Things to do in Costa Rica
Hanging Bridges in La Fortuna27 optionsLa Fortuna Zipline22 optionsTortuga Island Tours20 optionsNight Tour La Fortuna16 optionsZiplining10 optionsATV Tour La Fortuna6 optionsHiking La Fortuna66 optionsChocolate Tour La Fortuna18 optionsCanyoning La Fortuna56 optionsTamarindo Snorkeling Tour14 optionsHorseback Riding La Fortuna11 optionsTortuguero National Park Tours14 options
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Ziplining in Monteverde: 13 cables through cloud forestZip through the cloud forest canopy on 13 cables spanning 3.22 kilometers at Selvatura Park in Monteverde, with a guide, hotel pickup and a butterfly garden visit included. The zipline is built entirely within the forest; between cable sections you walk platforms and have the option to swing on a rope from a high platform. After landing, you spend time in a climate-controlled butterfly pavilion with over 20 species and a hummingbird garden. Children from age 7 are welcome; the whole experience runs about four hours.Is it for me?The canopy tour demands a high level of physical fitness and involves walking between platforms and zipping through the forest for two and a half hours, so it suits travelers comfortable with sustained activity and heights. The whole experience stays at Selvatura Park, which means no time lost to transport between sites—you move straight from the zipline to the butterfly garden without leaving the grounds.
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa TeresaYou board an air-conditioned boat at 4pm and ride 45 minutes out to Tortuga Island, where you snorkel with provided gear and eat fresh-cooked fish tacos as the sun sets. After dark, the ocean comes alive with bioluminescence — glowing organisms that light up when disturbed — and you watch from the boat as the water pulses with blue-green light. The whole trip takes 7 hours and includes two beers, filtered water, and a guide who knows the marine ecosystem. You're back by 11pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see something genuinely unusual — bioluminescent water — without spending the whole night arranging transport, timing the sunset yourself, or figuring out where to eat. The 7-hour window and fixed schedule handle all three, and the boat leaves late enough that you're not rushing your afternoon in Santa Teresa.
Private Liberia Airport Transfer to Tamarindo HotelsYou’ll get straight from Liberia Airport to your Tamarindo hotel in comfort—no waiting around or crowded buses. Local drivers make it easy to stop along the way for snacks or photos, and they’re ready for anything: kids, pets, wheelchairs. It’s hassle-free travel with real Costa Rican warmth.
Arenal Suspension Bridges & Volcano Hike: La Fortuna night tourThis tour combines three distinct walks in the La Fortuna area: a 2-hour crossing of 10 suspension bridges (the highest 48 meters) through a 250-hectare primary forest reserve, a 1-hour hike at the base of Arenal Volcano, and a 1-hour guided night walk through the jungle with a flashlight. A nature guide leads the full day; transport, snacks, and all fees are included. Children from age 4 are welcome, and the pace suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk suspension bridges up to 48 meters high and spot wildlife in the canopy without needing your own transport—the tour handles pickups and park entry.
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White SandYou get hotel pickup, a 50-minute boat ride to Tortuga Island, a guided snorkeling tour of the reefs, lunch, and the afternoon free to swim, kayak, or relax on the white sand. The guide stays with you all day and handles the logistics, so you show up and the day unfolds. Return to San José by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Tortuga Island experience—snorkeling, beach time, and lunch—without arranging your own transport or timing; the guide and fixed schedule handle all of that, leaving you free to just show up and swim.
Private Liberia Airport Shuttle to Playa Flamingo ResortYou’ll get a smooth, private ride straight from Liberia Airport to Margaritaville Beach Resort in Playa Flamingo—with friendly local drivers, flexible stops along the way, and no worries about delays or luggage space.
Private Costa Rica Waterfalls & Caverns Tour from San JoseGet off the tourist track with a private day trip from San Jose to Bajos del Toro. Hike secret waterfalls, explore caves, and soak up local Costa Rican life—all at your pace.
San Jose Airport to Monteverde: Private Shuttle & StopsYou get picked up at San Jose airport with a sign bearing your name, ride in a private air-conditioned minibus with your group only, and stop for photos, food, or bathrooms as you need them on the way to Monteverde. The price locks in before arrival and covers fuel, tolls, and insurance; flight delays don't trigger extra fees. The driver waits at arrivals and handles the route, leaving you free to rest or plan your next move.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid arranging a rental car or negotiating with taxis at the airport — the fixed price and private vehicle mean you move from the terminal to your hotel without logistics or surprises, and the flexible stops let you stretch or grab a photo without losing time.
Airport Transfers to Azura Beach Resort: Private Pickup LiberiaYou're met at Liberia Airport with a name sign, driven to your Sámara hotel in a private air-conditioned minibus with bottled water included, and the price is fixed before you land. The driver waits for flight delays at no extra cost and will stop along the way if you want to photograph or eat. Round-trip return transfers are available separately.Is it for me?Worth booking if you land at Liberia without a rental car and want the price locked in before you arrive—no negotiating with a taxi driver at the curb. The ninety-minute drive is part of the journey, and the driver's willingness to stop for photos or a meal means you're not just being transported, you're settling in.
San Jose Airport & Manuel Antonio: Private Transfer with Crocodile StopYou book online, their team calls to confirm your flight details and pickup location, and a driver meets you at San Jose arrivals in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route to Manuel Antonio includes one optional stop at Tarcoles River to see crocodiles and use facilities, with the return journey following the same flexible arrangement. Tolls are covered, and the driver coordinates timing around your actual arrival or departure.Is it for me?Choose this if you land at San Jose and need to reach Manuel Antonio without arranging a rental car or negotiating transport at the airport — the fixed price and pre-arranged timing mean you can focus on the trip itself instead of logistics.
Coffee and Chocolate Tour La Fortuna: Farm to cup tastingThe Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna is a guided farm visit where you roast coffee, grind cacao, and prepare chocolate by hand, then taste the results. Hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna are included; the tour runs two to three hours and welcomes children from age five. A local guide leads the experience in English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to handle coffee and cacao yourself rather than just watch—the roasting and grinding are what make the tasting land, and the two to three hours fit easily into a La Fortuna morning or afternoon without eating the whole day.
San José Airport to La Fortuna Transfer: Private Sedan & PickupYou get picked up by name at SJO arrivals, ride in a comfortable private vehicle with complimentary water and snacks, and can request stops along the way at no extra charge. The driver arrives early and handles your luggage, so you step out of the car already at your hotel, not at the front desk figuring out logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to arrive at your hotel without arranging transport yourself or negotiating with taxis — the fixed price and early arrival mean you can relax the moment you land and let someone else handle the driving.
Bijagua Rainforest Sloth Tour with Coffee Farm VisitA guided rainforest tour in Bijagua combining sloth observation on forest trails with a visit to a working coffee farm, led by local naturalist guides in a small-group setting. The tour includes entrance fees and runs about two hours, balancing wildlife watching and coffee culture without the crowds of larger operations. Guides speak English or Spanish and share knowledge of the local ecosystem and traditional farming practices.Is it for me?The tour involves rainforest hiking on uneven trails and walking through a plantation, so it suits travelers comfortable with a moderate pace and forest terrain. Small groups and local guides mean the experience stays quiet and unhurried—this is the setup that makes sloths appear and coffee conversations happen instead of a quick photo stop and a move to the next thing.
Night walk Bijagua rainforest: Spot nocturnal wildlifeA guided night walk through a private nature reserve in Bijagua where you follow easy trails with a certified local naturalist guide and spot nocturnal wildlife—tree frogs, sloths, snakes, insects and sleeping birds—while learning how rainforest species adapt to darkness. The tour runs 90 minutes, includes entrance and flashlights, and welcomes children from age 5; guides speak English and Spanish.Is it for me?At 90 minutes, the night walk leaves your afternoon or evening free for other activities—it's sized to fit into a partial day rather than consume it whole. If you have a few hours and want to see the rainforest come alive after dark without a full-day commitment, this tour works; if you're looking for a longer immersion or multiple destinations in one outing, you'll need a different product.
Liberia Airport to Playa Flamingo: Private Transfer & PickupYou get a private minibus from Liberia Airport to Playa Flamingo with a named driver waiting at arrivals, bottled water, and a fixed price that includes all tolls and fuel. The driver tracks your flight and waits if you're delayed, and can stop along the way for photos or errands. Round-trip service is available if you need the return journey booked at the same time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid rental car lines and navigation stress after landing—the driver handles the route and waits if your flight is late, which means you go straight from arrivals to your hotel without arranging anything else.
Liberia Airport to Tamarindo Transfer: Name-Sign PickupYou get picked up at Liberia Airport with a nameplate, driven to your Tamarindo hotel in a private air-conditioned minibus, and given water for the ninety-minute journey. Photo stops are possible along the way, flight delays cost nothing extra, and all tolls and fuel are included in the upfront price.Is it for me?A good fit if you land at Liberia without a rental car and want to reach Tamarindo without arranging transport or negotiating a fare at the airport. The ninety-minute drive is what it takes to cover that distance, and having it booked means you can step straight from arrivals into the vehicle.
Liberia Airport to Playa Flamingo: Private Transfer & WaterYou're picked up at Liberia Airport by a named driver holding a sign with your name. The air-conditioned vehicle takes you directly to your Playa Flamingo hotel with bottled water included, and you can stop for photos, food, or errands along the way. The price is set before arrival, flight delays don't cost extra, and the service runs 24/7.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the hassle of arranging a ride after landing — the driver meets you at the airport, the price is locked in before you arrive, and flight delays don't trigger extra charges.
Private Transfer Quepos to Puerto Jiménez – Air-Conditioned VanYou get door-to-door service in a comfy van with AC, plus the freedom to stop along the way for snacks or photos. It’s an easy way to travel between Quepos and Puerto Jiménez without any stress.
Private Shuttle Liberia Airport to Reserva ConchalYou’ll get a relaxed ride from Liberia Airport to Reserva Conchal in your own private shuttle—no waiting around or cramming into shared vans. Local drivers know the area well and are happy to make stops for food or photos along the way. It’s simple, comfortable, and totally flexible for families or groups.
Pacuare River Rafting 2-Day: Class III & IV Rapids, LodgeA 2-day whitewater rafting and hiking expedition on the Pacuare River from San Jose, paddling 13 kilometers of Class III rapids on day one and 23 kilometers of Class IV rapids on day two, with an overnight stay at a riverside lodge in primary rainforest. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included; pickup from San Jose and return transport to your hotel are arranged. Minimum age is 18, and moderate fitness is required.Is it for me?The two-day structure means you paddle Class III water first and Class IV rapids on day two, when you've had practice and rest—the schedule is built around your skill progression, not compressed into one hard push. If you're arriving in San Jose with a free afternoon and want to spend a night in the rainforest without flying out to a remote lodge, this trip leaves from the city and returns you to it.
