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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3-Day SSI Open Water Diving Course in Tamarindo
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3-Day SSI Open Water Diving Course in TamarindoGet SSI certified diving in Tamarindo over 3 days with pool training, open water dives, and exam, including all equipment and hotel pickup.
44 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3d
Tue and Fri
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 705per person
Nosara: ATV Waterfall Adventure & Organic Coffee Farm Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Nosara: ATV Waterfall Adventure & Organic Coffee Farm LunchFeel the rush of an ATV ride in Nosara, swim under jungle waterfalls, and share stories over organic coffee and lunch at a family-run farm. Includes lunch & guide.
44 reviews
4.93★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Catamaran with Reef & Kayak
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Catamaran with Reef & KayakMorning catamaran from Flamingo Marina with snorkeling guide, kayaks and tropical meal included. Swim at a secluded reef, then paddle back along the Guanacaste coast.
44 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Next departure: 11 Jan 2027Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
SJO to La Fortuna Private Shuttle: Comfort Transfer & Stops
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SJO to La Fortuna Private Shuttle: Comfort Transfer & StopsPrivate transfer from San Jose airport to La Fortuna with air conditioning, bottled water, and optional photo stops along the route. Coordinate your pickup time in advance.
44 reviews
4.95★
Duration
3m–10m
start times · Every day
23
Free cancellationfromUS$ 260per group
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from Puntarenas
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Dolphin Spotting from PuntarenasFull-day Tortuga Island tour from Puntarenas with snorkeling, lunch, and dolphin sightings. Bilingual guide, beach time, equipment included. 8 hours total.
44 reviews
4.80★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Tortuguero Canals Ziplining Tour: Rainforest Wildlife
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Tortuguero Canals Ziplining Tour: Rainforest WildlifeZipline through 11 rainforest cables up to 80 meters high, then boat through Tortuguero Canals spotting monkeys, sloths and caimans. Includes guide, pickup and lunch stop.
44 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h–5h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
Manuel Antonio to San José Airport: 3-Hour Private Transfer
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Manuel Antonio to San José Airport: 3-Hour Private TransferPrivate transfer from Manuel Antonio to San José Airport. 3-hour drive with hotel pickup, air-conditioned van, WiFi and water. Flexible stops at Tarcoles River or restaurants.
43 reviews
4.86★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Horseback riding in Jaco Beach: Rainforest and natural pools
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Horseback riding in Jaco Beach: Rainforest and natural poolsRide through Costa Rica's rainforest on Vista Los Suenos' 80-acre property near Jaco Beach with bilingual guides, then swim in natural pools fed by waterfalls.
43 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
ATV riding in Playa Hermosa: Dry forest & mountain views
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ATV riding in Playa Hermosa: Dry forest & mountain viewsRide an ATV through Costa Rica's dry forest from Playa Hermosa with a local guide, spotting howler monkeys and tropical birds on mountain trails.
43 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Horseback Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Pacific Ocean stop included
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Horseback Riding at Diamante Eco Adventure Park: Pacific Ocean stop includedRide through dry tropical forest and backcountry trails at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Playa Hermosa, with a stop at the Pacific Ocean.
43 reviews
4.49★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 56per person
Curi-Cancha Reserve Morning Walk: Small Group Tour
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Curi-Cancha Reserve Morning Walk: Small Group TourSmall-group morning walk through Curi-Cancha Reserve cloud forest in Monteverde with local naturalist guide.
43 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m–3h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Kayaking Tortuguero National Park: Mangroves at dawn
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Tortuguero National Park: Mangroves at dawnKayak the mangroves of Tortuguero National Park starting at 6 am with a guide, life jacket and paddle, spot alligators.
43 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 45m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio: Private Shuttle & Fruit Market Stop
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio: Private Shuttle & Fruit Market StopPrivate shuttle from SJO Airport to Manuel Antonio with fruit market stop and wildlife sightings. 3.5 hours in air-conditioned minivan, driver meets you at arrivals.
42 reviews
4.90★
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per group
Costa Rica: ATV Beach Ride & Village Trails with Local Guide
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Costa Rica: ATV Beach Ride & Village Trails with Local GuideExperience Costa Rica’s wild side on an ATV tour from Flamingo Beach, riding dirt trails, spotting monkeys and birds, and exploring local villages with a guide.
42 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda Ébano
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Private Waterfalls & Jungle Safari Tour: Hacienda ÉbanoPrivate tour of Hacienda Ébano natural reserve near San Jose with 4x4 safari truck, rainforest hike to two waterfalls with natural pools.
42 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Snorkeling in Quepos: Catamaran cruise with marine wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Quepos: Catamaran cruise with marine wildlifeSnorkel Playa Biesanz from a catamaran departing Quepos, with hotel pickup, a guide, and lunch or dinner included.
42 reviews
4.62★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Lake Arenal Jet Ski Rental: 1-Hour Guided Water Adventure
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Lake Arenal Jet Ski Rental: 1-Hour Guided Water AdventureRent a jet ski on Lake Arenal near La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Includes safety gear, fuel, and water. All skill levels welcome. $200 refundable deposit.
42 reviews
4.95★
Duration
1h
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per group
Carara National Park Private Tour: Scarlet Macaws & Monkeys
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Carara National Park Private Tour: Scarlet Macaws & MonkeysPrivate guided walk through Carara National Park with a naturalist to spot scarlet macaws, monkeys and reptiles across dry forest and humid jungle trails.
41 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Horseback Riding Arenal Volcano: Private Cattle Farm Trails
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Horseback Riding Arenal Volcano: Private Cattle Farm TrailsRide through rainforest and pasture on the slopes of Arenal Volcano with a bilingual guide.
41 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Limon: Tortuguero Canals Boat Tour & Banana Plantation Visit
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Travelers' pick
Limon: Tortuguero Canals Boat Tour & Banana Plantation VisitExperience Limon’s Tortuguero Canals by boat, visit a working banana plantation, and explore local culture with a bilingual guide. Includes port pickup.
41 reviews
4.73★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 127per person
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