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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Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Float & Farm Snack
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Most booked
Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Float & Farm SnackFloat quietly down Costa Rica’s Peñas Blancas River, spot wildlife, and share homemade snacks at a local farm: includes hotel pickup and local guide.
302 reviews
4.87★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 83per person
La Fortuna safari float: Wildlife on the Peñas Blancas River
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna safari float: Wildlife on the Peñas Blancas RiverFloat the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna spotting wildlife in rainforest, then return for organic lunch and a sugarcane demo where you taste fresh juice.
296 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · DA · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs River
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La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs RiverWalk rainforest trails at Arenal Volcano, share stories with a local guide, taste Costa Rican lunch, and soak in Choyin hot springs, hotel pickup included.
292 reviews
4.80★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:20
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 62per person
Arenal Volcano hike & hot springs in La Fortuna: Afternoon tour
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Arenal Volcano hike & hot springs in La Fortuna: Afternoon tourHike to the base of Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna with a bilingual guide, then relax in natural hot springs on this afternoon adventure with hotel pickup.
285 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
13:40
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Canyoning in Lost Canyon, Costa Rica: Rappel four waterfalls
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Canyoning in Lost Canyon, Costa Rica: Rappel four waterfallsRappel down four tropical waterfalls in Lost Canyon near Arenal Volcano on a 4-hour canyoning adventure with hotel pickup, lunch and a guide.
279 reviews
4.84★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 122per person
Rafting Class II-III and Ziplining in La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Rafting Class II-III and Ziplining in La FortunaZip through jungle canopy on seven cables, then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River: both with guides, lunch and hotel pickup included from La Fortuna.
275 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour: Sky Tram & Hanging BridgesRide the Sky Tram gondola over the canopy and walk hanging bridges at Sky Walk near San Jose, spotting monkeys and tropical birds with a bilingual guide and lunch.
271 reviews
4.87★
Duration
13h
Tue and Fri
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 249per person
La Fortuna Canyoning and Rafting Tour: Rapids & Waterfalls
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La Fortuna Canyoning and Rafting Tour: Rapids & WaterfallsRappel three jungle waterfalls and paddle Class III-IV rapids near La Fortuna in one eight-hour adventure with hotel pickup, lunch and an expert guide.
252 reviews
4.99★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 176per person
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San José
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Travelers' pick
Pacuare River: White Water Rafting Day Trip from San JoséWake up early in San José for a Pacuare River rafting adventure, with hotel pickup, breakfast, expert guides, and riverside lunch included. Book your spot today.
252 reviews
4.67★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens San José: Skip-the-Line Day Pass
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens San José: Skip-the-Line Day PassDay pass to Costa Rica's most visited private nature park near San José. Five waterfalls, cloud forest trails, 100+ rescued animals, hummingbird feeding, and free parking.
238 reviews
4.32★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La FortunaTube down the turquoise Rio Celeste for an hour and a half, then spot sloths, monkeys and exotic birds on the drive back through Tenorio Volcano National.
236 reviews
4.97★
Duration
10h–11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall Swim & Arenal Volcano Hike
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La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall Swim & Arenal Volcano HikeFeel the rainforest from above on hanging bridges, swim at La Fortuna waterfall, and hike Arenal Volcano: all with lunch at a family ranch and hotel pickup included.
235 reviews
4.96★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per person
Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La Fortuna
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Caño Negro: Wildlife Boat Trip & Costa Rican Lunch from La FortunaFeel the wild side of Caño Negro on a Rio Frio boat trip from La Fortuna, spot monkeys and caimans, enjoy local lunch, with pickup included for easy booking.
232 reviews
4.83★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:15
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide
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San Jose: Market Food Tour & Architecture Walk with Local Guide3-hour walking tour of San Jose's markets, colonial architecture and coffee culture with local guide. Includes Mercado Central, ice cream and tastings. Groups under 12.
231 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
Mon, Fri and Sat
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre Alajuela: Rescued animals in gardens
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Best value
Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre Alajuela: Rescued animals in gardensGeneral admission to Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center in Alajuela with self-guided access to rescued animals. Wheelchair accessible, open daily.
227 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h–4h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Arenal Night Hike: Snakes, Frogs & Wildlife from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Night Hike: Snakes, Frogs & Wildlife from La FortunaNight rainforest hike near La Fortuna with bilingual guide, flashlight and transport included: walk the forest at twilight and in darkness to spot sloths.
227 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Horseback Riding in Rio Celeste: Swim the Natural Pool
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Horseback Riding in Rio Celeste: Swim the Natural PoolRide through farmland and forest to Rio Celeste's natural swimming pool on a 2-hour horseback tour from El Pilon.
226 reviews
4.88★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 58per person
San Jose to La Fortuna Transfer: 2.5 hours, no rental car
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Travelers' pick
San Jose to La Fortuna Transfer: 2.5 hours, no rental carShared shuttle from San Jose or SJO Airport to La Fortuna with hotel pickup. Air-conditioned, WiFi, bilingual driver, one rest stop. Starts at $44.
225 reviews
4.71★
Duration
3h
Every day
08:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 54per person
Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float from La FortunaFloat the Peñas Blancas River near La Fortuna with a naturalist guide spotting monkeys, tropical birds and iguanas. Includes hotel pickup and farm snack.
219 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person
Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the Jungle
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★Top rated
Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the JungleWalk the jungle after sunset in La Fortuna on ANURA's 2-hour night tour with a professional guide, flashlight and walking stick, spot frogs, reptiles.
213 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
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