Costa Rica

Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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★4.9 1,592 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide
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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature GuideFollow a nature specialist through Manuel Antonio, spot monkeys and sloths, snap photos with a pro scope, and relax at the park’s beaches: includes snacks & pickup.
4,603 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot Springs
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★Top rated
Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot SpringsFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose with zip lining, rappelling, hot springs, and two meals included: coffee plantation stop, waterfall views.
3,744 reviews
4.92★
Duration
14h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Tour Alajuela: Wet mill & roaster
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Best value
Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Tour Alajuela: Wet mill & roasterHacienda Alsacia coffee tour in Alajuela with wet mill, drying patio, roaster, tasting, café, English & Spanish tours, wheelchair accessible.
3,277 reviews
4.88★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 31per person

Recommended (7)

Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch
2,921 reviews
4.86★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 75per person
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: All Levels, 90 Minutes
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Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: All Levels, 90 Minutes
2,811 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 69per person
La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano: Full Day with Hot Springs
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano: Full Day with Hot Springs
2,613 reviews
4.82★
Duration
11h
fromUS$ 105US$ 89per person
Coffee and Chocolate Plantation Tour near Hot Springs
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Travelers' pick
Coffee and Chocolate Plantation Tour near Hot Springs
2,603 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
fromUS$ 46per person
Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna: Wildlife Walk with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna: Wildlife Walk with Guide
2,124 reviews
4.96★
Duration
1h 30m
fromUS$ 63per person
Balsa River white water rafting Costa Rica: Class 2/3 rapids
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Travelers' pick
Balsa River white water rafting Costa Rica: Class 2/3 rapids
2,096 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 80per person
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4
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Travelers' pick
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4
1,995 reviews
4.97★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 85per person

Top rated (10)

Tamarindo: Surf Lessons with Video Analysis & Coffee Break
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Tamarindo: Surf Lessons with Video Analysis & Coffee BreakFeel the rush in Tamarindo with surf lessons, land drills, and in-water challenges. Includes video analysis, coffee, and gear: led by certified instructors.
432 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the Jungle
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Travelers' pick
Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the JungleWalk the jungle after sunset in La Fortuna on ANURA's 2-hour night tour with a professional guide, flashlight and walking stick, spot frogs, reptiles.
213 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure with Guide, Photos & Pickup
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Rio Celeste: Tubing Adventure with Guide, Photos & PickupFeel the rush on Rio Celeste tubing with a local guide, fresh fruit snacks, and included transport. GoPro photos capture every moment. Book your Costa Rica thrill.
175 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Costa Rica cooking class: Traditional dishes with Doña Chela
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Costa Rica cooking class: Traditional dishes with Doña ChelaLearn to cook traditional Costa Rican dishes in a wood-fired kitchen with Doña Chela, using ingredients from her garden and preparing a full meal you'll eat together.
154 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon, Wed and Thu
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group Class
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lesson + Beach Day in Jaco Beach: 2-Hour Group ClassTwo-hour group surfing lesson in Jaco with instructor, board, rashguard and sunscreen included. Learn the basics in chest-deep water.
121 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Pacific Coast Fishing Charter: Half-Day Mahi Mahi & Tuna
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Likely to sell out
Pacific Coast Fishing Charter: Half-Day Mahi Mahi & TunaHalf-day fishing charter on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast targeting Mahi Mahi, yellowfin tuna, red snapper and wahoo with trilingual crew.
113 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 745per group
Quepos: Surfing Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with Equipment
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Quepos: Surfing Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with EquipmentLearn to surf at Manuel Antonio with instructors offering 20+ years experience. All gear provided, safety briefing, and wave-reading technique. Small groups.
108 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Quepos: Naranjo River Rafting Half Day & Hotel Pickup
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Quepos: Naranjo River Rafting Half Day & Hotel PickupHalf-day rafting on Naranjo River near Quepos with class 3 rapids and safety kayaker. 1.5 hours on water, small groups, snacks included. 25 min from Manuel Antonio.
106 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 45m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 112per person
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma: Learn to Stand Up
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Montezuma: Learn to Stand UpTwo-hour surf lesson in Montezuma with certified instructors teaching beginners and advanced surfers in white water and ocean swells. Includes surfboard.
101 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure Tour
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Manuel Antonio: Rappelling, Zipline & Waterfall Adventure TourFeel the rush near Manuel Antonio with rappelling, ziplining, and waterfall adventures in the Costa Rican rainforest. Includes hotel pickup, snacks, and lunch.
355 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 113per person

Lowest price (10)

Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR
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Travelers' pick
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIRFeel that last bit of Costa Rica on a private transfer to LIR airport, with hotel pickup, local driver, and all insurances included. Book your ride for peace of mind.
114 reviews
4.70★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 5US$ 4per person
Private transfer from Liberia Airport to Guanacaste hotels
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Travelers' pick
Private transfer from Liberia Airport to Guanacaste hotelsPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport with bilingual driver, air conditioning and bottled water included.
85 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 5US$ 4per person
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hotel: Private Transfer, No Extra Stops
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport (LIR) to Hotel: Private Transfer, No Extra StopsPrivate airport transfer from Liberia (LIR) to your hotel. Fixed rates, no hidden costs, flight tracking included. 30 years operating in Guanacaste.
492 reviews
4.84★
Duration
30m–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 6US$ 4.80per person
Liberia Airport (LIR) Transfer: Private Car & WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport (LIR) Transfer: Private Car & WiFiPrivate airport transfer from Liberia (LIR) to Guanacaste hotels. Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, water included. Driver meets you at arrivals with name sign.
70 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 5per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFi
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFiPrivate airport transfer from Liberia, Guanacaste with dedicated driver, WiFi and fixed pricing. Wheelchair accessible, on-time guarantee.
50 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1.3d–1.9d
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 8per person
Manuel Antonio Beach Day: Water Activities & Wildlife
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Manuel Antonio Beach Day: Water Activities & WildlifeSpend a morning or afternoon on a secluded stretch of Manuel Antonio beach with lounge chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards included.
109 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h–8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Tamarindo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Games Nightlife Tour
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Games Nightlife TourFeel the buzz of Tamarindo nightlife with a guided bar crawl, VIP entry, welcome shots, fun games, and unlimited in-between-bar shots. Includes entry fees.
91 reviews
4.65★
Duration
4h
Fri
21:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
La Fortuna Waterfall: Skip-the-Line Ticket & 70m Swim
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Waterfall: Skip-the-Line Ticket & 70m SwimSkip-the-line entry to La Fortuna's 70-meter waterfall in Arenal Volcano National Park. Swim in pools, 500 steps through rainforest. Last entry 4pm, children under 8 free.
763 reviews
4.51★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Arenal Observatory Lodge Day Pass: 11km of trails
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Arenal Observatory Lodge Day Pass: 11km of trailsVisit for the day: access 350 hectares, two observation towers, suspension bridges and the Volcano History Museum. Entrance includes trails.
14 reviews
4.50★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
20
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest Tour
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Manuel Antonio National Park: 2-Hour Guided Forest Tour2-hour guided nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park with bilingual naturalist guide, professional equipment & video. Park entry separate. Min 2 people.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person

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Sirena Day Tour Corcovado National Park from Sierpe
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Sirena Day Tour Corcovado National Park from SierpeBoat through Térraba-Sierpe wetlands and hike rainforest trails at Sirena Station in Corcovado National Park with a bilingual guide and lunch.
Duration
10h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 150per person
2-Day Corcovado Sirena Tour from Sierpe: Rainforest Wildlife
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2-Day Corcovado Sirena Tour from Sierpe: Rainforest WildlifeTwo days and one night in Corcovado National Park starting from Sierpe, with boat transport, guide, meals and overnight at Sirena Ranger Station.
Duration
2d
Every day
05:20
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 365per person
Private Transfer La Fortuna Arenal with Bilingual Driver
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Private Transfer La Fortuna Arenal with Bilingual DriverPrivate transfer to La Fortuna or Arenal with a bilingual driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, including flexible stops and pickup coordination for groups of one to four.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
1h–4h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per group
Jurassic Canyon Waterfall Tour Costa Rica: Quebrada Gata Hike
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Jurassic Canyon Waterfall Tour Costa Rica: Quebrada Gata HikeWalk through Jurassic Canyon's rock formations and river trails to Quebrada Gata waterfalls in Costa Rica, with a guide leading you through tropical forest and natural pools.
16 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
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Costa Rica at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide, US$ 49 (4h, 4.81★ · 4,603).
  • Top rated: Arenal Volcano Tour from San Jose: Zip Lining & Hot Springs, US$ 185 (14h, 4.92★ · 3,744).
  • Best value: Hacienda Alsacia Coffee Tour Alajuela: Wet mill & roaster, US$ 31 (1h 30m, 4.88★ · 3,277).

Of the 1,592 experiences: 1,505 with free cancellation, 1,379 with instant confirmation, 1,070 with hotel pickup and 755 bookable last-minute.

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