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92 Costa Rica Budget trips. Tours from 54 tour companies. 444 reviews. 4.8/5 avg rating.

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Best of Costa Rica’s National Parks
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Best of Costa Rica’s National Parks

By Adventure Women
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Costa Rica's splendid National Parks: Corcovado, Arenal, and Monteverde.
  • Stay in luxury hotels, rainforest lodges, and hot springs resorts (with spa treatments).
  • Experience an exciting array of activities, including whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, snorkeling, hiking, a zip line “Aerial Canopy Tour,” and optional horseback riding.
  • Hike the lava flows of the famous Arenal Volcano.
  • View some of Costa Rica’s 12,000 plant varieties, 237 species of mammals, 850 species of birds, and more butterflies than Africa!

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure, Women Only

What travelers are saying

"I always wanted to meet orangutans in the wild. Going with AW to Indonesia was the way to do it. We had great local guides, delicious food, and magical experiences. Everything was taken care of. The diverse group of women made the time even more enriching. I started as a solo traveler, but within a day I had 14 new friends. I can totally see traveling with AW again."

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After School Program – Volunteering in Costa Rica
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After School Program – Volunteering in Costa Rica

By Give A Day Global
none
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • To learn, first hand, about local community challenges and about the work of Asociacion CREAR
  • To form a connection with Asociacion CREAR in order to raise awareness of thisorganization and the community they serve
  • Have fun! Many travelers say volunteering is the highlight of their trip - we hope it is for you too!

Themes

50 Plus, Education / Learning, Volunteering & Community Service, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"If you are seeking an opportunity to get to know the countries and communities you are visiting on a deeper level, definitely partake in Give a Day Global! The teams both at Give A Day Global and at FIMRC were exceptionally helpful and welcoming, leading to my very special volunteer experience in Costa Rica."

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1 days From$100
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Pura Vida Yoga And Mountain Bike Retreat
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Pura Vida Yoga And Mountain Bike Retreat

By Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Holidays
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Oceanside and studio yoga sessions
  • 6 days of spectacular mountain biking including 3 days at Pura Vida Mountain Bike Park
  • The Rincon de la Vieja to Rio Azul “Epic Challenge”
  • Natural mineral hot springs at Blue River, a one-of-kind jewel
  • Mountain bike maintenance clinic
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Themes

Cycling & Biking, Women Only, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness

What travelers are saying

"Amazing rides . Beautiful places. Great tour guides"

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8 days From$2,795
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Costa Rica Rafting Adventure
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Costa Rica Rafting Adventure

By Adventure Unbound
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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Costa Rica by Kayak
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Costa Rica by Kayak

By Adventure Unbound
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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Costa Rica Eco Adventures Tour
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Costa Rica Eco Adventures Tour

By Costa Rica Monkey Tours
none
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Enjoy guided walk on hotel trails and in botanical garden
  • 1 night at DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari or similar hotel in San Jose
  • 2 nights of standard accommodations at Evergreen, Aninga, or Pachira in Tortuguero
  • Enjoy Boat tour to Tortuguero National Park
  • Enjoy Trip to Tortuguero town & visit of the Green turtle museum
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, High Adventure, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel

What travelers are saying

"Absolutely loved our tour. We did the Jewels of Costa Rica and had a great time! Our guide Albert and photographer Antoinette treated us like family. They were so friendly and knowledgeable, and seemed to really love sharing their country with us. We bought the tour through Groupon after a lot of research on tripadvisor, and couldn't have been happier!"

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6 days From$999
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Central Teaser
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Central Teaser

By Life Before Work
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Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Visit the beautiful white sandy beaches of Tamarindo
  • Surf lesson at Santa Teresa
  • Enjoy snorkel at San Juan Del Sur
  • Explore Granada

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"I was very excited to support a Canadian company, but unfortunately, this trip was anything but blissful. The tour guide was unprofessional, incompetent, and inappropriate. He was reported in the middle of the trip because of how vulgar he was being with the girls on the tour. Guided tours are supposed to be a haven for young, solo travelers and, unfortunately, this tour was the nightmarish opposite. If you plan on booking a trip with this company, please dig into who your guide will be, how many trips they have done, and what kind of reviews they have had. Additionally, the accommodations, activities, and transportation included in this trip cost a sliver of what I paid. I completely understand the additional cost of paying the full-time guides, and the price of convenience that comes from a trip being planned for you, but unfortunately, I did not get my money’s worth with LBW. Following my friends and my dissatisfaction with the tour and the inappropriate guide, LBW’s customer support team was unfortunately slow to respond, disorganized, and inconsistent with their suggested solutions. Please, save your money, and book with another company."

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13 days From$1,536
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Costa Rica Unbound - Signature Tour
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Costa Rica Unbound - Signature Tour

By Adventure Unbound
none
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"They are just great!!! They have a no-nonsense ambience. The Dormitory is adequate, very clean and comfortable. The food was very tasty, homely and had a good variety. The activities catered to our satisfaction. They are provided with lots of patience. Every staff member is so friendly and they ensure that you enjoy the outing. We were a family with people from all are groups. They took care of every individual needs. Our aged mother was made very comfortable, and they arranged a chair for her at every activity area. We spent almost two days and one night. And we enjoyed every moment. If one is looking for a good outing, this is the place. Total value for money. Above all it's the passion of the staff that makes them better than most places around Bangalore."

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Discover costa rica

An excellent taster of the country. Well planned with good locations Meeting the owner michael Schnitzler of esquinas lodge. Such a wonderful work, he is passinate...

Tour:  Discover Costa Rica

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Totally superb experience.

Our Guide & tour leader-Johnny [Villalobos] made this trip the best we have experienced; with his expertise, knowledge & general manner. Superior to simi...

Tour:  Discover Costa Rica

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Discover Costa Rica

I would highly recommend this trip. The trip is very wildlife oriented, so if that is not your main interest, it may not be for you. However, I wouldn’t say that i...

Tour:  Discover Costa Rica

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Discover Costa Rica

This trip was one of the best holidays that my wife and I have ever taken. . Costa Rica is a beautiful country but the attention to detail provided by Exodus and t...

Tour:  Discover Costa Rica

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Anonymous

Aug 2018

Provided byExodus Adventure Travels

Discover Costa Rica review

This was our first Exodus trip, which, to be honest I viewed with some trepidation, as I walk with crutches, and so wondered how it would be. I cannot praise Exod...

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