Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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★4.9 1,592 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Costa Rica Arenal: Butterfly Conservatory Tour & Rainforest Trails
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Costa Rica Arenal: Butterfly Conservatory Tour & Rainforest TrailsStep inside Costa Rica’s Butterfly Conservatory near Arenal for rainforest trails, a live butterfly life-cycle demo, and hands-on encounters with frogs, turtles, and insects. Includes guide assistance.
97 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Private Horseback Riding in Costa Rica: Rivers & Rain Forest
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Private Horseback Riding in Costa Rica: Rivers & Rain ForestRide across rivers, pastures and rain forest trails on a private, customized horseback adventure in Costa Rica with a bilingual naturalist guide.
97 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 140per person
Tortuguero Sunrise Canoe Tour: Wildlife & Binoculars
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero Sunrise Canoe Tour: Wildlife & BinocularsGlide through Tortuguero National Park canals at sunrise with a certified local guide, binoculars, and a maximum of 10 guests per canoe, spot monkeys.
97 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 29per person
Monteverde Butterfly Gardens: Guided Bug & Butterfly Tour
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Monteverde Butterfly Gardens: Guided Bug & Butterfly TourStep inside Monteverde Butterfly Gardens for a hands-on tour with local guides, up-close insect encounters, and three butterfly habitats. Includes entry and expert guide.
97 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 27per person
ATV Riding in La Fortuna: Volcano Views & River Crossing
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ATV Riding in La Fortuna: Volcano Views & River CrossingRide your own ATV through La Fortuna's backcountry to the Arenal River, then climb Monterrey for volcano views on this 2-hour guided adventure with helmet and fresh pineapple.
96 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 153per group
Mangrove boat tour Quepos: Wildlife in their habitat
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Travelers' pick
Mangrove boat tour Quepos: Wildlife in their habitatBoat tour through Quepos mangroves with a professional guide spotting monkeys, crocodiles, herons and other wildlife in their natural habitat.
94 reviews
4.65★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Tamarindo Surf Lessons: 3-Day Private Package with Boards
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Tamarindo Surf Lessons: 3-Day Private Package with BoardsLearning to surf in Tamarindo takes three days of focused instruction: 90 minutes each morning with a guide who assesses your level and builds the skills.
94 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · FR · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 440per person
Kayaking in Bioluminescent Waters: Glowing Paddle at Sunset
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking in Bioluminescent Waters: Glowing Paddle at SunsetPaddle through glowing bioluminescent waters at sunset in the Golfo Dulce tropical fjord with a local guide who provides snacks and safety instruction.
94 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h
Every day
16:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 74per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife walk
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Tour: Nocturnal wildlife walkWalk the Monteverde Cloud Forest at night with a licensed guide, flashlights and park entry included: spot frogs, insects and mammals that only emerge after dark.
94 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tortuguero 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose: Canals & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero 2 Nights 3 Days from San Jose: Canals & Wildlife3-day all-inclusive package from San Jose with lodge, Braulio Carrillo crossing, Tortuguero canals boat tour, and jungle walks. Includes meals, transport, and park access.
93 reviews
4.38★
Duration
3d
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 499per person
La Fortuna tour: Safari float, waterfall swim, volcano hike
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La Fortuna tour: Safari float, waterfall swim, volcano hikeFloat the Penas Blancas River spotting wildlife, swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, and hike Arenal Volcano's rainforest base with a guide and lunch.
93 reviews
4.92★
Duration
9h 30m
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 211per person
La Fortuna ATV Tour: Arenal Volcano & Jungle Trails
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna ATV Tour: Arenal Volcano & Jungle Trails3-hour ATV adventure through La Fortuna rainforest with Arenal River swim, Maleku Village visit, and volcano views. Hotel pickup, bilingual guide, all safety gear included.
93 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per group
Canoe Tour Tortuguero: Wildlife in Rainforest Canals
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Travelers' pick
Canoe Tour Tortuguero: Wildlife in Rainforest CanalsPaddle through Tortuguero's narrow rainforest canals by canoe with a live guide: no engine noise means you spot howler monkeys, sloths, toucans and caimans up close.
92 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h 15m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Guanacaste: ATV Beach, River & Forest Adventure with Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Guanacaste: ATV Beach, River & Forest Adventure with PickupFeel the rush of an ATV ride through Guanacaste’s beaches, rivers, and dry forest. Includes hotel pickup, local guide, and fresh fruit breaks along the way.
92 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
16
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 116per person
Limon: Tortuguero Canals Boat Safari & Organic Farm Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Limon: Tortuguero Canals Boat Safari & Organic Farm Day TripFloat the Tortuguero Canals, spot wildlife, tour an organic banana farm, and unwind at Playa Bonita beach: includes port pickup and a bilingual local guide.
92 reviews
4.64★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 127per person
ATV Riding Tamarindo: Secret Beaches and Mountain Trails
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ATV Riding Tamarindo: Secret Beaches and Mountain TrailsRide fully automatic ATVs through Tamarindo jungle to hidden white-sand beaches and mountain paths. Your guide provides pickup and all gear for this two-hour adventure.
92 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Caño Island snorkeling tour: Manta rays, reef sharks, dolphins
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Travelers' pick
Caño Island snorkeling tour: Manta rays, reef sharks, dolphinsSnorkel Caño Island Marine Reserve from Costa Ballena with two 30-40 minute sessions, lunch at San Josecito Beach.
92 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-off
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-offPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia Airport with meet-and-greet, AC van, and free 2-hour delay wait. Bilingual drivers available, WiFi included.
91 reviews
4.95★
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 295per group
La Fortuna Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo: Rafting and tubing in one tour
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La Fortuna Whitewater Rafting and Tubing Combo: Rafting and tubing in one tourWhitewater rafting and tubing in La Fortuna with hotel pickup, lunch and organic farm tour included: class 3/4 rapids in a raft, then switch to tubing on class 2/3 water.
91 reviews
4.97★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Tamarindo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Games Nightlife Tour
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Best value
Tamarindo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Games Nightlife TourFeel the buzz of Tamarindo nightlife with a guided bar crawl, VIP entry, welcome shots, fun games, and unlimited in-between-bar shots. Includes entry fees.
91 reviews
4.65★
Duration
4h
Fri
21:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
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