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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Nature Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.81 (4,576)4hYou’ll walk shaded trails with a nature specialist in Manuel Antonio, spotting monkeys, sloths, toucans—even if you’d never find them alone. Try snapping wildlife photos through a pro telescope, snack on fresh fruit by the beach, and soak up that humid rainforest air before deciding if you want to linger by the sea or head back with your group.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 49View ›
Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch
Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (2,884)4hYou’ll slip quietly through Damas Island’s winding mangrove forest with a local guide who knows every twist of the river. Expect close-up moments with monkeys and bright crabs, plus time to just drift and listen to jungle sounds. Includes pickup near Manuel Antonio and a Costa Rican lunch — slow-paced and real.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −26%fromUS$ 75View ›
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Day Tour
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (1,868)8h–9hYou’ll wake up early in La Fortuna for a full day: hiking Arenal Volcano’s lava fields with a local guide, swimming below La Fortuna Waterfall after climbing down hundreds of steps, and walking Mistico Hanging Bridges high above the rainforest floor. Expect laughter, tired legs, good food—and maybe a sloth sighting that stays in your mind long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 154View ›
Manuel Antonio: Longest Twin Zip Line & Canopy Tour Lunch
Manuel Antonio: Longest Twin Zip Line & Canopy Tour Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (1,681)4h 30mYou’ll fly above Manuel Antonio’s rainforest on Central America’s longest twin zip line with local guides leading the way. Cross hanging bridges, spot wildlife midair, and pause for fresh fruit before sitting down to a Costa Rican lunch with your group. Expect laughter, some nerves—and views you’ll carry home long after you land.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 90View ›
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Snorkeling & Banana Boat from Jaco★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,664)8hYou board a catamaran at Los Sueños Marina with breakfast already served, cross the Gulf of Nicoya in 45 minutes, and land on Tortuga Island's white sand with snorkeling gear, a banana boat, and an eco hike waiting. Lunch, margaritas, rum punch, and all drinks are included throughout the day. Transportation from Jaco is arranged in advance, and the crew handles the rest — you just show up and swim.Is it for me?A good fit if you want a full Tortuga Island day without arranging transport, activities, or meals separately — the fixed schedule and all-inclusive format mean you show up and the crew handles the rest. Plan for a full day out, which is exactly what makes fitting snorkeling, a banana boat, an island hike, and lunch into one trip possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 174View ›
Costa Rica: Waterfall Day Trip & Rainforest Lunch with Pickup
Costa Rica: Waterfall Day Trip & Rainforest Lunch with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (1,605)7hYou’ll swim beneath jungle waterfalls, test your nerve on a natural rock slide, share an organic rainforest lunch with new friends, and end up on a quiet beach only locals seem to know. With easy pickup and guides who grew up here, this day trip feels less like a tour and more like being welcomed into someone’s favorite memories.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 150View ›
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (1,567)8h–12hYou zipline through a canyon on eight cables and platforms, tube five kilometers down Rio Negro's rapids, eat a full lunch with dietary options, then soak in ten natural hot spring pools and apply volcanic mud like a spa treatment. Hotel pickup and return transport are included, and the whole day runs from early morning through late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day volcano adventure without arranging separate activities, transport and timing — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, leaving you to show up and move through the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 145View ›
La Fortuna Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop
La Fortuna Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (1,534)4hPure Trek Canyoning Adventure is a half-day waterfall rappelling and rock climbing activity in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, where you descend four waterfalls, attempt the signature Monkey Drop jump, and hike through the canyon with a professional guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch at Pure Trek headquarters, and transport by air-conditioned van are included; the tour runs four hours and welcomes children from age 5, though it requires moderate fitness and comfort with getting soaked.Is it for me?Book an early departure if you want the canyon before the afternoon heat and still have the rest of your day free; the 2 pm slot works if you're arriving in La Fortuna mid-morning or prefer a later start. Moderate fitness and comfort with water are what make this half-day work — it's not a spectator tour, and you'll be climbing, jumping and rappelling the whole time.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 95View ›
Monteverde Canopy Tour: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing
Monteverde Canopy Tour: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (1,475)2h 30mYou get picked up from your Monteverde hotel, geared up with all equipment provided, and spend the morning or afternoon ziplining through the cloud forest canopy, rappelling 150 feet down, climbing back up through a hollow tree, and optionally swinging out on a Tarzan rope. Your guide handles safety and explains the forest ecosystem throughout. Hotel drop-off is included at the end.Is it for me?Right for adventurous travelers with moderate fitness who want to see the cloud forest from above without arranging their own transport or equipment—the guide and gear handling means you just show up ready to go. The rappel and tree climb do require some physical effort and comfort with heights, so it's not a passive experience.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −25%fromUS$ 80View ›
ATV riding in Manuel Antonio: Rainforest and waterfalls
ATV riding in Manuel Antonio: Rainforest and waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (1,367)3hATV riding in Manuel Antonio rainforest with a professional guide, covering forests, palm plantations and rural towns before a nature walk through Rainmaker Park to waterfalls. The 3-hour experience includes ATV equipment, a rainforest walk with wildlife viewing, a refreshing dip in a waterfall pool, and a typical Costa Rican lunch at a ranch; hotel pickup is available. You choose between a single ATV, a double ATV for two riders, or a Side by Side vehicle.Is it for me?Choose the single ATV if you want to ride solo and control your own pace through the forest; pick the double ATV or Side by Side if two of you are going together or you prefer a more stable vehicle on the trails.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 85View ›
Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner
Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (1,269)3hA night jungle tour of Rainmaker Park in Costa Rica led by a certified naturalist guide, lasting about two to two and a half hours. You walk the forest after dark to see nocturnal wildlife—bats, frogs, spiders, owls and snakes—then return for dinner. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language you're comfortable following in the dark—the expertise is the same either way, and the two-hour pace works for anyone who can walk forest trails without strain.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 65View ›
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (1,178)12hYou're picked up from your hotel at 6:30am and driven to Tenorio Volcano National Park for a two-hour hike to the turquoise Rio Celeste waterfall, then taken to an organic farm to see sloths and frogs up close, fed a traditional Costa Rican lunch, and finished at Llanos de Cortés waterfall for a swim before returning to Tamarindo by evening. Hotel pickup, park entry, lunch, and a bilingual guide are all included; you just need to bring your passport photo.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main natural attractions around Tenorio in one day without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing—the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 135View ›
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local Guide
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Local Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,159)2hYou’ll wander Manuel Antonio’s lush trails with a certified local guide who knows every monkey call and hidden sloth spot. Peer through an HD spotting scope at wildlife you’d never catch alone, then relax on soft sand or swim in clear water after your walk. Expect laughter, real stories from locals, and small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 27View ›
Costa Rica: Chocolate & Coffee Tour with Sugar Cane Demo
Costa Rica: Chocolate & Coffee Tour with Sugar Cane Demo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (1,157)2hYou’ll get your hands messy making chocolate from scratch, sip café-chorreado brewed by you, and taste fresh-pressed sugar cane juice while learning from locals who grew up with these traditions. This tour isn’t just about flavors—it’s about stories, laughter, and small surprises you’ll remember long after.Travelers' pickKids −15%fromUS$ 59View ›
Jaco: ATV Jungle Waterfall Tour with Two Swims & Pickup
Jaco: ATV Jungle Waterfall Tour with Two Swims & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (905)3hYou’ll ride an ATV through Costa Rica’s rainforest trails near Jaco, splash in two wild waterfalls—including a jump at Pura Vida Falls—and catch glimpses of ocean from mountain lookouts. With a bilingual local guide leading the way and pickup included, expect mud, laughter, and moments you’ll want to replay long after you’re dry.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −63%fromUS$ 105View ›
Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elements
Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elements★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (839)6hWaterfall Ziplining & Canyoning near Quepos combines more than 10 activities—zips, rappels, a Tarzan swing and a free fall into a waterfall pool—in a single morning adventure inside a private rainforest reserve. Hotel pickup from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, bilingual guide, all equipment, snacks and lunch are included. Minimum age is 6; moderate fitness required.Is it for me?The course demands a moderate level of fitness and comfort with water—you'll be wet, suspended and moving through a waterfall—so it suits travelers who want an active morning rather than a gentle one. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange logistics yourself; the guide handles the technical side, so you focus on moving through the course.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 158View ›
Quepos: Savegre River Rafting Class II-III & Waterfall
Quepos: Savegre River Rafting Class II-III & Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (831)6hYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to the Savegre River, and spend roughly four hours paddling Class II and III rapids through jungle canyon, stopping at a waterfall midway. Lunch and all gear—helmet, life jacket, certified equipment—are included, and the driver brings you back to your hotel by afternoon. No need to arrange transport, find the river, or figure out what to eat after.Is it for me?Book this if you want the rapids and the scenery without arranging your own transport or timing—the pickup and return handle the logistics, and the small group size means you're not competing for the guide's attention or the raft's space.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 130View ›
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (787)12hA full-day guided tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park combines a moderate 2-hour hike through volcanic terrain with swimming at Oropendola Waterfall and soaking in Río Negro Hot Springs, including a volcanic mud bath. Hotel pickup and drop-off, park entry, lunch and a bilingual naturalist guide are included; you can also arrange to meet the group at the park entrance instead. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour runs 12 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book the shared transportation option if you're arriving without a rental car and want the guide to handle the route and timing; choose the self-drive option if you have a car and prefer to meet the group at the park entrance at 9:00 am and skip the pickup fee.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 125View ›
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Early Entry
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with Early Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (779)2hYou’ll start early in Manuel Antonio, walking shaded trails as wildlife wakes up all around you. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll spot monkeys and birds before crowds show up, then spend an hour relaxing on one of Costa Rica’s most loved beaches. Expect real conversation, salty air, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 27View ›
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot Springs
Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall from Jaco with Hot Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (742)14h–15hYou swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, hike across Arenal's 1968 lava field, and soak in Paradise Hot Springs' thermal pools—all in one day with lunch and dinner included. Hotel pickup and a bilingual guide handle the logistics, though the full day means you're out from early morning until evening, and the volcano hike requires moderate fitness and sturdy shoes.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Jaco who want to see Arenal's main attractions without arranging transport or timing the stops themselves. Expect a full day out—early pickup, late return—and moderate hiking with uneven lava rock underfoot; that's what fits three major stops into one trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 199View ›
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