Top Costa Rica Historic Sightseeing Trips &amp; Packages In 2025/2026

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Best of Costa Rica

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4.5/5

Small Group Tour

$3,266

10 days From$2,655

Highlights

Visit a local indigenous community and meet the Terraba people – a matriarchal community who have lived along the Terraba River for the last 500 years – and learn how to make a traditional wooden mask.
Hike through the scenic landscapes of Manuel Antonio National Park with a local naturalist guide and learn all the hidden secrets of the rainforest, looking out for local wildlife like sloths and iguanas.
Tuck into a super fresh garden-to-table lunch of Costa Rican favourites, including fresh tortillas that you’ll learn how to make from a skilled local woman, with ingredients from her orchard.
Meet the family who run the Tierra Amiga organic coffee farm, and learn the whole process of the coffee bean, from planting to harvesting to tasting. Enjoy a cup fresh from the grinders and tuck into a locally made lunch.
Wander through the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, home to more than 100 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Learn about the biodiversity of the region and look out for quetzal birds and howler monkeys.

$3,266

10 days From$2,655

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Classic Costa Rica

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4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

$2,927

15 days From$2,168

Highlights

Swap the concrete jungle for real jungle on this journey into the rainforests, waterways, hot springs and the palm-lined beaches of Costa Rica.
Spot long-nosed tapirs, white-faced capuchin monkeys, ocelots and three-toed sloths on this wildlife adventure – Costa Rica is home to many exotic animals, and this trip puts you in the perfect position to see them all.
Go deeper than the average tourist with a homestay in a quiet agricultural community – the perfect opportunity to experience local life and practice your Spanish. You’ll even have an informal cooking lesson with the locals to make dinner!
Refresh yourself after jungle hikes, spotting wildlife in the rejuvenating hot springs of volcanic La Fortuna.
Visit the indigenous Maleku community to share a traditional meal and learn about their way of life – this small tribe has big ambitions for regenerating local forests and natural habitats.

$2,927

15 days From$2,168

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Best of Costa Rica

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

$3,266

10 days From$2,655

Highlights

Visit a local indigenous community and meet the Terraba people – a matriarchal community who have lived along the Terraba River for the last 500 years – and learn how to make a traditional wooden mask.
Hike through the scenic landscapes of Manuel Antonio National Park with a local naturalist guide and learn all the hidden secrets of the rainforest, looking out for local wildlife like sloths and iguanas.
Tuck into a super fresh garden-to-table lunch of Costa Rican favourites, including fresh tortillas that you’ll learn how to make from a skilled local woman, with ingredients from her orchard.
Meet the family who run the Tierra Amiga organic coffee farm, and learn the whole process of the coffee bean, from planting to harvesting to tasting. Enjoy a cup fresh from the grinders and tuck into a locally made lunch.
Wander through the incredible Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, home to more than 100 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds. Learn about the biodiversity of the region and look out for quetzal birds and howler monkeys.

$3,266

10 days From$2,655

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Best of Mexico & Costa Rica

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4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

$10,258

24 days From$8,340

Highlights

Hike through the scenic landscapes of Manuel Antonio National Park with a local naturalist guide and learn all the hidden secrets of the rainforest, looking out for local wildlife like sloths and iguanas.
Discover the colourful, fantastical world of alebrijes – folk art sculptures of mythical creatures – during a visit to a women-run workshop outside Oaxaca. The artists will share their process and stories of how they came to specialise in these artworks.
Visit a local indigenous community and meet the Terraba people – a matriarchal community who have lived along the Terraba River for the last 500 years – and learn how to make a traditional wooden mask.
Get a taste of Maya culture during a homecooked Pibil lunch with a local family, sampling this traditional method of cooking which involves barbecuing food underground.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Gastromotiva. Donations help them provide nutritious, balanced meals for vulnerable people in Mexico.

$10,258

24 days From$8,340

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Costa Rica Experience

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4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

$1,742

9 days From$1,290

Highlights

Try to spot the elusive resplendent quetzal when you’re exploring Monteverde’s steamy cloud forests. Better yet, why not consider a jungle zip-line to get high in the sky for the best views?
Spend time wandering through the Mercado Municipal de Artesanias artisan stalls in San Jose – Costa Rica’s cultural heart. With plenty of time to stop for a refresco (smoothie), this is a good opportunity to people-watch.
Lend a hand at a farmstay outside of Santa Rosa de Pocosol and learn some home-cooked recipes and techniques from the locals on a visit to the Juanilama agricultural community.
Marvel at the size and stature of the Arenal Volcano on the horizon, maybe taking a soak and relaxing in La Fortuna’s lava-heated thermal springs.
With plenty of time to chill out at your own pace, Quepos’ surf vibe is ideal for catching some waves, lazing on the white-sand beaches or hiking the lush trails of Manuel Antonio with your travel pals.

$1,742

9 days From$1,290

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Costa Rica in 14 days - Magical Night of the Sea Turtles - Charm

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Costa Rica in 14 days - Magical Night of the Sea Turtles - Charm

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

14 days From$1,899

Highlights

Arenal
Monteverde
San José
Tamarindo
Tortuguero

14 days From$1,899

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Costa Rica in 9 days - Pura Vida & Paradise in Tamarindo - Superior

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Costa Rica in 9 days - Pura Vida & Paradise in Tamarindo - Superior

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

9 days From$1,399

Highlights

Arenal
Guanacaste
San José
Tamarindo

9 days From$1,399

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Costa Rica in 12 days - Tropical Rainforests & Beach Escape - Superior

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Costa Rica in 12 days - Tropical Rainforests & Beach Escape - Superior

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4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

12 days From$2,399

Highlights

Arenal
La Fortuna Waterfall
Monteverde
San José
Tamarindo

12 days From$2,399

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Costa Rica in 12 days - Tropical Rainforests & Beach Escape - Charm

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Costa Rica in 12 days - Tropical Rainforests & Beach Escape - Charm

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4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

12 days From$1,599

Highlights

Arenal
La Fortuna Waterfall
Monteverde
San José
Tamarindo

12 days From$1,599