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- The best Costa Rica tour packages
- What people love about Costa Rica Tours
- Most popular destinations in Costa Rica
- Travel Costa Rica your way
- Top operators in Costa Rica
- Best places to start your Costa Rica tour
- Discover Costa Rica tours for every budget
- Costa Rica tours for every group
- Top Costa Rica travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Costa Rica
- Costa Rica travel guides - curated by our experts
- Contact our Costa Rica travel experts
The best Costa Rica tour packages
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Costa Rica Quest
289 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The country is beautiful and very safe. The activities and hotel locations were great.”
Costa Rica unfolds from Arenal Volcano to Manuel Antonio National Park's beaches. Nighttime walks illuminate the cloud forest, while Mi Cafecito Coffee Plantation reveals local culture. Distinctive properties like Hotel Historias Lodge serve as bases for guided tours with private transportation.
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $1,499
25% Off- US$1,124You save $374
Costa Rica Adventure
610 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“All expectations were exceeded. He had the perfect balance between professionalism and friendly companion.”
Fleur, traveled in November 2024
This 10-day Costa Rican odyssey, rated 4.8/5 by 600+ travelers, winds from San Jose through La Fortuna's hot springs, Monteverde's cloud forests, and Santa Teresa's beaches. Local homestays, night wildlife safaris, and cloud forest ziplining create memories for around $1,900.
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Playa Santa Teresa, Montezuma, Cabuya Age Range up to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator TruTravels From $1,850
20% Off- US$1,480You save $370
Costa Rica Experience
31 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was great in that it covered off hightlights of Costa Rica I was not exposed to before.”
Sandra, traveled in March 2022
Costa Rica's natural wonders await at approx. $180 per day, featuring Monteverde Cloud Forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. Santa Rosa de Pocosol homestay offers authentic encounters, while Arenal Volcano visits and Quepos cooking classes showcase local culture with 4.5/5 rated guides.
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, Santa Rosa de Pocosol, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Quepos, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $1,495
15% Off- US$1,271You save $224
Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets
41 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very efficient in seeing and experiencing a lot of the country in a little amount of time.”
Jerronaka, traveled in July 2022
Costa Rica's varied terrain beckons at approx. $110 daily. La Fortuna serves as gateway to Arenal Volcano, while Playa Santa Teresa offers prime surfing and San Jose pulses with nightlife. Hostel and hotel stays earn 4.2/5 from 40+ verified reviews.
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Playa Santa Teresa Age Range 18 to 39 year olds Operated in English Operator G Adventures From $849
10% Off- US$764You save $84
Classic Costa Rica
53 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We have seen beautiful spots and wildlife. We had the right amount of organized activities and free time.”
Ilaria, traveled in February 2024
Around $2,600 unlocks adventures through Tortuguero's rainforests, Monteverde's cloud forests, and Manuel Antonio's beaches. Eco-lodges and Santa Rosa de Pocosol homestays provide authentic accommodations. Wildlife spotting and traditional Costa Rican cuisine enhance the experience.
Duration 15 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Santa Rosa de Pocosol, Tenorio Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From $2,405
20% Off- US$1,924You save $481
What people love about Costa Rica Tours
- Costa Rica Quest
We had a smooth trip - thanks for our guides Alonso and Chris. They were very helpful and informative. Good variety of activities during our trip.
- Costa Rica Quest
As I posted on Facebook: Costa Rica. What I can say in a few words that pictures haven't already? The Costa Rica Quest tour was the best possible vacation at the most opportune time for Lori and I with lots of sun and warmth, from the climate and the people. It was relaxing yet with some good exercise and excitement in a beautiful country which is peaceful and ecologically conscious. Costa Rica has breathtaking scenery and wildlife, delicious food, fruit, beer, and coffee, and nice and helpful citizens, who are among the happiest anywhere and have an appreciation for the good life which they sum up succinctly: “Pura Vida!” We enjoyed: a nature hike near Arenal volcano; a boat ride on Lake Arenal; crossing hanging bridges and zip lining (yes even Superman-style and the Tarzan swing) in the rain forest and and at the top of the canopy; soaking up the sun on a Pacific Ocean beach; and, one of the world's most amazing ecosystems, including white-faced monkeys, crocodiles, macaws, sloths, and tarantulas. But most important we had the pleasure of traveling with a diverse group of wonderful people. Our new friends hail from the UK, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and yeah that state to the south of us. ;^D We represented many different backgrounds, but we all shared an interest and appreciation for each other and our new experiences and surroundings. So this is also a shoutout and thank you to all of you for helping to make this trip the best we've ever enjoyed: Rick and Jean; Lotten and Jens; Louise, Ian, and Jon; Tonya; Martin; Jana; Cait'lin; Natalie; Noosha; and, Preetam. Of course, we couldn't have done it without our friendly and adept Tican group leader, Eugenio Quesada. He made us feel welcome, watched out for us every waking moment (and probably some when we were sleeping), educated and catered to us, and endured some hardships of his own with endless humor, patience, and passion. I hope we will all keep in touch and continue to share our experiences and lives as we did for those 9 days. Salud and, yes, Pura Vida! — Lori and Bill Cohen, Tualatin (Portland), Oregon
- Costa Rica Quest
Highly recommend! Everything about the trip was awesome
Most popular destinations in Costa Rica
Famous for its stunning cloud forests, Monteverde is calling you to explore its lush trails, discover exotic wildlife, and visit its vibrant butterfly gardens. Get your adrenaline pumping with exciting zip-line tours and walk among the treetops on hanging bridges.
See all Monteverde toursDiscover amazing wildlife and landscapes in Tortuguero National Park. Most travelers enjoy exploring our Tortuguero National Park adventures in July, making it the most popular time of the year.
See all Tortuguero National Park toursDiscover amazing wildlife and landscapes in Manuel Antonio National Park. Most travelers enjoy exploring our Manuel Antonio National Park adventures in July, making it the most popular time of the year.
See all Manuel Antonio National Park toursExperience Costa Rica’s pura vida way of life. Relax on idyllic beaches, explore lush cloud forests, venture across dramatic volcanic landscapes, and surf in some of the world’s most popular surfing destinations—Costa Rica is absolutely stunning.
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Travel Costa Rica your way
Costa Rica offers thrilling adventures for adrenaline-seekers. White water raft on the Pacuare River, zipline over the Monteverde cloud forest, explore the Arenal Volcano National Park, or catch the waves at Tamarindo. Costa Rica is your natural playground.
See all Active toursTake in the picturesque landscapes and remarkable sights on a guided Coach / Bus adventure of Costa Rica. There are 18 vacation packages to choose from, that range in length from 3 days up to 15 days. The most popular month for these tours is July.
See all Coach / Bus toursAn Explorer tour in Costa Rica promises thrilling adventures and diverse landscapes. Costa Rica's vast and varied terrain offers great opportunities for hiking, biking, and discovering off-the-beaten-path destinations, ensuring an exhilarating and unforgettable journey.
See all Explorer toursSelect from our extensive range of 160 fully guided tours to enjoy a worry-free experience through Costa Rica with our expert guides leading the way.
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Top operators in Costa Rica
- 5.0 (22,793 Costa Rica reviews)
"Costa Rica Quest Tour description on TourRadar did not mention that a lot of activities included in the description cost extra money, each costing between $45 to $65. This was communicated only after booking the tour. Only one meal was included. The hotels used by this tour (G Adventures) were just okay, some of them subpar with small rooms and no WiFi in many rooms. The transportation arrangements were excellent. The best part was the local guide(CEO) who was extremely knowledgeable and flexible and made the experience quite enjoyable.
- Tours
- 21 Costa Rica tours
- Age range
- 12 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 2h
- Response rate
- 76%
- Average price
- $334
- 5.0 (27,526 Costa Rica reviews)
"If you go to Costa Rica, pray you get Luis. He absolutely made the tour, and the whole group felt the same. He never failed to bring optimism, enthusiasm, education and encouragement on every single day, and his energy was contagious throughout the whole group. Luis is the perfect tour guide and a wonderful person, a true asset to TruTravels and leaves a positive impact on everyone lucky enough to meet him. He helped people overcome fears, push themselves out their comfort zone and learn about the beautiful country and culture of Costa Rica and wider Latin America. It was an incredible experience and the worst part of it all was having to say goodbye! The tour itself was incredible, with amazing activities in a supportive environment of like-minded individuals. Feel as though I have made friends for life and had experiences that I will take with me forever. Costa Rica is beautifully diverse country, perfect for nature and adventure lovers. We were lucky enough to see LOADS of wildlife which was a big highlight for me. The activities were great, and the guide’s recommendations for optional activities were amazing. A really nice part was that you never felt pressured to do optional activities if they just weren’t your thing. Ill be recommending the Costa Rica Adventure to everyone I meet! It was friends I had made on previous tours that told me to do this one…. best recommendation ever.
- Tours
- 1 Costa Rica tours
- Age range
- 18 to 39 years old
- Adventure type
- Active
- Response time
- 15h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $277
- 4.5 (11,924 Costa Rica reviews)
"The trip was a quick journey through Central American countries, from Guatemala to Costa Rica, but I didn’t feel it was rushed. Every second day was long travel days, if you don't mind, but the following day was mostly free day or choose optional activities. As this is a small group tour, transportation was a 16 seater van where there was not a lot of leg room. A few taller people in our group traveling in these vans for 8 hours did not feel comfortable; I consider myself short and I did struggle a bit as there was hardly any space to extend my legs; we only had 13 people (including our guide - Juan Ma Perez and driver). There were a number of border crossings, some were simple and quick and others quite time consuming. I felt the ones that were time consuming and complicated were due to our guide trying to complicate things by collecting the immigration fees to pay as a group. My experience is individual payment is much simpler and quicker. Border crossing in/out of Honduras and Nicaragua were interesting. Due to the route of the tour, we travelled into Honduras twice. Our guide told us entry fee into Honduras is US$4/p or they also accept the Guatemalan Quetzals of Q$30 and we can pay separately. At the counter we handed over $4 but were given a $3 receipt. I saw a plaque and posters at the counters stating entry fee is US$3. When asked later, our guide said the additional $1 is the currency conversion fee. A couple of days later when leaving Honduras I asked the immigration officer how much is the entry fee, he advised $3. I said we paid $4 a couple days ago; he answered, "really?". A few days later as we entered Honduras again (different entry point), our guide suggested to collect the entry fee of $4/p and pay as a group, but I opted to pay my entry fee separately. When in the immigration building, our guide approached me and asked for $4. I felt his tone wasn't friendly and I didn't want to cause any scene, so I gave him the money. When at the counter getting my passport stamped, I asked the officer how much is the entry fee and if there is any additional fee for currency conversion. He answered $3 and no additional fee. When told him that I paid $4, the officer asked which counter and officer charged $4? I said we handed the money over to our guide as a group. The officer said the entry fee is only $3 per entry and no conversation fee; if we handed the money separately to our guide for payment then it has nothing to do with the immigration. When entering Nicaragua, the entry fee suggested by our guide was different to the information provided on the internet (our guide said the info on the internet is incorrect). Our guide suggested to collect the money and pay as a group to speed up the process, I opted to pay separately, however our guide stood next to me and made sure I handed over the amount he suggested. I was last in the line but first to exit with all my documentation; while it took a while for the immigration office to process the group documentation and receipt. I felt there was a level of dishonesty from our guide. Our tour (for 2024) included 1 activity and 1 breakfast; all other activities were optional with a fee. The orientation walks included were literary an orientation walk, showing the location of the supermarket, laundry, souvenir stores, etc. Many of us later did not join the walks as we had google map to help us with orientation. We also felt our guide used the opportunity to take us to the restaurant he already arranged with the owner for dinner (we were not obliged to join as dinners were not included). A lot of us wanted to experience local culture and food, however the restaurants he arranged were more burgers, pasta, pan fried chicken or steaks with just a couple of local dishes. Many of us later decided to go separate ways for meals. It was nice for our guide wanting to arrange places for meals, however perhaps ask the group what food we would like to try or experience and maybe take us to restaurants that have better review/ratings. While 95% of activities were optional on this trip, prices of activities charged in 2024 were already more expensive than what is stated on the Intrepid website for 2025! A couple of activities were US$50 more than what was stated. Fully understand that prices may increase due to inflation, however a difference of $20-$50? There was an activity organized by our guide but we were told to pay directly to the company upon arrival. Our guide assured and confirmed with us, twice, that the activity costs US$40 including return transport. On the day, we were asked to pay $45 ($5 for return transport per person). As our guide did not come with us, I texted our guide advising the issue. He said, “thank you for the update, I also thought $40 included transport”. I asked him if he would like to call and confirm with the company as he arranged and booked the activity. Our guide simply said, “it is what it is, you will need to pay $5 for the transport.” There were other people (not part of our group) said that they only paid $40 and it included transport. I felt our guide deflected his responsibility and may have pocketed the extra $/p? Later, some of us decide to look for local tour companies for the same activities upon arriving at each location and we found local companies were at least $10-$20 cheaper than offered by Intrepid. As Intrepid is a big company, surely they can get better deals for the activities? Arrangement of transportation, cost of additional activities, and some information about the tour were provided at the very last minute. There were a few days that we left later to travel to our next destination because our guide couldn’t organize a transport to pick us up earlier as originally planned. Cost of activities were provided late in the afternoon for next day. Perhaps better organization skills, such as providing the cost of all additional activities on the first day of the tour (like other tour companies do) would be great. Intrepid is a well known company and people make final payment a month before the trip, surely this should be enough time to plan the journey. Perhaps Intrepid could learn from other tour companies about organization. Tour guides should always put first the interest of their passengers. However, I felt it wasn’t in this case. Also note that now a days we all have smart phones and information is readily accessible and available on the internet.
- Tours
- 6 Costa Rica tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 8h
- Response rate
- 92%
- Average price
- $214
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Top Costa Rica travel itineraries to fit your plans
San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park
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Our solo travelers consistently tell us they meet great people on Costa Rica trips. The San Jose market visits and Arenal hot springs create natural spaces to connect with fellow explorers. Many pick our Tortuguero-Monteverde-Manuel Antonio route, which mixes group meals and activities with time to explore independently. The homestays work really well for solo guests - cooking lessons and family dinners make it easy to get to know everyone. Our guides get constant praise for creating group connections while giving people space and also making sure everyone feels part of the activities.
Couples tend to pick our tours that mix active moments with quiet time together. The most popular routes start at Arenal's hot springs then move to Monteverde's cloud forests for private walks spotting rare quetzals. Many love doing active mornings - zip-lining or volcano hikes - followed by relaxed afternoons soaking in thermal pools. The Pacific coast portion gets special mentions, with sunset sailing and secluded beaches at Manuel Antonio. Homestays give couples time with local families while keeping private space and also joining in to cook traditional dishes together.
Young adults go for our high-energy itineraries. These pack in waterfall rappelling at La Fortuna, surf lessons at Santa Teresa and nighttime wildlife spotting in Monteverde. You'll swim in El Salto's natural pools, tackle white-water rafting near Arenal and also zip through cloud forest canopies. Our travelers in their 20s and 30s really like how we mix scheduled activities with social time - maybe sunset yoga or beach dinners together. Local guides know all the best swimming spots, surf breaks and also hidden waterfalls that make perfect photo spots.
Our senior travelers appreciate tours combining natural wonders with comfortable pacing. Popular routes explore Tortuguero's waterways by boat, perfect for wildlife watching without tough hikes. Monteverde's well-maintained cloud forest trails offer easy walking while discovering local wildlife. Many choose tours to Rio Celeste's blue waters and Cano Island's marine life, where we adapt activities to different mobility needs. The feedback always mentions quality lodging near natural areas, guides who adjust the pace as needed and also plenty of time to photograph Costa Rica's wildlife.
Our family tours hit the sweet spot between wildlife watching and laid-back cultural activities. Kids love spotting sloths and monkeys on the flat paths of Manuel Antonio National Park - they can take their time and really get into nature watching. The Arenal Volcano tour with its homestay element gets great feedback; children jump right into farm life and learn to make tortillas while parents see authentic Costa Rican daily routines. In Tortuguero, families paddle through canals searching for turtles and river otters. Monteverde gives options between easy nature walks or active zip-line routes in the cloud forest. Parents tell us they really value having downtime built into places like Tamarindo Beach where kids can swim and adults take it easy.
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Best time to visit Costa Rica
- Spring 2025
Spring brings lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Perfect for exploring Monteverde's cloud forests and spotting exotic birds.
- March 2025 249 tours
- April 2025 popular 251 tours
- 241 tours
- Summer 2025
Summer is peak tourist season. Enjoy surfing in Jaco, and get to know the bustling markets and vibrant nightlife of San Jose.
- 243 tours
- July 2025 popular 264 tours
- August 2025 258 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
Autumn brings fewer tourists, making it great for visiting the Arenal Volcano. Experience hot springs and quieter rainforest hikes.
- 239 tours
- popular 250 tours
- November 2025 215 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
Winter in Costa Rica features warm beaches and clear skies, ideal for snorkeling in Manuel Antonio and sunbathing in Tamarindo.
- January 2025 168 tours
- February 2025 popular 232 tours
- December 2025 130 tours
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