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10 Days in Costa Rica
All 10 Day Costa Rica Tours & Packages 2021/2022
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica 10 day itinerary. Explore 110 Costa Rica 10 day trips from 139 experts with 2,416 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica 10 day itinerary. Explore 110 Costa Rica 10 day trips from 139 experts with 2,416 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
Costa Rica in 10 days
Premium Costa Rica in Depth
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- Learn about the culture of Costa Rica with Premium exclusive experiences: spend time with a local family and learn how to create traditional dishes in their kitchen, and visit Matambu, the only indigenous territory of the Chorotegan people, to learn ancient pottery techniques passed down for generations.
- Experience the magnificent landscapes Costa Rica from all angles with a gentle hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, a cruise on the Tortuguero canals, and a treetop walkways experience in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
- Enjoy two nights at your Feature Stay – a stunning and sustainable jungle hotel next to the electric-blue Rio Celeste River. Settle into your cosy casita (bungalow), an exclusive retreat just for you, and surround yourself with the sounds of nature.
- End your trip with a free day at the beach, capped off with a sunset sailing cruise and a farewell dinner – the perfect way to reflect on your journey across Costa Rica.
- Costa Rica is a nature lover’s dream. Keep your eyes out for green turtles, sloths, monkeys, coatis, anteaters, tropical birds, and more as you cross the width of Costa Rica, experiencing a variety of different habitats and environments.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
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Costa Rica Family Holiday
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- Go beyond a biology lesson and immerse yourself in nature, from spotting rare birds in Monteverde to listening for the evocative call of howler monkeys in Manuel Antonio National Park.
- Harvest produce and come together to cook a rustic meal from scratch during a homestay with family in an agricultural community.
- Get active on guided walks through forest and jungle, plus an incredible canopy walk along suspended bridges in Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve.
- Family holidays aren’t always relaxing, but this trip offers plenty of opportunities to take it slow in thermal springs and pools and on beaches.
- End this adventure by hitting Manuel Antonio National Park, where the evergreen forest grows right up to the long, white beaches and irresistible water.
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- Enjoy walking through the lush rainforests at Monte de Barva
- Chance to take a dip and relax in the Arenal Volcano’s thermal waters at Ecotermales Hot Spring
- Hike past boiling mud springs in Rio Celeste National Park
- Enjoy a hike along the suspension bridges trail at the Heliconias Lodge
Best of Costa Rica
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- 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.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
![Costa Rica & Panama Discovery](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/2/_/2_c859dee82b98ec724fdc2e81295aa6f4.jpg)
Costa Rica & Panama Discovery
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- Put your chef’s hat on and help prepare a traditional Caribbean dinner with a local family in their home in Puerto Viejo de Talamanca.
- Swim in clear ocean waters, stop in at shacks serving cold cerveza and kick back on sandy shores covered in starfish in the Bocas del Toro, where you spend three nights on Isla Colon.
- Head to the coffee plantations, waterfalls and caldera hot springs of Boquete – a highland town so beautiful you’ll hardly miss the beach at all!
- Go on a jungle walk at night with your expert trip leader in the rainforest district of Sarapiqui – look out for various snakes, sloths, and frogs.
- Get to know Panama City during a guided stroll along the Cinta Costera, right to the city’s salty belly – the Mercado de Mariscos (seafood market).
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10
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- Look across the active crater of poás volcano
- Learn about coffee production and support a local community
- Zip-line above the cloud forest canopy in monteverde
- Hike through the jungle to the deep blue waterfall of rio celeste
- Go surfing in tamarindo
- Enjoy free time to choose from optional activities or hang out at the hostels
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Trek Hidden Costa Rica
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- Trek into a remote community to live with the locals
- Sleep in a cave behind twin waterfalls
- Make your own sugarcane candy
- Rappel down hidden waterfalls
- Whitewater raft on the savegre river
Costa Rica Explorer
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- Arrive in Costa Rica's capital San Jose and tour a few of the city's highlights including the neoclassical Teatro Nacional.
- Watch thousands of turtles nest at Tortuguero National Park, then tour its canals and village!
- Explore the secret waterfalls and rainforests of Bajos del Toro, one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
- Hike, bike, and see the elusive Resplendent quetzal bird at Arenal Volcano and its national park.
- Learn to surf in Guanacaste, a northwestern province on the Pacific known for its pristine beaches and perfect waves!
![Costa Rica Wonders with Guanacaste Beach](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/2/_/2_b82628cb65656bb48d10078cb2f5acfe.jpg)
Costa Rica Wonders with Guanacaste Beach
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- Visit to Tortuguero Village
- Secondary Tortuguero Canals Tour
- Half-day Arenal Volcano Hike & Tabacon Hot Springs
- Half-day Monteverde Cloud Forest Private Reserve Tour
Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia
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- Full-day Tortuga Island Tour, with light breakfast, lunch, cruise & tour
- Full-day Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Springs Tour
- Panama & Miraflores Locks Tour
- Cartagena City Tour (half-day)
- Full-day Tour to the Rosario Islands
![Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Guanacaste](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/2/_/2_2db56285914c20472aba6e60a99fd8e7.jpg)
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- Cariari: Tour a banana plantation
- Tortuguero national park: Guided cruise through the canals to view wildlife; guided walk through the rainforest; naturalist talkSARAPIQU
- Arenal : Guided sightseeing of Arenal Volcano National Park; sightseeing of La Fortuna town; and visit Tabacón Hot Springs
- Monteverde: Visit the Sky Walk hanging bridges; guided visit of Children’s Eternal Rainforest; Ecological Sancturary tour and cooking lesson; farewell dinner
- Sarchi: Shop for souvenirsGUANACASTE
- Grab your camera and swimsuit, and get ready for a wonderful vacation to Costa Rica! Witness bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy relaxing dips in ecothermal hot springs, and learn about the Costa Rican culture on this thrilling adventure
- Among the many highlights of this tour is Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll take a boat ride along remote, unspoiled sections of the park to view wildlife
![Natural Wonders of Costa Rica with Manuel Antonio](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/2/_/2_027e634875e5afade20011fa76ea2102.jpg)
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- Cariari: Tour a banana plantation
- Tortuguero national park: Guided cruise through the canals to view wildlife; guided walk through the rainforest; naturalist talkSARAPIQU
- Arenal : Guided sightseeing of Arenal Volcano National Park; sightseeing of La Fortuna town; and visit Tabacón Hot Springs
- Monteverde: Visit the Sky Walk hanging bridges; guided visit of Children’s Eternal Rainforest; Ecological Sancturary tour and cooking lesson; farewell dinner
- Sarchi: Shop for souvenirsMANUEL ANTONIO
- Grab your camera and swimsuit, and get ready for a marvelous vacation to Costa Rica! Witness bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy relaxing dips in ecothermal hot springs, and learn about the Costa Rican culture on this thrilling adventure
- Among the many highlights of this tour is Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll take a boat ride along remote, unspoiled sections of the park to view wildlife
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- 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
- On this Costa Rica tour, you’ll spend two nights each in San José, Monteverde, and Arenal
![Independent Costa Rica Wonders with Tortuguero & Guanacaste](https://cdn.travelstride.com/cdn/324556/media/catalog/product/2/_/2_b7b5d65987200ff7afec9e9e425de2d0.jpg)
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- Explore the biodiversity and wildlife of Costa Rica
- Zipline high up in the rainforest canopy at speeds of almost 60 MPH
- Lounge on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches at Manuel Antonio State Park
- See the crocodiles of the Tarcoles up close
- Ride the rapids of the Sarapiqui River
- Enjoy the welcoming hospitality and exotic culture of the Tico people
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- Our Sky Walk tour includes over 2.5 kilometers of trails, and 6 suspended bridges across deep canyons at the level of the treetops – the perfect place to see the cloud forest in action.
- A true eco-Disneyland, where adrenaline sports meets garden of Eden. From sleeping sloths to zipliners to miniature orchids only a few millimeters across, this one truly fascinating place to explore.
- Costa Rica has over 200 identifiable volcanic formations dating back 65 years, today only a handful show activity, and we’ll be on hand from a safe distance to photograph green-blue lakes and any night-time eruptions.
- Almost on the border of Panama, this stunning Caribbean beach hangout is far from the west coast tourist crowds, offering one of the last remaining authentic ramshackle locations on this coast. Incredible.
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- Compare some of Costa Rica’s most biologically diverse national parks and reserves, including Manuel Antonio National Park, Carara Biological Reserve, and Selva Verde private reserve.
- Learn about the unique management practices at Juan Castro Blanco National Park, where local residents play an active role.
- Discuss real-world scientific dilemmas, spanning hydroelectric dam impacts to the effects of climate change in tropical systems and biodiversity management.
- Witness the intersection of indigenous traditions and modern livelihoods during a hands-on experience at a chocolate farm.
- Go horseback riding along the Savegre River and discuss rainforest conservation and the history of settlement in this region.
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