Private tours · Costa Rica, nationwide
Pura vida,
properly guided.
No fixed bus routes, no scripted stops. Santos and his team build every itinerary around the people taking it — volcanoes, cloud forest, wildlife, beaches, or all of it at once.
- 15+ years guiding
- 100% custom itineraries
- English & Spanish
Locally guided. Personally planned.
What we run
Tours built around what you actually want to see
Pick a starting point below, or skip straight to the form — tell Santos what you're after and he'll shape the route.
Volcanoes & Hot Rivers
Arenal, Rincón de la Vieja, Tenorio and the turquoise waters of the Río Celeste.
Cloud Forest & Canopy
Monteverde's hanging bridges, zip-lines, and night walks through the mist.
Rainforest Wildlife Safaris
Sloths, monkeys, tapirs — Santos knows where they actually are.
National Parks & Beaches
Corcovado, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, and the Guanacaste coast.
Custom Multi-Day Itineraries
Tell Santos what you want your trip to feel like. He'll build the route.
Airport Transfers & Private Transport
Liberia & San José pickups, and private drivers between stops.
My story
Santos Fuentes Herrera
"15+ years of guiding, endless wildlife knowledge, and zero fear of getting muddy. Book a trip with me and you won't just see Costa Rica — you'll feel it."
- Licensed, English & Spanish-speaking guide
- Solo travelers, couples, families, and groups
- Every itinerary built from scratch — nothing off a shelf
Who you'll meet
Some of the neighbors
A small sample of what turns up on the trail — no zoo required.
Why Tour Experts CR
Not a bus with a microphone
- Private & personal. Your group, your pace — never bundled onto someone else's tour.
- Genuinely custom. Routes are built around your dates and interests, not a fixed brochure package.
- Local, not scripted. Santos adjusts on the ground for weather, trail conditions, and what's actually worth seeing that day.
- Bilingual guiding. Comfortable leading in English and Spanish.
Real reviews, real adventures
What people say
"Santos wasn't just a tour guide — he became family. We hired him for 3 days without knowing him, and by the end of day one he felt like our brother. He fit two weeks of Costa Rica into 3 days for 15 of us and we couldn't be happier. Your next trip to CR needs to be with Santos!"
Lanae Freeman Davis — USA
"You didn't just guide us, you customized every experience, showed incredible care, and made us feel like family. What began as a gamble became an unforgettable adventure. Thank you for everything, my friend. Pura vida."
Chris Hives — Alberta, Canada
"We had a blast seeing Costa Rica with Santos! He tailored each day to our needs and gave us the chance to really see and do everything we wanted. I wouldn't dream of touring CR with anyone else!"
Amanda Earnest — California, USA
Let's build your trip
Tell us what you're after
Rough dates and a wishlist are plenty to start. We'll reply within one day with a route and pricing.