10 Best 3 Week Costa Rica Tours & Trips (2024)

• Explorer
• Wildlife

The trip was well thought out; the leader was extremely knowledgeable and responsive to our needs.

Destinations

San Jose, Sarchi, Irazu Volcano National Park, Turrialba, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park+7 more

Age Range

16 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Explore! This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

• 10% deposit on some dates

  Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Explorer
• Wildlife
• +2

Overall very positive experience of travel in Costa Rica! We visited several locations with local touch, excellent natural environment and many, many animals and birds. Our guide Leo was very helpful and knowledgeable in picking creatures and restaurants, it was helpful. Included in the paid part of the Classic CR tour excursions seem too little to me compared to other companies. Some of them have been in very undeveloped areas, bad roads and with very limited facilities. Otherwise, we purchased additional activities as we wish and many of them have been exciting. All future participants must expect to spend additional $1500 on food, activities and tips. Organization and communication help from Leo was priceless. We all have had unforgettable memories and pictures from the tour. Pura vida!

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Santa Rosa de Pocosol, Tenorio Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park+7 more

Age Range

15 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Intrepid Travel This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

15% Off

• In-depth Cultural
• Active
• Beach
• Family
• Self Drive
• Wildlife
• +4

The trip was well laid out, I frequently reached out to our travel rep Karla, with questions and she was fantastic in assisting me with any questions prior and during the trip. She offered excellent activity tours like sea kayaking in Samara and zip lining in Arenal. We enjoyed every moment. The self drive part worked out very well and National car rental was very good to work with. We liked the freedom of having our own vehicle. The trip was one of the best trips I have ever taken and the people of Costa Rica were very kind. They really love their country and put family, schooling, the environment and their health first! Many countries could learn from them!

Destinations

Liberia, Playa Tamarindo, Samara, Playa Santa Teresa, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde+8 more

Age Range

up to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Destination Services Costa Rica This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

15% Off

• Active
• In-depth Cultural
• +1

I had an epic adventure in Costa Rica for 16 days with G Adventure...Tourradar was who I booked this trip through and they are outstanding in communication, coordinating and being available to answer questions for a not-experienced traveler in over 25 years...Can't wait to book my next adventure!

Destinations

San Jose, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park+7 more

Age Range

up to 90 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

G Adventures This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

10% Off

• Explorer
• Wildlife
• In-depth Cultural
• +2

The tour leader and the driver were excellent, knowledgeable, endlessly patient and upbeat. Hotels were generally acceptable but not luxurious. La Baula Lodge was below par (both food and accommodations). Guayabo Lodge was too far from the included activities, but otherwise comfortable. El Faro Hotel would have been acceptable had I not been assigned the room under the kitchen, where noisy food preparation began at 5 a.m. I was a bit disappointed we didn’t see more animals in the parks, possibly because they were just too crowded. The weather (rain most days) may have impacted wildlife viewing also.

Destinations

San Jose, Los Quetzales National Park, Turrialba, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park+5 more

Age Range

16 to 85 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Explore! This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

8% Off

• 10% deposit on some dates

  Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

• Active
• Beach
• Family
• Wildlife
• +1

We had a great trip! Accommodation ranged from good to excellent. Breakfasts were included but some early departures resulted in them being missed. Transfers were good and on time. Andres at destination services responded quickly to our questions and solved a few problems for us. The itinerary was great. Although Santa Theresa was hard to get to (rough roads, long drive) it was fun to see. You get to see a lot of Costa Rica on this trip.

Destinations

Liberia, Playa Tamarindo, Samara, Playa Santa Teresa, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde+8 more

Age Range

10 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English, Spanish

Operator

Destination Services Costa Rica This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

15% Off

• Wildlife
• Safari

Lovely vitas and fabulous guide Edudardo Lopez, but tour descriptors sometimes lacking in detail and level of strenuous activities was minimized. One accommodation was impossible to endure in Cahuita do to level of mildew and mould in rooms. Had to go to a different accommodation for those three nights -for 2 couples - at own cost ($400 US per couple). We would not unconditionally recommend Exodus Tours to anyone in future. If you need more details contact us in person via email. d.w.steele@bell.net Our Tour guide was instrumental in helping to find last minute accommodation for the 2 couples. His efforts were exemplary!

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Cahuita, Turrialba, Manuel Antonio National Park, Los Quetzales National Park, Sierpe, Agujitas de Drake, Cano Island, Corcovado National Park+9 more

Age Range

16 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Exodus Travels This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

15% Off

• Explorer
• Active
• Family
• Wildlife
• +1

Destinations

San Jose, Braulio Carillo National Park, Tortuguero National Park, Siquirres, Cahuita, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park+8 more

Age Range

9 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Exodus Travels This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

5% Off

• Active
• Wildlife
• Explorer
• +2

The travel arrangements, accommodation, and food were excellent. The driver was excellent and the guide very good. I was with a lovely group of people. Unfortunately we had torrential rain at Arenal and Monteverde which meant that we got soaking wet and didn't see a lot. The other four locations were wonderful, particularly Savegre cloud forest. I would have loved to have stayed there another night and gone straight to the airport from there. I didn't particularly enjoy the farm visit and afterwards found myself covered in flea bites! Altogether though it was a great trip with beautiful birds and wonderful scenery.

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Santa Elena, Manuel Antonio National Park, Piedras Blancas, San Isidro de El General, Los Quetzales National Park+9 more

Age Range

16 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Exodus Travels This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

5% Off

• Active
• Beach
• Family
• Wildlife
• +1

Destinations

Liberia, Playa Tamarindo, Samara, Tambor, San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano National Park, Monteverde+8 more

Age Range

10 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English, Spanish

Operator

Destination Services Costa Rica This operator has the highest review ratings and fastest responses to enquiries

15% Off

• Explorer
• Family
• Wildlife
• +1

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Sarapiquí, Tortuguero National Park+6 more

Age Range

up to 100 year olds

National Park

Tortuguero National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park+1 more

Operated in

Only: German

Operator

Accept Reisen

15% Off

• Explorer
• Wildlife

Destinations

San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal, Monteverde, Santa Elena, Manuel Antonio National Park, Dominical, Marino Ballena National Park, Savegre+9 more

Age Range

16 to 99 year olds

Operated in

English

Operator

Exodus Travels This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

15% Off

• Explorer
• Wildlife
• +1

Destinations

San José, Los Quetzales National Park, Dominical, Manuel Antonio National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Tenorio Volcano National Park, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Carrillo, San Jose+8 more

Age Range

up to 90 year olds

National Park

Manuel Antonio National Park

Operated in

Only: German

Operator

Chamaeleon

15% Off

• Explorer
• Wildlife

Destinations

San José, Tortuguero National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal, Monteverde, Tilaran, Nicoya, Playa Tamarindo, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park+8 more

Age Range

up to 80 year olds

National Park

Tortuguero National Park

Operated in

English

Operator

Exodus Travels This operator has high review ratings and responds promptly to enquiries

15% Off

• Explorer
• Family
• Wildlife
• Intl. Flights Included
• Historical
• +3

Destinations

San Jose, Manuel Antonio National Park, Monteverde, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Guapiles, Tortuguero National Park+8 more

Age Range

up to 99 year olds

Regions

Tortuguero National Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Monteverde+3 more

Operated in

Only: German

Operator

Oasis Travel

15% Off

• Flights included