Costa Rica Group Tours

Great news, most travellers don’t need a visa to visit Costa Rica! Travellers from the UK, Canada, the EU, Australasia, New Zealand and the US get 180 days upon arrival. You will need proof of onward travel. Visa requirements often change, and it is always worth checking your local government website for the most up-to-date information.

We always recommend speaking to your local doctors, we're not medically trained so cannot give official advice on the vaccines you need/don't need.

There are two main seasons to be aware of in Costa Rica! December to April is the dry season, and you can expect sunny days with temperatures from highs of 28°C to lows of 22°C and little rain. The wet season runs from May to November, and this brings hotter and more humid weather with lots of rain! The wettest month is usually October, whilst in January and February, there is normally no rain at all!

If you want the hottest weather, we'd recommend visiting during the dry season, which runs from mid-November to April when temperatures sit around 28°C.

However, if you want fewer crowds and cheaper prices May to mid-November is a great time visit too as this is Costa Rica’s ‘green’ season. This is also the best time to visit Costa Rica's rainforests.

We'd recommend tipping around 10% of the bill at restaurants and bars when you have had great service. This isn't essential but it is a nice gesture. Your guide will be able to advise you more on tipping customs when you are exploring the country.

ATMs are usually easy to find in cities and towns across Costa Rica. We would recommend bringing cash with you incase you cannot access an ATM in more rural areas. We'd recommend getting a travel card before you leave for your trip (Monzo and Revolut are great options.) Your Tru Leader will be able to help you with finding the best atms with the lowest charges.

Tap water is not always safe to drink in Costa Rica, so we'd recommend sticking to bottled or filtered water.  

Yes! Costa Rica has made alot of progress in terms of safety; however, it is important to be aware of petty crimes and tourist scams in the cities. Your Tru Leader will be on hand for any questions you might have on safety whilst in Costa Rica!

Spanish is the official language in Costa Rica!