Top Things to Do in Central Valley

Feel 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....

Walk san jose’s lively markets, taste artisan ice cream, and hear local stories with a small group. includes hands-on fruit tasting and ends near the national theatre....

Wake up your senses near arenal volcano—handcraft chocolate, taste fresh costa rican coffee, and meet local growers. includes hotel pickup and guide....

Start with the scent of roasting coffee near alajuela, hike poas volcano’s crater, and watch rescued sloths at la paz waterfall gardens. includes lunch and pickup....

Leave san jose or sjo airport for la fortuna with a relaxed shuttle ride, mountain views, and a friendly stop at mi rancho restaurant—includes pickup and ac vehicle....

Peer into monteverde’s cloud forest on a day trip from san jose, with hanging bridges, wildlife stops, and lunch included. includes pickup and local guide....

Feel the rush of class ii & iii white water rafting near la fortuna, with volcano views, hotel pickup, and a local guide. includes fruit snack and riverside break....

Float quietly down the peñas blancas river near la fortuna, spot wildlife with a local guide, enjoy fresh fruit, and end with an organic costa rican lunch and sugarcane juice....

Savor costa rican dinner, live folk dance, and sunset views over san josé in a 19th-century house—includes pickup, welcome cocktail, and local guide....

Feel the rush of sarapiqui river’s class iv rapids, spot monkeys and toucans, and share a riverside lunch. includes hotel pickup, guide, and all gear....

Feel the rush on a zipline course near la fortuna with arenal volcano views, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly fun. includes all gear and local guides....

Feel the magic of río celeste with a guided rainforest hike, swim in turquoise water, and relax at a local farm. includes pickup, lunch, and all fees....

Feel the rush on balsa river’s class ii & iii rapids, spot wildlife, swim, and share a costa rican lunch with views of arenal volcano. includes pickup from la fortuna....

Step onto a family-run farm in la fortuna for hands-on coffee and chocolate making, guided by locals. includes hotel pickup, tastings, and authentic costa rican warmth....

Feel the rush on a river tubing adventure near la fortuna, glide through arenal’s rapids, spot monkeys, and enjoy snacks—guided tour with gear and towels included....

Feel the rush of balsa river rafting, soar on 9 ziplines above la fortuna’s treetops, and share a costa rican casado lunch with local flavors. includes pickup and guide....

Swim at la fortuna waterfall, hike arenal’s lush trails, and unwind in natural hot springs—all with local pickup, lunch, and a small group guide....

Feel the rush of canyoning and waterfall rappelling near arenal volcano, zipline across the river, and end with a costa rican lunch. includes pickup and guides....

Let the scent of roasting cacao guide you through don olivo’s family farm near la fortuna. taste fresh chocolate, tropical fruits, and local coffee with a welcoming guide. includes tastings....

Feel cacao between your fingers, taste fresh chocolate, and watch arenal volcano rise through the mist on this hands-on la fortuna tour—includes tastings and a local guide....