[Photography by Corinne]

There are many ways to see Costa Rica, but when you take an eco tour you’re not just seeing, you are truly experiencing the land, the sea, the jungle, the wildlife, the history, the culture of this amazing place.

If you choose the right company to take you on your Costa Rica eco tour, you’ll be able to tread lightly on the magnificent ecosystem by traveling in an environmentally friendly way while directly giving back to the local communities that you visit.

It’s truly a win-win situation for everyone and that is what sustainable tourism is all about.

And yes you can have an incredible trip on any budget. Whether you have just a few hundred dollars or a few thousand to spend on your getaway, you can find the tour that suites your desires.

We are proud to recommend G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures for all Costa Rica eco tours.  We highly recommend G.A.P. Adventures because:

- They are obsessively committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly tours
- They give back to the local communities that you visit on your vacation
- Their business profits fuel their nonprofit organization Planeterra
- They literally have tours to fit every budget from very inexpensive to superior luxury
- They have received numerous awards for excellence and are continuously improving their offerings

I was planning on including a comparison chart of all of G.A.P.’s Costa Rica tours but then I realized there’s just too many and I’ll be driven crazy trying to keep up with them when they add tours or change prices.

So instead I’m just going to suggest you visit their Costa Rica Travel and Destination guide.

You’ll find a list of all G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures tours to Costa Rica and you’ll be able to check out detailed itineraries, current prices, current availability, past traveler reviews, and then book online or by phone.

In closing I’d like to leave you with a list of recommended resources and also just wish you an amazing journey to Costa Rica.  When you return, please come back to this page and tell us about your trip!

Resources for Costa Rica Eco Tours:

G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures Costa Rica Travel and Destination Guide

1. Orange Cup Corals. Photography by John Anderson.

2. School of Sweetlips. Photography by Strmko.

3. Soft coral reef in Fiji. Photography by John Anderson.

4. Hawksbill turtle. Photography by Rainervon Brandis.

5. Stingray. Photography by Mark Aplet.

I’ve assembled some gorgeous photos for those of you looking for Maldives Holidays.

Enjoy…

1. Photography by nattu

2. Photography by shazwan

3. Photography by nattu

4. Photography by Travel+photo

5. Photography by muha

Maldives Holidays Resources:

Maldives Travel and Destination Guide from G.A.P. Adventures/Discovery Adventures (Our #1 recommended sustainable adventure tour operator)

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