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Why CRS Tours

Your reliable Costa Rica ground partner

Why Partner with CRS Tours?

CRS Tours is a Costa Rica destination management company working with tour operators and travel agencies internationally. Here is why travel professionals choose us as their Costa Rica ground partner.

What Sets Us Apart

Single Point of Contact

A small team, so partners deal directly with the people who know their file.

Preferred Hotel Rates

Contracted accommodation across Costa Rica, from family-run lodges to leading resorts, matched to each client brief.

24/7 On-Trip Support

Travellers on CRS programmes can reach our local team while in Costa Rica, with issues handled by people on the ground.

Transparent Pricing

Net rates with a clear, itemised cost breakdown, so you always know what is included.

Fast Turnaround

We acknowledge new requests within one business day and advise when the full proposal will follow.

Sustainability First

We prioritise locally owned suppliers, local guides and low-impact activities.

Full Geographic Coverage

Programmes across Costa Rica — both coasts, cloud forests, volcanoes and quieter regions.

What We Build

FIT, small groups, families, honeymoons, nature and adventure — the segments we build and operate regularly.

Certifications & Memberships

✓︎ ICT Licensed DMC — Instituto Costarricense de Turismo
✓︎ CST Certified — Sustainable Tourism Certification
✓︎ TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice — Hall of Fame (8 consecutive years)
✓︎ Corcovado Foundation Partner
✓︎ Global Ethics Member
✓︎ Pack for a Purpose
✓︎ Essential Costa Rica

Trade events: CRS Tours attends ITB Berlin and WTM London at selected events. Reach out ahead of either show to schedule a meeting with our B2B team.

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Credentials & Commitments

The certifications and memberships trade partners ask about before placing their first booking.

ICT Licensed DMC

Fully licensed by the Instituto Costarricense de Turismo (Costa Rican Tourism Board) — the official regulatory body for tourism operators in Costa Rica. Our licence is current and renewed annually.

CST Certified — Sustainability

Certified under Costa Rica’s Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) programme, administered by the ICT. CST measures environmental, social, and economic sustainability practices. Not all DMCs hold this certification.

Corcovado Foundation Partner

Active partner of the Corcovado Foundation, which protects primary rainforest in the Osa Peninsula. A portion of all Osa itinerary bookings contributes to conservation funding in one of the most biodiverse areas on earth.

Pack for a Purpose Member

Member of Pack for a Purpose — an initiative that allows travellers to bring small amounts of supplies for local community projects. We provide guests with specific supply lists and deliver items to verified community organisations in our destination areas.

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TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice

Recipient of TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award, based on verified guest reviews. Consistently rated among the top tour operators in Costa Rica across multiple years.

Essential Costa Rica

Member of Essential Costa Rica — the country brand managed by PROCOMER and the Costa Rican government to promote responsible, high-quality Costa Rican businesses internationally.

Trade Engagement

Where to find us and how to bring your team.

International Trade Shows

CRS Tours attends ITB Berlin and WTM London at selected events. If you attend either event, we welcome you to arrange a meeting in advance — contact us at info@crstours.com to schedule.

FAM Trips

We organise familiarisation trips for trade partners who want to experience Costa Rica firsthand before selling it. FAM trips are by invitation — contact us to register your interest. Places are limited and prioritised for agencies with active booking potential.

Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica — Why Choose CRS Tours

Meet Us at the World’s Leading Travel Shows

CRS Tours attends the most important international travel trade shows. Book a meeting with our team and let’s plan your Costa Rica program together.

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FITUR
Madrid, Spain
Dates announced
Feria Internacional de Turismo — one of the world’s top five travel trade fairs, with special focus on Ibero-American markets.
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WTM London
London, United Kingdom
Dates announced
World Travel Market — the leading global event for the travel industry, connecting 50,000+ travel professionals from 182 countries.
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ITB Berlin
Berlin, Germany
Dates announced
Internationale Tourismus-Börse — the world’s largest travel trade show, connecting the global travel industry for over 50 years.