$1699 & up—Costa Rica week, best price in 4 years

Update (Nov. 21, 2:25 p.m. ET): Prices have fluctuated. All prices and dates below are up to date.

Costa Rica is a popular travel spot, known for its beautiful beaches, lush jungles and relaxed vibe. Immerse yourself in nature and experience a slower pace of life on this weeklong trip. Kick off in San José, soaking up its colonial vibe, then head to Arenal for a hike around the volcano and jungle. Finish with some downtime on Jacó's golden beaches at an all-inclusive resort.

Itinerary highlights:

• San José: Delve into the city's rich heritage by exploring popular attractions like the National Museum or the Marcado de Artesanias at your own pace
• Arenal: Discover the Arenal volcano on a guided hike and embark on a river safari along the peaceful Rio Peñas Blancas with an expert guide
  
• Jacó: Spend two nights at an all-inclusive resort on dreamy Jacó beach, located on the Central Pacific coast where travellers can surf, lounge by the beach or catch picturesque sunsets

What's included: International flights; seven nights' hotel accommodation; seven breakfasts and an all-inclusive plan in Jacó; all transfers; visits and entrance fees per the itinerary; guide during excursions; taxes.

Depart from Toronto and Montreal for $1999 on select dates in May and June. Additional departures are available from Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and Québec City from $2099; Regina and Victoria from $2449; Halifax, Edmonton and Saskatoon from $2499; St. John's from $2599; Winnipeg from $2849.

You'll have the option to purchase Exoticca's travel insurance for the sale price of $149. It allows you to cancel your trip up to 30 days before departure. If you do, you'll receive a full refund in the form of a travel credit.

Customize your trip: You can book additional excursions (like a sloth watching tour, horseback riding in Jacó or a zip line excursion in Los Sueños), rent a car, or add up to three nights to your trip.

This tour operator offers different itineraries to Costa Rica including a different weeklong trip that swaps Jacó for Manuel Antonio National Park, this eight-night trip that swaps Jacó for Tamarindo; a comprehensive 13-night trip for outdoor adventure seekers that adds Monteverde, Tamarindo and Tortuguero.