Plan Your Costa Rica Vacation
Explore Costa Rica’s top destinations, compare tours and transfers, and plan your trip with confidence.
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Costa Rica is a destination built for exploration, from rainforest and volcano adventures to Pacific beaches, wildlife encounters, and laid-back coastal towns. Whether you're planning your first visit or refining your itinerary, My Travel Setup helps you compare destinations, discover worthwhile experiences, and organize the practical parts of your trip in one place.
Use this guide as your starting point to explore Costa Rica’s top destinations, find tours and activities that match your travel style, arrange transfers, and build a vacation that makes sense for your route, schedule, and budget.
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How do you want to explore?
Tours, private transfers, or sport fishing — pick a path and we’ll guide the rest.
Tours & Experiences
Adventure, family, wildlife, and private tours across Costa Rica — live availability from trusted operators.
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Private Transfers
Airport transfers, private shuttles, and hotel-to-hotel routes with professional drivers you can plan around.
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Sport Fishing
Offshore and inshore charters from Pacific ports — full-day and half-day trips with captains who know the waters.
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Popular Costa Rica Experiences
A selection of highly rated experiences across Costa Rica’s most popular destinations.
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Tour and Night Walk La Fortuna
From$50/person
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Tubing in Rio Celeste
From$50/person
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Costa Rica The Chela Cooking Experience
From$60/person
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Surf Lesson + Beach day in Jaco Beach!
From$52/person
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Costa Rica·4 hrs
Morning Fishing Half Day Charter
From$678/group
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Costa Rica·2 hrs
Surfing Classes Manuel Antonio
From$105/person
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Costa Rica·3.8 hrs
White Water Rafting Half Day Naranjo River (Apr. 15th-Jan. 10th)
From$105/person
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Costa Rica·9 hrs
Combo 3 Best Tours In La Fortuna
From$245/person
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Where to stay & explore
Popular Costa Rica Destinations
Six bases travelers love — volcano, cloud forest, Pacific surf, and rainforest coast.
Alajuela
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano, hot springs, and adventure sports
Visit La Fortuna
Puntarenas
Jacó
Jacó Beach — surf, day trips, and Central Pacific access
Visit Jacó
Puntarenas
Quepos
Gateway to Manuel Antonio National Park
Visit Quepos
Puntarenas
Monteverde
Cloud forest, canopy walks, and zip-lines
Visit Monteverde
Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Surf, sunsets, and sport fishing
Visit Tamarindo
Puntarenas
Santa Teresa
Surf and yoga on the Nicoya Peninsula
Visit Santa TeresaExplore Costa Rica by Travel Style
Adventure
Zip-lines, rafting, tubing, and adrenaline experiences
See adventure tours →Family
Kid-friendly tours and activities for all ages
See family tours →Wildlife
Rainforest, wildlife watching, and nature experiences
See wildlife tours →Private
Private and luxury tours for a more exclusive trip
See private tours →Pacific & Caribbean waters
World-Class Sport Fishing
Marlin, sailfish, roosterfish, and tuna — Costa Rica's waters are among the world's most productive. Pick a port on the map and book a captain who knows the bite.
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Travel With Confidence
Practical planning, clear comparisons, and destination-specific information — so you can book with confidence.
Clear Comparisons
See destinations, experiences, and transfers side by side so you can choose what fits your route and travel style.
Transparent Booking
Live availability and clear pricing through a secure checkout — so you know what you’re booking before you confirm.
Destination Guidance
Practical, place-specific information for Costa Rica’s top hubs — from when to go to how to get around.
Practical Trip Planning
Organize tours, transfers, and fishing around your schedule and budget — with flexible cancellation on most experiences.
Stress-free arrivals
Private Transfers Across Costa Rica
From SJO or LIR to Jacó, La Fortuna, Quepos, Tamarindo, and beyond — private vehicles, bilingual drivers, and fixed prices you can plan around.
- Flight-tracked airport pickups
- Door-to-door hotel transfers
- Child seats on request
Insights & Guides
Trip costs
Estimate Your Costa Rica Trip
Get a clear sense of expected trip costs for activities, then carry your choices into a day-by-day itinerary.
- Set your destination, travelers, and trip length
- See an estimate based on bookable experiences
- Continue with the same details in the Smart Trip Planner