A holiday to look forward to

Costa Rica Rios is a family run, multisport adventure based company that has been crafting vacations and operating tours in Costa Rica since 1995. Specialising in displaying the best of this beautiful country’s whitewater, rainforest and jungle, Costa Rica Rios continuously strives for higher quality vacations by updating our safety standards according to U.S regulations, and constantly improving our itineraries to surpass all our clients’ expectations.

Costa Rica Adventure Vacations

Welcome to our exclusive collection of group and customized vacations, where unforgettable experiences await you. Our handpicked selection of group vacations promises to exceed your expectations. Get ready to embark on a remarkable journey tailored just for you, where every moment is designed to create unforgettable memories.

 

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Connie Vance
17:51 28 Apr 25
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 18:40 28 Apr 25
Thanks for the incredible review, Connie and it's so nice to hear that you loved your vacation. Pura vida!
Misty Gilheany
23:02 25 Feb 25
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 14:33 27 Feb 25
Thanks for the fantastic review, Misty! It's so nice to hear that you loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
Teresa Straffin
20:54 31 Jul 24
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 14:21 01 Aug 24
Thanks for the amazing review Teresa! It's so nice to hear that you and your family loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
Susan Collins
14:29 22 Jul 24
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 15:19 22 Jul 24
Thanks for the fantastic review, Susan and it's great to hear you loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
Morgan Woelfel
04:47 07 Jul 24
Costa Rica Rios did a fabulous job planning our Costs Rica Adventure. I highly recommend them.
Response from the owner 16:12 07 Jul 24
Thanks for the great review, Morgan and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation to Costa Rica. Pura vida!
Danielle Cataldo
23:39 16 Apr 24
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 11:52 18 Apr 24
Thank you for the lovely review, Danielle and it's so nice to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Pura vida!
Hillary Beauvais
16:18 03 Apr 24
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 19:30 03 Apr 24
Thank you for the amazing review Hillary and it's so nice to hear that you loved your vacation with us. Pura vida!
Daniel Beyer
00:06 13 Feb 24
It was a great trip. You should do it too.
Response from the owner 14:10 13 Feb 24
Pura vida Daniel!
Seth Widoff
02:09 24 Jan 24
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 22:39 24 Jan 24
Thanks for the great review Seth and it's so nice to hear you enjoyed your vacation. Pura vida!
Christine Chappell
15:46 20 Jan 24
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 14:17 21 Jan 24
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!

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Costa Rica Adventure Vacations

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.

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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.

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.

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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. 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. 

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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.

Costa Rica Adventure Vacations

Family vacation, 100% adventure, remote natural wonders or a romantic honeymoon – whatever you want to do, we can take care of it.

We invite you to join us in Costa Rica as a traveller and adventurer, and hopefully, leave as a friend. Pura Vida!

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