Central America Self-guided tours and trips 2024/2025

The best self-guided and independent tours in Central America. We currently offer 59 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

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Antigua to San Jose Travel Pass

of 1 review
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  • No booking fees
20 day active and outdoor trip through Antigua, Copán Ruinas, El Tunco and 8 other destinations in 5 different countries. Read More
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hostel & Home-stay
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days20 From US$ 1,565 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 11 10+ seats left
  • May 12 10+ seats left
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Guatemala Belize Experience

  • Free cancellation
  • Trip customizable
8 day adventure tour to Antigua, Rio Dulce and 6 other destinations traveling through Belize and Guatemala. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Adventure & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Minibus & Taxi
  • Age Range 2-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 800 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 12
  • May 13
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Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest

of 9 reviews
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The weather was great! Costa Rica is great! We got adventure and relaxation. Beyond my expectations ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Nature and bush walks & Natural landmarks sightseeing +5 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Jeep
  • Age Range 2-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days05 From US$ 870 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 09
  • May 10
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Costa Rica: Rainforest & Beach Adventure

of 6 reviews
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Fantastic staff and truly on top of details and focused on making your trip awesome! We enjoyed eve ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities National parks & Zip lining +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Hostel
  • Transport Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 2-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 1,540 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 13
  • May 14
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Pura Vida Experience

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  • No booking fees
9 day active and outdoor trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero National Park and Arenal Volcano National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Small Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days09 From US$ 1,525 US$ 1,296
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  • Total Price from:US$ 1,296
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  • Jun 06 10+ seats left
  • Jun 07 10+ seats left
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Treasures Of Costa Rica

of 2 reviews
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We loved our adventure! The scenery is amazing! Even The summer storms were exciting! The boat trip ...
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days08 From US$ 879 US$ 747
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  • Jun 06 10+ seats left
  • Jun 07 10+ seats left
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From the Caribbean Coast to the Pacific Side

of 9 reviews
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Its the second time in Costa Rica, the people are nice and its so beautiful here! Dont want to leave
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities National parks & Natural landmarks sightseeing +10 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Jeep
  • Age Range 10-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 3,582 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 09
  • May 10
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Mexico City to San Jose Travel Pass

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51 day overland journeys tour through Mexico City, Oaxaca, Puerto Escondido and 25 other destinations in 7 different countries. Read More
  • Activities Overland Journeys & City sightseeing +1 more
  • Accommodation Home-stay, Hostel & Hotel
  • Transport Boat, 4WD Jeep, Bus & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days51 From US$ 3,853 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 11 10+ seats left
  • May 12 10+ seats left
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San Jose to Panama City Travel Pass

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7 day sightseeing trip to San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca and 3 other destinations traveling through Costa Rica and Panama. Read More
  • Activities Sightseeing Tours & Explorer
  • Transport Flight, 4WD Jeep & Boat
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 901 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 11 10+ seats left
  • May 12 10+ seats left
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Panama City to San Jose Travel Pass

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  • No booking fees
10 day national parks tour to Panama City, San Blas Islands and 4 other destinations traveling through Panama and Costa Rica. Read More
  • Activities National parks & Sightseeing Tours +1 more
  • Transport Boat, 4WD Jeep, Private Vehicle & Flight
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,531 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 11 10+ seats left
  • May 12 10+ seats left
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Cancun to Antigua Express Travel Pass

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13 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour to Cancún, Playa Del Carmen and 6 other destinations in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Read More
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Volcanoes +3 more
  • Transport Bus, Ferry & Boat
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 829 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 11 10+ seats left
  • May 12 10+ seats left
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Costa Rica Five Star Experience

of 6 reviews
  • Trip customizable
  • Best price guaranteed
Awesome Adventure!!
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & Zip lining +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Bungalow & Eco Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Flight & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 12-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days11 From US$ 5,780 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 09
  • May 10
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Cancun to Antigua Travel Pass

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  • No booking fees
21 day volcanoes tour to Cancún, Playa Del Carmen and 12 other destinations in Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Read More
  • Activities Volcanoes & Snorkeling +3 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Home-stay
  • Transport Boat, Bus & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days21 From US$ 1,257 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 11 10+ seats left
  • May 12 10+ seats left

Guatemala Highlight Experience

  • Free cancellation
  • Trip customizable
7 day cultural, religious and historic sites tour through Antigua, Lanquin, Flores and 4 other destinations in Guatemala. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Sightseeing Tours +3 more
  • Accommodation Eco Lodge, Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Bus & Taxi
  • Age Range 10-79 yrs
  • Operated in English
days07 From US$ 900 View Tour
Next Departures
  • May 12
  • May 13
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Central America Self-guided Tour Reviews

5 - Excellent
Based on 38 customer reviews
Costa Rica Trip
5 - Excellent
  • Anonymous
“We do not normally travel with escorted tours but decided to try it for this trip due to lack of planning time. I was also slightly skeptical about booking with this travel specialist having read some not so good reviews but the itinerary and price was too good. Costa Rica was much more than I assumed. This was such a good experience! Rachel was very helpful in guiding us through our booking process and helping us prepare for the trip. Our tour manager Tony was very knowledgeable and really cared about everybody on the tour having a great experience in his country. Our Costa Rica tour group only had 14 people in it, and we were all a little family by the end of our 2 weeks together. The hotels were very nice, the food was good, and the wildlife was phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone considering it!”
Great Trip
5 - Excellent
  • Freilich Party
“We cannot thank you enough for the wonderful trip through Costa Rica that you organized for the six of us. The local travel specialists really fulfilled our expectations as we truly enjoyed discovering and exploring the different parts of your beautiful country and with all the many reservations you arranged for our transportation, hotels, tours, etc., we never had any problems along the way and everything went very smoothly. All the guides we had were all very knowledgeable and friendly, and provided us with great experiences. One guide in particular, Felipe , was incredible, all of us treasured and enjoyed the time we spent with him and we felt we had made a wonderful Costa Rican friend! Should we return to Costa Rica, we would definitely contact you. Muchas gracias y pura vida! Our 13-Day tour of Costa Rica, the Caribbean to the Pacific, arranged for the six of us was absolutely amazing and highly recommended. Since none of us had been to Costa Rica before, this trip was perfect in that we not only got a wonderful flavor of the country, but it also included most of the must-see areas as well, along with some white-water rafting and zip lining. Though there were many, many reservations required for our trip, (six of us), including hotels, transportation, tours, etc., we never had any problems whatsoever. Also, all the guides on the tours were very knowledgeable and welcoming! One guide in particular was Felipe. All of us thoroughly enjoyed him and cannot give him enough praise, as he was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, funny, and took excellent care of us, so that we felt like we were travelling with an old friend! What we also loved about this company is the fact that we were not only dealing with a local Costa Rican company but also a company with one of the highest Certificates for Sustainable Tourism, (4 out of 5,) given out by the Costa Rican Tourism Board. This company is truly a gem and we would definitely contact them again should we return. Please give our best to Felipe!”
Lots of variety and plenty of memorable experiences
5 - Excellent
  • Paul King
“The tour was well thought out, with a nice blend between activities and relaxation. We stayed in 6 different locations and each provided something unique and enjoyable. It is hard to pick top highlights of the tour as there were so many.. which is testament to the tour and hence recommend it highly. All the were all at least good and some very nice (particularly los lacos in arenal). Transfers between the locations were efficient and takes a lot of stress off the experience.”
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