Tailor-Made Tours in Costa Rica
Discover the stunning beauty of this fascinating destination and gain a new lust for life with a tailor-made tour of Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a tropical paradise teeming with life and adventure. Embraced by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, it is known for its lush rainforest, beautiful beaches, impressive volcanoes, and its commitment to sustainable tourism – not to mention some of the most happy and fulfilled people in the world.
Nature lovers would be hard-pressed to find a more fulfilling destination to visit than Costa Rica. Renowned for its biodiversity, visitors can enjoy the famous cloud forests of Monteverde, where the vast array of fascinating fauna can be observed from the magical suspension bridges. Alternatively, travellers can appreciate the majestic natural wonders of the Arenal volcanic region, where the verdant rainforest contains hidden hot springs, waterfalls, and raging rivers. Blessed with several outstanding national parks, Costa Rica is the place to embrace the natural environment.
With so many areas of natural splendour, there are also plenty of opportunities to do some active exploration. Whether it be horse-riding or white-water-rafting, ziplining or kayaking, thrill-seekers can get their adrenaline fix. For the less high-octane explorer, peaceful immersive hikes to learn about the country’s coffee and chocolate plantations are available.
After all the activity, beach-lovers can also find a place to relax at the beautiful, serene beaches of Guanacaste and Manuel Antonio. Whatever the type of traveller, visitors are sure to embrace the Tico Pura Vida way of life!
At Discova, we pride ourselves on the range of innovative products in our collection. Whatever your interests, we can offer a perfectly crafted and neatly packaged itinerary in Costa Rica, offering a whole host of unique and rewarding experiences.
Get inspired with some sample experiences
Palo Verde National Park & Guaitil Tour
Palo Verde National Park
An adventure that takes travellers on a tranquil boat ride along a gorgeous river in the Palo Verde National Park, surrounded by the stunning rainforest inhabited by an innumerable variety of animal species and exotic vegetation. The tour includes a visit to the town of Guaitil, famous for its clay handicrafts.
This natural and cultural tour is operated at a different hour to offer travellers exclusivity and comfort. A visit to an artisan village provides travellers with an opportunity to learn about clay vessels and receive a unique farewell gift.
Celeste River Hike Tour
Tenorio National Park
This is a natural encounter to visit a gorgeous reserve. Visitors will take a peaceful hike to the Celeste River Waterfall, a unique stream of vibrant turquoise blue surrounded by emerald green forest. During the journey, spot the unique flora and fauna of the Tenorio National Park. A delicious typical lunch will be served to recover some energy before going back to the hotel. This is an excellent opportunity adventure for photo aficionados to capture those stunning natural features.
A new and different product where travellers will take a walk across the rainforest to the Rio Celeste beautiful waterfall, and then visit a private natural reserve to continue the adventure.
Monteverde Sky Tram
Monteverde
Travellers will enjoy a ride on an open-air gondola that will rise smoothly through the forest, offering stunning views during a mountainous ascent. This experience is a unique opportunity to admire the distinctive biodiversity that can only be spotted from above, without much physical effort. The gondolas take visitors to the top of the mountains, where there’s an observation platform ideal to appreciate the unique landscape.
A unique opportunity to observe nature from a different perspective.
Vandara Hot Spring Tour
Vandara Hot Springs
This tour begins with a comfortable ride where travellers visit the Vandara Hot Springs & Adventures Park for a day of joyful experiences. Visitors can enjoy horse riding, ziplining through the canopy, whizzing down water slides, and end it all by taking a soothing dip in the Tizate thermal pools. After an incredible day of adventure, enjoy a delicious typical tasty Tico meal before going back to the hotel.
Discova travellers gain exclusive access to a restaurant area within the thermal pools that provides a magical setting with ambient lighting for your evening meal.
Things to know
Capital City: San Jose
Population: 5 Million
Language: The official language is Spanish, and Costa Rica also recognises regional indigenous languages like Bribri, Maleku, Cabécar, Bocotá, Guaymí and Mekatelyu
Currency: The country’s official currency is the Costa Rica colon (₡). ATMs are found throughout Costa Rica, accepting most debit and credit cards, whilst banks and money exchange counters (only found at the airport) exchange most major foreign currencies. However, most of the local businesses accept the American USD, therefore, if travellers have them there is no need to exchange.
More than 70 countries and territories, plus all European Union nations, can visit Costa Rica without a visa for either 30 or 90 days. Some guests from countries that need visas to visit can apply for one at the Costa Rica consulate. Other nationalities require a “Costa Rica Restricted Visa”, which needs to be applied for by someone else who is already in Costa Rica. There is something of a loophole though – visitors from countries that need a visa for Costa Rica are exempt from this requirement if they hold a valid tourist visa for the United States, Canada, an EU member state, a Schengen country, Japan, or South Korea.
Weather in Costa Rica is unlike anywhere else in the world. The country has twelve entirely unique climate zones that range from hot and dry to hot and humid to cold and rainy. Even regions that are geographically close can have completely different microclimates due to elevation and proximity to the equator or the coast. It can also be said that Costa Rica has two main seasons: dry season and rainy season. Rainy season is commonly known as “green season” because this is when the country’s landscapes burst into their fullest, lushest glory. Even when it does rain, it tends to come down hard for just a few hours in the afternoon, with warm, sunny mornings and clear nights.