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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
- Costa Rica tours for everyone
- 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“Really enjoyed on Costa Rica tour with G Adventures. So knowledgeable about the history and local areas.”
William, traveled in August 2023
The 9-day Costa Rican adventure maintains a 4.8/5 rating across 280+ reviews. Visit coffee cooperatives, cloud forests, and beaches while staying at comfortable hotels. Optional activities from zip-lining to waterfall rappelling complement included highlights.
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 $1,299
10% Off- US$1,169You save $129
Costa Rica Adventure
610 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“I never expected this trip to be so amazing, seeing the country from a point of view I never could've done by myself.”
lou, traveled in July 2024
Costa Rica's most diverse ecosystems await on this highly-rated adventure averaging 4.8/5 stars from 600+ reviews. From volcanic hot springs to cloud forest canopies, stunning landscapes unfold while staying in comfortable hotels and authentic homestays for approx. $190/day.
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 outstanding.”
bethany, traveled in April 2022
Costa Rica's biodiversity unfolds through cloud forests, volcanic landscapes, and coastal villages. Rated 4.3/5 from 30+ reviews, this tour combines wildlife viewing, cultural immersion, and adventure activities. Includes 3-star accommodations and local transport.
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 $1,725
10% Off- US$1,553You save $172
Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets
41 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“We saw some of the most beautiful places! It was so nice to just relax and be shuffled from one beautiful place to another.”
Rebecca, traveled in March 2024
Active travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation will love this tour alternating between volcano exploration in La Fortuna and beach time in Santa Teresa. Highly-rated guides (4.9/5) lead groups averaging 30 years old through a mix of included transport and optional activities.
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 $949
25% Off- US$712You save $237
Classic Costa Rica
53 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“great trip awsome people in are group make the trip.”
janharmen, traveled in February 2024
Costa Rica's biodiversity comes alive across 15 days, from Tortuguero's turtle nesting grounds to Monteverde's cloud forests. Stay in varied accommodations including lodges and a local homestay, while enjoying included activities like national park tours and cooking classes, approx. $170 per day.
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 $2,630
15% Off- US$2,236You save $394
What people love about Costa Rica Tours
- Costa Rica Adventure
Amazing tour! Great variety of well-planned activities, with the flexibility to participate in additional adventures (e.g. canyoneering, rafting, cycling, surfing etc.). Wonderful group atmosphere, and a guide that was entertaining, knowledgeable, and committed to ensuring everyone was well taken care of and always having a great time.
- Costa Rica Adventure
Don’t even know where to begin on how special this tour and Jurgen was. I have done multiple Tru Travels trips and this one will always stand out. Jurgen was so attentive and caring to cater to the whole group and always made the experience that much better. He had great knowledge of every place we visited and showed us places we would have never found on our own. Would join any tour in any country if he was the guide without hesitation.
- Costa Rica Adventure
Jurgen was an amazing tour guide, with 15 people on one tour it would be easy for people to feel left out but I think he did a fantastic time making sure that he spoke to every person individually without prioritising anyone. He provided all the information we needed in a way that was interesting enough that we all paid attention, rather than missing anything in a lengthy explanation. I felt very safe and looked after throughout the entire tour. Overall a great trip with a fantastic group and an incredible tour guide.
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
Dive into a family adventure in Costa Rica! Zipline through Monteverde canopies, cycle around Arenal with volcanic views, or discover unique wildlife in Corcovado National Park. Enjoy the sandy beaches of Cahuita with surfing lessons or swimming with dolphins. From tropical escapes to jungle adventures, Costa Rica is a playground for all ages.
See all Family 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.
See all Fully Guided toursCosta 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 toursGo off the beaten track with a self guided adventure of Costa Rica. Travel and experience the freedom of creating a holiday on your own terms. With 47 tours lasting from 4 days up to 23 days, fulfil your wanderlust and set off on your own adventure!
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Top operators in Costa Rica
- 5.0 (27,520 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
- 13h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $209
- 5.0 (22,788 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
- 1h
- Response rate
- 96%
- Average price
- $245
- 4.5 (11,922 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
- 7h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $176
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- Starting from $93 per day
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TourRadar recommends visiting:
San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park
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San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park
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San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, La Fortuna, Monteverde, Playa Santa Teresa
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Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, these tours offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
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Best time to visit Costa Rica
- Spring 2025Spring brings lush landscapes and vibrant wildlife. Perfect for exploring Monteverde's cloud forests and spotting exotic birds.
- March 2025 245 tours
- April 2025 popular 250 tours
- May 2025 240 tours
- Summer 2025Summer is peak tourist season. Enjoy surfing in Jaco, and get to know the bustling markets and vibrant nightlife of San Jose.
- June 2025 243 tours
- July 2025 popular 267 tours
- August 2025 261 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025Autumn brings fewer tourists, making it great for visiting the Arenal Volcano. Experience hot springs and quieter rainforest hikes.
- September 2025 239 tours
- October 2025 popular 250 tours
- November 2025 215 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026Winter in Costa Rica features warm beaches and clear skies, ideal for snorkeling in Manuel Antonio and sunbathing in Tamarindo.
- January 2025 173 tours
- February 2025 popular 231 tours
- December 2025 130 tours
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