Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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★4.9 1,594 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Luxury Beach Picnic in Tamarindo: Full Setup & Charcuterie
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Luxury Beach Picnic in Tamarindo: Full Setup & CharcuterieLuxury beach picnic in Tamarindo with full setup, charcuterie board, wine and decorations included. You arrive and the team handles everything else.
63 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
Every day
16:00
Live guide EN · DE · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 211per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from San Jose
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Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloth Watching Tour from San JoseFull-day tour from San Jose to Tenorio Volcano National Park with Rio Celeste Waterfall hike, sloth watching, hotel pickup, breakfast.
63 reviews
4.65★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Small Group Canoe Tour: Tortuguero National Park Wildlife
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Small Group Canoe Tour: Tortuguero National Park WildlifeStart at 5:30am with coffee and fruit, then paddle through Tortuguero's canals for two to three hours with a local guide who steers while you watch.
63 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Rio Celeste, Sloths & Waterfalls Tour from Playa Hermosa
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste, Sloths & Waterfalls Tour from Playa HermosaPrivate tour from Playa Hermosa through rainforest reserves to spot sloths and wildlife, swim at Llanos del Cortés Waterfall.
63 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h–8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 335per person
Pacuare River Rafting from Puerto Viejo: Class III-IV Rapids
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Travelers' pick
Pacuare River Rafting from Puerto Viejo: Class III-IV RapidsWhite water rafting on the Pacuare River from Puerto Viejo includes hotel pickup, certified bilingual guides, breakfast, riverside lunch.
63 reviews
4.79★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 147per person
Irazú Volcano tour: Crater views & Cartago basilica
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Travelers' pick
Irazú Volcano tour: Crater views & Cartago basilicaHalf-day tour from San Jose to Irazú Volcano at 11,260 feet with crater views. Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago with hotel pickup and bilingual guide.
63 reviews
4.03★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat Tour
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat TourDusk boat tour on Peñas Blancas River in La Fortuna with bilingual naturalist guides, snacks and hotel pickup. Small groups, 2–3 hours, wildlife spotting as light fades.
62 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h
Every day
15:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Clear Kayak at Punta Uva: Paddle through jungle and reef
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Travelers' pick
Clear Kayak at Punta Uva: Paddle through jungle and reefPaddle a clear-bottom kayak through Punta Uva's jungle estuary and Caribbean waters, spotting wildlife from toucans to sloths. Includes guide, lifejacket and dry bag.
62 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Water Bike Tour Lake Arenal: Pedal on Water
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Water Bike Tour Lake Arenal: Pedal on WaterPedal a water bicycle across Lake Arenal's three bays with a guide who knows the lake's history and wildlife: no gas engines, just you and the water for 90 minutes.
61 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Shuttle San Jose to La Fortuna: Comfortable Seats & WiFi
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Travelers' pick
Shuttle San Jose to La Fortuna: Comfortable Seats & WiFiShuttle from San Jose to La Fortuna with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets and a refreshment break included. Runs on schedule regardless of bookings.
61 reviews
4.64★
Duration
4h
Every day except Saturday
08:00
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Osa Waterfalls Trek from Jaco: Five Falls, Swim & Jump
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Osa Waterfalls Trek from Jaco: Five Falls, Swim & JumpTrek to five waterfalls in the Osa jungle south of Jaco with an English-speaking guide, swim in the pools and jump from the rocks.
61 reviews
4.84★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 214per person
Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, Tamarindo
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Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, TamarindoKayak 25 minutes across open ocean to Capitan Island in Las Baulas National Park, then snorkel in clear water and explore volcanic rock formations.
61 reviews
4.30★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Private Guided Walk to Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve
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Travelers' pick
Private Guided Walk to Monteverde Cloud Forest PreserveThree-hour guided walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest with a certified naturalist. Spot Resplendent Quetzal, toucans and other cloud forest birds on well-maintained trails.
61 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Naranjo River Rafting Class III–IV from Manuel Antonio
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Naranjo River Rafting Class III–IV from Manuel AntonioNaranjo River Class III–IV rafting from Manuel Antonio with hotel pickup, bilingual guide, gear and snacks included. The rapids start within minutes of launch.
60 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 152per person
La Fortuna Waterfall: Horseback Riding & Swimming
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna Waterfall: Horseback Riding & SwimmingHorseback ride to La Fortuna's 65-meter waterfall in Costa Rica. Private jungle trails, trained horses, entry and transport included. Moderate hike with swimming.
60 reviews
4.55★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels: Direct Transfer
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Liberia Airport to Guanacaste Hotels: Direct TransferAirport pickup with bilingual driver and air-conditioned van. Transfer from Liberia to Guanacaste hotels, duration varies by location. Name sign at arrivals.
59 reviews
4.75★
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in wetland channels
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Best value
Tortuguero canoe tour: Wildlife in wetland channelsPaddle through Tortuguero's water channels on a guided canoe tour spotting monkeys, caimans, iguanas and birds across the country's largest wetland with a certified guide.
59 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided tour: Hummingbirds and wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde Cloud Forest guided tour: Hummingbirds and wildlifeWalk the Monteverde Cloud Forest with a naturalist guide spotting tropical birds, orchids and endemic species along protected trails.
59 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35US$ 28per person
Caño Negro day trip from La Fortuna: Río Frio boat tour
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Caño Negro day trip from La Fortuna: Río Frio boat tourDay trip from La Fortuna to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge with Río Frio boat tour, guide, hotel pickup and lunch included. Spot monkeys, sloths and caimans on the water.
59 reviews
4.76★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 101per person
Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for families
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Rafting Sarapiqui River Class II-III: 12 rapids for familiesRaft 12 rapids on the Sarapiqui River through rainforest with certified guide, equipment and transport included. Halfway break in a natural pool for swimming.
59 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
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