Costa Rica Eco Tours 2024/2025

Costa Rica is a shining example of a country embracing ecotourism as a means to protect its natural wonders. The country boasts nearly five percent of the world's known species, and it is making great strides in protecting them and their habitat. On a Costa Rican eco tour, you can visit national parks such as Corcovado and Tortuguero which are committed to protecting the lush rainforests and elusive wildlife such as sloths, jaguars and sea turtles. There are also a variety of eco-friendly activities to try. Enjoy a zip-line ride through the forest canopy, go on a white-water rafting expedition, snorkel among marine creatures, or simply relax at a natural hot spring in Arenal Volcano. Throughout your Costa Rica eco tour, stay in eco lodges and forest retreats. Travel while keeping your carbon footprint is low. The Costa Rican way of life is ‘Pura Vida,’ which means pure life lived in harmony with nature. The spirit of ‘Pura Vida’ resonates throughout our Costa Rica eco tours, teaching you to appreciate and preserve the delicate balance between nature and humankind.

Check out our favorite eco tours in Costa Rica below.

25 Eco trips in Costa Rica

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Costa Rica Explorer

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A fantastic trip to a wonderful country. Hotels were all excellent. Everything worked very smoothly, ...
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Volcanoes & National parks +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel & Luxury Hotel
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 1-90 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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The Essence of Costa Rica: Pure Nature

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10 day nature and bush walks tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Corcovado National Park and Arenal Volcano National Park. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Nature and bush walks & Trekking and Hiking +4 more
  • Accommodation Eco Lodge, Hotel, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat, Bus, Flight & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 18-79 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days10 From US$ 3,795 View Tour
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Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure

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10 day volcanoes trip 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
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste

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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort, Eco Lodge & Lodge
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  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Caribbean To Pacific

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10 day adventure tour through San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Cahuita National Park and 5 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
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  • Activities Adventure & Active and outdoor
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge & Villa
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Costa Rica: Love In The Jungle

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10 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Resort & Eco Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Coach, Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
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Surf Costa Rica, Self-drive

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10 day self-drive or vehicle rental trip in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tamarindo and Jaco. Read More
  • Tour Type Private Tour
  • Activities Self-drive or vehicle rental & Beach +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel
  • Transport Private Vehicle & 4WD Jeep
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days10 From US$ 1,403 US$ 1,193
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Surf Costa Rica

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10 day beach tour 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
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Costa Rica Highlights, 10 Days

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10 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Wildlife safaris and game drives
  • Accommodation Hotel, Resort, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in Spanish, English, French, Italian
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Manuel Antonio National Park

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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Beach
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge & Lodge
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Essential Costa Rica - Package With Guanacaste, Self-drive

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10 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat, Private Vehicle & Bus
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
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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
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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Self-drive or vehicle rental +1 more
  • Accommodation Hotel, Lodge, Eco Lodge & Villa
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  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
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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
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  • Activities Adventure & Active and outdoor +1 more
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  • Transport Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
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The Best Of Costa Rica

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10 day active and outdoor tour in Costa Rica, visiting San Jose, Tortuguero and Arenal Volcano National Park. Read More
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  • Activities Active and outdoor & Adventure
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English, Spanish
days10 From US$ 1,438 US$ 1,222
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“I loved this trip! Our tour leader Vicky was the best, very knowledgeable but also fun and joined even most optional activities. It's a very active trip with loads of possibilities to spot the famous Costa Rican wildlife.”
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5 - Excellent
  • Fiachra O Brolachain
“Had an amazing time on this tour. Manu, our tour guide, was a legend he made was part of making our tour group a family. The activities, transport, accommodation and everything else were all flawless. The whole thing greatly exceeded my expectations.”
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5 - Excellent
“Exceeded our expectations, well-structured and narrated. Alberto was an enthusiastic guide and pointed out a lot of wildlife that our untrained eyes would have missed. The top-notch company never made us feel rushed and was very patient with questions. Would not hesitate to book with them again! We really enjoyed this week in Costa Rica with Greenway Tours.”

Costa Rica Eco Tours

With so many awesome Costa Rica eco tours to try out, we thought we’d share the best ones.

  • Eco tour in Manuel Antonio National Park: Home to some of the most diverse wildlife in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a wonderland for nature lovers. Wander through sloth-filled forests, check out the best beaches in the country, and hike to amazing vantage points looking out across the Pacific Ocean. Take a guided tour with a biologist to learn more about conservation efforts.
  • Explore Monteverde on an eco tour: Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of the biggest attractions in Costa Rica and a conservationist haven. Fly through the forest canopy on an adrenaline-fuelled zipline, hike the many nature trails, or head to the legendary red suspension bridges and look out for the monkeys, birds, and other animals that call the canopy home. With an eco tour, you leave minimal impact behind, including offsetting your carbon, so you can relax and enjoy your trip in good conscience. 
  • Eco tour in San Jose: Take in the culture, history, and vibrancy of Costa Rica’s capital city on this eco tour to San Jose. Visit the Pre-columbian Gold Museum, the architecturally-astounding National Theater, before grabbing locally-sourced lunch at the Central Market. Talk to the locals about the nearby farms and businesses that keep this area thriving. This walking tour vibe is a great way to soak up the atmosphere of San Jose and keep your carbon footprint low!

Costa Rica eco tours by age

Enjoy an eco-tour in Costa Rica at any age.

A family rafting in Pacuare River on a sunny day on an eco tour.
Costa Rica eco tours for the family:
As a family on a Costa Rica eco tour, you might be boating in Tempisque River, safari in Braulio Carrillo National Park, or volunteering near La Fortuna wildlife center.
A hiker crosses a suspension bridge in the jungle of Monteverde.
Costa Rica eco tours for 18–39 years:
If you’re on an 18–39 eco tour in Costa Rica, you might raise your heart rate on a zipline in Monteverde, staying in homestays and having comfortable transfers between each stop.

Costa Rica eco tours based on budget

  • Luxury eco tours in Costa Rica: Luxury eco-resorts are plentiful across Costa Rica, and many operate as part of local eco tours. A luxury eco tour is all about exclusivity and comfort while remaining sustainable. It will include excursions, such as private kayaking through the mangroves at Manuel Antonio, yoga retreats in Santa Teresa, and guided nature walks in Monteverde. Stay in eco-resorts and rest easy with sustainable products, tasty local breakfasts, and offset carbon emissions.
  • Budget eco tours in Costa Rica: If you want a budget eco tour in Costa Rica, you can make it happen. Stay in eco-friendly hostels and homestays that help you to connect with the local culture. Travel by public bus between locations is a way to travel as a budget- and eco-conscious traveler. There are also plenty of ways to enjoy the natural beauty and national parks without spending a fortune on guides.

Costa Rica eco tours based on popular travel theme

As such a varied and versatile country, many different eco-tour types exist. Here are some of them.

A hummingbird drinking the nectar from flowers in Costa Rica.
Costa Rica is a super biodiverse country. Join an eco tour to see the stunning range of wildlife up close and in the best way.
A tourist ziplining in a forest in Costa Rica with safety gear.
Whether you love sustainable zip lines, snorkeling, surfing, yoga, or hiking volcanoes, Costa Rica will surely get your blood pumping.

Duration-based Costa Rica eco tour packages

You can sustainably enjoy Costa Rica, no matter how many days you have to spare.

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Travel experience and benefits of Costa Rica eco tours

A view of a beach in Costa Rica on an overcast day.
Relax on a beach in Uvita on an eco-tour of Costa Rica.
A view of Catarata Fortuna waterfall in Costa Rica.
Hike to see Catarata Fortuna waterfall in Costa Rica.
  • Take a boat tour with local conservation experts and get up close to humpback whales in the picturesque town of Uvita.
  • Enjoy a relaxing soak in La Fortuna’s natural hot springs, taking in the sounds of the birds and wildlife around you. This is a soul-touching, eco-friendly vacation in Costa Rica.
  • Eco tours in Costa Rica actively contribute to protecting the conservation efforts and wildlife of the area for years to come.
  • Swim in a waterfall at Catarata Fortuna and reconnect with nature. Hike down to the waterfall's base, take the plunge, and pinch yourself that you’re really here.

Tips for Costa Rica eco trips

  • When you’re on a Costa Rica eco trip, bring a reusable bottle. It’s hot and humid, so even if it’s overcast, you’ll need to stay hydrated. Tap water is safe here.
  • Public buses in Costa Rica are an easy, affordable, and largely eco-friendly way to travel. They’re super popular and run between all the main cities and towns.
  • If you can, donate to conservation efforts in the area. There’s normally a donation box in addition to the entry fee at national parks.
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