10 Best Tours of Costa Rica for Seniors Aged 60+

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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.

Manuel Antonio National Park Full Day Tour From San Jose

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On the way to Manuel Antonio National Park, you will travel along the coastline enjoying scenic views, including African palm plantations. You will also travel past small villages along the Pacific Coast, until you reach the port of Quepos and the ultimately the National Park.Since access to the park itself is closed to vehicles, you will hike to the preserve, crossing a creek. Once in the park, you can simply relax and enjoy the beach, sunbathe, or hike through the park’s trails, which will allow you to observe Manuel Antonio’s abundant flora and fauna. Several species of monkeys, iguanas, birds and possibly even the three-toed sloth can be seen. If you chose to hike the trail to Cathedral Point, do not forget your camera; the views of the park and the sea are simply spectacular!

ExplorerBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Manuel Antonio National Park

Duration12 hours

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Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

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You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.

Bus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

4-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Punta Arenas

Duration4 hours

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San Jose City Half Day Tour From San Jose

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During this journey you will visit the National Theater, also known as “The jewel of San José”, a masterpiece in art and architecture built by Costa Ricans and completed in 1897. Then visit the Museum of Gold , then the Central Market, place full of the Costa Rican cultural heritage and traditions, where you will be able to browse and buy some local art crafts. You will also visit the Metropolitan Cathedral. As we travel around the city, we will point you out several historically important or main buildings in our city, for example The Costa Rica University, The Old Train Station, The National Liquor Factory, The National Supreme Election Bureau, the Asamblea Legislativa, The Metallic Building, some parks and various sites of interest. This will be an introduction to our Capital City, and information about our economy, cultural, politics, religion and general current events. Also, we will visit an Art Gallery, where you will be able to get some souvenirs to take back home.

ExplorerBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration5 hours

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Safari Boat On Sarapiqui River With Lunch From San Jose

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Escape the city to enjoy a day in nature with this full-day tour from San José, including a Sarapiquí River cruise and a traditional buffet lunch.Discover Costa Rica's famous wildlife on this all-inclusive tour that offers a sampling of popular rainforest and river activities in and around the Braulio Carrillo National Forest.Full-day rainforest tour from San José. Cruise the Sarapiquí River in Braulio Carrillo National Park.Free time to explore wildlife nature. Includes a traditional buffet lunch. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off from San José.

Local boat ridesExplorer

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration7 hours

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Sloth Observation Tour –day Or Night From Arenal

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One of the most beloved animals of our country is the popular sloth. This animal captivates us with its tenderness and peculiar slow behavior. We cannot deny that we have envied their pace at sometime in our own lives. The La Fortuna area is a unique place when it comes to sloths. Our climate, protection, availability of food, and the essential absence of predators make this privileged property an amazing natural oasis. You have the option of enjoying the activity in the morning at 8:00 a.m., in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m., or at 5:30 p.m., as a night walk. The 2-toed sloths are more active at night.

Bus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Age Range

2-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration4 hours

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Arenal Hanging Bridges From Arenal

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The 3.1 km (2 mi.) circuit trail will cross 15 impressive bridges, some suspended over the forest canopy and others, which are stationary. The bridges have different lengths and altitudes and were designed to offer different perspectives from which to observe the flora and fauna, as you pass through several levels of the forest. From the bridges, you will have views of the treetops making it easier to locate animals and birds.The topography of the terrain is relatively simple with some short slopes, suitable for all ages and ability levels. Some of the animals that we may observe in this type of forest are 3 different species of monkeys, multiple species of birds, snakes, peccaries, and frogs, among others.

Bus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

8-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration4 hours

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Hanging Bridges Adventure San Luis From San Jose

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Navigate trails through the canopy of trees, and marvel at the cloud forest, hummingbird garden, and butterfly garden. The route of suspension bridges of Parque Aventura San Luis is carried out on a path with a distance of 1800 meters, it is circular and allows us to pass through 6 suspension bridges located at different heights in the forest and with distances of (29, 44, 117, 34, 70 and 77 meters.)

ExplorerBus toursWalking tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Alajuela

Duration7 hours

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Irazu Volcano, Orosi And Lankester From San Jose

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Visit the highest volcano in the country with 3432 meters high above sea level. Then, visit the city of Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica where a stop is made at the Basilica of the Virgin of the Angels, a place of pilgrimage for many faithful. Then, explore the Lankester Botanical Garden, created for the protection of more than 800 species of orchids. Continue to the scenic Orosi Valley, one of the important settlements during the colonial era. You will visit its colonial church, followed by a delicious traditional lunch in the area.

ExplorerBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

San Jose

Duration8 hours

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Britt Coffee Tour From San José

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During this original trip our visitors enjoy:• Large green areas and colorful gardens.• An exhibition of masquerades about Costa Rican legends.• An entertaining presentation about the history and culture of coffee in Costa Rica.• A coffee seedling.• Our sustainable coffee plantation.• Our toaster plant.• Demonstration of tasting of our coffee.• An entertaining trip through the coffee areas of the country.• Tasting session of our coffee and chocolates.

Food toursBus tours

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

6-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

Heredia, San Jose

Duration2 hours

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Sky Walk From Monteverde

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You will hike deep into these magical tropical forests to admire nature from a distinct perspective. Crossing hanging bridges with complete views of the forest canopy, and from the forest floor on well-maintained. Trails includes some uneven surfaces and several ascents and descents.Sky Walk hanging bridges not only have impressive views, they are also impressive by themselves, with distances up to 236m (774ft) and heights up to 70m (230ft). Trails and hanging bridges are designed and maintained to cause the lowest impact to nature, trying always to keep the forest intact for everything living in it. Sky Walk hanging bridges are perfect to appreciate Costa Rica’s magnificent and world recognized biodiversity by walking and admiring nature from different perspectives.

Bus toursActive and outdoor

Tour Type

Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel

Age Range

5-99 yrs

Operated in

english, spanish

Destinations

La Fortuna

Duration2 hours

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Costa Rica Tours and Trips for Seniors 2025/2026

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Manuel Antonio National Park Full Day Tour From San Jose

Gastronomic Experience: Traditional Costa Rican Cuisine From Monteverde

San Jose City Half Day Tour From San Jose

Safari Boat On Sarapiqui River With Lunch From San Jose

Sloth Observation Tour –day Or Night From Arenal

Arenal Hanging Bridges From Arenal

Hanging Bridges Adventure San Luis From San Jose

Irazu Volcano, Orosi And Lankester From San Jose

Britt Coffee Tour From San José

Sky Walk From Monteverde

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