“Astonishing!”

This is what everyone says about their Costa Rican Adventure.

Why? We have the coolest, most collegial and well-trained naturalist guides in Central America who love showing off their jewel of a country to you! Our unique approach to travel maximizes what you get out of your time here and with one another.

Our vast experience taking all kinds of travelers to every corner of this varied country has resulted in a network of collaborators that is unmatched. Our partner farmers, adventurers, craftsmen, scientists, families and friends are fascinating people who have remarkable personal stories. They love sharing with our clients what intrigues them about their land and culture…usually by doing something with you that is, well, ASTONISHING!

We are confident that any traveler fortunate enough to visit Costa Rica will have a good time. We, however, are in the business of creating magical, educational adventures that will give our clients pause. This takes special expertise, established connections, and vast experience, which is what we provide on a Costa Rican Adventure!

We aim for the astonishing! And our amount of repeat business reflects just how well we make that happen. We are ready to create something for you, which is…Beyond a Vacation! So think BIG! And give us a call at 1-800-551-7887 to begin planning your Costa Rican vacation today.

Need some astonishing examples?
Here are a few…

• Examining a butterfly species previously unknown to science with the top lepidopterist on the planet

• Rafting down one of the world’s finest whitewater rivers with a guide whose family you homestayed with in a rural mountain village

• Making cheese with a family that lives off the grid at 9,000 ft. above sea level on the Continental Divide, with a panoramic view of volcanoes and the Pacific Ocean from their spectacular hand-hewn mountain lodge

• Tagging dolphins with scientists inspired to save their species

• Hiking through a jungle with a symphony of chirps, twitters, and howls; and tasting, smelling, and feeling some of the craziest exotic plants you could imagine

• Spotting wildlife that many Ticos (Costa Ricans) themselves do not ordinarily see

• Building a new classroom for a rural school with the local kids

• Climbing a huge tree, possibly one of the most ancient on the planet, which has built-in ‘natural couches’ on the way up

• Comparing the ecological merits of traditional plantation farming of fruit and coffee with more sustainable organic methods—and tasting the difference!

• Eating a wide array of delicious home-cooked fresh produce, sure to broaden your tastebuds’ experience!

• Traveling with an experienced team who knows how to create magic for clients of every conceivable background

• Playing simple yet heartwarming games with local villagers, which will make you smile

• Getting off the beaten path to meet people living in incredible places, who have learned so much from the land and sea they love and respect

• Challenging yourself in a safe, but exhilarating way, everyday!

Chill Expeditions also travels to Spain, Ecuador, Peru, and Belize