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Transformative Travel

PRIVATE JOURNEYS · COSTA RICA

Costa Rica, Together.

A private journey for you and your circle. Hot springs beneath a volcano, wildlife at arm’s length and long dinners by the Pacific, with every detail handled by our own team on the ground.

The trip your friends will thank you for.

You've spent years making things happen for everyone else. This time, you choose the place and gather the people, and we take care of everything else. Imagine your group in warm mineral springs as the sun sets over Arenal, then a table set for twelve on the Pacific coast. The stories will last for years. The planning is ours.

Why Groups Travel With Us

Our Team

They meet you on arrival and stay with your group until you fly home.

Private

Your group, your vehicles, your guides. Never strangers, never a tour bus.

At Your Pace

One highlight each morning, rest each afternoon, every activity optional.

Nearby

A short flight from the US, with no long-haul fatigue or jet lag.

Inclusive

Wildlife, wellness, coffee farms and world-class fishing in one journey.

Serene

Hand-picked for quiet, comfort and views. Depth without discomfort.

Most popular

For Your Circle

Small group, maximum twelve. Cross the Continental Divide into cloud forest, then reset on the Nicoya coast, a Blue Zone where people live longest. Rare access, private lodges, tarpon at dawn, silence by afternoon. Off-grid, not out of reach. Every decision handled, so you can finally exhale.

Complimentary Design

A sample itinerary you can forward to your group

Group Consultation

A group planning call with Misty

Effortless Exploration

Doors open for you: homes, the continental divide, quiet valleys

Treasured Together

Memories you and your circle will share for years

Small group, max 6

Private Resets

You’ve spent a lifetime taking care of everyone else. Now it’s your turn to be looked after. For seven to ten days, our own team handles every detail while you wander cloud forest, soak in warm springs and linger over long dinners, and come home together, lighter and clear.

Curated Departure

Fixed dates, fixed group size, one plan

Seasoned Support

Our team on call around the clock

Curated Leisure

Optional activities every day, at your pace

Entirely Handled

Every decision handled, so for once, you don't decide

Choose where your story begins

The Pura Vida Circle

Volcano, cloud forest and the Pacific in one gracious loop, with something for everyone in your group. 10 DAYS · GROUPS OF 2–12 · GENTLE PACE

Generations in the Blue Zone

The Blue Zone private estate on the Nicoya coast, and memories your grandchildren will carry for life. 8 DAYS · MULTI-GENERATIONAL

Tarpon & Tides

Mornings on the water for him, rainforest and spa for her, and the same table every evening. 7 DAYS · ANGLERS & PARTNERS

The Costa Rica Reset

Seven days. No meetings. Every decision handled. Off-grid, not out of reach. 7 DAYS · MAX 6 GUESTS

Best Time to Visit Costa Rica

THE GOLDEN SEASON

December to February

Clear skies, warm Pacific sunsets, and the whole country at its best.
Note: Peak dry season. Book early for holidays and group dates.

THE SUN-WARMED SEASON

March to April

Long golden days, calm seas, and baby wildlife everywhere you look.
Note: Hottest and driest, perfect beach weather. Book early for Easter week.

THE GREEN SEASON

May to August

Bright mornings, gentle afternoon showers, and rainforests glowing emerald green.
Note: Fewer travelers, lush landscapes, whale and turtle season begins. A drier “little summer” often arrives in July.

THE QUIET SEASON

September to November

Private, peaceful and lush, with the Caribbean coast at its sunniest.
Note: Wettest months on the Pacific side, best time for Tortuguero, Tarpon & Tides and the Caribbean coast.

Guest Reflections

★★★★★ 5.0 Based on 36 reviews
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Makoto S. 3 months ago
★★★★★
Transformative Travel provides a truly memorable and profound experience. I've been to India and most recently to Bhutan with this company. The owner, Misty, works with you every step of the way to prepare a tailored itinerary. He makes time for multiple Zoom meetings and introduces you to the guides he personally knows and has worked with for years. My guides in Bhutan became my friends. We had so many great conversations, learning about each other's countries as we traveled through the fantastic landscapes, visited sacred places, and hiked up mountainsides and through edenic valleys. These are memories I will…
Regina Wooten a year ago
★★★★★
My goal was to curate an amazing adventure for my 50th birthday celebration. Costa Rica was at the top of my list for destinations but I needed help with planning the trip. I am so thankful for finding Transformative Travel LLC. From our first connection to our most recent conversation following the trip, Misty and his team were fantastic!!!! Misty listened to what I wanted for my trip and he helped make it happen! He organized every aspect of our travel with a local team on the ground in Costa Rica and my wishes for a combination of adventure and…
arthur noglak 2 months ago
★★★★★
I traveled to India and Bhutan with Misty Dhillon this Spring. Amazing Experience! Misty and the Transformative Travel team are thoughtful, knowledgeable and attentive professionals who make painstaking efforts to ensure your trip is memorable and seamless. The landscapes, temples, food, wildlife, and overall cultural imersion was so impressive, I have already begun making arrangements to return with TT in 2028.
FOR THE ONE WHO GATHERS EVERYONE

The Questions Every Group Leader Asks

Our Costa Rica team meets you at the airport and stays with your group throughout. One phone number, answered 24 hours a day.

Costa Rica has excellent private hospitals. We choose lodges within reach of good care, and home is a short flight away.

No. Walks are gentle, afternoons are free to rest, and your guides adjust each day to your group.

Every day offers choices: wildlife walks, the spa, a coffee farm or a morning on the water. Everyone comes back together for dinner.

Your journey begins here.