Costa Rica is one of the best options for an easy, quick, relaxing get-away from North America. The country is easy to get around in, diverse, and full of eco-tourism options, with a well-developed tourism infrastructure.
Costa Rica offers amazing beaches on both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts, cloud forest reserves, active volcanoes, zip lines, world-class whitewater rafting, and much more, all served up with the relaxing Tico style of "Pura Vida!"
Detour only has a few Costa Rica trips on our website at the moment, but our top-notch local operators offer many trip options, or are happy to customize a trip just for you!
Contact Us and let us know what you are looking for, and we will put together the perfect Costa Rica trip for you!
Jungle Lodge, Class 4 Whitewater, Class 1-3 Whitewater, Wildlife Viewing
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Picture yourself on one of the planet’s top white water rivers, paddle in hand, a gaze of triumph and excitement on your face as you enjoy mi... More details
Come and discover the history, culture, flora, and fauna of Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park!
On this trip, you will spend several days explo... More details
Come and discover the history, culture, flora, and fauna of Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park!
On this trip, you will spend several days explo... More details
Come and discover the history, culture, flora, and fauna of Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park!
On this trip, you will spend several days explo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
This is a perfect package for those who like to take their own time to discover the beauty of Costa Rica. It is a self-drive package that allows yo... More details
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TESTIMONIALS
The Inca trail trek can only be described as magical. I tried my best to be cynical, but it didn’t work. This trip was pure magic and absolutely perfect.
The logistics of the trip were impeccable. The ground transportation was on time and they made sure I was able to obtain my boarding pass and pay the airport tax at each leg of the trip.
Out on the hike, my guide Oswaldo was fabulous.
The food on the trail was amazing. The chef created simple and fresh meals that were bursting with local flavor.
-- Terry B, Inca Trail 5-day with Andean Adventures
Just returned from Costa Rica last night ... trip was a GREAT SUCCESS! We all thank you VERY MUCH for arranging the trip.
-- Bob Fenchel, Custom Costa Rica with Camino Travel
We’ve been home just over a week now and I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you just how fantastically well everything went! Ok, so we did end up paying the full whack (which I’ve decided just not to think about!). However, we had a fantastic guide and everything ran really smoothly and we had a fantastic time. From being collected from the hotel (Vieja Cuba which was lovely) to being looked after once we got to the Galapagos it was all just perfect, so thank you very much for being an important part of our fabulous trip.
Cheers Greg !
-- Marayka K., Galapagos Multisport 7-Day Adventure
We had a great time on the Galapagos Cruise. Our guides were very engaging and informative and everything was timed just right. We had the right amount of activity, food and leisure time every day. We are not \"cruising\" people and were apprehensive at first about being stuck on a boat for 7 days but we didn\'t feel \"stuck\" given the number of excursions we had each day and the fact that we snorkeled at least once or twice a day. We also extended our trip on the Islands and stayed at a hotel but definitely would recommend a cruise over staying on the islands. The islands gets very hot and there are lots of mosquitos but on the boat there is shade, wind and no bugs! Great amount of variety of animals and geography we saw. Sad to leave!
-- Wendy K., Galapagos Islands on the Eric, Letty, and Flamingo