Costa Rican Trails

Overview

Description

Costa Rican Trails is an inbound travel agency with more than 22 years of experience in the tourism industry, and is committed to providing unique and innovative travel services at great prices. We offer lodging services, car rental, transportation, and a large variety of travel packages tailored to our clients, combining their expectations, interests, and budget with the best parts of Costa Rica. We design family vacations, romantic getaways, honeymoon trips, special packages for nature lovers, and for special interests, always paying attention to the small details in order to offer the best service. As part of our commitment to sustainable tourism development, we also take action to reduce the environmental impact of our business.

Making a Difference

Number of employees: 33

Percentage of local employees: 95%

Since its inception, Costa Rican Trails has believed in and worked to incorporate sustainability into our business practices. In 2007, we signed the Code of Conduct against the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents. Currently, we have the highest level rating, 5 leaves, from the Certification for Sustainable Tourism, from the Costa Rican Tourism Institute. We've been verified by the Rainforest Alliance and participate in the Climate Friendly program to minimize carbon dioxide emissions, under which it has planted more than 1,250 trees in the province of Heredia.

With regards to social aspects, we collaborate with and provide monthly donations to organizations such as the Organization for Tropical Studies, the National Parks Foundation, the Caribbean Conservation Corporation, Paniamor Foundation, World Vision (helping to educate children in different areas of the country), and the Association for the Culture, Education and Psychology of Children and Adolescents, which helps train young people in the province of Guanacaste in areas such as the English language, so that they have more job opportunities. Community support is also coordinated with the city of Curridabat, where our company is located.

Costa Rican Trails is firmly committed to continually support the development of tourism in our country.

Costa Rican Trails participates in the Pack for a Purpose program, in which guests can bring school supplies, medical supplies, and other small items from home to donate to the local community. Guests simply drop off their donation with our staff, and we will deliver it for them.

Rates

Rates depend on customer tastes and needs. Our website has up-to-date information on packages, rates, destinations, details about our services, company information, and our environmental-social commitment. The site is available in English, French, German, and Spanish.

Getting There

Nearest international airport: San Jose (SJO)

Nearest local/national airport: Pavas (SYQ)

Travel time to nearest airport: 30 minutes

Additional Information

Awards or Recognitions

TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence 2012: Awarded for the second time by this important travel website and its customers as the number one tour operator in Costa Rica.

Date This Information Was Provided

September 2012.

Photos courtesy of Costa Rican Trails, Costa Rica, for SustainableTrip.org.