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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Arenal 12 Zipline Cables: Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall
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Arenal 12 Zipline Cables: Fly over La Fortuna WaterfallZip across 12 canopy cables through rainforest near La Fortuna, soaring above the famous waterfall and Arenal Volcano with a professional guide and hotel pickup.
961 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour La Fortuna: Cacao criollo farm & tasting
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Travelers' pick
Don Olivo Chocolate Tour La Fortuna: Cacao criollo farm & tastingDon Olivo's farm with 1,600 cacao criollo trees. Taste chocolate, tropical fruits, vanilla, coffee. Wheelchair accessible with pickup.
946 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
La Fortuna: Sloth Park Walk & Coffee, Chocolate, Sugar Cane Tasting
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Sloth Park Walk & Coffee, Chocolate, Sugar Cane TastingWander rainforest trails in La Fortuna spotting sloths, then taste fresh coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane with a local guide. Includes drinks and farm visit.
945 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La Fortuna
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White Water Rafting Class II & III: Balsa River from La FortunaRaft Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River for six hours, spotting wildlife while your bilingual guide navigates you through Costa Rica's jungle waterway.
945 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Tastings
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Coffee & Chocolate Tour with TastingsLearn how coffee and chocolate are grown and processed in La Fortuna, then grind your own chocolate and taste fresh samples from local farms.
905 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 62per person
Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hours
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Travelers' pick
Sarapiquí River white water rafting: Class IV rapids, 2 hoursPaddle Class IV rapids on the Sarapiquí River for over 2 hours with a professional bilingual guide, fresh fruit and lunch included.
845 reviews
4.96★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:20
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San Jose
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Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Day Trip & Beaches from San JoseCurious about Manuel Antonio’s wildlife? See monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws, plus swim at white sand beaches. Includes pickup, breakfast & lunch.
840 reviews
4.87★
Duration
12h
Mon, Thu and Sat
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfalls & Coffee Day Trip from San JoseLearn about coffee near Alajuela, see Poas Volcano’s main crater and watch rescued sloths at La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Includes lunch and pickup.
823 reviews
4.90★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
La Fortuna Coffee Chocolate Sugarcane Class: Learn Process
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La Fortuna Coffee Chocolate Sugarcane Class: Learn ProcessLearn how Costa Rican coffee, chocolate and sugarcane are made in La Fortuna with pickup included. Taste what you've made and understand the history behind each crop.
813 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall & Hanging Bridges Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall & Hanging Bridges Day TripFeel the mist at La Fortuna Waterfall, trek Arenal Volcano’s old lava fields, cross hanging bridges in the rainforest and unwind in natural hot springs: all with lunch included.
806 reviews
4.89★
Duration
10h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
Make chocolate bonbons in La Fortuna: Farm to finished piece
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Travelers' pick
Make chocolate bonbons in La Fortuna: Farm to finished pieceMake chocolate bonbons at an organic cocoa farm in La Fortuna with a live guide: roast, grind and hand-craft your own chocolates after learning how the beans become chocolate.
804 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 45m
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Sloth and bird wildlife walk in La Fortuna: 100% sloth guarantee
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Travelers' pick
Sloth and bird wildlife walk in La Fortuna: 100% sloth guaranteeWalk a primary forest near La Fortuna spotting sloths, exotic birds and frogs with an expert guide and telescope: a 1.5-hour tour where you see
766 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
La Fortuna Waterfall: Skip-the-Line Ticket & 70m Swim
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Best value
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
Farm to Table Cooking Class in Costa Rica: Learn & Cook
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Travelers' pick
Farm to Table Cooking Class in Costa Rica: Learn & CookHands-on cooking class in Costa Rica where you harvest ingredients from the organic farm, then prepare and eat lunch or dinner in an open wood-fire.
738 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & Snorkel
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Dolphins & SnorkelFull-day Tortuga Island tour from San José with dolphin watching, 45-minute snorkel, lunch on the beach, and 5 hours of free time. Includes transport, equipment, and guide.
714 reviews
4.45★
Duration
12h–18h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano ATV Jungle Trail & Maleku Culture
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano ATV Jungle Trail & Maleku CultureFeel the rush of an ATV ride near Arenal Volcano, cross jungle rivers, meet Maleku locals, and capture wild scenery. Includes gear, water, and local guide.
657 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per group
La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife Hike
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La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife HikeEasy 2-mile guided rainforest hike in La Fortuna to spot sloths, birds & frogs. Professional naturalist guide, 2 hours, flat terrain, kid-friendly. Mostly shaded trails.
629 reviews
4.94★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike & Hot Springs TourHike Arenal volcano, swim beneath La Fortuna waterfall, and soak in natural hot springs on this full-day La Fortuna tour with guide, lunch and pickup.
621 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Evening
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Cocktail & Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table EveningLearn to mix Costa Rican cocktails and cook empanadas in a private home setting in San Jose, with a chef preparing traditional bocas right before you.
564 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h
Mon–Sat
16:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 57per person
San Jose: La Carpintera Zip Line, Rappel & Rainforest Hike
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Travelers' pick
San Jose: La Carpintera Zip Line, Rappel & Rainforest HikeFeel the rush on La Carpintera’s zip lines, hike lush rainforest trails, and rappel with views of San Jose. Includes all gear, fees, and expert guides.
555 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
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