<h2>An Educational &amp; Slow Paced Tour</h2>You've heard of Costa Rican coffee, but did you know that cocoa is also grown here? The cocoa bean is native to the Americas, and chocolate is one of the many delicious local products that you will be able to try in your time here. Head to a nearby cocoa plantation to learn how the world's favorite sweet is grown and processed. See the different stages of the cocoa bean, from pod to pulp to bean. And, of course, end your cultural experience with some freshly made chocolate!&nbsp;<h3>Lots of Tasting</h3>This tour is ideal for chocolate lovers of all ages. You visit a local chocolate farm to witness the chocolate-making process, from the cacao pod to the chocolate bar. Learn about the history and global impact of chocolate from knowledgeable guides. Taste test at every step during production. In the end, you’ll get a chocolate drink. Feel free to add your choice of spices to it. You can also buy chocolate bars made by a local women’s cooperative from<h3>Farmland Full Of Nature</h3>The Farmland in this tour is just as much a sight to see as the cacao itself. Nestled in the forest, this farmland is home to many wildlife and a diverse amount of plant life. Sometimes sloths can be seen hanging in the trees above and exotic birds—a perfect place to learn and enjoy in a laid-back setting.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>FAQ about Chocolate Farm Visit</h2><ul><li>Who is this activity for? This activity is great for families or small groups interested in a laid-back yet informative experience. Great for chocolate lovers or foodies in general.</li><li>What will the experience consist of? This activity will consist of an educational tour of the farm and the whole process of chocolate making straight from the source as well as tastings.</li><li>Why choose this tour? This tour is for those looking for an exciting and educational experience and those who want to learn more about culture. This tour is laid back and relaxed, perfect for any age.</li></ul>

Chocolate Farm Visit

Visit a Chocolate Farm

Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano

Nature & Wildlife

Adrenaline

Culture

Relaxing

National Parks

Beach Fun

Waterfalls

Countryside

Rainforest

Volcano

We visited Arenal and Guanacaste with my family. Emma Lasiuk created the best itinerary based on what we were interested in. Everything she recommended was exactly what we wanted and went so smoothly. All transfers from airport to different hotels were on time and very professional. The travel experience team answered our questions right away during our stay. I highly recommend Costa Rican Vacations.

May A - Emma Lasiuk

I reached out to Costa Rican Vacations because they have an amazing reputation online and exceptional reviews. It was the best trip we've ever had! Anastasia was amazing and coordinated everything perfectly. I'd definitely book another trip &amp; she'll be my first call!

Amanda Farris Shook - Anastasia

We had such an incredible honeymoon! Thanks for customizing our package to cater to our requests and for always being so available whenever we had questions. We truly came back with memories to last a lifetime.

Moira & Dan - Marjeri Smith

My family and I spent 7 glorious days in Costa Rica. Rachel Peck put together a perfect itinerary. She was absolutely amazing! Very attentive to details and arranged unforgettable experiences for us. Many wonderful memories were made!

Marleen Chiaravalloti - Rachel Peck

Wow!!! All I can say is that this trip was amazing. It was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The scenery in this country is beautiful and breathtaking. So much to learn about the continental divide and diversity of the plant and tree life in this beautiful lush rainforest. The volcano in Arenal was amazing. The scenery changed every minute literally. Emma Lasiuk was the reason we decided to take this vacation. I told her what I was looking for and she gave me and my wife everything I wanted and more.

Indiana Jones returns to Paradise

I worked with Caitlin Summer to plan and book our Costa Rican vacation. She asked what we liked, wanted to see &amp; do and then sent us a proposal. We made a few changes and then booked our trip. Caitlin did a fantastic job meeting our expectations-booking a great hotel with a beautiful view in La Fortuna and an awesome bungalow in Puerto Viejo that made us feel like we were in the jungle.

Sharon Sagastume - Caitlin Summer

I would like to thank Costa Rican Vacations and Felipe Martinez, my consultant. For advising, assisting and planning my dream vacation to Costa Rica. He was patient, experienced, pleasant, warm, friendly, professional and always responded to my messages.

Savi Persad - Felipe Martinez

Our 35th anniversary and bucket list completed and met all of our expectations. Jake and his team help set up the perfect trip with a seamless transition from location to location. Highly recommend these guys!

John Childers - Jake

Anastasia made our honeymoon so special in so many ways! I can’t appreciate enough how stress-free she has made this process and fun along the way. She was always available even during our trip when I was feeling unwell the first few days and had multiple recommendations which had me feeling better in no time.&nbsp;

Cheyenne P - Anastasia

Perfectly executed 10 days of fun! Emilie helped us coordinate the trip and the execution was flawless. The activities were perfect for our family. Our experience in Costa Rica was made amazing because of Costa Rican Vacations and Emilie!

Eloise Moodie - Emilie Witham

Monteverde Cloud Forest

Monteverde

Cloud Forest

Monteverde - This is the best ziplining, really high and really long! Extremely safe and professional staff. This area is also the premier coffee spot due to altitude... We loved Monteverde most, as it was less tourist oriented, had smaller town vibes, a sort of lovely familiarity about it.

Roxanne Birx Vandermeulen - Monteverde

In Monteverde, we got to see Resplendent Quetzals building a nest in the Santa Elena cloud forest, and we had an amazing night tour of the Monteverde cloud forest... We saw SO much wildlife. Truly an unforgettable trip.

Lili C - Vanessa Nichols

Uvita

Beach

National Park

Puerto Viejo

Costa Rican Vacations has been such a great lead in planning our vacation. From beginning to end, including best deals, we enjoyed every minute and wished we could have stayed longer in Puerto Viejo. Service was so courteous and helpful, and didn't miss a beat even during &nbsp;Covid times. Thanks Tara!

Travis M - Tara

Megan Hagarty was so great to work with! She helped my husband and myself with ground transportation which went off without a hitch! We needed ground transportation to the Caribbean coast as well as the return. She was able to allow us to rent a car right in Puerto Viejo which was very convenient. Everything went smoothly! She was very responsive and we were so appreciative of that. I would definitely recommend going through Costa Rican Vacations!

Malteselover_9 - Megan Hagarty

Costa Rica Hot Springs: Arenal Volcano and Rio Perdido

Costa Rica Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Uvita

Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio

Volcano, Beach & Fishing Escape: Arenal, Monteverde and Los Sueños

Volcano, Beach & Fishing Escape

Marina

Volcano & Deep Sea Fishing: Arenal Volcano & Los Sueños

Volcano & Deep Sea Fishing

Essential Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Uvita

Essential Costa Rica

Birdwatching for Beginners: Arenal Volcano and San Gerardo de Dota

Birdwatching for Beginners

Rags to Riches Fishing: Best of Arenal Volcano and Papagayo

Rags to Riches Fishing

Costa Rica Family Classic: Arenal Volcano & Las Catalinas

Costa Rica Family Classic

Arenal Volcano and Flamingo Beach

Classic Rainforest and Beach Combo: Arenal Volcano and Playa Panamá

Classic Rainforest and Beach Combo 

Classic Green Getaway: Arenal Volcano and Punta Islita

Classic Green Getaway

Two Weeks in Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Dominical

Two Weeks in Costa Rica

Bucket List Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Puerto Jiménez

Bucket List Costa Rica

Dawn in the Rainforest: Arenal Volcano and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Dawn in the Rainforest

The Mother of All Trips: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Puerto Jiménez

The Mother of All Trips

Arenal Volcano and Conchal Beach

Arenal Volcano and Monteverde

Arenal Volcano and Playas del Coco

Arenal Volcano and Coco Beach

Arenal Volcano and Nosara

Adventure and Beachside Fun: Arenal Volcano & Tamarindo

Adventure and Beachside Fun

Surfing and Volcano Adventure: Arenal Volcano and Playa Dominical 

Surfing and Volcano Adventure

Arenal Volcano and Waterfall Valley in Bajos del Toro

Volcanoes and Waterfalls

Costa Rica Heartlands: Arenal Volcano and San Ramón Cloud Forest

Costa Rica Heartlands

Arenal Volcano and Jaco Beach

Arenal Volcano and Jaco

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Drake Bay

Jungle and Beach Expedition: Arenal Volcano, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio

Jungle and Beach Expedition

Inland Costa Rica: Highlights | Arenal Volcano and San Isidro

Inland Costa Rica: Highlights

Soothing Escape: Arenal Volcano and Isla Chiquita

Soothing Escape

Island

Costa Rica Eco Adventure: Arenal Volcano and Pacuare River

Costa Rica Eco Adventure

Jungle Journey: Arenal Volcano and La Paz Cloud Forest

Jungle Journey

Best of Costa Rica Fishing: Visit Arenal Volcano, Jaco, and Quepos

Best of Costa Rica Fishing

Adrenaline Rush: Arenal Volcano and Savegre Valley

Adrenaline Rush

Arenal Volcano and  "Middle of Nowhere" Upala

Arenal Volcano and "Middle of Nowhere"

Monkeys and Waterfalls: Arenal Volcano and Rio Celeste

Monkeys and Waterfalls

Fishing on Lake Arenal: Visit Arenal Volcano and San José

Fishing on Lake Arenal

Slow Down! Turtles and Sloths of Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Tortuguero

Slow Down! Turtles and Sloths of Costa Rica

Adventure in the Caribbean: Arenal Volcano and Puerto Viejo

Adventure in the Caribbean

Hot Springs & Cool Waves: Arenal Volcano and Santa Teresa

Hot Springs & Cool Waves

Fly Fishing in Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano and Quepos

Fly Fishing Costa Rica

Wildlife Bonanza: Monteverde and Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula

Wildlife Bonanza

Monteverde and Las Catalinas

Monteverde and Flamingo Beach

Monteverde and San José

Costa Rica on My Mind: Monteverde and Playas de Coco

Costa Rica on My Mind

Cloud Forest Hiking and Surf Vacay: Monteverde and Esterillos Beach

Cloud Forest Hiking and Surf Vacay

Down in Jungleland: Monteverde and Uvita

Down in Jungleland

Monteverde and Papagayo

Monteverde and Manuel Antonio

Monteverde and Puerto Viejo

Bring the (Jungle) Noise: Monteverde and Puerto Jiménez

Bring the (Jungle) Noise

No Ordinary Costa Rica: Monteverde and Punta Islita

No Ordinary Costa Rica

 Welcome to the Jungle: Monteverde and Pacuare

 Welcome to the Jungle

Costa Rica Calling: Monteverde and Isla Chiquita

Costa Rica Calling

Beach and Cloud Forest Combo: Monteverde and Playa Panamá

Beach and Cloud Forest Combo

Monteverde and Tortuguero

Monteverde and Conchal Beach

Monteverde and Tenorio Volcano & Rio Celeste

Monteverde and Rio Celeste

Monteverde Cloudforest and Rio Perdido in Bagaces

Monteverde and "Perdido" Canyon

Monteverde and Santa Teresa

Islands in the Sky: Monteverde and San Isidro

Islands in the Sky

Unique Sounds of Costa Rica: Monteverde and Nosara

Unique Sounds of Costa Rica

Lush and Cool Costa Rica: Monteverde and Playa Avellanas

Lush and Cool Costa Rica

Monteverde and Jaco

Monteverde and Tamarindo

Cloud Forest & Haute Cuisine: Monteverde and BIjagua, Upala

Cloud Forest & Haute Cuisine

Jungle, Waterfalls & Whales: La Paz - Vara Blanca Cloud Forest and Uvita

Jungle, Waterfalls & Whales

Bajos del Toro and Uvita

Commotion in the Ocean

Where Wild Things Roam: Puerto Jiménez and Uvita

Where Wild Things Roam

Sunshine Dew: Uvita and Esterillos Beach

Sunshine Dew

Finding Nemo! Diving in Uvita and the Papagayo Peninsula

Finding Nemo!

San Gerardo de Dota and Uvita

 Splish Splash in the Jungle

Best Diving Spots: Visit Uvita and Flamingo Beach

Best Diving Spots

classic Nature Getaway: San Isidro and Uvita

Classic Nature Getaway

Uvita and Tamarindo

Some Like It 'Pura Vida'

Barefoot Luxury: Uvita and Nosara

Barefoot Luxury

Into the Green: Savegre Valley and Uvita

Into the Green

A Path Through the Jungle: San Ramón and Uvita

A Path Through the Jungle

Island Dreams: Isla Chiquita and Uvita

Island Dreams

Tropical Breeze: Uvita and Manuel Antonio

Tropical Breeze

Adventure Honeymoon: Pacuare and Uvita

Adventure Honeymoon

Jungle. Yoga. Surf. Uvita and Santa Teresa

Jungle. Yoga. Surf.

Monkeys, Sloths and Whales: Tortuguero and Uvita

Monkeys, Sloths and Whales