An Exciting Vacation for an Intergenerational Family Group of Ten!
We are a family group of 10 - two 70-yr old grandparents, three adults in their 40s and 5 grandchildren, between the ages of 12 and 17. Costa Rica Rios did a wonderful job helping us organize a great 9-day vacation. We chose lots of activities (teenagers love that!), and Costa Rica Rios did all the leg work, providing transportation from the airport, between the 2 hotels we chose, and to all of the activities - from our hotel. All the drivers were great, and we really appreciated not having to navigate some of the bumpy roads ourselves. The tour guides at all the sites were just wonderful! They were friendly, spoke English well, and kindly answered our many questions! You can tell that they love Costa Rica, and are so eager to preserve all the natural beauty there!We chose two locations: La Fortuna and Manuel AntonioThese are the activities we chose and enjoyed!La Fortuna - Nature Safari Float, Hanging Bridges and Canopy Zipline Tour, Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, Coffee and Chocolate TourManuel Antonio - Manuel Antonio Nat. Park Private Guided Tour, Half-day Sport Fishing, Manuel Antonio Beach, ATV tourThe two hotels that they selected for us were just wonderful! Beautiful landscaping, nice rooms, excellent restaurants.La Fortuna - Hotel Los LagosManuel Antonio - Hotel Costa VerdeI was a little concerned that we might get a LOT of rain, since it was in the rainy season. We had some rain, but it didn't hinder the fun that we had!Lots of beautiful memories of a great family time!Thank you Costa Rica Rios!
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Connie V
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Costa Rica Rio makes travel stress free!
With only a month's notice, Frasier at Costa Rica Rio custom-made a vacation that was perfect in every way after many changes from our side. It was such a pleasure to have everything so organized at top-notch places -- all within our budget. The transport drivers were always on time and very pleasant. The day tours were outstanding. From San Jose to Monte Verde to LaFortuna and back to San Jose.
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Lawrence W
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Costa Rican Adventure!
This was my third trip with CRR. If you want to visit Costa Rica and see the country while doing fun things this is for you. They are so dialed in on every aspect of the week. Transportation, lodging, meals, and the most important part...Adventure. Pro guides make sure it all happens. Just do it! Pura Vida!
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Tim S
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A perfect itinerary and wonderful vacation
Costarica Rios took all the worry out of our vacation. Their itinerary was perfect. The shuttle transportation was excellent; I would suggest not renting a vehicle! The Tabacon and Gaia were amazing locations; our only regret was that we didn't schedule more time at each location ( we were there for a week).
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Ahuva123
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Can't go wrong with Costa Rica Rios!
Completely smooth. Wonderful trip in all ways. Costa Rica Rios has planned a couple of trips for me and my family. No complaints. What you see is what you get.
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Victoria F
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Awesome La Fortuna Adventures by Costa Rica Rios
Costa Rica Rios planned and booked a wonderful 5 day custom trip for our family of 4 including 2 teen boys. I filled out a survey of activities we would be interested in and the dates and duration of our trip and CRR did the rest. We had the BEST vacation! The hotels were great in La Fortuna and San Jose. We were thankful for having all transportation booked so we did not have to rent a car and navigate driving through the mountains in the rain. Every driver and tour guide was friendly, polite, knowledgeable, helpful, and on time. The Desafio Volcano Hike, Sky Adventures, and Pure Trek canyoning were extremely organized. We enjoyed great communication and instructions, and we always felt safe. CRR saved me the time in searching out and booking the excursions. They were able to find us quality lodging on kind of short notice for the busy week between Christmas and New Years. I don’t think I would have been able to secure these rooms on my own. CRR also was able to book all our tours for early in the morning, which worked out perfectly weather- wise and allowed us to relax at the resort in the afternoons. Again, I truly appreciate the excursions CRR booked for us, the companies and hotels they selected, and the attention and help they provided in answering all my questions leading up to the trip. Pura vida!
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Becky S
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CostaRicaRios is the real deal
CostaRicaRios set up a custom 10 day trip for my husband and me beginning with rafting the Pacuare and ending in Puerto Viejo. The drivers and guides made the trip fun and stress free. They recommended local restaurants we would not have considered and sites we would not have seen on our own. The eco-lodge and hotels CRR chose for us were perfect.A rain issue and a longer than expected activity required the guides to come up with Plan B which they handled smoothly. We will use CRR for our next trip to Costa Rica.
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Katie J
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Must Use for Costa Rica Vacation Planning
10/10. If booking a vacation in Costa Rica you MUST go through Costa Rica Rios. The process was easy, the trip AMAZING. Once in Costa Rica, our family had no stress about what to do, how to get there, or any of the typical vacation questions. The hotels selected, the tours and guides used for our adventures were all top notch. Add on top of the amazing vacation, our nine year old left his Switch in a transportation van early in the trip, and it was found and is being mailed back.
Had an incredible week with Costa Rica Rios! The adventure had the perfect amount of adventure and rest. We explored the beauty of the country’s rural areas and connected with a bunch of amazing local guides. Highly recommend traveling with this company.
We are a family group of 10 - two 70-yr old grandparents, three adults in their 40s and 5 grandchildren, between the ages of 12 and 17. Costa Rica Rios did a wonderful job helping us organize a great 9-day vacation. We chose lots of activities (teenagers love that!), and Costa Rica Rios did all the leg work, providing transportation from the airport, between the 2 hotels we chose, and to all of the activities - from our hotel. All the drivers were great, and we really appreciated not having to navigate some of the bumpy roads ourselves. The tour guides at all the sites were just wonderful! They were friendly, spoke English well, and kindly answered our many questions! You can tell that they love Costa Rica, and are so eager to preserve all the natural beauty there! We chose two locations: La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio These are the activities we chose and enjoyed! La Fortuna - Nature Safari Float, Hanging Bridges and Canopy Zipline Tour, Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall, Coffee and Chocolate Tour Manuel Antonio - Manuel Antonio Nat. Park Private Guided Tour, Half-day Sport Fishing, Manuel Antonio Beach, ATV tour The two hotels that they selected for us were just wonderful! Beautiful landscaping, nice rooms, excellent restaurants. La Fortuna - Hotel Los Lagos Manuel Antonio - Hotel Costa Verde I was a little concerned that we might get a LOT of rain, since it was in the rainy season. We had some rain, but it didn't hinder the fun that we had! Lots of beautiful memories of a great family time! Thank you Costa Rica Rios!
I just wrapped up my second adventure with Costa Rica Rios and I can’t say enough good things. Henry (aka Ninja) and Michael, along with the entire crew, are the absolute best at what they do. From the moment you arrive, you feel like family — they handle every detail with so much care, humor, and local wisdom.
Every day was packed with jaw-dropping adventures: river rafting, kayaking, zip lining, waterfall rappelling — you name it. They balance safety and adrenaline so perfectly that even when you’re pushing your limits, you feel completely looked after.
This trip is off-the-grid magic. Great food, stunning scenery, and a team that loves what they do and makes you love every second too. If you’re thinking about booking — do it! I came back for my second year in a row, and I’d do it again in a heartbeat.
We just got back from Costa Rica -- it was fabulous AND stress free thanks to Costa Rica Rio. We usually arrange our own trips and activities but we were so happy that we traveled with Costa Rica Rio this time. Everything happened as scheduled at top notch venues and on time, every time. Frasier revised our trip four times to get it exactly right and within our budget. Costa Rica Rio deserves 10 stars.
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thanks for the incredible review, Connie and it's so nice to hear that you loved your vacation. Pura vida!
If there were more stars to give, I would give them!! 100% the best adventure vacation we've ever been on!! There were 6 of us on the tour of varying abilities, and we all had an epic time! Henry and Michael were the best guides ever: knowledgeable, skilled, and funny! The rafting was spectacular, the zip lining and Tarzan swing were perfect for the adrenaline junkies among us, the tour at Manuel Antonio NP gave us a chance to see a ton of animals, and the sea kayaking was beautiful. Highly recommend this tour company! We didn't want the vacation to end. Pura Vida!
Response from the owner 1 year ago
Thanks for the fantastic review, Misty! It's so nice to hear that you loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
My family of 5 (mom, dad, 3 sons who are 21+) had the BEST trip ever. We've been on various adventure tours but this one was the absolute BEST! We were met at the airport by a very friendly guide. We waited a short while for one other group participant to arrive and then were driven a few hours to Villa Florencia. This was a beautiful resort with a restaurant, pool, work out area and many places to relax. We arrived at around lunchtime and needed to arrange a lunch with the restaurant staff as this was not provided. Food was provided from dinner that first night through breakfast on the last day. Each night all week, our fearless leader briefed us on what to expect the next day. We went kayaking, zip-lining, whitewater rafting for 2 days on #1,2,3,4 rapids, hiking, tarzan swing, repelling down a handful of waterfalls, walk in animal sanctuary, morning at the beach and shopping. There's probably more I'm forgetting as the schedule was very packed. My favorite place was the ECO Lodge without electricity where the view and experience was spectacular. We traveled with a group of 13 people (including our family) in a van with our Leader and Driver. We all got along very well and had a great time together. It didn't take long for us to feel like a family. The food was great, accommodations also great (some had more bugs than others but hey, this is Costa Rica - there are bugs!) I recommend a few things: listen to your guide and you will have a much better time - when traveling, when adventuring, when given safety warnings and for all things Costa Rica. Bring a watertight sealed bag for your camera to wear around your neck so you can take pictures in all settings. Bring a pair of binoculars for animal viewing. Bring good water shoes that you can also hike in, and another pair of shoes that can get wet and muddy along with flip flops and something else. I was glad I brought 4 pairs of shoes to wear. One pair gets wet and you will have another to wear. They do not necessarily dry out overnight. Bring lots of t-shirts and shorts for the same reason. You will go through clothing. Bring rain gear. Not much need for dress-up clothes although you might want something clean for restaurants and a possible trip to a bar. There's not much opportunity to wash/dry clothes. Bring sunscreen and bug spray. There is some time for relaxing in the evenings before and after dinner. Bring the stuff on the list you are given. Keep in mind that at the end there is an expectation to tip guides 5-10% of the total per person in cash. An envelope is given out for this purpose. It was our understanding that guides would be given % dependent on how much contact they had with the group all week. There are ATM's in town that you can access the day before you leave. I highly recommend this trip for adventurous people who are tolerant of bugs and who love to see the world and meet other adventurous people. Excellent trip we will have a hard time topping elsewhere!
Response from the owner 2 years ago
Thanks for the amazing review Teresa! It's so nice to hear that you and your family loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
Wonderful Accommodations and transportation . Great food! Week of Adventures was amazing. Fun River paddles, hiking , zip lining and rappelling waterfalls. Great guides on the water and land. Wonderful country and people 💖
Response from the owner 2 years ago
Thanks for the fantastic review, Susan and it's great to hear you loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
They were fantastic to work with. I had MANY questions before booking our trip and even during our trip. They always got back to me very quickly and had very thorough answers. I also changed my plans for the trip and they were able to smoothly make a new itinerary. The transfers were safe and efficient and on time. All excursions were fun!! I highly recommend Costa Rica Rios!
Response from the owner 2 years ago
Thank you for the lovely review, Danielle and it's so nice to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Pura vida!
I have no doubt that Costa Rica Rios is one of the best adventure companies in Costa Rica! Everything from start to finish of the adventure tour was executed so smoothly and so perfectly. This company and their guides are extremely professional, experienced and work to ensure your safety and comfort 100% of the time. Experience level is not a concern for them, and they will complete all the activities to fulfill your needs. The guides we had were all local, and had decades worth of experience in kayaking, rafting, hiking, climbing, etc.. They all spoken English fluently and shared beautiful stories and facts about the surrounding areas of Turrialba, CR. The accommodations we stayed in were amazing, especially the Eco Lodge which sits alongside the Pacuare River. The food was fantastic and locally sourced. The airport pickup, drop off and all other transportation in between was so punctual and so smooth. I would recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting Costa Rica! It is a beautiful and fun way to see the country off the beaten path and get to know some of the locals and some other travellers. As a young solo female traveller, I felt extremely safe and well taken care of by Costa Rica Rios. I’ll be back!
Response from the owner 2 years ago
Thank you for the amazing review Hillary and it's so nice to hear that you loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
Usually my wife and I plan our vacations ourselves, so this was our first time using a travel agency. Costa Rica Rios put together a personalized trip for us based on our budget and interests and it all went way better than I expected.
The accommodations were lovely, the activities and guides were all excellent and having the transportation pre-arranged was a huge convenience. Everyone was on time to the minute.
Particularly nice was that all activities (and even transportation) were private -- just me, my wife and the guide or driver. I wasn't expecting that, especially on a whitewater rafting trip! That made the activities feel more personal and special.
Response from the owner 2 years ago
Thanks for the great review Seth and it's so nice to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Pura vida!
Our family of six (parents plus four adolescents) went on the Week of Adventures! We had the most amazing time on the adventures, as well as enjoying typical Costa Rican food and learning about "Tico" culture. Our guides were knowledgable, attentive and enthusiastic, and they were completely focused on our safety during all of the adventures. We had plenty of time to rest at the wonderful hotels (we especially loved the Eco-lodge) and we enjoyed the kayaking, zip-lining, rafting, snorkeling and canyoning thoroughly! The landscape in Costa Rica is absolutely stunning and we loved every moment of this incredible adventure! Thank you, Henry (AKA "Ninja"), Paolo, Jeffrey, Gustavo, and Manuel for taking such great care of us in your beautiful country!
Response from the owner 2 years ago
What a fantastic review thanks, Christine. It's so nice to hear that you and your family enjoyed your vacation and we hope to see you again at some point in the future. Pura vida!
This trip was our first big trip together and I was super nervous on how to plan it. What if things went wrong, what if I missed our flight, etc. Costa Rica Rios helped with practically everything except packing my bags. Great communication, great recommendations. Everything we had booked for us was an amazing experience. If we could, we'd use this company for every place we'd go to all over the world.
We absolutely LOVED our trip with Costa Rica Rios. Our group was led by Manuel who was INCREDIBLE! We could not have asked for a better set of guides and drivers. Raul, Ronnie, Emanuel, Carolina, Pablo, and Randall we LOVE you! Costa Rica Rios provided an amazing tour and exceeded all of our trip expectations. We were met at the airport with snacks, water, juice, and beer! From that point on we fell in love with Turrialba, especially those tortillas! The views are breathtaking, the beach so fun, and the rivers amazing. The Pacuare Eco Lodge is a refreshing breath of fresh air off the beaten path and supplied with the best cooks (guides) ever. You will never go hungry on this trip. We saw so many sloths, toucans, frogs, snakes, birds, and more! The Week of Adventures is truly designed with everything you want in mind and executed flawlessly. There were plenty of activities but also ample down time to hang out and chill. We loved all of the food, the people, the country, everything. We cannot say enough good things about this local company. Until we see you again family, Pura Vida!
Costa Rica Adventure Vacations & Tours Packages: Find Your Perfect Trip
Welcome to our exclusive collection of group and customized vacations. Whether you are planning a romantic Costa Rica honeymoon package for two, coordinating a thrilling corporate adventure retreat, or looking for a safe and fun Costa Rica family vacation itinerary, we build the perfect trip. As multi-sport specialists since 1995, we offer the best all-inclusive tour packages, from whitewater rafting and canyoning to relaxing eco-lodge stays and private beach transfers. Explore our tailored options below to begin crafting your unforgettable journey.
Group Tours for Your Costa Rica Adventure Vacation
For a more affordable and shared experience, group vacations are a great idea. Ideal for extended families, corporate teams, student travel programs, or large parties of friends, booking as a group unlocks significant benefits. We leverage our local partnerships to secure volume discounts on resorts and specialized tours, helping you lower the cost per person while maintaining high quality. Let us handle the complex logistics of coordinating itineraries for multiple travelers so you can enjoy a seamlessly planned, memorable adventure together.
Discover or build your perfect vacation. Why settle for a pre-packaged trip when you can design an itinerary that perfectly matches your travel style, budget, and bucket list? We specialize in crafting truly customized Costa Rica vacations tailored to your unique needs. Whether you dream of a secluded, romantic honeymoon itinerary featuring private villas and sunset cruises, or a multi-generational family vacation that includes kid-friendly wildlife excursions and accessible resorts, or even a complex corporate retreat that balances meetings with high-adrenaline adventure tours, our local experts will handle every detail. Explore our popular themes below, or start from a blank slate—we are here to help you build your own itinerary, from accommodation to private transfers and exclusive excursions in the most off-the-beaten-path nature reserves.
A Costa Rica Adventure Vacation is what you wish the world was like, all the time. Stunning unspoilt natural beauty, exotic wildlife, secluded beaches and remote mountain trails. Smouldering volcanoes, crystal clear hot springs, luxury hotels and wilderness lodges – and all of it a little difficult to get to.
Adventure Travel Costa Rica Vacation
Adventure and luxury combined
A Costa Rica vacation combines exhilarating adventure and mindful serenity, luxurious resorts & rustic simplicity, always surrounded by the most intoxicating natural environment on the planet. From remote lodges to full-service resorts, our Costa Rica adventure vacation packages cater to all travel styles.
And we should know, Costa Rica Rios has been running all-inclusive adventure vacations for singles, couples and families in this amazing country since 1995, and we’d love to show you around. We can take you on a fully guided adventure tour, or simply book up the hotels, take care of the transfers and leave the rest of the holiday up to you.
Take an all inclusive vacation in a luxury hotel by the beach? No problem. Wherever you want to go in Costa Rica, we can probably help. And we might be able to get you a good deal on the hotel too. Your Costa Rica vacation doesn’t have to cost the earth, right?
Many of our guests choose a combination of the two. Getaway on a beach, perfectly managed on your own, with the adventure vacation side of things taken care of by us.
Accompanied by our own guides, for example, you might zip line into the mysterious depths of a virgin rainforest, white water raft through the jungle then overnight in our exclusive hidden lodge.
Kayak one of the most adventurous rivers on the planet, then relax in an elegant five star resort on your own for a few days at the end. Everyone is different, of course, but over the years we’ve developed a range of packages that seem to put the most amount of smiles, on the most amount of faces.
Whatever kind of adventure you’re looking for, we can help.
Costa Rica Vacation
Tours, trips and getaways to places nobody else can reach
Because we run our own tours (which very few other businesses do) we can take you to places that no other tourist can reach. These are truly authentic adventure tours led by expert local guides.. Our guides are all locals, born and bred in Costa Rica, so they know their way around – and they’re known for their hospitality, friendliness and utter professionalism. When you’re on a guided part of your vacation you can feel comfortable pushing yourself to the limit, knowing your safety is ensured by world rafting champions and triathletes.
Costa Rica Vacation
Fully inclusive tours, affordable package deals
Because we love Costa Rica so much, we try to make our packages as affordable as possible. With elements you can add to the holiday, or remove to keep the cost down. In fact if price is a major concern, just let us know and we can recommend a vacation that suits what you’re looking for, at a cost to suit your budget.
Not all of our packages can be done on a budget, but if you want to getaway from it all at a great price, and all you have to worry about afterwards is your airfare, then Costa Rica could be just what you’re looking for.
Wondering about the best time to take an adventure trip to Costa Rica? We help you plan around seasons and wildlife viewing for the ultimate experience. Families especially enjoy our tailored family vacation packages, offering both fun and safety. For thrill-seekers, our adventure travel experiences offer memories that last a lifetime.
We invite you to join us in Costa Rica as a traveller and adventurer, and hopefully, leave as a friend. Pura Vida!
Frequently Ask Question
What makes Costa Rica adventure vacation packages uniquely exciting?
Costa Rica has an exhilarating combination of rainforests, beaches, volcanoes, and wildlife. White-water rafting, zip-lining, and hiking among varied ecosystems are part of many packages. Costa Rica Rios Adventure Travel makes each package unique for adventure tourists, mixing nature with adrenaline in the best way possible.
How do Costa Rica honeymoon all-inclusive packages enhance romantic experiences?
Costa Rica honeymoon tours blend adventure and luxury, with private beaches, spa massages, and guided wildlife expeditions. Couples may have magical experiences at all-inclusive hotels while exploring the magic of nature, from isolated beaches to amazing volcanoes. We are the perfect place for a romantic getaway.
Thrill adventurers have opportunities for zip-lining through cloud forests, surfing on beaches that have been rated the world’s best, and white-water rafting. Bungee jumping and canyoning are also available in Costa Rica. Adventure tours then offer a mix of adrenaline-charged action and scenic discovery in the nation’s varied environments.
What's included in Costa Rica all-inclusive family packages?
Costa Rica all-inclusive family packages offer accommodations, meals, and excursions. Families can go on guided tours of rainforests, wildlife safaris, and adventure sports like zip-lining. These packages make sure that everyone is comfortable and has fun, with safety and activities for kids as key concerns.
Are there Costa Rica tours with wildlife and beach activities?
Yes, Costa Rica provides tours that balance wildlife exploration with beach relaxation. You can visit national parks like Manuel Antonio or Tortuguero, where you can often see animals. Spend some time on beautiful beaches after your trip to thoroughly appreciate your vacation.
Is Costa Rica a good destination for an adventure vacation?
Costa Rica is a favorite destination for adventure vacations because of its varied landscapes and numerous activities, such as volcano hikes, surfing, wildlife excursions, and zip-lining. Natural beauty makes it ideal for those looking for an active and picturesque retreat. Contact us to know more.
What are some fun activities included in Costa Rica family vacations?
Family activities in Costa Rica involve volcano exploration, wildlife refuge visitation, snorkeling, and beach excursions. Families can go on enjoyable yet safe excursions like nature walks, rafting down rivers, and seeing animals in the wild. We make these trips unique so that families can make memories that last a lifetime.
Are Costa Rica tour packages customizable?
Yes, Costa Rica tour packages can be fully customized to fit specific interests, travel dates, and group sizes. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing beach vacation or an adventurous wildlife tour, Costa Rica Rios Adventure Travel can craft the perfect itinerary for you.
Which Costa Rica tour packages are best for first-time visitors?
For first-time visitors, tour packages that offer a balance of relaxation and adventure are ideal. Look for packages that combine scenic beaches, nature reserves, and cultural experiences. These provide a well-rounded introduction to the country’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, and activities, making for an unforgettable travel experience.
Are there affordable Costa Rica family vacation packages with wildlife tours?
Yes, Costa Rica has cheap family vacation packages that specialize in wildlife tours. These packages typically involve visiting national parks, wildlife safaris, and eco-lodges. Families can experience the country’s huge biodiversity without spending too much money while enjoying family-friendly resorts and activities.
Which Costa Rica resorts are best for family-friendly all-inclusive vacations?
When looking for family-friendly all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica, choose those that offer amenities like kids’ clubs, family-friendly pools, and organized outings. These resorts typically provide a great balance of adventure and relaxation, ensuring that both adults and children have a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Is Costa Rica a good honeymoon destination for nature lovers?
Costa Rica is a great place for nature enthusiasts on their honeymoon since it has untouched jungles, stunning beaches, and lots of animals. Couples may trek up volcanoes, see hidden waterfalls, and enjoy private beaches, all while staying in stylish suites that will give them a lifetime of wonderful memories.
