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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Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley Tour from San Jose
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Travelers' pick
Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley Tour from San JoseTour from San Jose hits four Central Valley landmarks in one day: Irazú Volcano at 3,432 meters, Orosi Valley viewpoint.
78 reviews
4.71★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
La Fortuna full-day tour: 4 attractions with lunch and dinner
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La Fortuna full-day tour: 4 attractions with lunch and dinnerCross 16 hanging bridges above the rainforest, swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, hike past petrified lava at Arenal's base.
78 reviews
4.74★
Duration
9h–10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 273per person
Sámara: Chora Island Kayak & Snorkeling with Fruit Snack
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Travelers' pick
Sámara: Chora Island Kayak & Snorkeling with Fruit SnackSlip away from Sámara Beach by kayak, paddle calm waters to Chora Island, snorkel with tropical fish, and enjoy fresh fruit. Includes pickup and all gear.
78 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalfromUS$ 63per person
Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & Wildlife
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Manuel Antonio: Damas Island Mangrove Boat Tour & WildlifeFeel the hush of Costa Rica’s mangroves near Manuel Antonio, spot monkeys and crocodiles, and share a homemade lunch after a guided boat ride. Includes pickup.
78 reviews
4.77★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Night wildlife walk in Monteverde: Nocturnal forest tour
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Best value
Night wildlife walk in Monteverde: Nocturnal forest tourNight walk through Monteverde's forest with a naturalist guide spotting nocturnal mammals, amphibians, reptiles, insects and birds in small groups with flashlights.
77 reviews
4.90★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:45
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
La Fortuna zip lining and canyoning combo: Rappel waterfalls
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La Fortuna zip lining and canyoning combo: Rappel waterfallsZip line above the rainforest canopy near La Fortuna, then rappel down tropical waterfalls in a canyon, hotel pickup.
77 reviews
4.97★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 259per person
La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private Adventure
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La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private AdventureSeven to nine hours of cliff jumping up to 45 feet, a rope-and-ladder hike into La Leona Waterfall's cavern.
77 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h–9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 280per person
La Fortuna: Mistico Hanging Bridges, Lunch & Hot Springs
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La Fortuna: Mistico Hanging Bridges, Lunch & Hot SpringsStep into the rainforest at Mistico Hanging Bridges Park in La Fortuna, spot wildlife from treetop trails, enjoy a Costa Rican lunch, and soak in hot springs. Includes pickup.
77 reviews
4.57★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
San Jose to La Fortuna: Private VIP Transfer & Flexible Stops
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Travelers' pick
San Jose to La Fortuna: Private VIP Transfer & Flexible StopsStart your Costa Rica trip stress-free with a private transfer from San Jose Airport to La Fortuna. Flight tracking, flexible stops, and local driver included.
76 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
34
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Playa Grande Surfing Lesson: Small Group, Personal Instruction
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Playa Grande Surfing Lesson: Small Group, Personal InstructionPrivate surfing lesson in Playa Grande with a local instructor, small group ratio, and personalized guidance in the water.
76 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Private Walk with Entry
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Private Walk with EntryWalk Manuel Antonio's trails with a licensed guide who spots camouflaged wildlife. Park entry and fresh fruit included, then free beach time until 3pm.
76 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h 45m
start times · Every day except Tuesday
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Carara National Park Birdwatching Tour: Macaws & Toucans in Jaco
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Carara National Park Birdwatching Tour: Macaws & Toucans in JacoThree hours in Carara National Park with a local guide spotting 20 to 40 bird species on easy trails.
75 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Hike: Resplendent Quetzal & Cloud Forest
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde Birdwatching Hike: Resplendent Quetzal & Cloud ForestHike the Curicancha Reserve in Monteverde with a bilingual naturalist guide and spotting scope to watch Resplendent Quetzals.
75 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Poás Volcano National Park tour from San José: Main crater hike
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano National Park tour from San José: Main crater hikeHalf-day tour from San José to Poás Volcano National Park with hotel pickup, professional guide and breakfast included.
75 reviews
4.53★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in the national park canals
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Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in the national park canalsPaddle through Tortuguero National Park's canals by canoe with a licensed guide who speaks your language: search for crocodiles, monkeys.
75 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Diving in Isla del Caño: Certified divers, small groups
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Diving in Isla del Caño: Certified divers, small groupsCertified divers explore Isla del Caño's coral reefs and encounter reef sharks in small groups with local guides during a six-hour adventure with full gear and lunch.
74 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 186per person
Balsa River Rafting in La Fortuna: Class 2-3 rapids
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Balsa River Rafting in La Fortuna: Class 2-3 rapidsRaft Class 2-3 rapids on the Balsa River near La Fortuna with hotel pickup, guide, all gear, lunch and wildlife viewing included.
74 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · HI · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public art
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San Jose Walking Tour: 40+ stops, galleries & public artWalking tour of San Jose with a guide covering 40+ stops at galleries, historic sites, parks, and public art. Small groups, 10:15am start.
74 reviews
4.24★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:15
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Savegre River Rafting from Jaco: Class II-III rapids
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Travelers' pick
Savegre River Rafting from Jaco: Class II-III rapidsEight hours from Jaco hotel pickup through Class III rapids on Costa Rica's cleanest river, with breakfast, lunch and a professional guide included.
74 reviews
4.86★
Duration
8h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 167per person
Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio: Kayak, Reefs & Three Beaches
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Manuel Antonio: Kayak, Reefs & Three BeachesPaddle from Maracas Bay to Playa Biesanz on a 3-hour snorkeling adventure in Manuel Antonio.
74 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
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