Signature Costa Rica | Where the Wild Answers

Journey into nature’s wild heart, where wildlife reigns, spirits soar, and the soul comes alive

Life runs deep through Costa Rica. It’s heard in the chorus of forest birds, seen in the flow of artisans’ hands, and felt in the slow drift of cloud over forested peaks. To see it is one thing. This journey makes you a part of it. Led by your Signature Guide, cross landscapes alive with energy – mist-shrouded mountains, shimmering wetlands, and geothermal rivers − meeting guardians of nature, observing the wildlife, living the pura vida.

Venture to the very heart of each destination on our Signature Collection, where every journey is shaped by our unrivalled local connections and insider expertise. Step beyond the ordinary with private invitations, rare encounters, and experiences few will ever share. So when someone says, “I’ve been there,” you’ll simply smile, knowing you’ve experienced it differently.

Signature Experiences:

• Join coffee innovators at Café Sombra Verde, tracing the journey from bean to cup in an immersive sustainability-focused tasting
• Glide through the wildlife-rich Caño Negro waterways on a private boat, sharing stories and food with local families
• Step into the rhythm of rural life on Doña Olga’s family farm and enjoy a homestyle lunch made with love

Signature Day: Experience our distinctive Signature Day, choosing between a zip line course through a canyon, a guided nature hike, a river tubing adventure or birdwatching and mountain biking

Signature Stay: Find a sanctuary of comfort, conservation and biodiversity at Tocu Tent Camp, set within the remote wetlands of Caño Negro

Signature Guide: Let your hand-picked Signature guide lead you to the country’s soul − sharing their home, heritage, and heart

Sustainability and Impact

As a certified B Corp, we’re on a mission to improve our social and environmental impact across all our adventures.

We do this through our innovative Thriving Nature, Thriving People plan.

This ‘nature positive’ approach is designed to help nature and communities thrive in harmony through practical solutions, such as reducing carbon and waste on our trips, supporting conservation projects through the Exodus Adventure Travels Foundation, and rewilding 100 square metres for every Exodus traveller.

We also weave Signature Legacy moments into your itinerary, so the positive impact of your trip lasts long after your stay. These are moments to remember which help people and nature thrive, ensuring you build a harmonious, positive connection with the places you visit.

On this journey, you can:

• Join a private talk with a local ecologist or biologist on the importance of biological corridors for jaguar conservation. Take part in a tree-planting ceremony to help restore the Hacienda’s rewilding corridor, and receive a personalised adoption certificate.
• Visit Bucolic Farm in Bajos del Toro and Blue Flag Farm in Caño Negro to meet farmers championing sustainability and community-driven agriculture that supports both local livelihoods and biodiversity.

Is this trip for you?

This trip is graded Activity Level 2 (Easy & Moderate). For more information on our trip gradings, visit the Activity Level Guidelines page.

Driving times: The longest travel time takes place on Day 8 (four hours). All other journeys are under 2hr 30min.

Prebooking activities: An immersive adventure of your choice awaits on the Signature Day. All you need to do is prebook the activity at least 60 days before departure through our Signature Collection travel experts.

Vaccinations and Health

Costa Rica

There are no required vaccinations. However, you may want to consider vaccinations for tetanus, hepatitis A, rabies and typhoid. The risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your doctor or travel clinic for further advice.

Many travellers will also require a yellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, Tanzania and Zambia.

Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya are viral diseases spread by mosquitoes, are known risks in Costa Rica. There is currently no vaccine or prophylaxis available, so we strongly recommend you take the usual precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

Please check all requirements and travel vaccination recommendations with your doctor or travel clinic.

Methanol: The FCDO warns travellers to be cautious of methanol poisoning when travelling in destinations visited on the trip.

Visa

Costa Rica

Travellers from the UK, US and EU normally do not need a visa to enter Costa Rica; however, proof of onward travel may be required – we suggest you take a physical copy of your flight details in case officials ask to see them.

Please note, visa requirements often change and it is your responsibility to obtain any required visas for this trip. Therefore, we recommend that you check with the nearest embassy or consulate of your chosen destination(s), including any countries you may be transiting or transferring through.

The following establishments provide visa advice for citizens of the named country,

• Australia: Smartraveller
• Canada: Travel Advice and Advisories, Government of Canada
• United Kingdom:  Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)
• USA:  Bureau of Consular Affairs

Food & Drink

This journey is designed to deepen your connection to the country through food and drink. Expect farm-led dining at Xandari, a bucolic lunch with Doña Olga, Maleku indigenous cuisine at Caño Negro, and a celebration of Costa Rican cuisine throughout.

Weather

Costa Rica is tropical year-round. December to April is generally drier, especially in Guanacaste’s dry forest. May to November brings greener landscapes and short, often afternoon, showers. Cloud-forest locations feel cooler and misty at elevation; the lowlands and wetlands are warmer and humid.