140+ Budget Tours in Costa Rica - Affordable Adventures

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BudgetSimple stays with essential amenities. Typically guesthouses, hostels or hotels rated below 3 stars — clean, no-frills, and great for value-conscious travelers.
Mid-rangeComfortable and reliable 3-star stays. Expect private rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and solid amenities — a great balance between comfort and cost.
PremiumUpscale 4-5 star hotels and lodges. Enjoy high-end service, refined comfort, and premium locations — ideal for travelers seeking extra indulgence.

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Kayaking On The Arenal Lake From Arenal

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Experience the beautiful flora and fauna native to Costa Rica, while learning and/or using basic kayak techniques, along the lake. On our trip you may observe different species of birds like the “Flycatcher”, “Kingfisher”, “Great Blue Heron” and “Aninga” and may also possibly hear the Howler monkeys!

Kayaking and canoeing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration4 hours

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Coffee & Adventure From San Jose

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You will do a short, guided hike through trails and waterfalls. Then, continue to the coffee tour where the experts will take you through the steps from plant to cup and learn what sets a truly gourmet coffee apart. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared with the freshest local ingredients.

Food toursClimbing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration8 hours

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Irazu Volcano And Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs From San José

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This excursion is a combination of excursions to the Irazu Volcano National Park, Orosi Basilica, Orosi Valley and Hacienda Orosi Hot Springs. On this excursion you can observe the impressive volcano, visit sites of great historical and cultural value of the country and relax in the hot springs.

ExplorerBus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration9 hours

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Birding Watching Tour From San José

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As one of the best bird watching spots in Costa Rica (included in Costa Rica Birding HotSpots); The Atlantic Park of Rainforest Adventures has been recognized by the National Audubon Society as one of the best places for birders in Central America with more than 400 species in our areas.

ExplorerBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration8 hours

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Canopy Zipline And Butterflies From Monteverde

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Selvature Park has an area of more than 350 hectares of protected land, where in the same place, most of the best activities in the area are offered. This allows visitors to benefit from being able to use much more of their time in activities such as tours instead of using it to be transported from one activity to another on the rocky road of Monteverde, which has made the level of satisfaction of our visitors Always be tall.

Climbing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

Duration4 hours

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Venado Caves From Arenal

Trip customizable

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Our naturalist guide will start with a brief history of the caves and then go into the depths of this incredible journey. The caves were formed during the Miocene period, 15 or 20 million years ago. For many years they were under sea level and due to tectonic movements they surfaced.

ExplorerBus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration5 hours

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Catamaran Adventure From Manuel Antonio

Trip customizable

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Transportation will be provided by your tour operator who will pick you up at your hotel. You will travel about 20 minutes to Quepos dock. A guide will take you to the loading platform and help you board the catamaran. Travel to the horizon and slide by dazzling waves.

Local boat ridesFood tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

7-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

Duration5 hours

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Monteverde Cloudforest Essences, Short Break

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Join our three-day trip and discover the most beautiful gems of Costa Rica: Monteverde Cloud Forest, which will unveil its secrets during the walk-in its green forests.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve

Duration3 days

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Sloth Adventure From Guanacaste

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We will travel to a beautiful waterfall, refresh ourselves in this virgin environment. Then we head to the mountainous jungle and the volcanic region of Tenorio.is famous for its beautiful views, exotic vegetation and diverse wildlife.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Guanacaste

Duration10 hours

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Rainforest Canopy Tour From Sarapiquí

Trip customizable

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At only 90 minutes from San Jose or Arenal volcano or 2 hours from Puerto Limon you will enjoy a great variety of eco adventures in a nature rich environment with first class equipment and trained guides to provide you a safe and unforgettable experience.

Climbing

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

12-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Sarapiqui

Duration3 hours

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Page 11 of 128 Budget Trips in Costa Rica with 27 Reviews

Page 11 of 128 Budget Trips in Costa Rica with 27 Reviews