Summer tours to Costa Rica from Cologne in October

Hotel description Casa Ecológica - Sarapiqui is a holiday home featuring a garden with a terrace, located in La Virgen. The property features views of the mountains and is 30 mi from San José. The holiday home is composed of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, fitted with a shower. This holiday home features activities with the host family such as cooking lessons, organic green housing, farm animal feed and other eco activities. Activities in the surrounding area include rafting on the Sarapiqui River, bout ride, canopy, horse back riding, bird watching, bat wathcing, frongs, chocolate tour among others. Alajuela is 25 mi from Casa Ecológica - Sarapiqui, while Escazú is 31 mi from the property.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Manuel Antonio.The resort is located on the Punta Quepos promontory in Costa Rica, surrounded by 12 acres of wildlife-rich tropical rainforest with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Manuel Antonio. This eco-luxury resort features 3 swimming pools and 3 restaurants. Each bright, air-conditioned room at the Parador Resort and Spa has a balcony with ocean, garden or jungle views. All accommodations has cable TV, a mini-bar and coffee maker. All rooms have free Wi-Fi. La Galeria Restaurant serves a range of innovative cuisine and overlooks the Parador’s gardens, while El Quijote and El Galeon offer lighter dishes.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Tambor.Facing the Gulf of Nicoya in Quizales Beach, Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas has its own private beach area and outdoors pool. Free Wi-Fi connection is possible throughout. The minimalist-style decorated rooms are air conditioned and feature flat-screen cable TVs, coffee maker and a mini-bar. All rooms have a balcony overlooking the gardens or the sea. The bathroom is private, has a shower and hairdryer, and offers toiletries. At Tango Mar Beachfront Boutique Hotel & Villas there are two restaurants that serve Italian and international-style meals.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Manuel Antonio.Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa is in Manuel Antonio and offers luxurious suites with a fully-equipped kitchen and balcony. The hotel has free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. The designer suites at Los Altos Beach Resort & Spa are equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a DVD player. Each modern bathroom has a spacious shower as well as a bathtub. Guests can spend the day by the pool or pay a visit to the fitness center. There is also a spa and a private beach area to enjoy the peace and quiet to the fullest. The spacious restaurant offers wide views of The Pacific and serves a selection of international dishes.

Hotel description One of our best sellers in Culebra! Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo – A concept by Hyatt is a luxurious resort located in the Costa Rican jungle near Culebra. It features an on-site spa and gym, plus a swimming pool and 3 on-site restaurants. There is also a tennis court, water sports on-site or zip-line between trees and canopies. The gorgeous rooms at this property feature stunning views of the jungle and the Pacific Ocean. They boast wooden décor and a large private bathroom with free premium toiletries. Guests have the choice of three on-site restaurants that serve fresh farm-to-table ingredients, with locally inspired dishes and an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu. The property can arrange outdoor activities like snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking and swimming.

Hotel description One of our top picks in San José.

Hotel description Offering a private beach area and a garden, Pipe House Playa Grande is located in Playa Grande beach and 0.7 mi from Marino Las Baulas National Park. Free WiFi is available throughout. The house will provide you with air conditioning in the bedrooms, a patio and a terrace. There is a full kitchen with a microwave and an oven. You can enjoy garden views from all the bedrooms. Extras include a washing machine, a barbecue and bed linen. At Pipe House Playa Grande you will find barbecue facilities.

Hotel description Set in the exuberant Arenilla beach, Secrets Papagayo Costa Rica will offer adults a stunning Unlimited-Luxury® getaway in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Papagayo. The secure community around Secrets Papagayo provides striking views of native flora and fauna and miles of unspoiled Pacific Coast beach. This resort features 202 spacious nonsmoking guest rooms and suites, each with a private balcony or terrace as well as a superb Unlimited-Luxury® experience starting with 24-hour room service, a daily refreshed mini-bar and more.

Hotel description One of our top picks in Jacó.

Hotel description Overlooking Culebra Bay’s spectacular cliffs, this all-inclusive, adults-only complex offers a private beach, 2 freeform swimming pools and a spa. Each stylish room has a balcony with partial views of the bay. The spacious rooms at Occidental Papagayo - Adults Only-All Inclusive include satellite TV, and a safe. There is a coffee maker and a free mini-bar with beer, soft drinks and water. Unlimited food, drinks and snacks are available from the international restaurants and bars. Daily activities at the hotel include kayaking and aerobics.