THE 10 BEST Escorted and Guided Tours and Trips in Costa Rica 2025/2026

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Accommodations

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.

Arenal Volcano Trip

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This is an absolutely incredible tour -- our guide Jason was both very informative and very helpful. He explained the history of the Arenal volcano to us, we took a short hike a small part of the way up the mountain, and then went back down to look at wildlife in the rainforest. We saw spider monkeys, which Jason said are a pretty rare sight, and then a red curacao just walked out onto the trail in front of us! It was an incredible feeling to just be seeing all these animals spontaneously on a nature hike. Speaking of hikes, it is important to be aware that this tour is somewhat physically demanding. There are no extreme parts, just some strenuous walking over very uneven ground, but I think the tour description could do a better job of emphasizing the challenge. At the same time, the tour is extremely convenient in terms of picking you up and dropping you off at your desired location, whether a hotel, hot springs, or somewhere else. Overall, I strongly recommend the Arenal Volcano trip to anyone who is into volcanoes and wildlife and plans to visit the Arenal area.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano

Duration3 hours

From

USD 65

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Costa Rica: Hike, Bike & Raft

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If you’re looking for a Central American thrill, take on an eight-day active adventure through one of the world's greenest countries. Dive into Costa Rica’s wilderness and cascade down the rapids of Pacuare River in a raft, hike misty jungle trails in the Monteverde Cloud Forest and cycle along the coastline of Puerto Viejo. With plenty of free time to customise your adventure depending on your interests, you might opt to surf the Caribbean waves in palm-fringed beach towns or go stand up paddleboarding on Lake Arenal. Costa Rica is the perfect place for wildlife lovers (how many sloths can you spot?), active adventurers and those seeking a natural paradise.

Active and outdoorAdventure

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna

San Jose, Monteverde, La Fortuna, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca

Duration8 days

From

USD 1,695

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Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday

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Get off the beaten track on this two-week family holiday in Costa Rica, exploring all the best highlights and hidden secrets. Starting in subtropical San Jose, you'll explore Tortuguero National Park – home to 13 of Costa Rica’s 16 endangered mammals and the nesting ground of the green turtle. Spend some time in biodiverse Sarapiqui and maybe take on a few fun, active adventures with the kids. Stay in La Fortuna under the mighty gaze of Arenal Volcano and soak in your onsite hot springs before heading to the cloud forest in Monteverde. Learn how to cook authentic local Costa Rican food in Dominical with three generations of locals and then take a day trip to the popular Manuel Antonio National Park. After a huge adventure full of natural wonders and wildlife, meet the Indigenous community along the Terraba River and learn about their matriarchal society before ending it all back in San Jose.

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Dominical, Manuel Anto

San Jose, Dominical, Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Monteverde

Duration14 days

From

USD 3,530

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Tortuguero National Park Adventure 2D/1N

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Embark on an awe-inspiring Costa Rica eco-adventure at Tortuguero National Park! Encounter lush rainforests, diverse wildlife, and pristine waterways. Highlights include guided boat tours through serene canals, where you'll spot exotic species like sloths, monkeys, and vibrant toucans. Witness the magical sight of nesting sea turtles on pristine beaches. Immerse yourself in this unparalleled eco-destination, perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. Book your unforgettable tropical getaway today and experience the true essence of Costa Rica!

National parks

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Eco Lodge, Lodge

Age Range

18-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park

Duration2 days

From

USD 452

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Central American Highlights

4.6

(16 reviews )

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Great trip. Full on pace, would have to skip activities to slow down! A cultural and nature trip. Guatemala was my favourite country; the Mayan history and culture. The archeological site at Copan adds to the diversity of experiences on this trip. As well the more recent history of regime change in Nicaragua. The Spanish colonial architecture was highlighted at all destinations, quaint hotels. Nature’s beauty and wild life was showcased throughout. Overall, a diversity of experiences filled the two weeks!

Active and outdoorWildlife

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Villa

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Antigua, Granada, Bahi

San Jose, Antigua, Granada, Bahia De Salinas, Monteverde, Panajachel, Guatemala City, Copán Ruinas, Suchitoto, Leon

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Duration16 days

From

USD 4,190

USD 3,560

Saving

USD 630

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Venado Caves: Underground Experience

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Get the chance to travel deep inside the earth surface in this 4-hour guided exploration of the Venado Caves. Follow the underground trails that will lead you through grottos and chambers. Explore the world of darkness and otherworldly beauty. With flashlights illuminating your way and all the gear required for exploration, enter into this labyrinth of ancient underground rivers and sea beds. Visit unique rock formations with names like the Birthing Canal, the Papaya, the Coral, and the Altar. See stalactites and stalagmites jutting out of the ground or hanging overhead. Encounter the creatures that live in darkness, including colonies of bats as well as frogs and river crabs. Enjoy a buffet of fresh fruits after the tour comes to an end. Be prepared to get wet and dirty inside the cave in order to see this underground world. Relish this unique Costa Rican experience.

Caves

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration4 hours

From

USD 89

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Nocturnal Experience & Costa Rican Dinner

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Join us on this 4-hour tour if you want to take advantage of a Costa Rican night and discover some of the country’s nocturnal wonders. Start your trip from the small town of La Tigra, located just 30 minutes from La Fortuna. Here, you will meet the Mendez Family, a local family dedicated to farming and reforesting their patch of land. Travel 600 meters (0.37 miles) from the family land to a small patch of regenerated rainforest. See the mirror-like lakes and wildlife in the area. You can expect to see a variety of nocturnal birds and mammals, insects, amphibians, bats, and more in this reforested area. The trail will then take you to a frog sanctuary, an area dedicated to the preservation and natural reproduction of frog species. Here you will discover countless species of frogs, including dart and bull frogs, the smallest and largest species of frogs in Costa Rica. Also see the spectacular Red-eyed tree frog and the beautiful Glass frog. A delicious Costa Rican dinner prepared on a wood-fire stove will be waiting for you by the time the tour is over. Enjoy your dinner while viewing the lights of the valleys of San Carlos. Return to your hotel in La Fortuna.

Natural landmarks sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano

Duration4 hours

From

USD 69

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Combination Tour: La Fortuna in one Day

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This combination tour is perfect for visitors to La Fortuna who want to do it all but have limited time. With this one-day tour, you can visit the most important attractions in the area. The incredible Arenal Volcano is not to be missed, so we start the adventure at the Arenal Volcano National Park to hike a 4 km (2.5 miles) trail called “Lava Slides of 1992” which will take us as close to the mighty Arenal as possible, without risking your safety. From there, if the skies are clear, the views of Arenal Lake, the forest, and the areas devastated by previous eruptions will be impressive. At around 11:30, we will arrive at the second place of interest, La Fortuna Waterfall, famous for its height of 70 meters (230 feet). There you can take a refreshing swim in the cool waters or take pictures of its beauty. Afterwards, at around 1:00 pm we will stop at a restaurant near downtown La Fortuna for a delicious a la carte lunch with 5 options to choose from. Later, at 2:30 pm, we will head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges, to hike a 3.1 km (1.92 miles) trail circuit high above the tree canopy, and across a circuit of 15 impressive hanging and stationary bridges trying to spot the local wildlife. At the end of this full-day tour, we’ll drive you back to your hotel.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-70 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano

Duration8 hours

From

USD 204

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Arenal Volcano National Park & Arenal Lake

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There is no greater attraction in the Northern region of Costa Rica than the Arenal Volcano. So why not enjoy it in the most picturesque way possible? This tour combines an attractive boat ride on Arenal Lake followed by a hike through the national park where the volcano is located and provides you with impressive views of this natural wonder. The tour begins with a short, 20-minute ride to the peninsula sector of Arenal Volcano National Park near Arenal Lake. Walk around 1.5km (nearly 1 mile) through a trail in the national park. During the whole trip, you will be able to enjoy excellent views of Arenal Lake and the Tilaran Volcanic Mountains from different observation bays that are along the trail. At the end of the trail, you will have the opportunity to climb to an observation platform approximately 10m high to take a closer look at the volcano. Learn more about the history, activities and geological formation of this colossal natural wonder. Enjoy a fresh, tropical fruit buffet lunch at the end of your trail before taking a boat for a ride along the edges of Arenal Lake. See the surrounding rainforest, islands, aquatic birds and animals that call this area their home. This is the best possible place to take incredible pictures of the Arenal Volcano, if the weather permits. After 45 minutes on the boat, head for the lake's boat station.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano

Duration4 hours

From

USD 89

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Costa Rica Explorer - 12 days

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Discover Costa Rica's highlights on this 12 day small group adventure. Visit Tortugero Jungle, Trimbina and Monteverde Reserves. Take a walking trail in Celeste, Tenorio Volcano, Carara National Park and have your binoculars ready to spot monkeys, sloths, tropical birds and other wildlife in their bewitching natural environment.

National parks

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Resort

Age Range

18-80 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Carara National Park

San Jose, Carara National Park, Tortuguero, Sarapiqui, Alajuela, Monteverde

Duration12 days

From

USD 5,075

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San Jose By Night walking city special dinner is included

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Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Central Market, which, in our opinion, is the only way to learn about the city’s food (aside from eating it, which we’ll get to!). Stroll the market with your local guide and get to know the secrets and uses of the roots, herbs, and fruit common in local cuisines, including ingredients that will play a role in your authentic Costa Rican dinner later. The locals say that you can get anything you need at the Central Market, even love potions for attracting a boyfriend or girlfriend…wink. After the market, we’ll make our way down Central Avenue, enjoying a trip down San Jose’s memory lane, learning about the city’s history and anecdotes, as well as visiting one of the most architecturally beautiful buildings in San Jose, the National Theatre. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, with a walk through Morazan Park to enjoy the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). We’ll continue to charming Barrio Amon, one the oldest neighborhoods in San Jose. Designed by Amon Fasileau, a Frenchman who settled in the area, it has become one of the most scenic parts of the city, boasting a rich, architectural history. We’ll be spending the rest of the evening at a favorite local restaurant that specializes in wine and gourmet food.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

12-75 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration4 hours

From

USD 60

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Blue River & Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour

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Join us on this day tour to explore one of the lesser-known highlights of Costa Rica, Tenorio Volcano National Park, home to cascading waterfalls and turquoise pools. We will pick you up from your accommodation in La Fortuna and drive you to the national park. Enjoy hiking on the national park's seven-kilometre-long trail and encounter enchanting sights along the way, starting with the magical Rio Celeste Waterfall and a beautiful natural lagoon formed by a river. Hike up to the observation deck from where you can enjoy amazing views of the Tenorio Volcano. Next come two unbelievable attractions: Las Ollas, where you can see fumaroles filled with boiling mud, and Los Teñideros, the place where the river acquires it unique color due to a chemical reaction. It's time to enjoy your lunch after you have seen both these highlights. We will drive you to your accommodation after that.

Trekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna, Tenorio

Duration9 hours

From

USD 119

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Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes

4.8

(12 reviews )

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The itinerary for Monkeys, Jungles, & Volcanoes was wonderful. Travels went at a good pace for most of the group. Accommodations were quite good, even at the more primitive hotel. Hot water for showers and flushing toilets. Stops along the way were very interesting and local business owners very friendly & helpful. Our guide, *Personal details removed by Feefo*, was the best and coach driver, *Personal details removed by Feefo* was also quite professional and efficient at navigating narrow roads. The major destinations (Arenal, Tortuguero, and *Personal details removed by Feefo*) were all quite beautiful with plenty of fascinating wildlife and lovely landscapes.

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Lodge, Resort

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Pa

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, Manuel Antonio

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Duration8 days

From

USD 2,554

USD 2,248

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USD 306

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Trip to the Hule Lagoon & Volcanic Crater

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Grab this opportunity to visit to some of the most spectacular lagoons in Costa Rica during a one-day tour. Leave La Fortuna at around 7:30 am and drive for 1.5 hours through the plains of San Carlos, located on the outskirts of Juan Castro Blanco National Park, until you reach the Hule Lagoon. On arrival, prepare for your hike to the volcanic lagoons. Start your journey through the pastures that border the forest of the volcanic caldera where the Hule Lagoon is located. Popularly referred to as the Hule Lagoon, this beautiful lagoon is spread over an area of 55 hectares (136 acres) and is located at the base of the Cerro Congo Volcano, 11 km (6.83 miles) away from the famous Poas Volcano. This area is renowned for its excellent trekking trails due to the variety of sceneries and terrain it offers, ranging from clay to dirt, volcanic rocks and grasslands. Travel through a rainforest during your descent. Enjoy incredible views of primary and secondary lagoons along your way. Along the 8 km (5 miles) circuit trail, you will visit 2 of the 3 most important lagoons of the area, ranging from 15 to 55 hectares in surface area. After this amazing and intense 3-4 hour hike, you will arrive at the main observation point, where you can savor a delicious, traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Road tripTrekking and Hiking

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-79 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration9 hours

From

USD 120

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Arenal Volcano Trip

Costa Rica: Hike, Bike & Raft

Best of Costa Rica Family Holiday

Tortuguero National Park Adventure 2D/1N

Central American Highlights

Venado Caves: Underground Experience

Nocturnal Experience & Costa Rican Dinner

Combination Tour: La Fortuna in one Day

Arenal Volcano National Park & Arenal Lake

Costa Rica Explorer - 12 days

San Jose By Night walking city special dinner is included

Blue River & Tenorio Volcano National Park Tour

Monkeys, Jungles and Volcanoes

Trip to the Hule Lagoon & Volcanic Crater

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