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Plan a custom trip to Costa Rica with local experts who know the country inside out. From lush rainforests and volcanoes to pristine beaches and wildlife reserves, Lonely Planet Journeys helps you experience the adventure and natural beauty of Costa Rica.

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Best Costa Rica Trip Itineraries Handcrafted by Local Experts

Don't know where to start? Get inspired by our favorite Costa Rica itineraries, or start from scratch and build your own with our local experts.

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Monteverde

Monteverde's tropical cloud forest is an environment unlike any other – wrapped in mist, echoing with birdsong, and full of life at every turn. Around 400 bird species pass through, from the dazzling resplendent quetzal to keel-billed toucans and hummingbirds that hover, buzzing, at trailside feeders. It's a magical, multi-sensory escape from the everyday and a rare chance to see nature this untouched.

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Hanging bridge in Monteverde

What our travelers are saying

OVER 500 5-STAR REVIEWS

  • Sara

    Repeat Traveler

    “This is my second trip using Journeys - Irene worked with me to build and adjust a great itinerary for our family with 3 kids and every booking and transfer ran perfectly! Thanks to Journeys, we have a ton of amazing memories of Costa Rica!”

  • Joanna

    Honeymoon in Costa Rica

    “Irene’s planning was top notch! My husband and I had such a memorable honeymoon in Costa Rica, filled with equal parts of romance and adventure.”

  • Kelsey

    7-day trip to Costa Rica

    “I usually do all the planning for our trips. I was concerned about transportation in Costa Rica and had heard good things about Journeys so I reached out and am so glad I did. This was the best trip! It was so nice to not manage reservations myself. All we had to do was show up and enjoy our trip. ”
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