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

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Dinner & Folk Dance Show in San José: Mountain Viewpoint
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Dinner & Folk Dance Show in San José: Mountain ViewpointDinner with a Costa Rican folk dance show at a 19th-century house on San José's highest viewpoint: pickup at 5pm, welcome cocktail, wine included.
24 reviews
4.08★
Duration
5h
Thu
17:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
La Fortuna: Horseback Riding & Waterfall with Volcano Views
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La Fortuna: Horseback Riding & Waterfall with Volcano ViewsHorseback riding through El Silencio Reserve to Arenal Volcano viewpoint and La Fortuna Waterfall. Includes entry, transport, guide and fruit. Half-day tour.
24 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Ziplining and ATV from San Jose: Choose 2 activities
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining and ATV from San Jose: Choose 2 activitiesTen hours from San Jose includes round-trip transport, lunch, two activities you pick from zipline, ATV jungle, horseback, surfing or chocolate tour.
24 reviews
4.38★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 218per person
Arenal: Volcano hike in El Silencio Reserve with guide
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Arenal: Volcano hike in El Silencio Reserve with guideWalk through El Silencio Reserve near Arenal Volcano with a local guide. Includes transportation, entrance, and bottled water. Book your naturalistic hike now.
24 reviews
4.75★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Private Tour Highlights
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls Private Tour HighlightsPrivate eight-hour tour from La Paz visiting Poás Volcano's active crater and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with five waterfalls.
23 reviews
4.83★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 255per person
Sarapiqui River safari float: 2-hour wildlife paddle tour
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Sarapiqui River safari float: 2-hour wildlife paddle tourTwo-hour paddle down the Sarapiqui River's quiet lower section with a bilingual guide pointing out monkeys, sloths, tropical birds and river otters.
23 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Horseback riding Rio Celeste: Mountain trails to the river
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Horseback riding Rio Celeste: Mountain trails to the riverRide mountain trails on horseback to Rio Celeste's turquoise waters, spotting birds and wildlife with a live guide in English or Spanish on this 2-hour countryside adventure.
23 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
La Fortuna rainforest night walking tour: Nocturnal wildlife
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La Fortuna rainforest night walking tour: Nocturnal wildlifeWalk the rainforest after dark in La Fortuna with a guide who points out bats, frogs, sloths and insects using only lanterns.
23 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 76per person
Tabacón Hot Springs La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Thermal Pools
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Tabacón Hot Springs La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Thermal PoolsTabacón Hot Springs day pass in La Fortuna with access to five natural thermal pools, waterfalls, and mineral springs at Arenal's base. All fees included.
23 reviews
4.39★
Duration
3h–7h
start times · Every day
20
Pickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 180per person
San Jose Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-off
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San Jose Airport to Hotel Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-offPrivate transfer from San Jose airport with meet-and-greet, up to 2 hours free wait for delayed flights, and vehicle sized to your group.
22 reviews
5.00★
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per group
Río Celeste tubing and ziplining: Private property adventure
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Río Celeste tubing and ziplining: Private property adventureTube and zipline over Río Celeste on private land near Tenorio National Park with certified guides, then swim in the river's turquoise waters.
22 reviews
4.77★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Sloth & Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna: Ecogarden Arenal
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Sloth & Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna: Ecogarden ArenalWalk through Ecogarden Arenal with a naturalist guide searching for sloths in their natural habitat while spotting alligators.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Río Celeste Waterfall hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park
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Río Celeste Waterfall hike in Tenorio Volcano National ParkHike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park with a certified local guide.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & Lunch
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Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & LunchHike 6–7 km through remote valleys to Bajos del Toro waterfalls with hotel pickup from San Jose, breakfast, lunch and time to swim. Guide included in English or Spanish.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h–10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Bar crawl in San Jose: VIP nightlife tour on a party bus
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Bar crawl in San Jose: VIP nightlife tour on a party busParty across San Jose's nightlife on a deluxe bus with VIP entry to multiple venues, live DJ, karaoke and drinks over 5 hours.
20 reviews
4.60★
Duration
5h
Wed–Sat
19:30
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° views
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Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° viewsBoat ride across Lake Arenal and accessible 2-mile trail through Arenal Volcano National Park with sighting towers.
20 reviews
4.55★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Tortuguero National Park: Private day tour from San Jose
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Tortuguero National Park: Private day tour from San JoseExperience Tortuguero’s canals, wildlife, and colorful village with a private guide. Includes boat ride, lunch, and pickup from San Jose. Book now.
20 reviews
4.95★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 350per person
La Fortuna: Mountain Bike Lake Arenal & Volcano Trails
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La Fortuna: Mountain Bike Lake Arenal & Volcano TrailsMountain bike Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano on rural backroads in La Fortuna. Includes bike, water, tropical fruit, and air-conditioned vehicle. All skill levels welcome.
20 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
San José Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer: Modern Van
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San José Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer: Modern VanPrivate transfer from San José Airport to La Fortuna in a modern Hyundai van for up to six passengers, with bottled water and onboard WiFi included.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per group
Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic Sites
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Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic SitesWalk downtown San Jose past the National Theater, a cathedral filled with art, and the National Monument in three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish.
20 reviews
4.70★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
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