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Top Costa Rica Cultural Trips & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 83 most popular Costa Rica Cultural Trips & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 32 tour companies. 645 reviews.

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Amazing Central America

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

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

Antigua, Arenal Volcano, Boquete, Caribbean, Central America, Colon, Copan, Granada, La Fortuna, Lake Nicaragua, Leon, Monteverde, Ometepe, Pacific Coast, Panama City, Salvador

Highlights

Hike, cycle or zip-line through the steamy cloud forests of Monteverde – there’s so many ways to experience the lush canopies and see unique Central American wildlife.
Try out your Nicaragua sign language skills when you order breakfast at an atmospheric cafe housed in a historic building that is managed and staffed by members of the local deaf community.
Put your chef hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
Clear sea perfect for swimming, shacks serving cold cerveza and sandy shores covered in starfish are waiting in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
Spend a morning with the Ngabe-Bugle indigenous community on Isla Popa, learning about local lifestyles as you get to experience a slice of village life.

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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$5,279

28 days From$3,910

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Costa Rica Experience

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

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

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.

Themes

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

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$1,742

9 days From$1,290

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Tropical Costa Rica - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Guanacaste

Highlights

Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

"This was a tremendous trip. Nice mix of New Zealand s spectacular scenery and cultural highlights. In Australia Cairns was interesting for culture and great barrier reef, which is unfortunetely getting bleached due to rising ocean temps.The Sydney Opera house was amazing. Our Auastralian guide was knowledgeable and very organized. Only complaint was that at 37 folks the trip was too large in our opinion."

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$2,668

9 days From$1,969

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Costa Rica: A World of Nature featuring Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio National Park - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Taste for yourself why cacao is called “the food of the gods” and observe the process of converting this seed from bean to bar.
Learn how to cook using a coconut before making some delicious local candy.
Learn about Costa Rica’s ecosystem and local culture.
Visit the world’s first sea turtle research station in Tortuguero National Park.
Explore Arenal during a captivating 3-night stay.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

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$3,750

12 days From$3,049

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Tropical Costa Rica - 2024

By Collette

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

With a history that spans back to 1918, they have unparalleled expertise in the guided tour industry and can cater to all types of travelers.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Guanacaste

Highlights

Discover the history of coffee in Costa Rica during your visit to a coffee plantation.
Learn about local farming practices and learn to make tortillas while having lunch at Don Juan Finca Educativa.
Take your journey to new heights and explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest from the elevated treetop canopy.
Put your feet up and relax during a 2-night stay in Guanacaste known for the country’s most beautiful beaches.
Enjoy the breathtaking scenery surrounding Arenal Volcano.

Themes

Cultural

What travelers are saying

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$2,299

9 days From$1,969

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Independent Costa Rica Wonders with Guanacaste

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Guanacaste, Monteverde

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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$2,199

9 days From$1,899

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Costa Rica Escape

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Monteverde

Highlights

Monteverde: Visit Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve; Naturalist-led tour of the reserve
Arenal: Visit Arenal National Park; Naturalist-led tour of the Arenal Hanging Bridges
Sarchi: Visit to the artisan village to see the famous Costa Rica ox carts
San josÉ: Orientation tour
Forget the big city crowds and high prices—now is your time to vacation in Costa Rica! With its abundant wildlife and splendid beauty, it’s no wonder Costa Rica is synonymous with pura vida—the good life

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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$1,227

7 days From$1,049

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Independent Costa Rica Wonders with Tortuguero & Guanacaste

By Globus

none

4.7/5 Excellent

100+ reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

Despite being one of the most established names in the travel business, they continue to innovate and offer new top-notch experiences.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Visits

Guanacaste, Monteverde, Tortuguero National Park

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus

What travelers are saying

"We were able to see many different areas of Portugal and enjoy the local fare."

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$2,861

11 days From$2,419

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Apr 2025

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

This trip was amazing. It far exceeded my expectations; everything was well organised, ran smoothly and I was looked after very well. I travelled on my own to join ...

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Apr 2025

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

Other than San Bosco hotel, which was a good location, but tired and bas...

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Austin

Mar 2025

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Costa Rica Wildlife Tour

The accommodation was great, especially the eco-lodges with their own areas of grounds and rainforest attached! Only one stop over was a bit basic compared to the re...

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