Custom Packages
Are you looking for the ultimate in Costa Rica vacations? Our team oat TravelLux will design your custom vacation package. We do not sell cookie-cutter trips. Instead, we take the time to get to know your unique “travel personality”. Then we match you with a hand-picked selection of housing, tours & transportation options. The result is a tailor-made Costa Rica journey that will fit you like a glove.
We email you a detailed travel itinerary filled with info, pictures and videos. Your TravelLux agent will work with you to adjust your vacation package until you are 100% satisfied. This makes for a seamless, worry-free experience that allows you to relax & enjoy the voyage.
Costa Rica Family Adventure
Tropical rainforests, zip lines, monkey sightings and waterfall swims make for the most unforgettable vacation—and photos.
Abundance abounds in Costa Rica: beautiful beaches, friendly people and endless adventures to embark upon. We dabble in it all with a family-friendly itinerary that will get everyone’s heart pumping. Jump right in to adventure life in Costa Rica at Arenal Volcano where we zip along the treetops, get a glimpse of rural Tico life on a local farm, rappel down a canyon waterfall that lies deep in the tropical rainforest, and soak in thermal hot springs.
Journey south, crossing Lake Arenal by boat, and dive deep into the Monteverde cloud forest. Your hotel is located in the reserve, home to eight different biological zones and thousands of plants and animals. Keep your eyes peeled for monkeys and quetzals during the day and embark on night walks with your guide to experience a whole different world after dark. Spend a unique day exploring the forest giants from the ground up—climbing up specially outfitted trees and then exploring the forest on foot with your naturalist guide.
Adventure travel done right
Wherever you want to go, whatever you want to get into, we’ve got a trip that’ll make your dream vacation come true. Visit like a local, explore at your own pace, and eat like a king (or a vegan king, if that’s more your thing).
Experience the world with us
We practice Leave No Trace principles on all our trips and work with local people and businesses as often as possible.Our expert guides don’t just know these places—they call them home. Their local knowledge unveils worlds few get to see. Hike, bike, swim and paddle with like-minded travelers who share your passion for adventure and the outdoors.
Costa Rica FAQ
High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly to Costa Rica is September.
You can start peeking at flights at this time. According to our experience, the best time to book internationa flights from the US is 5-6 months out. The best time to purchase tickets to Costa Rica is approximately 70 days out and the prime booking window is 2 weeks to 6 months out. The earlier you choose your package the better so that we can find you the best accomodations and event reservations at the best price.
Costa Rica may be more expensive than some other Central American countries, but you can certainly experience the country on a backpacker's budget if you take the time to investigate low-cost sleeping options like camping, hostels and small eco guest houses. Budget travelers can survive on around $30 – $50 USD per day.
To enter Costa Rica, your passport must be valid for at least three months after arrival. You also must have a return or onward ticket. Citizens of the United States, Canada and most European nations do not need a visa. Tourists are generally permitted to stay in Costa Rica for up to 90 days.
The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Costa Rica: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.