The 3 Three-Day Trips in Costa Rica That Earn Their Price

1.Stellar 3 Day Surf Package

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $360Our pick

Spend three days learning to surf at Iguana Surf in Tamarindo. Your instructor assesses your level, adjusts each lesson, and helps you build confidence in the water. The package includes three 90-minute lessons, beach photographs, unlimited board rentals for one week, wax, bottled water, and an Iguana Surf T-shirt. Lessons suit beginners and can be scheduled around your plans.

“I had an awesome experience with Iguana! Edwin was my instructor and he was awesome and so helpful. Iguana also helped us book other excursions, which was a great help!”

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2.All Inclusive Package 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $478

Travel from San Jose through Braulio Carrillo National Park to a remote Tortuguero lodge by bus and boat. You’ll tour jungle canals, walk private forest trails, visit Tortuguero village and the Turtle Museum, and see monkeys, birds, caimans, iguanas, and sloths. Guides such as Ray, Fernando, Marco, and Oliver have earned especially strong praise.

“Very beautiful hotel. We saw crocodiles, cayman, capuchian monkey, spider monkeys, and more birds then I can name. Juan was a great tour guide!”

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3.3 Days Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano- Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $699

This private three-day Costa Rica tour links the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, and Manuel Antonio National Park from San José. Expect early starts, long drives, two hotel nights, guided walks, hanging bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Baldi Hot Springs, and Pacific beaches. Guides such as Johann, Leslie, and Jensie have helped guests make the most of the tight schedule.

“Beautiful nature. We saw a lot of wildlife and fabulous landscapes. Tour guide Luis was great and also the driver Diego.”

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