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Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.
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Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
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Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.
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Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
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10 Days in Costa Rica
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Plan an amazing trip for Costa Rica 10 day itinerary. Explore 112 Costa Rica 10 day trips from 139 experts with 2,416 reviews. Classic and off the beaten path itineraries.
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Costa Rica in 10 days
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Costa Rica Adventure
Preferred
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USTOA Active Member
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Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,995
9 days
$ 444 / day
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Themes
Nature & Wildlife, Birding, High Adventure, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Internal airfare and ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Kayak through the lush rainforests of Tortuguero National Park and look for howler and capuchin monkeys, caimans, toucans, and more.
- Set off on a white-water rafting adventure down the Pacuare River and spot monkeys, sloths, colorful birds, and more along the way.
- Hike into the cloud forest in search of the rare quetzal bird, and sail through the rainforest canopy on a zip line.
- Stay in stunning eco-lodges and hotels nestled within the pristine forest.
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Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,295
9 days
$ 255 / day
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Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, Birding, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Explore this geologic wonder of Costa Rica
- Hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
- Visit the town of Santa Elena
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,890
9 days
$ 210 / day
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Themes
Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit San Jose – the capital of Costa Rica.
- Enjoy the beautiful Sabana Park, Paseo Colón
- Visit the National Museum, a faithful witness to Costa Rican history, Central Park, the Cathedral and the Congress Building.
- Visiting the Gold Museum which is also a fascinating experience.
- Visit Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges- Cheese Making Experience with Samplinga
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Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,869
11 days
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, National Parks
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
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Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
N/A
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,789
11 days
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, National Parks
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Ultimate Costa Rica Hiking Adventure
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Basic
Physical Level
Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.
4- Strenuous
$ 1,695
9 days
$ 188 / day
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Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Birding, High Adventure, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Explore cloud forest hiking of Cerro de la Muerte
- Experience El Brujo cloud forest hiking, transfer to Puerto Jimenez
- Enjoy Trek Los Patos to Sirena Ranger Station in Corcovado
- Experience the best wildlife hotspot in Costa Rica: Sirena Ranger Station in fabulous Corcovado.
- Hike Sirena to La Leona Ranger Station
- Enjoy Hike La Leona to Puerto Jimenez
- Explore San Jose
- Challenging guided hikes in higher altitude cloud forest and lowland rainforest.
- Spectacular birding throughout including excellent chances for beautiful quetzels and scores of humminbgirds up close.
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9 - Day Costa Rica Small Group Adventure
Preferred
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Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 1,495
9 days
$ 166 / day
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Family Friendly, Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Small group soft adventure trip limited to no more than 6 travelers, perfect for solo travelers and couples.
- Raft Central America's premier whitewater river, the Pacuare River!
- Great rainforest hikes, wonderful scenery, classic wildlife, and hot springs!
- Beach time for R&R or surfing
- Starts in San Jose, ends at Liberia International Airport, so no back tracking to San Jose to maximize your time in country.
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Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Manuel Antonio National Park
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 3,304
10 days
$ 330 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, Education / Learning, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Airfare included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- 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
USTOA Active Member
This operator is an Active Member in good standing in the United States Tour Operator Association and part of the $1 million traveler insurance program
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 1,699
9 days
$ 189 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
--Scenic Drive to San Ramon visiting en route the Artisan's Town of Sarchi
--Scenic Drive to Arenal Volcano
--Lecture On The Exotic Life Forms of Costa Rica
--Guided visit to Manial Antonio National Park
--Boat Excursion through the Tropical Mangrove Canal
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Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 4,495
9 days
$ 499 / day
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Themes
Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- Boat in pristine rainforest, hike in cloud forest, and walk hanging bridges through a treetop canopy alive with birdlife
- Journey to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, Arenal Volcano, and Tortuguero National Park
- Our fantastic naturalist guide shares in-depth knowledge of Costa Rica’s ecosystems
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 2,735
10 days
$ 273 / day
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Photography, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- 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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Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Manuel Antonio National Park
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Tortuguero National Park
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,295
10 days
$ 230 / day
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50 plus, Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Singles Travel, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Visit Arenal Volcano. It is the only volcano in Costa Rica constantly active
- Explore Tortuguero National Park
- Discover Monteverde Cloud Rain Forest
- Explore La Fortuna Waterfalls
- Visit Manuel Antonio National Park, encompasses rugged rainforest, white-sand beaches and coral reefs
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Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Corcovado National Park
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
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Nature & Wildlife, Cultural, High Adventure, Women Only, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Internal airfare and ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
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!
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Full schedule
Accommodation
Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Standard
Physical Level
All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
3- Moderate
$ 2,995
11 days
$ 272 / day
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Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks
Flights & Transport:
Ground transport included
Itinerary Focus:
Active
Highlights
- 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.
Trip Style
Group tour
Trip Pace
You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule
Accommodation
You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Premium
Physical Level
Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
2- Easy
$ 4,820
12 days
$ 402 / day
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Ground transport included
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Classic Highlights
Highlights
- Explore Panama City, the oldest Spanish settlement on the Pacific, and its famous Panama Canal zone
- Meet members of the traditional Ella Drua Emberá Community, who share customs with you
- In Costa Rica, savor outstanding whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, ranked as one of the top five rivers in the world for whitewater rafting with its Class III-IV rapids
- See the rainforest treetops during the Arenal Ecoglide canopy experience, with its 15 cables and 18 platforms, kayak Lake Arenal or hike a volcano
- Explore Nicaragua’s Emerald Coast with coastal hikes, stellar sport fishing or beachcombing from a luxury beachfront resort
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What You Should Know Before Going On A Costa Rica Tour
Tours to Costa Rica usually focus on a combination of eco travel, wildlife, and adventure. You will usually find a tour that weighs one or two of these themes above the other.
If it’s your first visit to Costa Rica, try to find a tour that hits upon what Costa Rica is most known for. These include Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest. Both attractions are extremely popular and are normally included in Costa Rica tour itineraries.
Outdoors and Active Costa Rica Tours
Most Costa Rica tours don’t have a heavy emphasis on cultural or historical sight seeing. Simply because the wildlife and outdoor tour activities are enough to occupy the days!
Wildlife lovers will want for nothing in Costa Rica, and most itineraries do focus heavily on the diverse wildlife found in Costa Rica’s rainforests and cloud forests. Some may not include Tortuguero National Park - and if you don’t want to miss observing sea turtles nesting or hatching be sure to find a tour that includes this park!
Some of the most famous animals you can see relatively easily in Costa Rica include the red-eyed tree frog, crocodiles, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, tapirs, basilisk lizards, coatimundis (the Costa Rican version of a raccoon!), and two kinds of sloth. A night safari might allow you to see some of the rarer or more elusive animals in the country, such as jaguars, kinkajous, tarantulas, and ocelots. Don't forget to look up - night is the best time to see snakes as they stalk for sleeping birds in the trees above.
If you decide to go snorkeling or scuba diving, you may run into bottlenose dolphins (or go see them on a dolphin swim!), green sea turtles and leatherbacks, sharks, and all kinds of tropical fish. Whale watching is also a great way to see orcas and humpback, blue, beaked, and pilot whales.
If you are interested in going on a birdwatching trip, there are also tons of beautiful and exotic birds. There are green and scarlet macaws, toucans, dozens of species of hummingbirds, and all kinds of birds of paradise -- including the rare national bird of Costa Rica, the Resplendent Quetzal.
Weather in Costa Rica
It gets quite wet and humid in Costa Rica, and the country is prone to hurricane conditions. Tour activities may change depending on the time of year, but generally you can expect to be walking through the rainforest in every sense of the word.
Most tours in Costa Rica will provide wet weather gear, though it is a good idea to pack light weight waterproof clothing for the majority of your tour. Long sleeves and pants can go a long way toward insect protection as well.
Eco Lodge Accommodation on Costa Rica Tours
Costa Rica has a long history as a leader in eco travel, and a majority of trips to Costa Rica have an eco, sustainable, and green travel theme. These will often feature a stay at an eco lodge, or even a treehouse! These can vary from luxury accommodations to comfortable-but-basic.
Don’t expect terribly reliable internet and electricity - particularly in keeping with the eco lodge approach! These establishments are designed to be as eco conscious as possible, and your tour will reveal new ways you can help contribute and be a responsible traveler.
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