Costa Rica Luxury Tours & Experiences

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Experience Costa Rica's highlights in luxury. Our local travel specialists will help you put together an amazing custom trip that pairs world-class lodging and tours with scenic landscapes, local culture, and wildlife.

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Costa Rica Travel Insights

Arenal Volcano
Map of Costa Rica Luxury Escape: Arenal, Bajos del Toro, & Uvita - 15 Days
Costa Rica Luxury Escape: Arenal, Bajos del Toro, & Uvita - 15 Days

This luxury tropical vacation combines the natural highlights of Costa Rica with VIP pampering. On this 15-day itinerary, you'll visit three of the most beautiful regions in the country: Arenal Volcano National Park, the Pacific coast, and the remote and wild Osa Peninsula. Throughout you'll enjoy adventure tours and first-class services that combine to create an unforgettable vacation.

Photo courtesy of Hacienda AltaGracia an Auberge Resort
The 8 Best Luxury Hotels in Costa Rica

Epitomizing laid-back travel, Costa Rica has hundreds of hotels, but only a few make the list for luxury. With the help of local specialists, kimkim has narrowed down the best to these eight unique options that choose quality over quantity, simplicity over opulence. Pick one or more and make your next trip to the land of "pura vida" extra special.

Arenal Volcano
Map of Costa Rica: Natural Highlights Luxury Tour - 6 Days
Costa Rica: Natural Highlights Luxury Tour - 6 Days

Even a mere six days is enough time to experience the highlights of Costa Rica. On this brisk itinerary, you'll do just that, visiting both Arenal and Corcovado National Park as well as enjoying waterfall hikes and exotic wildlife safaris. In between all this adventure you'll find time to relax in natural hot springs and enjoy the first-class amenities of your luxury accommodations.

(Photo courtesy of Nayara Springs)
The Best Luxury Hotels in Arenal / La Fortuna

La Fortuna is a famous mountain town that needs no introduction for those familiar with the cone-shaped Arenal Volcano and its surrounding rainforests, hot springs, and waterfalls. Indeed, this is one of Costa Rica's top destinations, with dozens of accommodations. So, how to skip hordes of tourists? We sought advice from our local specialists and kimkim staff to round up the most luxurious hotels in La Fortuna.

Manuel Antonio beaches are known for sunset views
Map of Costa Rica Luxury & Nature Tour - 10 Days
Costa Rica Luxury & Nature Tour - 10 Days

This adventurous itinerary checks off four of Costa Rica’s key regions. Raft down some of the world’s best rapids, head to Arenal for hikes and hot springs, and lounge on the Pacific beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. End your journey on the remote Osa Peninsula, where rainforests, wildlife, and a near-empty coastline await.

Hermit crab on the beach of Corcovado National Park
Map of Arenal and Osa Peninsula Luxury Getaway - 8 Days
Arenal and Osa Peninsula Luxury Getaway - 8 Days

In this eight-day luxury itinerary, you'll travel in style to southwest Costa Rica and the Osa Peninsula. Here you'll embark on excursions in Corcovado National Park, a veritable Lost World preserving one of the country's few lowland rainforests. You'll then fly to Arenal Volcano National Park, where even more active adventures await.

Arenal Volcano
Map of Costa Rica Luxury Adventure: Volcanos, Cloud Forests, and Rivers - 16 Days
Costa Rica Luxury Adventure: Volcanos, Cloud Forests, and Rivers - 16 Days

On this 16-day itinerary, you'll explore the biodiversity of Costa Rica while visiting three distinct regions of the country. First is a visit to Arenal Volcano National Park for some adventure sports, then it's off to remote Bajos del Toro and its three incredible waterfalls. As a grand finale, you'll embark on a guided hike into Corcovado National Park, the most biodiverse region in Costa Rica.

Arenal Volcano
Map of Costa Rica: Luxury Wildlife Safari and Multi-Sport Adventure - 10 Days
Costa Rica: Luxury Wildlife Safari and Multi-Sport Adventure - 10 Days

If you're looking for an adventurous holiday without roughing it, then this itinerary is for you. On this 10-day tour of Costa Rica, you'll enjoy all the creature comforts of a luxury vacation while still embarking on wildlife safaris and adventure sports activities. Take to the air on a zip-line tour over the rainforest, hike to exotic waterfalls, and view the most exotic animals in the country—it's an exclusive vacation tailored just for you.

Arenal Volcano
Map of Costa Rica Luxury Wildlife and Adventure Sports Getaway - 11 Days
Costa Rica Luxury Wildlife and Adventure Sports Getaway - 11 Days

In Costa Rica you can combine the relaxation of a luxury vacation with all the adventure and exotic wildlife found in the tropics. On this 11-day itinerary, you'll enjoy an array of adventure sports, from canopy tours in the rainforest to wildlife expeditions in national parks and rivers. In between, you'll soak your weary muscles in natural hot springs and retire each night to luxury eco-lodges and villas.

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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Costa Rica
Travel specialist Olman Romero
active 2 hours ago

Olman Romero

I was born in Turrialba, it is a region famous for hosting the Guayabo Archeological Monument, which is the oldest and most important pre-hispanic archeological site in the country. Turrialba is...

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Travel specialist Bryan Leon
active 3 hours ago

Bryan Leon

Growing up in a coffee plantation area near San Jose, Costa Rica's vibrant capital, I was fortunate to have parents who instilled in me a deep love and appreciation for nature. As a certified...

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Travel specialist Priscila Mata
active 4 hours ago

Priscila Mata

Greetings from vibrant Costa Rica! 🌺 My love for exploring and understanding my country fuels my enthusiasm for helping others discover all that Costa Rica has to offer. Outside of work, I find...

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Travel specialist Holden Ketchum
active 5 hours ago

Holden Ketchum

I have lived in Costa Rica for six years and made it my home. My role is to help travelers connect to the activities and experiences that will bring them the most joy and provide lasting memories....

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Trip Reviews for Costa Rica

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

Well-organized trip
Costa Rica | Apr 6 - Apr 13, 2024

Marcia
Marcia J.
Redmond, WA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Well-organized trip. Having the transport arranged for us let us focus on family and CR, not navigating how to get around. Serendipity Adventures, the on-the-ground subcontractor for KimKim, was superb. KimKim found the perfect place for a family of 7 to stay for a week in Manuel Antonio. Read more

Well-organized trip. Having the transport arranged for us let us focus on family and CR, not navigating how to get around. Serendipity Adventures, the on-the-ground subcontractor for KimKim, was superb. KimKim found the perfect place for a family of 7 to stay for a week in Manuel Antonio.

Hotel Reviews
Gran Hotel Costa Rica
San José

Just a Hilton from the Curio Collection. Everything was spectacularly nice (to be expected from a 5 Star hotel), but also quite divorced from a Costa Rican Experience; once inside the hotel, we could have been in almost any country anywhere. Great breakfast. Great location. Interestingly, less-than stellar restaurant staff, some of whom were slow and indifferent. If you value the luxury hotel experience, change this rating to 5 stars.

Authenticity & Character
A luxury hotel that could be transplanted to anywhere in the world. Devoid of authenticity except the building is a bit historic.
Location
Staff
Good front desk, great porters, great room service, and a full sized crib for our toddler, not just a pack-n-play. Restaurant staff a bit indifferent.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Costa Verde
Manuel Antonio

A wonderful place for families. We were 7 and KimKim found us the perfect house (Casa Quinta) on the property. Multiple great pools. Monkeys everywhere, which we all loved.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is indeed built on the side of a hill. Plan on uphill hiking or plan on multiple taxi rides (totally worth the extra expense).
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The cleaning staff even washed our dishes!
Activity Reviews
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Private Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Hike
Costa Rica

Not suited for young children. Mostly we saw small sleeping sloths only viewable through binoculars, which little kids can't easily negotiate. Defiinitely go early in the morning, before the heat sets in. Nice tour with a naturalist for older children and adults, with lots of teaching and explaining that bores the little ones and is great for others.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Damas Island Boat Tour
Damas Island Boat Tour
Manuel Antonio

Mangroves are cool for those of us with little experience with them.

Quality of Experience
Food
Simple and authentic dinner at an outdoor cafe afterwards.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
One of us left a phone on the bus and they brought it back to us almost before we even discovered it missing. Above and beyond service.
Local specialist: Holden Ketchum
Holden
Holden Ketchum
Local specialist in Cartago, Costa Rica | Replied on Apr 22, 2024

Hello Marcia, I'm glad that you were able to enjoy the hotel in Manuel Antonio, keeping your whole family together. I'm sorry that the national park tour was a little too much for your little one, but it sounds like everyone was ablet to cool off and enjoy the pools at Costa Verde. I'm also glad to hear that there were lots of monkeys to keep you entertained and that your phone was promptly returned to you.
Thank you
Holden Ketchum
Serendipity Adventures

Amazing Honeymoon in Costa Rica
Costa Rica | May 17 - May 27, 2023

Virginia
Virginia P.
Jurupa Valley, CA | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2024
Booking our Costa Rican honeymoon through Kim Kim and using Nuria was one of the best decisions we made. It wasn’t just a trip; it was an expertly curated adventure. For anyone looking to celebrate Costa Rica, 10 day adventure, which was an unforgettable adventure I cannot recommend Nuria enough. We had day by day itinary with all the information needed, the car rental easy, driving through costa rica was breeze. Customer service was available, ensuring that any questions we had were... Read more

Booking our Costa Rican honeymoon through Kim Kim and using Nuria was one of the best decisions we made. It wasn’t just a trip; it was an expertly curated adventure. For anyone looking to celebrate Costa Rica, 10 day adventure, which was an unforgettable adventure I cannot recommend Nuria enough. We had day by day itinary with all the information needed, the car rental easy, driving through costa rica was breeze. Customer service was available, ensuring that any questions we had were answered promptly and any minor issues were resolved quickly via whatups. This peace of mind was invaluable, especially being in a foreign country and wanting to focus solely on each other. e found ourselves one day zip-lining through the canopy of Monteverde, and the next, snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Papagayo. booked us into boutique hotels and secluded lodges that emphasized privacy and romance. Each location offered unique charms surrounded by the rich biodiversity of a rainforest.

Hotel Review
Chachagua Rainforest
La Fortuna

The location was secluded and a little further than other hotels or the city center. Accommodations were nothing short of spectacular, and it felt private, with lots of wildlife.

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Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Nuri R

A trip that was perfectly suited to our family.
Costa Rica | Mar 13 - Mar 20, 2024

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Christa R.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024

kimkim helped us find a hotel that was perfect for our family and in a great location. The full-day excursion to Rincon de la Vieja booked through our kimkim agent was a highlight of the trip. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We were able to spot a variety of birds and animals. The entire trip exceeded our expectations.

Local specialist: Erwin Gonzalez