Costa Rica trip with English-speaking guide

A trip to Costa Rica accompanied by a local English-speaking driver-guide is a must, so you can travel with complete peace of mind. And who better than a Tico, a local, an ambassador for his country, to accompany you throughout your stay?

At Costa Rica Decouverte, our driver guides are all certified by the ICT (Costa Rican Ministry of Tourism) and are ALL naturalists. This allows you to visit and discover without missing out on the wonders of Costa Rica.
How many times have we heard people say to us: “I didn’t see anything at such and such a place?” and we, surprised, ask them: “Were you accompanied by a naturalist guide?” The answer is usually no.

Yes, not everyone can recognize the sounds of nature and get closer to animals. Knowing their habitat, knowing their songs, knowing their footprints – that’s all a good naturalist guide needs to know. And if he or she accompanies you as your driver throughout your trip, you’ll leave without the feeling of having missed out.

An English-speaking naturalist driver-guide is the luxury of a successful trip with a difference. Our guides are trained to adapt to your wishes and needs, and most of them have excellent contacts with our former customers. They’ll be at your service throughout your Costa Rica trip, guiding you where no tourist goes.

Sometimes, depending on the tour, you’ll even have the chance to share a moment of life with one of their cousins, grandfathers or friends, and you’ll have that intimate feeling of having experienced something different. Sharing a meal with their family, visiting a finca, discovering a little piece of local history in an indigenous cemetery, visiting an isolated school and taking part in the class or playing soccer with the local team… These are just a few examples of what our guides have already done for our travellers.


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Sloth Circuit

SAN JOSE, ARENAL, MONTEVERDE, PACIFIQUE SUD, CABO MATAPALO, GOLFITO

From San José to Golfito, this luxury loop will take you off the beaten track to discover Costa Rica.  You’ll visit Her Majesty the Arenal volcano and its region rich i...

From San José to Golfito, this luxury loop will take you off the beaten track to discover Costa Rica. 

You’ll visit Her Majesty the Arenal volcano and its region rich in nature and activity. Then Monteverde and its cloud forest will seduce you with the cosy atmosphere of the Quackers and its cloud forest.

Then it’s on to the South Pacific. You’ll discover both sides of Golfo Dulce. Puerto Jimenez, with its swarms of scarlet macaws, its proximity to Corcovado Park and its many 100% natural activities.

Finally, Golfito, a small town with colonial architecture, welcomes you to a lodge immersed in the tropical forest and bordered by the calm waters of the gulf. 

  • 14 Days
  • Nature
  • Driver-guide
fauna lineated woodpecker costa rica decouverte

Charm and Nature

SAN JOSE, SAN GERARDO DE DOTA, PACIFIQUE SUD, MASTATAL, MONTEVERDE, ARENAL

What could be more complete than traveling to Costa Rica with a local English-speaking guide to show you around the country? In the Quetzal region, you can observe the sacred Mayan...

What could be more complete than traveling to Costa Rica with a local English-speaking guide to show you around the country?

In the Quetzal region, you can observe the sacred Mayan bird. Then, in the Uvita region and Marino Ballena Park, you can discover the Sierpe mangrove, the largest in the country. The fauna here is close and dense. You can also admire the nauyaca waterfall and cool off at its foot.

Afterwards, your guide will take you to a remote spot and a genuine vanilla hacienda. You’ll learn all about the cultivation, reproduction and harvesting of this coveted spice.

You’ll head a little further north, into the Monteverde cloud forest. The eponymous reserve, hummingbirds and orchids will fill you with wonder.

Finally, at Arenal, you’ll be delighted by Costa Rican culture and the region’s thermal waters.

 

  • 12 Days
  • Nature
  • Driver-guide
White nosed Coati Nasua narica, known as the coatimundi, member of the family Procyonidae (raccoons and their relatives) Local Spanish names for the species include pizote, antoon, and tejón

Coatimundi

SANTA ANA, VOLCAN ARENAL, TENORIO, CAÑO NEGRO, LA VIRGEN, PUNTA UVA

Between the Caribbean and the Pacific, via the northern plains, Volcan Arenal and Monteverde, this 12-day tour will take you off the beaten track. Your English-speaking driver-guid...

Between the Caribbean and the Pacific, via the northern plains, Volcan Arenal and Monteverde, this 12-day tour will take you off the beaten track. Your English-speaking driver-guide will show you his country like no other.A great overview of Costa Rica’s must-sees, as well as its most remote and wild corners. You’ll discover a wide variety of ecosystems, breathtaking landscapes and rich wildlife, all punctuated by relaxing and sporting activities. … Lodges and hotels carefully selected to provide you with relaxation and comfort throughout your trip. We go to great lengths to ensure that your trip is an unforgettable experience.

  • 12 Days
  • Nature
  • Driver-guide
Baird's tapir and a Yellow headed caracara

Danta

SAN JOSE, CABO MATAPALO, UVITA, SANTA ELENA, VOLCAN ARENAL, SANTA TERESA

Ultra-luxury version of two weeks in Costa Rica for an exclusive discovery of the green paradise. A private English-speaking guide to accompany you, guide you and help you disco...

Ultra-luxury version of two weeks in Costa Rica for an exclusive discovery of the green paradise.

A private English-speaking guide to accompany you, guide you and help you discover the hidden secrets of the land of Pura Vida. Private internal flights, confidential excursions and incredible experiences for an unforgettable trip.

Costa Rica’s most luxurious hotels await you for service beyond your expectations, and from which you’ll never want to leave.

But also, intense and varied activities for all those who wish to combine sport, adrenaline and exclusivity!

  • 14 Days
  • Honeymoon
  • Driver-guide
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Ara Macaw

SANTA ANA, VOLCAN ARENAL, TENORIO, TARCOLES, UVITA, SANTA MARIA DE DOTA

Accompanied by your private English-speaking naturalist driver/guide, discover authentic Costa Rica on this 12-day tour.  Your guide will be there to help you discover his ...

Accompanied by your private English-speaking naturalist driver/guide, discover authentic Costa Rica on this 12-day tour. 

Your guide will be there to help you discover his country, its culture and the small, unspoilt wonders of Costa Rica, off the beaten track. You’ll meet indigenous populations, fly over the canopy via suspension bridges, discover the fans of the Arenal volcanoes, Tenorio Park and its Rio Celeste, share a typical barbecue evening, observe the crocodiles of Tarcoles and the fauna of Central America’s largest mangrove swamp. Finally, you’ll get to see the world’s most beautiful bird: the Quetzal.

The Arenal volcano will hold no secrets for you, and the Tenorio region – with its Rio Celeste – will surely leave you speechless. The macaws and crocodiles of Tarcoles will impress and amaze you. The Borucas Indians will introduce you to their handicrafts. The South Pacific and its exuberant biodiversity will captivate you. You’ll meet the Boruca Indians before reaching the heights of San Gerardo de Dota.

  • 12 Days
  • Nature
  • Driver-guide

These tours are all customizable! You can choose them as they are or adapt them to suit your preferences.