Our expertise, outstanding operational and customer service, upscale transportation and lodgings, and first-rate educators, guides, and naturalists, we will lead you on the perfect Costa Rica expedition.   

On our specially-curated upscale adventures, you will journey in comfort through exotic Costa Rica, experiencing the untouched beauty of nature, witness wildlife roaming free in its natural habitat, learn about new cultures, peoples, and languages, and sit back and relax. Imagine yourself hiking through rain and cloud forests teaming with wildlife, climbing to the peaks of Costa Rica’s numerous volcanoes, repelling down waterfalls, game fishing off the coast, white water rafting down warm tropical rivers, or just sitting back and relaxing at volcano hot spring spas and stunning white sand beaches.  Costa Rica Deluxe Travel will guide your perfect expedition, taking care of every detail. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy, leaving you with memories that will last a lifetime! 

Build Your Custom Adventure: One travel program does not fit all, so Costa Rica Deluxe Travel has curated numerous choice options within each of our signature 8-Day, 10-Day or 15-Day itineraries (what we believe to be the best of Costa Rica). If you’re looking for something a bit more customized or more focused to your personal interests, we can develop and lead you on your perfect custom upscale expedition.

Premiere Hotels 

Stay in the very best Costa Rica hotels and lodges, offering gracious 5-star service, exquisite cuisine, and cultural flair. From critically acclaimed eco-resorts to unique boutique hotels, we’ve selected the very best in the regions we travel. Our years of operational experience afford us the knowledge, access, and availability to the best hotels in Costa Rica. 

Classic Hotels 

One step down from our premiere hotels, these scenic deluxe lodgings are located at the doorstep of all of your Costa Rica Deluxe Travel activities. Whether you’re in eco-lodges with glorious rainforest views, teaming with wildlife or a white sand beachside hotel, you’ll find that we always uncover the ideal high-end places to relax and absorb the spirit of Costa Rica. 

Expedition

Travel in ultimate comfort and ease with low-impact activities appropriate for all ages and activity levels. These programs were developed to give our guests the opportunity to get up close to nature in order to experience the natural wonders of Costa Rica.

Adventure

For those looking for a more active vacation, full of thrills and remarkable landscapes, these programs will satisfy your needs. The programs usually include more unique activity-oriented excursions, from hiking and white water rafting to waterfall rappelling and ziplining, to name just a few. It is up to you to decide on your level of adventure.

Education Mission

What makes Costa Rica Deluxe Travel so unique and special? It’s our core education mission ingrained in every itinerary to enhance the lives of our guests by extending educational programming into the worldwide classroom and providing the best opportunity for learning through seeing, experiencing, and interacting. Each of our tour leaders / guides / naturalists are hand-picked and are experts in various categories, such as biology, zoology, ornithology, anthropology agriculture, natural history, eco-conservation, alternative energy, and so much more!

Groups

No matter the size of your group, we have the ability to accommodate all of your group’s needs—from custom itinerary development to special interest requests. Our staff of program directors, group leaders, guides, and educators will make sure every aspect of your tour is taken care of and runs efficiently.

Events

As an experience destination management company, we have the expertise to develop the perfect venue and program for your next event. No matter the size of your group, we will work with you to identify the perfect venue, meal service, transportation, meeting space, décor, staffing, and activities to satisfy all of your group’s needs.

Upscale Transportation

With our fleet of modern luxury vans and SUVs, our guests will travel in style and comfort as they explore the wonders of Costa Rica.

We take care of everything!

Traveling to remote and exotic destinations can be complex and frustrating, especially if one does not have first-hand knowledge of the territory. In fact, planning such a trip on your own can become a full-time job. By letting us take care of the details, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy. Your expert tour leaders will guide you every step of the way, uncovering those hidden gems that few visitors get to experience. Knowing that we take care of all the details, you can relax and truly enjoy your vacation with complete peace of mind.

We Are Your Direct Tour Operator 

Based in San Jose, Costa Rica and Seattle, Washington, we are your direct ground operator. We do not purchase and resell tour programs from other local tour companies and ground operators. From your initial request for information to operating the tour, your travel consultant, leaders, drivers, guides, and support staff is Costa Rica Deluxe Travel. This gives our clients peace of mind that the same people developing your tour program are the same people running it. This gives us the unique ability to ensure our guests feel comfortable, get exactly what they requested, make changes easily when requested and when necessary, and have a local support team in place—for any scenarios regarding security and medical

Superb Leadership

Our trip leaders are experts in their fields, with years of experience. They are naturalists, biologists, geologists, ecologists, river and mountain guides, scholars, and educators, who are extremely knowledgeable about area history, customs, and language. Adventuring with seasoned, committed trip leaders who have an abiding love for their corner of the world makes for an unforgettable travel experience.

Hand Crafted Itineraries

Costa Rica Deluxe Travel is a tour operator and destination management company so all tours are developed and run only by our staff. Each of our signature 8-Day, 10-Day or 15-Day itineraries, or custom developed tours, has been crafted to capture the best aspects of Costa Rica, based on the total amount of time you decide to spend in the country. This means traveling at an appropriate pace, ensuring proper acclimation, choosing ideal lodging, or exploring places off-the-beaten-path—all of which make for an exceptional journey.

Private Trips, Group Travel & Custom Tours

Does the idea of a private or customized excursion for your friends, family, business colleagues, special interest group, or event sound appealing? Treks Costa Rica is more than happy to put together special dates and arrangements that fit your needs. You can modify one of our signature 8-Day, 10-Day or 15-Day itineraries or develop a totally new itinerary based on your vision. We can discuss the best time of year, trip leaders, accommodations, and custom itineraries based on your specific interests.