunrise

Best of Costa Rica Vacation: Volcanoes, Hot Springs, Cloud Forest, and Beaches

Places Visited: Arenal, Monteverde +2 more

Places Visited: Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park, San Jose

9 Day Custom Tour

From $2,700

Beach sunset at Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita, Costa Rica

Handcrafted Costa Rica Tour: Finest Tropical Escape

Places Visited: Uvita, Arenal +2 more

Places Visited: Uvita, Arenal, Osa Peninsula, Manuel Antonio

11 Day Custom Tour

From $3,800

Costa Rica Family Friendly Vacation: Jungle, Wildlife & Beach

Places Visited: Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez +3 more

Places Visited: Osa Peninsula, Puerto Jimenez, Corcovado, Uvita, Manuel Antonio

7 Day Custom Tour

From $2,100

Secluded Rainforest Costa Rica Adventure

Places Visited: Santa Juana, Corcovado National Park +1 more

Places Visited: Santa Juana, Corcovado National Park, Puerto Jimenez

9 Day Custom Tour

From $2,800

Couple on a suspension bridge among the tropical splendor of Costa Rica

Costa Rica for Couples: Choose Your Own Adventures

Places Visited: San Jose, Arenal +2 more

Places Visited: San Jose, Arenal, Limon, Puntarenas

9 Day Custom Tour

From $2,800

Panoramic view from resort in Costa Rica

Superb Costa Rica Getaway: Tropical Paradise and Wildlife

Places Visited: Tortuguero, San Jose +3 more

Places Visited: Tortuguero, San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Piedras Blancas National Park

16 Day Custom Tour

From $5,000

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Aromatic coffee at a tasting in Costa Rica

Coffee, Chocolate & Cocktails Tour of Costa Rica

Places Visited: San Jose, Heredia +6 more

Places Visited: San Jose, Heredia, Monteverde, Arenal, San Gerardo de Dota +3 more

12 Day Custom Tour

From $6,800

Solo hiker at Alajuela waterfall in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Adventure Tour for Solo Travelers

Places Visited: San Jose, Monteverde +2 more

Places Visited: San Jose, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Arenal

8 Day Custom Tour

From $2,400

Fisherman silhouetted against the setting sun on Playa Tamarindo in Costa Rica

Costa Rica for Seniors: 7-Day Tropical Vacation

Places Visited: San Jose, Arenal +1 more

Places Visited: San Jose, Arenal, Tamarindo

7 Day Custom Tour

From $2,200

Costa Rica Gastronomy Tour: Gourmet to Flavorful Surprises

Places Visited: San Jose, Vara Blanca +2 more

Places Visited: San Jose, Vara Blanca, Monteverde, Central Pacific

9 Day Custom Tour

From $2,800

Tourist hiking across hanging bridge in Monteverde, Costa Rica

Perfect 7-Day Costa Rica Vacation

Places Visited: Arenal, Monteverde +4 more

Places Visited: Arenal, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio, Selvatura Park, Damas Island Estuary +1 more

7 Day Custom Tour

From $2,100

Couple sitting on the beach watching the sunset in Manuel Antonio National Park

Costa Rica Vacation Package: A Tropical Getaway to Quepos & Manuel Antonio

Places Visited: San Jose, Los Campesinos Private Reserve +1 more

Places Visited: San Jose, Los Campesinos Private Reserve, Manuel Antonio National Park

7 Day Custom Tour

From $2,100

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Travel Tips for Your Costa Rica Trip

When is the best time to visit Costa Rica?

The best months to visit Costa Rica are between January and May.

The country has two distinct seasons, the dry season of December to May and the rainy season between June and November. The dry season is the most popular with travelers for its warm weather, but the rainy season has much to offer with clear mornings and afternoon showers with pleasantly cool weather.

Costa Rica’s regions offer incredible diversity, so no matter the time of year you would like to travel, you can enjoy every day of your trip.

Where should I visit in Costa Rica?

From beaches to rainforests, waterways to cloud forests, here are some of the best places to visit in Costa Rica:

Arenal: As one of the premier locations in Costa Rica, Arenal offers adventure and scenic wonders. From ziplining to the volcano’s conical peak, whitewater rafting to waterfall hikes, you can enjoy the thrills and natural beauty.
Manuel Antonio: The picture-perfect combination of rainforest and white-sand beach, Manuel Antonio is often the highlight of a trip. Scuba dive, kayak, search for tree frogs, or lounge on luxurious coastline as you plan your unforgettable time in the national park.
Monteverde: The mountainous terrain in the Central Highlands is a welcome escape from the tropical heat. Find an introduction to the cloud forest canopy with horseback riding, butterfly farms, and some of the most impressive birdlife to see in Central America.
Tortuguero: Majestic and surprising, Tortuguero in the northeast corner of Costa Rica can feel exotic with its canals and the highest sea turtle population in Latin America.

What should I do in Costa Rica?

Whether eager to lounge on some of the best beaches in the South America or witness the breathtaking biodiversity, sail through the trees or snorkel colorful reefs, here are some of our top things to do in Costa Rica:

Relax on quiet beaches in view of the crystal-clear Pacific or Atlantic oceans
Taste the delicious local cuisine with a private cooking class
Enjoy a ziplining excursion and fly through the forest canopy
Take to the whitewater on a thrilling rafting adventure
Sample the incredible flavors of Costa Rican chocolate at a cocoa farm
Follow the jungle trails in search of fantastic waterfalls
Learn to surf at your pace

What is Costa Rica known for?

Costa Rica is known for its rich biodiversity, aromatic coffee, and great beaches. Home to some of the most biodiverse regions in the world, the combination of adventure excursions and relaxing beach vacations is a big draw for many travelers. Among the many things Costa Rica is known for are volcanoes and fascinating wildlife and marine life. View active lava flows, find wild toucans, or discover a new surf spot when enjoying tours of Costa Rica.

What are the best beaches in Costa Rica?

What animals can I see in Costa Rica?

The biodiversity in Costa Rica supports the incredible wildlife with fantastic animal populations ranging from high in the mountains to deep in the oceans.

Whether interested in birds or monkeys, exotic fish or big cats, here’s our list of the top animals to see on Costa Rica tours:

Scarlet macaws
Hummingbirds
Toucans
Resplendent quetzals
Red-eyed tree frogs
Bair’d tapir
Jaguars
Margays
Squirrel monkeys
Sea turtles

What are your most popular Costa Rica itineraries?

Whether on an adventure tour through the Central Valley or looking for the best beaches, our Costa Rica itineraries can uncover the best of the country for you. Here are three of our most popular trips you can personalize with a travel expert:

Best of Costa Rica Vacation: Volcanoes, Hot Springs, Cloud Forest, and Beaches is an immediate immersion into the highlights of Costa Rica’s microclimates, adventures, and beauty from the Central Valley to the Pacific Coast.
Combine fantastic wildlife sightings with luxurious accommodations and exciting ways to experience new places during this Handcrafted Costa Rica Tour: Finest Tropical Escape.

Costa Rica Family Friendly Vacation: Jungle, Wildlife & Beach is a remarkable journey for kids of all ages as you experience rafting and ziplining, relaxing beaches and spotting

What else should I know about how to plan a trip to Costa Rica?

Reviews of Zicasso's Referral Service

4.91 stars based on 718 reviews.

Costa Rica Vacation Review: Arenal, Wildlife, Photo Opportunities,...

We celebrated my daughter's high school graduation with a 12-day trip to Costa Rica. I interviewed several local travel agencies and fell in love with Zicasso's tour company from the very first phone conversation. The owner was fantastic to work with, helping me craft the perfect adventure-filled, action-packed vacation for my family. He was honest and took the time to listen to our preferences. He provided great feedback and suggestions.

Prior to our trip, I felt very confident that I was in good hands and knew that every detail was taken care of. During our trip, the company owner checked in with me several times to make sure everything was ok. Unfortunately, someone in my family had to go home early and he was so helpful in coordinating an extra trip to the airport to accommodate our family needs (it required an extra nine hours of driving and a hotel stay for the driver).

The company owner and our agent were generous enough to not charge me for this extra trip. They even canceled all the hotel and activity reservations for that family member, and I received a refund at the end of my trip! It truly was a trip of a lifetime. I found myself thinking, I wish there was a travel company like this for every country because I would use them again to plan my next vacation, wherever it may be!

I also want to give a special shoutout to my driver, who drove my family on several long road trips during our vacation. During our drives, he would spot many interesting animals and birds, and stop on the side of the road so we could get out and get great pictures. Some of my best close-up opportunities to look at animals occurred while in the car. He talked about the agriculture, the school system, and the different rainforests. He even bought plantain chips from the side of the road and shared them with my family. Even though his job was to drive us from point A to point B, I felt his knowledge and his ability to spot animals was better than many of the tour guides we had on the trip. He really cared about Costa Rica and was excited to show us all it had to offer.

I highly recommend this travel company. And ask for our driver to drive you around; you won't be disappointed.

Reviewed By caroline C.

Costa Rica Trip Review: 8 Nights

We used a Zicasso travel expert to plan our trip. The trip was absolutely fabulous and the service was very easy to use. We would definitely use them again.

Reviewed By Allison A.

Costa Rica Trip Review: Isla Chiquita, 1 Week

Zicasso's travel company was very attentive and followed up with us throughout the trip to make sure we were doing well. We had an awesome time and would recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Costa Rica

Reviewed By Tara I.

Costa Rica Travel Review: Catamaran Trip, Ziplining, National...

Everything was arranged thoughtfully, with time for "adventures" and downtime at terrific resorts to relax. All pick-ups, travel by limo, and drop-offs went as arranged. The drivers, guides, and hotel staff were all very pleasant and kind. Zicasso's tour operator did a great job planning our eight-day, family-of-10 trip to Costa Rica! We appreciated that most tours, hikes, and ocean experiences were small groups of just our group of 10. This made it a personal and annoyance-free experience all around. Thanks!

Reviewed By Lolli H.

Costa Rica Vacation Review: Family Time, 8 Nights

The Zicasso tour company was very accommodating. They put together a great itinerary and when we wanted to add something, it was no problem.

Reviewed By David M.

Costa Rica Trip Review: Private Driver, Culture, 9 Nights...

We had an unbelievably great trip! Everything went smoothly, was already lined up by Zicasso's tour company, and communication was excellent. The private drivers between locations were excellent and very informative. We could not have asked for a better experience!

Reviewed By JESSICA V.

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