Costa Rica Self-guided tours and trips 2024/2025

The best self-guided and independent tours in Costa Rica. We currently offer 45 Costa Rica tours and trips that are self-guided with varying trip durations from 10 to 51 days. Self-guided and independent tours can be a great way to discover Costa Rica although potential risks associated with not having a guide always needs to be considered. See our guided tours to Costa Rica if you’ve decided the risks were too high.

45 self-guided tours in Costa Rica

Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive Tour
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Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive

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8 day active and outdoor tour 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
SavingUS$ 178
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 178
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,008
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  • May 19 10+ seats left
  • May 20 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
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  • Total Price from:US$ 1,257
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  • May 19 10+ seats left
  • May 20 10+ seats left
Surf Costa Rica Tour
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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
days10 From US$ 1,856 US$ 1,578
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  • Brochure Price:US$ 1,856
  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 278
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,578
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  • May 05 10+ seats left
  • May 06 10+ seats left
Costa Rican Explorer Tour
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Costa Rican Explorer

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13 day rainforest and jungle visits tour through San Jose, Tortuguero, Tortuguero National Park and 4 other destinations in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Independent Tour
  • Activities Rainforest and jungle visits & National parks
  • Accommodation Hotel, Eco Lodge, Lodge & Resort
  • Transport Boat & Bus
  • Age Range 8-95 yrs
  • Operated in English
days13 From US$ 2,047 View Tour
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  • May 07 10+ seats left
  • May 14 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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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 134
  • Total Price from:US$ 760
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  • May 06 10+ seats left
  • May 07 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$ 790 US$ 671
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 119
  • Total Price from:US$ 671
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  • May 19 10+ seats left
  • May 20 10+ seats left
Mexico City To San Jose Travel Pass Tour
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Mexico City to San Jose Travel Pass

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51 day overland journeys trip 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$ 3,756 View Tour
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  • Apr 26 10+ seats left
Beaches And Nature With Tambor, Self-drive Tour
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Beaches And Nature With Tambor, Self-drive

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15 day active and outdoor tour through Tamarindo Beach, Samara Beach, Tambor Beach and 8 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
days15 From US$ 2,195 US$ 1,866
SavingUS$ 329
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  • Special Deal (15%):- US$ 329
  • Total Price from:US$ 1,866
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  • May 19 10+ seats left
  • May 20 10+ seats left
Volcanoes, Nature And Caribbean, Self-drive Tour
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Volcanoes, Nature And Caribbean, Self-drive

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9 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Arenal, Arenal Volcano 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, Eco Lodge & Lodge
  • Transport Boat & Private Vehicle
  • Age Range 6-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,289 US$ 1,096
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  • May 06 10+ seats left
San Jose To Cancun Travel Pass Tour
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San Jose to Cancun Travel Pass

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33 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Monteverde, Liberia City and 17 other destinations in 7 different countries. Read More
  • Activities Active and outdoor & City sightseeing +1 more
  • Accommodation Hostel, Home-stay & Hotel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat, Bus & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days33 From US$ 2,111 View Tour
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  • Apr 26 10+ seats left
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 tour 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$ 2,642 View Tour
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San Jose To Antigua Travel Pass Tour
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San Jose to Antigua Travel Pass

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21 day adventure tour through San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Manuel Antonio and 10 other destinations in 5 different countries. Read More
  • Activities Adventure & Natural landmarks sightseeing +1 more
  • Accommodation Home-stay & Hostel
  • Transport 4WD Jeep, Boat & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days21 From US$ 1,470 View Tour
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San Jose To Mexico City Travel Pass Tour
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San Jose to Mexico City Travel Pass

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43 day active and outdoor tour through San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve, Liberia City and 21 other destinations in 8 different countries. Read More
  • Activities Active and outdoor
  • Accommodation Hostel, Home-stay & Hotel
  • Transport Boat, 4WD Jeep, Bus & Ferry
  • Age Range 18-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days43 From US$ 2,969 View Tour
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Magic Costa Rica 9 Days Tour
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Magic Costa Rica 9 Days

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9 day active and outdoor trip visiting San Jose in Costa Rica. Read More
  • Tour Type Group Tour
  • Activities Active and outdoor
  • Accommodation Hotel & Lodge
  • Transport Boat
  • Age Range 10-99 yrs
  • Operated in English
days09 From US$ 1,203 US$ 1,023
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5 - Excellent
Based on 57 customer reviews
Lovely Costa Rican Tour
5 - Excellent
  • Tessa Mayal
“We had a lovely welcome by Felipe and found him to be extremely knowledgeable about the country including the plants, birds, wildlife, politics, etc. He didn't try and rush us and always happy to answer any questions. Couldn't have been more helpful and enthusiastic. Also Paulo from Arenal Star was extremely helpful and stopped for bird watching or frogs whenever he saw something he thought we would enjoy”
Eco Adventure Tour
5 - Excellent
  • Kenneth Pollmann
“If your into adventure, this is for you. Very well organized and very well run, everything is done for you. All you have to do is have a great time!”
Fantastic time in Caribbean coast and La Fortuna!
5 - Excellent
  • Zainab Hakim
“We had a great time and liked every place and activity that was part of the trip. The transfers were well coordinated and always on time. Most hotel accommodations were good and location was central to other activities. We were able to customize the itinerary to include Caribbean coast which was also really nice!”

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