Central America Self-guided tours and trips 2024/2025

The best self-guided and independent tours in Central America. We currently offer 60 Central America tours and trips that are self-guided with varying trip durations from 4 to 15 days. Self-guided and independent tours can be a great way to discover Central America although potential risks associated with not having a guide always needs to be considered. See our guided tours to Central America if you’ve decided the risks were too high.

59 self-guided tours in Central America

Cancun To San Jose Travel Pass Tour
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Cancun to San Jose Travel Pass

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39 day trekking and hiking trip through Cancún, Playa Del Carmen, Tulum and 21 other destinations in 7 different countries. Read More
  • Activities Trekking and Hiking & Zip lining +3 more
  • Accommodation Hostel, Home-stay & Hotel
  • Transport Bus, Ferry, Boat & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days39 From US$ 2,683 View Tour
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  • May 06 10+ seats left
  • May 07 10+ seats left
Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive Tour
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park, Self-drive

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10 day active and outdoor trip through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,479 US$ 1,257
SavingUS$ 222
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  • Brochure Price:US$ 1,479
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  • Total Price from:US$ 1,257
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  • May 30 10+ seats left
  • May 31 10+ seats left
Tour Costa Rica Fly & Drive
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Tour Costa Rica Fly & Drive

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13 day beach trip through San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Cahuita National Park and 3 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Beach & Self-drive or vehicle rental +4 more
  • Accommodation Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 18-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 2,610 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 09
  • May 10
Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-drive Tour
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Costa Rica & Manuel Antonio 7 Days, Self-drive

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7 day active and outdoor tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park and Manuel Antonio. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 555 US$ 472
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 83
  • Total Price from:US$ 472
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  • May 30 10+ seats left
  • May 31 10+ seats left
Caribbean To Pacific, Self-drive Tour
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Caribbean To Pacific, Self-drive

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10 day adventure tour through San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita National Park and 6 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Active and outdoor +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,423 US$ 1,210
SavingUS$ 213
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 213
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,210
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  • May 23 10+ seats left
  • May 24 10+ seats left
Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive Tour
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Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor trip through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve and 3 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 1,186 US$ 1,008
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  • Total Price from:US$ 1,008
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  • May 30 10+ seats left
  • May 31 10+ seats left
Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure Tour
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Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure

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10 day volcanoes tour through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Rio Celeste and 5 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Independent Tour
  • Activities Volcanoes & Trekking and Hiking +2 more
  • Accommodation Eco Lodge, Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 12-65 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,680 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 09
  • May 10
Manuel Antonio Beach & San José City, Short Break Tour
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Manuel Antonio Beach & San José City, Short Break

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4 day beach trip in Costa Rica, visiting Manuel Antonio, Manuel Antonio National Park and San Jose. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Getaways and short breaks
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Villa
  • Transport Minibus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 387 US$ 329
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 58
  • Total Price from:US$ 329
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  • May 30 10+ seats left
  • May 31 10+ seats left
Tamarindo Beach & San José City, Short Break Tour
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Tamarindo Beach & San José City, Short Break

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4 day beach tour visiting Tamarindo Beach and San Jose in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Getaways and short breaks
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days04 From US$ 329 US$ 280
SavingUS$ 49
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  • Total Price from:US$ 280
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  • May 16 10+ seats left
  • May 17 10+ seats left
Ultimate Escape Costa Rica, Self-drive Tour
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Ultimate Escape Costa Rica, Self-drive

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11 day active and outdoor trip through Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Arenal, Sarapiqui and 9 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & Boat
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 1,616 US$ 1,374
SavingUS$ 242
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  • May 23 10+ seats left
  • May 24 10+ seats left
Surf Costa Rica Tour
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Surf Costa Rica

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10 day beach trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tamarindo and Jaco. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Active and outdoor
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Minibus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,856 US$ 1,578
SavingUS$ 278
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 278
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,578
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  • May 16 10+ seats left
  • May 17 10+ seats left
Treasures Of Costa Rica, Self-drive Tour
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Treasures Of Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park and Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 791 US$ 672
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  • Brochure Price:US$ 791
  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 119
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  • May 30 10+ seats left
  • May 31 10+ seats left
Tamarindo Beach Short Break From San Jose Tour
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Tamarindo Beach Short Break From San Jose

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5 day beach tour visiting San Jose and Tamarindo in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Beach & Getaways and short breaks
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 916 US$ 779
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  • May 16 10+ seats left
  • May 17 10+ seats left
Fantasy On Beaches And Volcanoes, Self-drive Tour
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Fantasy On Beaches And Volcanoes, Self-drive

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7 day active and outdoor trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Arenal Volcano National Park and Tamarindo. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 894 US$ 760
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  • Total Price from:US$ 760
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  • May 17 10+ seats left
  • May 18 10+ seats left
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Central America Self-guided Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 57 customer reviews
Adventure in Costa Rica
5 - Excellent
  • Kendall B
“The ziplining, hot springs, and boat trip were some of our favorite experiences because they gave us an opportunity to hang out and meet each other while doing a fun activity and seeing the country.”
Fun family trip
5 - Excellent
  • Michelle M
“Our family trip was everything we expected. The transportation was on time and friendly. The rafting trip was amazing along with zip lining and the horseback riding. So glad we were able to experience the beautiful country in this way.”
PURAVIDA CR
4 - Very Good
  • Debra Ryder
“Everything about the trip worked out except for our pick up at the airport in San Jose. our flight arrived a little bit early and we waited for a half hour and did not find our transfer bus to the hotel. Come to find out it did show up later than we anticipated, but we had already left in a taxi to our hotel. It was provided according to the emails we received, but it was late. Someone should’ve checked that our flight was coming in early. All in all, everything ran pretty smoothly and our optional side tours were wonderful. The choices on this trip for side trips and activities were amazing! Even though the temperatures were very high, we enjoyed our night jungle tour! We saw kinkajous, a raccoon, scorpions mating, several tree frogs, three snake sightings, one of which was a poisonous viper, we saw a poisonous female bullfrog that was huge, several kinds of spiders, parrots and monkeys.”

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