Tour Planning FAQs

The process begins with a conversation. We'll learn about your team, goals, preferred travel dates, budget considerations, and desired level of competition. From there, we'll create a custom tour proposal tailored to your group.

Most teams begin planning at least 12 months before travel, although it is often possible to organize a tour in a shorter timeframe. If your team hopes to travel during Spring Break, we strongly recommend beginning the planning process at least 12 months in advance. Spring Break is one of the most popular travel periods for both soccer teams and tourism in Costa Rica.

We regularly host:

• College Teams
• High School Teams
• Club & Academy Teams
• ODP & National Teams

If your team falls into a different category, such as an adult amateur team, we'd be happy to discuss options for creating a customized tour experience.

Approximately 50% of the teams we host each year are boys' teams and 50% are girls' teams.

Our minimum group size is 15 travelers.

Most tours include between 20 and 50 travelers, although both smaller and larger groups can often be accommodated. Contact us to discuss your team's specific needs.

Our team handles the logistics so you can focus on your players. We assist with tour planning, hotel reservations, transportation, match scheduling, activity coordination, parent meetings, and travel preparation support. Coaches typically focus on communicating with players and families and making final decisions regarding dates, competition level, and tour objectives.

Opponents are selected based on your team's age, gender, level of play, and competitive goals. Potential opponents may include professional academies, first division youth programs, top club teams, high school teams, university teams, and amateur adult clubs.

Over the past 30 years, we have coordinated more than 2,000 matches in Costa Rica. Our experience and local relationships allow us to identify opponents that provide a meaningful and competitive experience for visiting teams.

Most tours include between two and four matches depending on the itinerary selected.

Yes. Teams often include training sessions before matches or between competition days. Training facilities range from professional training centers to high-quality club facilities.

Absolutely. Some teams prioritize player development and cultural exchange, while others seek the highest level of competition available. We work closely with coaches to understand their objectives before arranging opponents.

Match cancellations are extremely rare.

Over more than 30 years of organizing international soccer tours in Costa Rica, we have coordinated more than 2,000 international matches. Only two or three have been canceled due to weather conditions after play had already begun.

Our staff carefully confirms and reconfirms all match arrangements with opponents, referees, and facilities to help ensure a smooth experience for visiting teams. If an unexpected issue does arise, we work quickly to identify alternative arrangements whenever possible.

Tour costs vary based on group size, length of stay, room occupancy preferences, included activities, and airfare costs from your departure airport. Because every team's goals and travel preferences are different, we provide customized proposals tailored to each group.

Our tours include hotel accommodations, private ground transportation, soccer matches including referees, training sessions, sightseeing activities, airport transfers, three meals per day, a full-time bilingual tour guide, and pre-trip planning and preparation assistance.

Each proposal clearly outlines all inclusions.

Airfare may be arranged either through our group airfare process or independently by your team.

Approximately half of our groups use our airfare services, while the other half prefer to book directly with the airline of their choice. We're happy to provide airfare estimates once we know your preferred travel dates and departure airport.

We provide one complimentary land package for every 18 paying travelers. Additional complimentary packages may be available depending on group size and itinerary.

Yes. Most groups use a payment schedule that allows travelers to spread costs over several months leading up to departure.

Yes, single rooms are available for an additional fee. The amount varies depending on the hotel and itinerary.

Yes. Whether parents and supporters travel with the team is entirely up to the coach and organization. Some groups prefer a team-only experience, while others choose to invite family members and supporters to travel alongside the team.

If supporters are included, we can provide logistical assistance, create optional supporter activities, and help coordinate their travel experience.

Yes. When supporters travel, we can create separate sightseeing and activity options while ensuring they still have opportunities to attend matches and team events.

In many cases, additional travelers can help reduce the overall tour cost per participant by spreading certain fixed expenses across a larger group.

We work with carefully selected hotels throughout Costa Rica that are well suited for athletic groups. Hotel selections are based on the itinerary and travel objectives of each team, and all accommodations are chosen with safety, comfort, and group logistics in mind.

View examples of the hotels we use on our tour comparison page.

Yes. Teams travel together throughout the tour using private bus transportation. Airport transfers, hotel transfers, matches, training sessions, and scheduled activities are all included as outlined in your itinerary.

We have used the same professional transportation company for more than 15 years. Their drivers have extensive experience serving international student groups, athletic teams, and educational travel programs throughout Costa Rica.

Yes. All hotels used by our groups offer complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Costa Rica is one of the safest and most stable countries in Latin America and welcomes approximately 2 million visitors from the United States and Canada each year. The country has a long history of hosting international travelers, student groups, and athletic teams.

As with any international destination, travelers should remain aware of their surroundings and follow common-sense safety practices.

Costa Rica offers excellent private hospitals and medical facilities. If medical assistance is needed, our local staff can help connect teams with appropriate medical providers and assist coaches with communication and logistics.

While not required, travel insurance is strongly recommended for all international travelers.

At this time, there are no vaccinations required for most travelers entering Costa Rica from the United States or Canada.

Entry requirements can change over time, so we recommend reviewing current travel guidance and consulting your healthcare provider before departure.

Yes. All travelers must possess a valid passport.

Currently, U.S. and Canadian citizens visiting Costa Rica for tourism do not require a visa.

Travelers should always verify current entry requirements prior to departure.

Deposit amounts vary by itinerary and group size and are outlined in each proposal.

A full refund of the land portion of your tour is available if cancellation occurs 60 days or more before departure.

Airfare is not included in this policy and is subject to the cancellation and refund rules of the airline used for your reservation.

Please review your registration materials for complete cancellation details.

Yes. A traveler may be substituted up to one week before departure at no cost for the land portion of the tour.

Airline tickets are not transferable and are subject to the policies of the airline involved.