Top Costa Rica Trips & Tours in July 2025

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Birdwatching in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

During your half-day morning birding tour, your guide will help you spot up to 350 species of birds that live in the Reserve. While hiking through the pristine Monteverde cloud forest, you have a chance to see birds such as the quetzal, toucan, wood creeper, flycatchers, orioles, and grosbeaks. With any luck you may see the three-wattled bellbird.

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from $179

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Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Moderate

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from $176

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Manuel Antonio Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This 1-day tour navigates the Class II-III whitewater of the Savegre River (or try class III on the Naranjo River during green season). Plunge through jungle-clad gorges & float past cascading waterfalls. Along the way, you'll see egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots & more. After the river trip, return to Quepos/Manuel Antonio area.

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from $162

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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $135

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Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit Jaguar Rescue Center which houses monkeys, snakes, sloths, and jungle cats. Tour the chocolate plantation where the Bri-Bri indigenous make the chocolate from scratch. At the end of the tour, you have the chance to buy homemade chocolate and local handicrafts.

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from $133

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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.

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from $124

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Puerto Viejo Canopy Zipline

½ Day Itinerary

Activities

Ziplining

Activity Level

Easy Active

This half-day, adrenaline-filled tour is an exciting way to explore the jungle and get a taste of what Costa Rica has to offer. Start your adventure with the longest zip line in Costa Rica, exploring the jungle canopy via ten different platforms and 12 landings. Take the final swing like Tarzan, or do a Superman-style jump for the bottom!

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from $132

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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

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from $95

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Cahuita National Park Snorkeling and Hiking

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This half-day tour offers an excellent introduction to the flora and fauna of the Caribbean coast. The Cahuita National Park has the largest coral reef system in Costa Rica. After snorkeling, you'll have an hour-long hike through the rainforest with a guide.

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from $77

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Manuel Antonio National Park Hike

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

The 1-day Manuel Antonio National Park hiking tour is a great way to explore the famed attraction in Costa Rica. Spend time hiking through the rainforest, spotting sloths, birds, reptiles, and orchids on a 2 mile hike. Enjoy a relaxing break on the secluded white sand beach within the park.

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from $88

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Manuel Antonio Snorkeling and Ocean Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Enjoy a half day of coral reef exploration in biodiverse Manuel Antonio. In the morning, board your kayaks and paddle to Biesanz Beach. As you paddle around inlets and small islands, keep your eyes open for whales, dolphins, and many bird species. Once you reach the beach, enjoy snorkeling before heading back for a great meal!

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from $84

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Manuel Antonio Damas Island Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Start this half-day adventure on the Paquita River by kayaking to Damas Island. Along the way, your guide will point out numerous species of birds, snakes, anteaters and white-faced monkeys. You may also see herons, kingfishers, ospreys, frigatebirds, and migratory birds.

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from $70

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Lake Arenal Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

This half-day kayaking tour is the perfect way to experience the best of what Lake Arenal has to offer. Enjoy a peaceful ride on the calm waters of this volcanic lake, marvel at the views of the majestic Arenal Volcano, and take in the lush mountain scenery. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of tropical bird species and other wildlife that call this home.

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from $57

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Monteverde Coffee

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Visit the Trapiche Coffee Farm, a local family farm established in Monteverde in 1948. You'll learn all about coffee and sugarcane production, with delicious tastings included in the tour!

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from $45

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Monteverde Hidden Valley Night tour

½ Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the jungle this evening as Monteverde's wildlife comes alive. Your naturalist guide will explain the different sights and sounds you observe throughout your hike. Snakes, spiders, tarantulas, tree frogs, coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, kinkajous, and the highly endangered olingo are among the many species you may spot along the way.

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from $7,500

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Costa Rica Unbound

Golfito to Quepos - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra

• Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
• Spot wide variety of wildlife
• See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
• Take a thrilling whitewater rafting
• Enjoy snorkeling in Biesanz Beach

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Golfito / Quepos

Activities

Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing, Scuba Diving

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day luxury cruise aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra, exploring Costa Rica's breathtaking Pacific coast. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Punta Adela, Caño Island, Puerto Jiménez, and Corcovado National Park before arriving at Quepos. Experience stunning landscapes, vibrant marine life, pristine beaches, and gourmet dining aboard this exquisite yacht.

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from $5,178

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El Camino Tropical Trail: Caribbean to Pacific

11 Day Itinerary

• Hike through forests and mountains
• Explore Pacuare Reserve
• Spot diverse wildlife
• Enjoy authentic local cuisine

Starts / Ends

Hotel Pacuare / Quepos

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Camping, Homestays

Activity Level

Challenging

Join this 11-day hike along El Camino de Costa Rica, from the Caribbean Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Trek through jungle trails and steep mountains, engage with indigenous communities and local wildlife, navigate river crossings, and relax in thermal springs. This trip uniquely highlights Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and rich cultural experiences.

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from $2,102

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Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure

9 Day Itinerary

Activity Level

Easy Active

Embark on a 9-day adventure across Costa Rica, driving yourself from one destination to the next. Raft through Rincon de la Vieja National Park, hike the pristine jungle & skywalks of the rainforest canopies of Arenal Volcano National Park, and relax on the beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula.

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