Top Things to Do in Central Valley

We compared all 460 experiences in Central Valley so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 460 experiences from US$ 20 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (201–220 of 460)

Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano, Coffee & La Paz Waterfall from San JoseTour from San Jose covering Poás Volcano, coffee plantations and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and a professional guide.
58 reviews
4.72★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morning
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La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morningZip line 9 platforms over Arenal River canyon, then tube class 2-3 rapids, then soak in hot springs: all in one morning with private transport and a live English guide.
56 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 176per person
Carara National Park wildlife tour with biologist
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Carara National Park wildlife tour with biologistHike Carara National Park's jungle trails with a biologist guide, then boat the Tarcoles River to spot crocodiles and birds. Small group tours with hotel pickup from San Jose.
55 reviews
4.96★
Duration
8h–12h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 278per person
Arenal Full Day Tour: Volcano, Bridges & Waterfall
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Arenal Full Day Tour: Volcano, Bridges & WaterfallFull-day guided tour in La Fortuna with private transport to Arenal volcano, hanging bridges, and a waterfall swim while spotting local wildlife.
55 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Braulio Carrillo Rainforest Zip-Line: 10 Canopy Cables
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Braulio Carrillo Rainforest Zip-Line: 10 Canopy CablesZip line through Braulio Carrillo rainforest on 10 cables across 14 platforms with expert guides, safety gear and nature walks between lines: 2.5 hours of pure canopy flight.
53 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Britt Coffee Tour from San José: Plantation to cup
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Britt Coffee Tour from San José: Plantation to cupBritt Coffee Tour from San José includes hotel pickup, a guide through seedling nursery and roasting plant, coffee and chocolate tasting, and lunch, two hours total.
53 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-Day
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La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-DayHalf-day La Fortuna Waterfall tour with Peñas Blancas River safari float, wildlife spotting and family lunch. Local guide, hotel pickup included. 4–5 hours.
53 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Arenal Forest Horseback Riding: Cross Rivers on Calm Horses
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Forest Horseback Riding: Cross Rivers on Calm HorsesRide through Arenal rainforest on calm, well-trained horses, crossing the Arenal River on a small-group tour with a guide.
52 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott: Private Transfer & Water Stop
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Travelers' pick
SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott: Private Transfer & Water StopPrivate transfer from San José airport to Los Sueños Marriott with bilingual driver, bottled water and WiFi. Stops available at Tarcoles River. Around 2 hours.
52 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per group
Baldi Hot Springs La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools & Arenal Views
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Travelers' pick
Baldi Hot Springs La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools & Arenal ViewsBaldi Hot Springs admission in La Fortuna with 25 mineral thermal pools at the base of Arenal Volcano. All fees included, wheelchair accessible.
52 reviews
4.31★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
23
Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfallsHalf-day tour from San José to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with certified bilingual guide, buffet lunch, and entry included.
50 reviews
4.58★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 133per person
San Jose Private Walking Tour: Customized to Your Interests
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Best value
San Jose Private Walking Tour: Customized to Your InterestsPrivate walking tour of San Jose with a local guide who tailors the route to what you want to see, from the National Theater to La Sabana Park.
50 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 day
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Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 dayFull-day tour from San José visiting Irazú Volcano National Park, the Orosi Valley and Lankester Botanical Garden with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
50 reviews
4.64★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Sunset Cruise Lake Arenal: Local Moonshine & Volcano Views
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Sunset Cruise Lake Arenal: Local Moonshine & Volcano ViewsWatch the sunset over Arenal Volcano from Lake Arenal on a 2.5-hour boat tour with a nature guide, Costa Rican moonshine, and local snacks included from La Fortuna.
48 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 11 Jun 2027Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
Irazu Volcano & Cartago Tour: Crater Views & Valley Lunch
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Irazu Volcano & Cartago Tour: Crater Views & Valley LunchHotel pickup at 7am, crater walk at Irazu Volcano National Park by 9:30am, then Orosi Valley viewpoint and lunch. Guide, park fees and transport included, back by 3pm.
47 reviews
4.55★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
White Water Rafting Class II & III: La Fortuna
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White Water Rafting Class II & III: La FortunaRaft class II and III rapids on the Balsa River near La Fortuna with a guide, lunch and all gear included.
47 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Private Shuttle San José to La Fortuna: Door-to-Door Service
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Private Shuttle San José to La Fortuna: Door-to-Door ServicePrivate transfer from San José or SJO Airport to La Fortuna with a bilingual driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, flexible pickup times.
46 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 290per group
San Jose to Wildlife Rescue: Sloths, Macaws, Monkeys Tour
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Travelers' pick
San Jose to Wildlife Rescue: Sloths, Macaws, Monkeys TourFour hours from San Jose to a private wildlife rescue center with hotel pickup: learn rescue stories and rainforest conservation from a guide while you.
46 reviews
4.72★
Duration
4h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
San Jose: Coffee, Volcano & Waterfalls Tour in One Day
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Travelers' pick
San Jose: Coffee, Volcano & Waterfalls Tour in One DayNine-hour tour from San Jose visiting a coffee plantation, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens, with meals and wildlife viewing throughout the day.
46 reviews
4.52★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 209per person
White Water Tubing La Fortuna: Class I-II Balsa River
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White Water Tubing La Fortuna: Class I-II Balsa RiverSix hours of Class I-II tubing on the Balsa River from La Fortuna, with hotel pickup, lunch and a riverside fruit break included.
46 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
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