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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Liberia Airport to Hotels Round Trip Private Transfers
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to Hotels Round Trip Private TransfersPrivate transfer from Liberia airport to your hotel with an English-speaking local driver in a comfortable, air-conditioned van for a stress-free arrival.
51 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per group
Monteverde Night Tour: Wildlife with Guide & Spotting Scope
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Monteverde Night Tour: Wildlife with Guide & Spotting ScopeTwo-hour night tour of Monteverde's tropical forest with live guide, flashlights and optional wildlife photography through a spotting scope. Children welcome from age one.
51 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Manuel Antonio Beach: Beginner & Advanced Surf Lessons Quepos
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Manuel Antonio Beach: Beginner & Advanced Surf Lessons QueposSurf lessons at Manuel Antonio Beach for all skill levels. Includes board, rashguard, snack & water. Year-round waves for beginners and experienced surfers.
51 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
La Fortuna Rafting and Canyoning: Rapids and Waterfall Rappels
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La Fortuna Rafting and Canyoning: Rapids and Waterfall RappelsRappel down four waterfalls in the rainforest near Arenal Volcano, then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. Includes guide, gear.
51 reviews
4.98★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Zipline Canopy & Tortuguero Canal Boat: Limon Shore Excursion
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Zipline Canopy & Tortuguero Canal Boat: Limon Shore ExcursionZip across 11 cables through Veragua rainforest and boat through Tortuguero Canal spotting wildlife. Your 6-hour adventure from Limon includes guide, transport and park entry.
51 reviews
4.49★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Quetzals, Toucans & Tropical Birds
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Monteverde Birdwatching Tour: Quetzals, Toucans & Tropical BirdsEarly morning birdwatching in Monteverde. Spot quetzals, toucans, and more with a local guide. Small groups, hotel pickup, all skill levels welcome.
51 reviews
4.78★
Duration
3h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo: Snorkel & Sail
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Travelers' pick
Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo: Snorkel & SailSail into the Pacific sunset from Playa Flamingo on a private catamaran with snorkeling gear, drinks and hotel pickup included. Four hours on the water with a local guide.
50 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 13 Jan 2027Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,900per group
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San José: Five waterfallsHalf-day tour from San José to La Paz Waterfall Gardens with certified bilingual guide, buffet lunch, and entry included.
50 reviews
4.58★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 133per person
San Jose Private Walking Tour: Customized to Your Interests
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Private Walking Tour: Customized to Your InterestsPrivate walking tour of San Jose with a local guide who tailors the route to what you want to see, from the National Theater to La Sabana Park.
50 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h–8h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 34per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFi
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Best value
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFiPrivate airport transfer from Liberia, Guanacaste with dedicated driver, WiFi and fixed pricing. Wheelchair accessible, on-time guarantee.
50 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1.3d–1.9d
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 8per person
Tamarindo Ziplining Tour: ATV Rainforest & Canopy Cables
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Tamarindo Ziplining Tour: ATV Rainforest & Canopy CablesRide an ATV through Tamarindo's rainforest and rivers, then zip across cables up to 500 meters long suspended above the canopy with a professional guide.
50 reviews
4.94★
Duration
3m–40m
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 136per person
Horseback Riding in Jaco: Sunset Beach Ride with Local Guide
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Horseback Riding in Jaco: Sunset Beach Ride with Local GuideRide horses into the surf on a secluded Costa Rica beach at golden hour, led by a local cowboy guide who teaches you first and captures photos as you go.
50 reviews
4.68★
Duration
1h 30m
Mon–Fri
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Natural History Tour at Curi-Cancha Reserve in Monteverde
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Natural History Tour at Curi-Cancha Reserve in MonteverdeThree-hour guided walk through Monteverde's cloud forest with a certified naturalist using a professional spotting scope to observe wildlife and rare plants.
50 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 day
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Irazú Volcano & Orosi Valley tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 dayFull-day tour from San José visiting Irazú Volcano National Park, the Orosi Valley and Lankester Botanical Garden with a bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
50 reviews
4.64★
Duration
10h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Playa Blanca Jaco Snorkeling Tour with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Playa Blanca Jaco Snorkeling Tour with Local GuideStart with a beach walk along Playa Mantas, then hike over Punta Leona to Jaco's only white sand beach.
49 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89per person
Curu Wildlife Refuge tour: White-Faced Monkeys & Wildlife
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Curu Wildlife Refuge tour: White-Faced Monkeys & WildlifePrivate nature tour of Curu Wildlife Refuge on the Nicoya Peninsula with bilingual guide, transportation and snacks. Spot White-Faced monkeys.
49 reviews
4.92★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Sunset Cruise Lake Arenal: Local Moonshine & Volcano Views
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Sunset Cruise Lake Arenal: Local Moonshine & Volcano ViewsWatch the sunset over Arenal Volcano from Lake Arenal on a 2.5-hour boat tour with a nature guide, Costa Rican moonshine, and local snacks included from La Fortuna.
48 reviews
4.69★
Duration
2h 30m
Next departure: 11 Jun 2027Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 81per person
Rafting Class II-III La Fortuna: ATV and river in one day
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Travelers' pick
Rafting Class II-III La Fortuna: ATV and river in one dayCombine ATV trails below Arenal Volcano with a two-hour rafting run on the Balsa River, Class II-III rapids. Includes guide, gear, lunch and hotel pickup from La Fortuna.
48 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Ziplining at Rincón de la Vieja: 9 lines and 8 activities
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Ziplining at Rincón de la Vieja: 9 lines and 8 activitiesZip line 9 cables and 10 platforms above Rincón de la Vieja, ride horses through forest, and soak in natural hot springs with transport and lunch.
48 reviews
4.98★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per person
Monteverde night tour: Nocturnal wildlife with naturalist guide
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Monteverde night tour: Nocturnal wildlife with naturalist guideNight tour through Monteverde cloud forest with expert naturalist guide searching for red-eyed tree frogs, tarantulas.
47 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 38US$ 27per person
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