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10 best Self-Guided Central America tour packages
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- Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N
- Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N
- Central America Experience
- The Best of Costa Rica, Self-Drive
- Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
- Raft, Hike and Explore Costa Rica
- The Best of Costa Rica (From Caribbean Coast to Pacific Side)
- Guatemala Highlight Tours
- Best of Costa Rica
- Independent Costa Rica Wonders with Tortuguero
Costa Rica Nature Explorer 8D/7N
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Pura vida, really nice experience.”
daniela, traveled in February 2022
- Explore vibrant markets near the National Theater
- Relax on Puerto Viejo's stunning Caribbean beaches
- Try surfing or snorkeling in Puerto Viejo
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, La Fortuna, Monteverde Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Bamba Travel - From
- US$1,112
- Price per day
- $139
Full Costa Rica Explorer 14D/13N
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We had an amazing time in Costa Rica! So glad we booked this tour with Bamba Experience.”
Aashfaria, traveled in June 2017
- Explore Tortuguero National Park by boat
- Relax on Puerto Viejo's stunning beaches
- Discover Arenal Volcano and hot springs
Duration 14 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Bamba Travel - From
- US$2,353
- Price per day
- $168
Central America Experience
1 Review by TourRadar travelers“What started as a bad experience turned out to be brilliant! Thanks Marvelus Travel!”
Tori, traveled in January 2020
- Trek the slopes of Volcano Pacaya
- Explore Lake Atitlan by shared boat
- Sandboard down Cerro Negro Volcano
Duration 14 days Destinations Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica Age Range 15 to 75 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Marvelus Travel - From
- US$1,400
- Price per day
- $100
The Best of Costa Rica, Self-Drive
8 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“It was Awesome Tour and tourradar support was available at any point of time with quick response.”
Deepak, traveled in January 2023
- Explore San Jose's vibrant city life
- Boat through Tortuguero's lush canals
- Walk Tortuguero village and nature trails
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Tortuga Island Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,369
- US$1,164You save $205
- Price per day
- $116
Essential Costa Rica - Package with Guanacaste, Self-drive
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great guides and we especially loved the boat ride out to Tortuguero.”
Ingrid, traveled in January 2023
- Explore Tortuguero's rivers by boat
- Walk through Tortuguero village
- Drive to Arenal Volcano National Park
Duration 10 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Guapiles, Arenal Volcano National Park, Santa Elena, Monteverde, Playa Tamarindo Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Destination Services Costa Rica - From $1,420
- US$1,207You save $213
- Price per day
- $121
Raft, Hike and Explore Costa Rica
23 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing customer service. Great transportation and meals.”
Sandra, traveled in January 2024
- Explore San Jose's vibrant cultural scene
- Raft through exhilarating river rapids
- Relax in Arenal's natural hot springs
Duration 7 days Destinations San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Age Range 12 to 65 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Green World Adventures - From $1,437
- US$1,150You save $287
- Price per day
- $164
The Best of Costa Rica (From Caribbean Coast to Pacific Side)
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The tour was a great introduction to Costa Rica as we are interested in birds, plants, wildlife and fishing.”
Tessa, traveled in October 2016
- Experience the vibrant city of San Jose
- Explore the beautiful Arenal Volcano
- See the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Duration 13 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range up to 75 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Green World Adventures - From $3,125
- US$2,500You save $625
- Price per day
- $192
Guatemala Highlight Tours
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Acatanengo is overnight hike. It is definitely a tougher hike than Pacaya but well worth it.”
Rishi, traveled in December 2018
- Explore the active Pacaya Volcano
- Discover the caves and pools of Semuc Champey
- Journey from Antigua to the vibrant Flores
Duration 7 days Destinations Guatemala City, Antigua, Pacaya National Park, Grutas de Lanquin, San Agustin Lanquin, Flores, Tikal Age Range 15 to 75 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Marvelus Travel - From
- US$700
- Price per day
- $100
Best of Costa Rica
7 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great tour, you really do get to experience the best of Costa Rica.”
Daniel, traveled in December 2020
- Explore Tortuguero Canals by boat
- Discover Arenal Volcano and its activities
- Tour the Monteverde Cloud Forest
Duration 8 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator World Expeditions - From
- US$1,799
- Price per day
- $225
- Explore Tortuguero's jungle canals by boat
- Relax in Arenal's natural hot springs
- Spot wildlife on a Monteverde night walk
Duration 9 days Destinations San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, Monteverde Age Range up to 80 year olds Operated in English Operator Globus - From
- US$2,089
- Price per day
- $232
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