Short answer: yes, Mission Travel Tours plans private Costa Rica group tours for schools, universities, companies, wedding parties, clubs, and family and friends groups of 10 to 500 travelers. We start from a sample itinerary with volcanoes, rainforest, hot springs and beaches, then shape it around your dates, interests and budget. The larger your group, the lower the rate per person, and for every 20 paid travelers one more travels free. Call 407-377-7912 to start planning.
It is no wonder travelers flock to Costa Rica. Stunning waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforest canopies, hot springs and long Pacific beaches all fit into one trip, and the whole group gets to experience it together. A private group tour means one plan, one team, and nobody left trying to sort out transfers and tickets on their own.
Who books a Costa Rica group tour?
- Schools and universities bringing ecology, geography and Spanish to life in national parks and on the volcano trails. See our guide for a school group tour operator and university group tours.
- Companies rewarding top performers with adventure by day and hot springs by night. Read about corporate incentive group travel.
- Wedding parties who want a beach setting with plenty for guests to do. See destination wedding group travel.
- Clubs, alumni, associations, families and friends planning a reunion, milestone birthday or members' trip. See club and alumni association group tours.
Sample Costa Rica itineraries you can customize
Every itinerary on our site is a sample created by experts. It is ready to be customized to your group's interests, tastes and budget, departing whenever you choose. You can see them all on our Costa Rica destination page.
- Explore Beautiful Costa Rica: 9 days and 8 nights in San Jose, Tortuguero, Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja, with Tortuguero National Park, the Arenal and Rincon de la Vieja volcanoes and national parks, the thermal waters of Baldi, 15 suspension bridges and Sabana Park.
- Best of Costa Rica and Nicaragua Tour: 10 days and 9 nights in San Jose, La Fortuna, Rincon de la Vieja, Granada, Leon and Managua, with breakfast daily, Arenal Volcano National Park, the Fortuna Waterfall, Tenorio National Park and Rio Celeste, Baldi hot springs, Lake Nicaragua and the volcanic island of Ometepe, and Cerro Negro.
- Explore Beautiful Costa Rica (Playa Tambor): 4 days and 3 nights on the long, gently curving beaches of Playa Tambor. A great add-on for rest at the end of a group trip, or a short getaway on its own.
How groups usually shape a Costa Rica trip
- Volcanoes and rainforest: Arenal, the hanging bridges, Tortuguero and the hot springs. This is the trip most first-time groups want, and a natural fit for school and university groups.
- Adventure plus the beach: add Playa Tambor at the end. A good fit for incentive trips, wedding groups and families who want rest after the active days.
- Two countries in one trip: Costa Rica plus Nicaragua for groups that want colonial cities, Lake Nicaragua and Ometepe as well.
Groups that love Latin America often look at Peru next. See our Peru destination page, or explore group tours for family and friends in Europe.
What every private group tour includes
Every private custom group tour starts with a one-of-a-kind itinerary designed for your group, then adds private sightseeing, airport meet and greet, private transfers, 24/7 on-call support, English-speaking local guides, full breakfast daily, and entrance fees and taxes. Groups of 20 or more travel with one of our tour managers. Whether your budget is large or small, we adjust the itinerary to suit you: some groups want more meals and guided visits included, others want more free time.
A simple planning timeline
- 9 to 12 months out: choose your season and route, set your headcount and ask us for a written outline.
- 6 to 9 months out: share the trip with your group and collect registrations.
- 3 to 6 months out: confirm passports and entry requirements for every traveler and finalize the room list.
- The final month: hold a pre-trip meeting and share the packing list and emergency contacts.
Start planning
Tell us who is coming, when you want to go and what your group most wants to see. Customize your trip, read our FAQ, or contact us and call 407-377-7912.
