Exploratory Trip Planning
Take the right kind of trip to learn what life would be like in a new country.
This service includes:
- 45-minute consultation with a relocation specialist to discuss the best locations for your lifestyle & family
- Custom itinerary for a self-guided trip to your target destinations
- Trip reservations and related travel bookings: accommodation and transport
- On-call services available throughout the trip
- 30-minute post-trip consultation to discuss best next steps in order to realize your move

$475.00
Add an English-speaking driver and guide for $205 per day.
**We require a minimum of 5 weeks to plan your trip. If you book with less than 5 weeks until your arrival, there will be a rush charge fee of $150.
How It Works

Have a free consultation
Talk to our country experts to focus on the right towns and neighborhoods to explore.

Receive a custom itinerary
Planned based on your specific needs, preferences, and budget

We book your logistics
We’ll take care of accommodation and transport bookings so you don’t have to

On-Call Support
Reach us via our dedicated client line a call at anytime during business hours
Is an Exploratory Trip right for you?
Costa Rica client reviews

We would highly recommend using StartAbroad for your relocation needs… [Their relocation] program is very comprehensive and they anticipated our every needs to make sure that our move went smoothly.
We would have made many mistakes on our own… [StartAbroad was] worth every penny and now looking back we can’t imagine having made this move without their assistance.
Clay & Sarah (& Sam)
Costa Rica Concierge Clients

It was an ultimate pleasure working with StartAboard, from start to finish they took care of every minor detail. Their service took loads of pressure off my hands as you can imagine all the small details and variables you have to consider when moving to a different country.
I would highly recommend StartAboard if you are looking to relocate.
Reggie W.
Costa Rica Concierge Client

Moving from Toronto to Costa Rica [was] challenging but ultimately very much worth it so far. One of the obstacles was how to bring our large dog Ruby, down to CR. I was referred to StartAbroad …Many options were outrageously expensive so we decided to let the pros figure out a way that was affordable.
[StartAbroad] was able to get Ruby down at a fraction of the cost with constant follow ups and updates. We highly recommend StartAbroad for all your pet transport needs.