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Luxury Costa Rica Vacation Packages

Juniper Tours is a U.S.-based luxury travel agency that plans fully private, custom Costa Rica vacations — every itinerary built from scratch by a dedicated Costa Rica specialist around your dates, pace, and interests. Walk Monteverde’s misty cloud forests, watch Arenal’s perfect volcanic cone, zip-line past sloths and toucans, and follow two wild coastlines of surf and rainforest. No group coaches, no fixed departures — Costa Rica, designed entirely around you.

Best Time to VisitDec – April
Typical Trip Length7 – 12 Days
Travel StylesCustom · Honeymoon · Escapes
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Why Costa Rica

Wildlife, two coastlines, and a pace all its own.

Costa Rica rewards the traveler who slows down. Roughly a quarter of the country is protected parkland, packed with a density of wildlife found almost nowhere else — sloths and toucans in the canopy, monkeys on the beach, sea turtles nesting on both coasts. Getting Costa Rica right means choosing the right combination of rainforest, cloud forest, volcano, and coast, and giving each the time it deserves.

Juniper designs every Costa Rica itinerary as a fully private, custom journey — no group tours, no fixed packages. From boutique eco-luxury lodges in the rainforest to beachfront retreats on the Pacific, every detail is arranged before you travel.

Rainforest & Wildlife
Cloud forests, national parks, and one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity on earth — experienced with private naturalist guides who know exactly where to look.
Eco-Luxury Lodges & Beachfront Stays
Hand-selected boutique and eco-luxury properties — rainforest lodges with volcano views, clifftop retreats above the Pacific, and beachfront hotels chosen for your travel style.
Adventure, Wellness & Pura Vida
Volcano hot springs, canopy ziplines, surf, and rainforest spa days — or simply nothing at all. Costa Rica works equally well as an active adventure and a slow, restorative escape.

Great custom travel is an investment. Your specialist will walk through exactly what a fully private, tailor-made Costa Rica itinerary looks like for your trip during a free 30-minute consultation.

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Sample Itinerary

Best of Costa Rica — 8 Days

San José · Arenal · Monteverde · Manuel Antonio

This is a sample itinerary — for inspiration only. Every Juniper trip is designed from scratch around you. Many clients love an itinerary very similar to this one — if something here resonates, your specialist can build something just like it (or better) specifically for your travel style, dates, and group.

1
Arrive in San José
San José+
Welcome to Costa Rica! A private driver collects you from Juan Santamaría International Airport and brings you to your hotel in the Central Valley. Settle in and rest after your flight — your specialist will have arranged a relaxed first evening so you can ease into the pura vida pace before the adventure begins.
Overnight: San José
After breakfast you travel north toward the Arenal Volcano, one of the most iconic sights in Costa Rica. The drive winds through coffee country and rolling green hills before the near-perfect cone of Arenal comes into view above La Fortuna. Check into your lodge and spend the afternoon soaking in natural hot springs heated by the volcano itself.
Overnight: La Fortuna
A full day exploring the Arenal region with a private naturalist guide. Hanging bridges through the rainforest canopy, the thundering La Fortuna waterfall, and trails across old lava fields with the volcano towering above. Keep an eye out for sloths, toucans, and howler monkeys along the way. The day is built around your pace — gentle nature walks or more active adventure, entirely your call.
Overnight: La Fortuna
A scenic transfer — often the classic jeep-boat-jeep across Lake Arenal — brings you to Monteverde, Costa Rica's legendary cloud forest. The landscape shifts as you climb into the misty highlands. Check into your lodge and spend the rest of the day exploring the village or simply taking in the cooler mountain air.
Overnight: Monteverde
A full day in one of the most biodiverse places on earth. A guided walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve reveals orchids, hummingbirds, and — if you are lucky — the resplendent quetzal. In the afternoon, an optional zipline or canopy experience offers a different view of the forest from above. Your specialist tailors the day to your energy and interests.
Overnight: Monteverde
Descend from the highlands to the Pacific coast and the palm-fringed beaches of Manuel Antonio. The afternoon is yours — settle into your beachfront hotel, watch for monkeys in the trees, and catch your first Pacific sunset.
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
A morning guided walk through Manuel Antonio National Park — where the rainforest runs right down to white-sand beaches — followed by an afternoon at leisure. Swim, relax on the beach, or add a catamaran cruise along the coast. One of the most beautiful places in the country to end a journey.
Overnight: Manuel Antonio
After breakfast, a private driver brings you back to San José for your departure. Most travelers leave Costa Rica already planning their return — and which region they were not ready to leave. Your Juniper specialist remains reachable throughout departure day.

Love this route? Let’s build it around you.

This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Many Juniper clients travel something very similar — customised for their travel style, dates, regions, and accommodation level. Book a free call and your specialist builds from here.

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Sample Itineraries

Custom Costa Rica tour ideas to inspire your trip

Every itinerary below is a starting point, not a fixed package. Click any card to see the day-by-day — then book a free consultation and your specialist will build something just like it (or better) around you.

Best of Costa Rica custom tour — Arenal, Monteverde cloud forest and the Pacific — Juniper Tours
SampleMost Popular
10 Days

Best of Costa Rica

San José · Arenal · Monteverde · Manuel Antonio

The definitive first journey: the Arenal volcano and its hot springs, the misty Monteverde cloud forest, and the rainforest-meets-the-sea beaches of Manuel Antonio — privately guided and transferred throughout.

1
Arrive San JoséSan José

Private airport transfer, relaxed first evening in the Central Valley.

2–4
ArenalLa Fortuna

Volcano views, hot springs, hanging bridges, La Fortuna waterfall, adventure at your pace.

5–6
MonteverdeCloud Forest

Cloud forest reserve, canopy bridges, hummingbirds and the quetzal.

7–9
Manuel AntonioPacific Coast

National park, rainforest beaches, sunset catamaran, time at leisure.

10
DepartSJO Airport

Private transfer, departure.

9 nights · eco-luxury lodgesDaily breakfastPrivate transfers & naturalist guidesPre-booked experiences
Best of Costa Rica 15-day custom tour — two coasts, Tortuguero and Guanacaste — Juniper Tours
SampleTwo Coasts
15 Days

Best of Costa Rica — In Depth

Tortuguero · Arenal · Monteverde · Manuel Antonio · Guanacaste

The unhurried version — the classic arc plus the wildlife-rich Caribbean canals of Tortuguero at the start and the Guanacaste Gold Coast beaches to finish. Two coasts, two forests, and a volcano.

1
Arrive San JoséSan José

Private transfer, overnight in the Central Valley.

2–3
TortugueroCaribbean Coast

Jungle canals by boat, river wildlife, nesting turtles in season.

4–6
ArenalLa Fortuna

Volcano, hot springs, hanging bridges, waterfall, adventure.

7–8
MonteverdeCloud Forest

Cloud forest reserve, quetzals, canopy bridges in the mist.

9–11
Manuel AntonioPacific Coast

National park, beaches, sunset catamaran and snorkeling.

12–14
GuanacasteGold Coast

Drier, sunnier beaches and a luxury coastal finale.

15
DepartLIR / SJO

Private transfer, departure.

14 nights · eco-luxury & beachDaily breakfastPrivate transfers & naturalist guidesBoat & rainforest excursions
Costa Rica Wellness Escape — hot springs, forest bathing and the Nicoya Blue Zone — Juniper Tours
SampleWellness
8 Days

Costa Rica Wellness Escape

Arenal · Nosara · Nicoya Blue Zone

A restorative week — Arenal's volcanic hot springs, forest bathing and spa, then the yoga, surf and slow living of the Nicoya Blue Zone, one of the world's five regions where people live longest.

1
Arrive San JoséSan José

Private transfer, an easy night to begin.

2–4
ArenalLa Fortuna

Volcanic hot springs, guided forest bathing, sunrise yoga, waterfall swim and spa.

5–7
NosaraNicoya Blue Zone

Beach yoga, spa rituals, healing cuisine, optional surf, Pacific sunsets.

8
DepartLiberia Airport

Private transfer, departure.

7 nights · wellness lodges & retreatsDaily breakfastYoga, spa & forest bathingPrivate transfers
Romantic Costa Rica Honeymoon — volcano-view private hot springs and a Pacific finale — Juniper Tours
SampleHoneymoon
8 Days

Romantic Costa Rica Honeymoon

Arenal · Manuel Antonio

The focused romance — a volcano-view suite with your own private hot springs at Arenal, then an ocean-view suite, a sunset catamaran and a private beach dinner on the Pacific. Eight days for two.

1
Arrive San JoséSan José

Private transfer, romantic hotel check-in, evening at leisure.

2–4
ArenalLa Fortuna

Volcano-view suite, private hot springs, hanging bridges, waterfall, couples' spa.

5–7
Manuel AntonioPacific Coast

Ocean-view suite, national park, sunset catamaran, private beach dinner.

8
DepartSJO Airport

Private transfer, departure.

7 nights · romantic suitesDaily breakfastPrivate hot springs & couples' spaSunset catamaran & private dinner
Romantic Costa Rica Honeymoon 12-day — volcano, cloud forest and a secluded Pacific beach — Juniper Tours
SampleHoneymoon
12 Days

Romantic Costa Rica Honeymoon — Extended

Arenal · Monteverde · Manuel Antonio · Guanacaste / Osa

The extended honeymoon — volcano-view private hot springs, the misty Monteverde cloud forest, the Pacific at Manuel Antonio, and a secluded beach finale in Guanacaste or the wild Osa Peninsula.

1
Arrive San JoséSan José

Private transfer, romantic hotel check-in, evening at leisure.

2–4
ArenalLa Fortuna

Volcano-view suite, private hot springs, hanging bridges, couples' spa.

5–6
MonteverdeCloud Forest

Cloud-forest hideaway, quetzals, canopy bridges, optional night walk.

7–9
Manuel AntonioPacific Coast

Ocean-view suite, national park, sunset catamaran, private beach dinner.

10–11
Secluded CoastGuanacaste / Osa

A private retreat, sailing or snorkeling, spa, last Pacific sunsets.

12
DepartLIR / SJO

Private transfer, departure.

11 nights · romantic & secludedDaily breakfastPrivate hot springs & couples' spaPrivate transfers & experiences

Don’t see your Costa Rica?

The Osa Peninsula and Corcovado, Tortuguero’s canals, the Nicoya “Blue Zone,” surf towns and wellness retreats — tell your specialist what you have in mind and they’ll build from there.

Planning a Costa Rica Honeymoon?

Costa Rica is one of the world’s great honeymoon destinations — private eco-luxury lodges with rainforest and volcano views, secluded Pacific beaches, couples’ spa experiences, and sunset catamaran cruises.

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What’s Included

Everything handled. Nothing left to chance.

Hand-Selected Accommodations
Boutique and eco-luxury lodges, rainforest retreats, and beachfront hotels — chosen specifically for your travel style, not from a generic list.
Private Transfers & Transport
Airport pickups, inter-region transfers, and private drivers — including the classic jeep-boat-jeep across Lake Arenal — all arranged and confirmed before you travel.
Daily Breakfast
Breakfast is included daily (except arrival day) at your accommodation — whether that's a rainforest eco-lodge, a cloud forest retreat, or a Pacific beachfront hotel.
Pre-Arranged Experiences
Private naturalist-guided walks, hanging bridges, hot springs, canopy adventures, and wildlife excursions — all confirmed in advance so you never miss out.
Travel App & Offline Itinerary
Your full day-by-day itinerary, accommodation details, and specialist contact — accessible on your phone throughout Costa Rica.
In-Destination Support
Local partner numbers for on-the-ground help, plus your Juniper specialist remains reachable for anything that needs escalation while you travel.
Your Costa Rica Specialists

Designed by a specialist who knows the country.

Every Costa Rica trip is built by a dedicated Juniper specialist who designs fully private, custom itineraries from scratch — matching the right regions, lodges, and experiences to how you like to travel.

Allison Tucker — Juniper Tours Travel Specialist
Allison Tucker
Costa Rica · Japan · Europe

Alli is a dual citizen of the US and UK who has traveled for months at a time through Central and South America — Costa Rica among her favorites. She designs bespoke private itineraries from scratch, built entirely around how you like to travel.

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Traveler Reviews

What our travelers say

★★★★★

“The trip of a lifetime. Juniper Tours listened to us and delivered above and beyond expectations. We definitely recommend them every chance we get. My wife referred to the trip as magical, and I couldn’t think of a better description. We will be back for more magic from Juniper Tours.”

Garry F. · Custom Trip
★★★★★

“Everything planned by Juniper Tours went incredibly smoothly. Every driver and guide was wonderful and the one time we thought we might miss a connection, because of unexpected traffic, our driver was on the phone with the 24/7 service desk working to sort it out for us. I was very impressed with the service and the app.”

Hailey M. · Custom Trip
★★★★★

“Definitely recommending Juniper Tours to all our friends and family! We had the best trip ever! Our specialist was wonderful to work with and helped us through the whole process, making planning stress-free. Our itinerary was easy to follow and had plenty of time to do free things as well as super fun activities!”

Bree A.M. · Custom Trip
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Common Questions

Costa Rica travel questions

The dry season (roughly December–April) is the most popular and reliable for sunshine, especially on the Pacific coast. The green season (May–November) brings lush landscapes, fewer crowds, and lower rates, with rain typically arriving in the afternoons. Your specialist will tailor timing to the regions and experiences you want most.
Most Juniper Costa Rica itineraries run 7–12 days. Seven to eight days covers one or two regions well — for example a volcano and a beach. Ten to twelve days lets you combine rainforest, cloud forest, and coast without rushing. Internal distances are short but the roads are slow, so we build in realistic travel time.
Absolutely — Costa Rica is one of the world's great honeymoon destinations. Private eco-luxury lodges with volcano or rainforest views, secluded Pacific beaches, couples' spa experiences, and sunset catamaran cruises make for an unforgettable romantic trip. See our dedicated Costa Rica honeymoons guide.
Yes. Like every Juniper Tours journey, your Costa Rica trip is 100% private and built from scratch around your dates, pace, and interests — no group tours and no pre-set packages. Every transfer, guide, and experience is arranged and confirmed before you travel.
The Arenal volcano and its hot springs, the Monteverde cloud forest, and the wildlife of Manuel Antonio or Tortuguero are the classic highlights. Beyond them, the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado offer some of the most pristine rainforest in the Americas, and the Guanacaste beaches are ideal for slowing down. Your specialist will help you choose the right combination.
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