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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Arenal Full Day Tour: Volcano, Bridges & Waterfall
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Arenal Full Day Tour: Volcano, Bridges & WaterfallFull-day guided tour in La Fortuna with private transport to Arenal volcano, hanging bridges, and a waterfall swim while spotting local wildlife.
55 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Monteverde night walk: Nocturnal animals and insects
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Travelers' pick
Monteverde night walk: Nocturnal animals and insectsNight tour through Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve in Monteverde with a guide and flashlights. Spot animals, insects and plants active after dark in a 2-hour walk.
54 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
Every day
20:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Birdwatching tour in Carara National Park: Expert guide
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Birdwatching tour in Carara National Park: Expert guideThree to four hours walking Carara's trails with an expert birdwatching guide and professional telescope equipment, suited to beginners and experienced birders alike.
54 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Tortuguero canals by canoe: 3-hour wildlife tour
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Best value
Tortuguero canals by canoe: 3-hour wildlife tourPaddle through Tortuguero National Park channels in a rowing canoe with a certified guide, spotting monkeys, birds and caimans while wearing provided life jackets.
54 reviews
4.98★
Duration
3h 20m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Liberia Airport to Tamarindo Private Transfer Direct to Hotel
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to Tamarindo Private Transfer Direct to HotelPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia Airport to Tamarindo with bilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water.
54 reviews
4.81★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay
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Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake BayHike through primary rainforest in Drake Bay, rappel down four waterfalls, swim in natural pools, and lunch in a cave surrounded by jungle.
54 reviews
4.98★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 115per person
La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-Day
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La Fortuna: Safari Float & Waterfall Swim Half-DayHalf-day La Fortuna Waterfall tour with Peñas Blancas River safari float, wildlife spotting and family lunch. Local guide, hotel pickup included. 4–5 hours.
53 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuaryPaddle through the Tamarindo estuary mangrove forest between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande for 2.5 hours, spotting crocodiles.
53 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Santa Teresa Inshore Fishing Trip: Tuna & Mahi Mahi
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Travelers' pick
Santa Teresa Inshore Fishing Trip: Tuna & Mahi MahiInshore fishing trip from Santa Teresa with all equipment, private transport and refreshments included: catch yellowfin tuna, mahi mahi.
53 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h 30m
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 360per group
Ziplining in Buena Vista: Canopy, Hot Springs & Horseback
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Ziplining in Buena Vista: Canopy, Hot Springs & HorsebackZip through rainforest canopy on Las Pavas and Los Higuerones, slide Costa Rica's largest waterslide.
53 reviews
4.94★
Duration
8h
Every day except Saturday
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Playa Hermosa thermal pool tour: Private rainforest spa
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Travelers' pick
Playa Hermosa thermal pool tour: Private rainforest spaWalk through Rincon de la Vieja rainforest to five thermal mineral pools heated by volcanic magma, with a bilingual guide, lunch, wine and fruit included.
53 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 282per person
Snorkeling in Puerto Jiménez: Whales, dolphins & mangroves
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Puerto Jiménez: Whales, dolphins & mangrovesSnorkel Puerto Jiménez's Gulf of Dulce to spot seasonal whales and dolphins, explore mangroves, or join artisanal fishers in their daily work.
53 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Braulio Carrillo Rainforest Zip-Line: 10 Canopy Cables
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Braulio Carrillo Rainforest Zip-Line: 10 Canopy CablesZip line through Braulio Carrillo rainforest on 10 cables across 14 platforms with expert guides, safety gear and nature walks between lines: 2.5 hours of pure canopy flight.
53 reviews
4.77★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
Britt Coffee Tour from San José: Plantation to cup
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Britt Coffee Tour from San José: Plantation to cupBritt Coffee Tour from San José includes hotel pickup, a guide through seedling nursery and roasting plant, coffee and chocolate tasting, and lunch, two hours total.
53 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: ATV, Banana Boat & Beach
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Snorkeling in Tamarindo: ATV, Banana Boat & BeachSnorkel Conchal Beach on a three-hour adventure from Tamarindo combining ATV or UTV off-road exploration and a Banana Boat ride, with English and Spanish guides.
53 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Playa Hermosa ATV Riding: Private Forest & Beach Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Playa Hermosa ATV Riding: Private Forest & Beach AdventureRide ATVs through Costa Rican forest and rocky roads to two beaches on a private 4-hour tour from Playa Hermosa with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
52 reviews
4.77★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 132per person
SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott: Private Transfer & Water Stop
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Travelers' pick
SJO Airport to Los Sueños Marriott: Private Transfer & Water StopPrivate transfer from San José airport to Los Sueños Marriott with bilingual driver, bottled water and WiFi. Stops available at Tarcoles River. Around 2 hours.
52 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per group
Baldi Hot Springs La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools & Arenal Views
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Travelers' pick
Baldi Hot Springs La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools & Arenal ViewsBaldi Hot Springs admission in La Fortuna with 25 mineral thermal pools at the base of Arenal Volcano. All fees included, wheelchair accessible.
52 reviews
4.31★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
23
Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Private Surf Lessons Santa Teresa Beach: All Levels Welcome
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Private Surf Lessons Santa Teresa Beach: All Levels WelcomePrivate surf lessons in Santa Teresa Beach with a local instructor and board included: 90 minutes of one-on-one coaching from basics to advanced technique, pickup arranged.
52 reviews
4.85★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Arenal Forest Horseback Riding: Cross Rivers on Calm Horses
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Forest Horseback Riding: Cross Rivers on Calm HorsesRide through Arenal rainforest on calm, well-trained horses, crossing the Arenal River on a small-group tour with a guide.
52 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 78per person
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