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Feeling overwhelmed with planning a trip to Costa Rica? Worry not, we’ve got you covered. Seeking help from a travel planner doesn’t mean settling for ordinary.

It’s your journey, your way

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Unsure about where to explore, which activities to dive into, or finding kid-friendly destinations?

We understand that planning a trip, especially in a foreign land, can be puzzling and stressful.

When in a new country, doubts and questions are natural. You might find yourself scrolling through Costa Rica travel forums, or relying on gut feelings.

However, the outcome is unpredictable. You could craft a memorable journey while saving on agency fees, or face disappointment, wishing for guidance to avoid mishaps.

In Costa Rica travel forums, you’ll often find posts like:

Overwhelmed with research… only have 6-7 days but want to make it memorable

Struggling with our itinerary… flying into LIR and out of SJO… information overload

After 9 months of planning, we land in SJO in 2 weeks… What have I missed?

No matter how much you research, there’s always a gap between your knowledge and desires.

The uncertainty of a foreign land lingers, and by day’s end, the nagging feeling of missing out remains.

We’ve been there. As travelers and with 10+ years in tourism and countless miles across Costa Rica, we’ve learned valuable lessons.

Here’s how we fill that traveler’s gap:

• Explore, Don’t Just Advise: We’ve learned to trust locals, yet we also explore what we suggest, ensuring authenticity.
• Listening, always: We step into your shoes, listening keenly to your travel desires.

While the gap remains for many, our expertise serves as your bridge. Trust us, we’ve walked the same path.

Elevate Your Itinerary with Local Expertise

Throughout our journey, we’ve discovered that the key to bridging the gap between your desires and your knowledge is by harmonizing your unique tastes with our local insights.

Allow us to guide you on this incredible adventure.

Your Trusted Travel Partners

• Unlimited Email Support: We’re here whenever you need us.
• Trip Plans App: Access your trip info anytime, anywhere.
• 3 Rounds of Refinement: Fine-tune your journey to perfection.
• Tours and Transport: Let us handle the logistics.
• Lodging Recommendations: Booking service for hotels only.
• Quick Communication: Reach us via the app or WhatsApp.
• First Draft in 48 Hours: Initial itinerary within two days of form submission.

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Our planning services are FREE. We earn commissions from tour operators and hotels when you book with our assistance. We’re committed to crafting a bespoke itinerary that aligns with your dreams and budget. Rest assured, commissions won’t inflate your final price.

Craft Your Dream Costa Rican Journey, Together

Trust Familiar Faces

From a young age, we’re taught not to trust strangers. That’s why our clients, who become friends, testify to our value.

Those who’ve explored Costa Rica with us affirm how we’ve enriched their journey.

Trusted Companions for Your Adventure

Marcus Marcial

2023-06-22

Great guide for booking tours!

Dima Gapkaloff

2022-06-13

Great help from Rodrigo with booking Chirripo, highly recommend!

Happy Trails 4x4

2022-04-21

We had an amazing trip with their help!!! It is so important to work with someone who knows the areas as well as they do. I highly recommend Ligia and Rodrigo!!!!

Eliška Dědková

2021-12-14

We found the Explore Tikizia website in November 2021, when we finally decided to buy tickets and go to Costa Rica - it was only 10 days before departure. It was such a pleasure that Rodrigo helped us plan our trip! He listened to our interests, was always helpful and caring and he stayed in touch during our whole journey. And he wrote so many practical information in an amazing planning app so we sould just click and see. We could really enjoy our holliday without stress - it is great to know that you have someone in Costa Rica who cares if everything is okay. We would definitely recommend their service to everyone, because they can make your itinerary effective according to your priorities. Thank you, Explore Tikizia!

Moritz Kern

2021-08-29

Los mejores guias del mundo. Estamos muy agradecidos por su ayuda durante nuestro viaje en Costa Rica.

Stephanie

2021-04-07

I’ve visited Costa Rica for 2 month during the pandemic and came back to my country with a lot of wonderful memories and the gift of having met an amazing costa rican couple - Ligia and Rodrigo and of course their little son! As my decision to travel to Costa Rica was quiet a spontaneous act, I didn’t have much time to plan my trip in advance. So I started googling to see if I could find a local organisation or local tour operator who is specialized in sustainable and ecological tourism. I was looking for something special, something less touristy but more authentic – So I came across the website “Explore Tikizia” and I have to say: This is the best that could have happened to me! As I didn’t exactly know, how to start my journey: Where to go first? How to get there? ( I didn’t have a car and I was travelling on my own) What kind of activities I could do there? I reached out for help and contacted Rodrigo and Ligia via WhatsApp- Video Call  Both of them were very professional and really listened to what I was saying and asked me what I was looking for. They didn’t suggest me any “prefabricated-tours” but took the time to write down a personal itinerary with different options, so I could still choose, what I wanted to do. They gave me very useful addresses of transfer companies and accommodations....authentic and local places where you feel part of costa rican life and get the chance to talk to local people and get to know them better! As Ligia and Rodrigo are from Costa Rica they have a lot of connections and know many places that normally are not listed in every travel book –so that’s a huge advantage and makes your trip even more special! The two of them were always very concerned if the suggestions they gave me were good, if I liked the hotels, hostels....so they really care about your experience and they also care a lot about supporting the local communities. That’s what I admire about their work! So I can highly recommend you planning a trip to this beautiful country with the help of Ligia and Rodrigo. They are an honest, lovely and fun couple, who are very passionate about their service and will help you plan an unforgettable trip to Costa Rica!

Jim Thompson

2020-06-06

My wife & I were in Costa Rica for a month Feb/19 and spent 3 different days with Rodrigo as our tour guide. One day we went searching for Quetzals in a local reserve close to San Ramon. What he was able to show us hiding in the forest was amazing and we did indeed see a pair of Quetzals! This man knows his birds and made our whole day absolutely unforgettable! The 2nd day he drove us from San Ramon up to Poasito and we spent many hours in Bajos del Toro, hiking the waterfalls & finding the most amazing hummingbirds! Our 3rd day was from Sarapiqui to San Gerardo, we stopped at another private reserve and saw the most incredible rare birds, including a white-tipped Sickle-bill, a very rare hummingbird. Every trip we took he drove and yet was eagle eye to the sky, we missed nothing! Falcons, rare Toucans, rare Hummers to name a few! The birds and places Rodrigo showed us would not be on a tourist route and the knowledge he has of CR and the incredible forests and wildlife is second to none! We learnt so very much while at the same time had a blast! Rodrigo is also a camera buff and provided invaluable tips for using our gear. We can't say enough about our experience & only wished we had know ahead of time so we could have planned more of our time with him! Next time Rod! Thanks again for taking up so much Baby time!! Wendy & Jim Thompson

trevor rismon

2020-02-23

If you are looking for a traveler planner Rodrigo is your guy! We used Rodrigo for an 11 day trip out to Costa Rica and Rodrigo was great getting everything set up. He does an amazing job on recommending activities and places to see, while also connecting you with great tour guides. He is quick to respond over WhatApps which makes it great if anything comes up as your traveling, which there will be. If you plan to travel to different cities and need a ride would highly recommend paying the extra cost to ride with Rodrigo. He knows a ton of great local restaurants and local areas to take you to on your drive. Also it was great talking with him about Costa Rica and learning more about the Country. This was definitely one of the best things we did on our trip. I would highly recommend doing research first on things you want to do or places you want to go as it helps make the planning easier. Also there may be some activities you would want to do that Rodrigo hasn't heard of before. One thing we had to do on our own was finding restaurants in Costa Rica, which wasn't too hard. The google reviews for a majority of the restaurants are spot on and it's easy to find them through that. Lastly one of the best things of leveraging Rodrigo, is he becomes a great friend after the trip. The experience doesn't end after the trip and he is someone who you can continue to stay in contact with after the trip. I hope to again come back to Costa Rica to visit this amazing country. To give you an idea of our trip here's the places we went to and saw Monteverde - Ziplining - Exploring the Cloud Forest (great for bird watching) La Fortuna - El Celestre River (high recommend seeing this) - La Fortuna Waterfall - White Water Rafting - Scooter Rental to Explore the City - Arenal Volcano National Park - Tabacon Hot Springs (highly recommend doing this with dinner included) Manuel Antonio - Favorite place we went to - Surfing - Paddle 9 (Great for people looking to find locals water falls and cliff jumping) - Fishing - Manuel Antonio National Park

lane reichek

2020-02-13

My friends and I recently used Rodrigo for our 11 day trip through Costa Rica. We wanted to go and do as much as we could in those days and Rodrigo did not disappoint. We saw Monteverde, La Fortuna, and Manuel Antonio and did amazing adventures in all of them! I highly recommend Rodrigo for any trip planned in the country of Costa Rica!!!! A++++++++++

Sally Freeman

2019-11-02

Rodrigo was an amazing tour guide!! He helped us plan our trip from start to finish! There is not a better guide in Costa Rica when it comes to spotting wildlife and his excitement is contagious. We loved our time in Arenal with him. We highly recommend Explore Tikizia for planning the best adventure in Costa Rica!! Bill Sally and Caroline Wilber