Top Central America &amp; the Caribbean Budget Culture Trips &amp; Packages 2025/2026

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their value for money is incredible for the exceptional experiences they offer.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"The staff who arranged my trip were outstanding. The hotels buses and venues were excellent. Our Japenese guide was a bit hard to understand at times."

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$1,999

7 days From$1,645

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Land of Belize

By Intrepid Travel

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Caribbean, Caye Caulker, Central America, San Ignacio, Tikal, Tikal National Park

Highlights

Laze on the sandy shores of Caye Caulker off the coast of Belize. Swim in the warm waters of the Caribbean and snorkel through shallow reefs and atolls surrounding the cayes.
Join a group of local women at a co-operative in San Ignacio, where they’ll show you how to cook up some traditional recipes and talk about the organisation they founded.
Discover the remains of a once thriving Mayan city at the Lamanai Archaeological Site, reached by a boat trip that reveals some of Belize’s most colourful birdlife.
Take a day trip to the impressive Tikal National Park, just a hop, skip and a jump across the border into Guatemala. These Maya ruins have become one of the most important archaeological sites in Maya history.
Uncover the secrets of crystallised skeletons and crumbling palaces near San Ignacio that have been preserved in their natural glory.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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$2,495

8 days From$1,848

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A Taste of Cuba

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Caribbean, Havana, Trinidad, Vinales

Highlights

Experience the real Cuba, its complex story revealed by our expert tour leader
Cruise the streets of Havana in a classic car
See rural Cuba on a walk through tobacco plantations in the UNESCO-listed Viñales Valley
Learn to dance salsa in Trinidad – a local expert showing you the steps
Relax on the picturesque Caribbean beach of Playa Ancón

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$3,139

8 days From$2,325

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Generous cancellation

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics

Design custom trip

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Best of Cuba

By Intrepid Travel

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Baracoa, Camaguey, Caribbean, Havana, Santiago, Santiago de Cuba, Trinidad

Highlights

Discover the rich history and exciting nightlife of Havana – this city is like nowhere else on Earth! See the difference between city life and coastal life on a guided walking tour of the old capital.
Receive a fascinating insight into the rise and fall of the charismatic and highly celebrated Cuban revolutionary – Che Guevara – at his mausoleum and museum in Santa Clara.
Bust out some moves in Santiago de Cuba – with its vibrant music scene and Afro-Cuban roots, this place is the perfect spot to hit the dance floor with the locals.
Experience old-world charm in the colourful coastal town of Trinidad. Delve into the city’s sultry Latin rhythms with a salsa class and enjoy plenty of free time for seaside relaxation.
Take inspiration from the locals and mix things up with a bicycle-taxi tour of Camaguey – roll through the winding streets on two-wheels, visiting markets, plazas and an art gallery.

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

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$2,581

15 days From$1,912

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Costa Rica Coast to Coast Ride

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Caribbean, Palma

Highlights

Cycle through the ever-changing tropical scenery of Costa Rica, guided by our expert tour leader
Glide downhill through the dense rainforest of the Orosi Valley
Spot wildlife on a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park
Take a boat ride on the animal-rich waterways of Tortuguero National Park

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Cycling & Biking, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$8,100

14 days From$6,000

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Generous cancellation

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Discover Costa Rica

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4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde

Highlights

Head deep into the Esquinas rainforest to stay in our much-loved lodge
Take a guided boat ride through the wildlife-rich waterways of Tortuguero
Swim under the beautiful spout of La Fortuna waterfall
Experience the cloud forest with a walk around Santa Elena
Search for monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Birding, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$6,440

15 days From$4,770

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Generous cancellation

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Costa Rica Adventure Family Holiday

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4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a wide range of trip styles, Exodus caters to every type of traveler out there- even those with specific interests from cycling to winter hiking.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Arenal Volcano, Caribbean, La Paz

Highlights

Explore one of the world’s great wildlife-watching destinations with other families
Navigate the Tortuguero waterways in search of monkeys, caiman and more
Play and relax on both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts
Cruise down the river at the Sloth Sanctuary
Feel the rainforest come alive on a night walk in the Tirimbina Biological Reserve

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, National Parks, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"Excellent service"

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$6,278

15 days From$4,650

Health Safety +

Generous cancellation

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Classic Costa Rica

By Intrepid Travel

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3.8/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Tortuguero National Park

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.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, High Adventure

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