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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La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tasting
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La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tastingWalk La Fortuna rainforest trails spotting two and three-toed sloths, colorful frogs and birds, then taste coffee, chocolate and sugarcane with your guide explaining each one.
120 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens Day Trip: Waterfalls & WildlifeStart from your San Jose hotel and spend the morning walking cloud forest trails to five waterfalls, then visit ten animal exhibits, monkeys, sloths.
118 reviews
4.73★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Hanging Bridges & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Hanging Bridges & WaterfallFull-day Arenal combo tour from La Fortuna with volcano hike, 9 suspension bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall swim and Maleku village lunch. Bilingual guide, all fees included.
114 reviews
4.89★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 155US$ 140per person
Arenal Volcano Zip Line and Rappel Tour with Hot Springs
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Arenal Volcano Zip Line and Rappel Tour with Hot SpringsZip line across 13 platforms and rappel 50 meters through Arenal rainforest canopy at Go Adventure Park, then relax in hot springs at Montaña de Fuego Resort.
113 reviews
4.75★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
La Fortuna: Balsa River White Water Rafting & Lunch
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La Fortuna: Balsa River White Water Rafting & LunchFeel the rush on Balsa River’s Class III rapids near La Fortuna, swim under the jungle canopy, spot wildlife, and relax with a Costa Rican lunch, includes hotel pickup.
111 reviews
4.95★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Rainforest & Pacific Coast All-Inclusive
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Rainforest & Pacific Coast All-InclusiveWake up to volcano views, walk hanging bridges in Arenal, and spot wildlife on a Pacific catamaran: Costa Rica’s top spots, all with hotels & transport included.
110 reviews
4.70★
Duration
8d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,489per person
La Fortuna: Mistico Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano Tour
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Mistico Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano TourGuided tour of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges with transportation and naturalist guide. Spot monkeys, birds, and wildlife suspended above the canopy near Arenal Volcano.
109 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike: Half-Day Tour
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La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike: Half-Day TourHike Arenal Volcano National Park with a bilingual guide, then swim at La Fortuna Waterfall. Half-day tour from La Fortuna includes hotel pickup and traditional lunch.
109 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h
Every day
10:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
San Jose: Sarapiqui River Class III & IV Whitewater Rafting
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★Top rated
San Jose: Sarapiqui River Class III & IV Whitewater RaftingClass 3-4 whitewater rafting on Costa Rica's Sarapiqui River near Arenal. 14 miles, 2+ hours paddling, certified guides, lunch & gear included. Small groups from San Jose.
108 reviews
4.99★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
La Fortuna Hot Springs: Volcanic Pools Entry & Rainforest Retreat
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Hot Springs: Volcanic Pools Entry & Rainforest RetreatLet yourself drift in La Fortuna’s volcanic hot springs, surrounded by rainforest. Enjoy mineral pools, fresh Costa Rican food, and a quiet, limited-capacity escape.
107 reviews
4.62★
Duration
1h–5h
start times · Every day
3
Free cancellationfromUS$ 49per person
La Fortuna: Sarapiqui Rafting & Organic Farm Tour
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Sarapiqui Rafting & Organic Farm TourWhite-water rafting on Sarapiqui River with organic lunch, farm walk & sugarcane tasting. Includes hotel pickup, guide, safety gear. Half-day from La Fortuna.
107 reviews
4.96★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · DA · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 cables through rainforest canopy
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Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 cables through rainforest canopyFeel your heart race on the Arenal canopy zipline adventure and Tarzan swing, led by local guides. Includes hotel pickup, gear, fruit snack, and bottled water.
106 reviews
4.82★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 77per person
Río Celeste tubing adventure: Swim and jump in blue river, Costa Rica
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Río Celeste tubing adventure: Swim and jump in blue river, Costa RicaTube down the Río Celeste in Costa Rica for about two hours, swimming and jumping from the riverbanks while a local guide leads you through rapids.
105 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 53per person
San Jose: Aquiares Coffee Tour & Tasting 2 Hours
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Best value
San Jose: Aquiares Coffee Tour & Tasting 2 HoursCoffee farm tour near Turrialba with roasting, cupping and tasting. Small groups, professional guide, entrance fees included. Departs 9am or 2pm from Aquiares.
105 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 42per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park Day Trip from San JoseFull-day Manuel Antonio tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, breakfast, lunch, park entry and guide. Skip entry lines, see monkeys and sloths. Around 13 hours.
103 reviews
4.45★
Duration
12h
Every day except Tuesday
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo TourGuided rainforest canopy walk and waterfall swim in La Fortuna with lunch at a local family restaurant and hotel pickup.
103 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 173per person
Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson in La Fortuna: Includes dinner and WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson in La Fortuna: Includes dinner and WiFiLearn to cook Costa Rican cuisine and dance salsa in La Fortuna over one evening. You cook the meal, eat what you made, then hit the dance floor with a local guide.
103 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
La Fortuna canyoning and rafting combo
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna canyoning and rafting comboRappel down tropical waterfalls in La Fortuna's canyon and tackle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. This full-day adventure combines canyoning.
102 reviews
4.96★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 205per person
Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near Arenal
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Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near ArenalPaddle Class II–III rapids on the Sarapiquí River near La Fortuna with a bilingual naturalist guide, equipment, lunch and hotel pickup included.
101 reviews
4.96★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 106per person
La Fortuna: Night Walk Wildlife Tour with Guide & Lighting
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La Fortuna: Night Walk Wildlife Tour with Guide & LightingFeel the thrill of La Fortuna’s rainforest at night: spot frogs, bats, snakes, and more on a guided nature walk. Includes lighting equipment and expert guide.
100 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
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