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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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.
Coffee Farm Work in Costa Rica: Pick & Learn on a Working FarmA two-hour hands-on class at a working coffee farm in Costa Rica where you pick ripe beans alongside the collectors, learn the seed-to-harvest process from the owner, and do the adjacent work—fertilizing, weeding, spraying—that keeps the plants producing. A guide in English or Spanish walks you through the steps, and if you want it, a traditional Costa Rican lunch is served on the farm itself, the way the workers eat it.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for another activity in the same day, so this works as a morning or afternoon slot rather than a full-day commitment. The hands-on work—picking, fertilizing, weeding—means you're doing the job itself, not standing and watching, so book this if you want to leave the farm knowing what a collector's day actually feels like.
La Fortuna Rainforest Night Tour: Wildlife in Authentic HabitatA guided night tour through Arenal Fields – Nature Park in La Fortuna takes you on a two-hour walk through dense rainforest with a naturalist guide, LED flashlights and pickup from your hotel. The park sits away from traditional tourist routes, so the wildlife — red-eyed frogs, poisonous frogs, tree snakes, sloths, bats and fireflies — moves through its natural behaviors instead of reacting to crowds. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the walk through trails bordered by streams, pointing out insects, listening for cicadas and frogs, and watching for movement in the canopy.Is it for me?Book the private option if you want the trails and the guide's attention to yourself, or the group tour if you're comfortable sharing the experience and want to split the cost. Either way, the two-hour walk means you can fit this into an evening without losing a full day, and the pickup means you don't navigate to the park on your own after dark.
La Fortuna Night Tour: Private Nocturnal Wildlife WalkA private 2-hour nocturnal wildlife walk in La Fortuna led by a local guide fluent in English, Spanish or French. You'll search for sloths and other night-active species on an easy trail near town, learning about the animals as you find them; entrance fee, spotting scope and seasonal fruit are included.Is it for me?At 2 hours, the walk leaves room for other activities in your day without eating the whole afternoon. It's built for anyone who wants to see what the jungle does at night without committing to a full-day expedition or arranging their own transport to a remote site.
La Fortuna Zipline and Coffee Chocolate Tour: 9 cables with volcano viewsA combo activity in La Fortuna that pairs a canopy zipline tour with a hands-on cultural tasting. You zipline across 9 cables and 10 platforms ranging from 80 to 550 meters above the rainforest, then move to a demonstration space to learn how Costa Ricans make coffee, chocolate and sugar cane juice — and taste each one. The tour runs 3 hours, includes pickup from downtown La Fortuna, and a live guide leads in English or Spanish. Children from age 4 can zipline; guests over 125 kg are not permitted on the cables.Is it for me?Three hours leaves room for breakfast before or a late lunch after, so you can fit this into a half-day without reshaping your whole schedule. The zipline part is the adrenaline, the tasting part is the culture — if you want both in one morning without choosing between them, this combo delivers both.
Ziplining Monteverde Cloud Forest: 9 cables through the canopyZiplining in Monteverde Cloud Forest is a canopy activity where you travel across 9 cables through the cloud forest, including two superman positions, a Tarzan swing and a rappel descent. The experience takes up to 3 hours and includes hotel pickup from Monteverde or Santa Elena, all equipment (helmet, harness, gloves), safety instruction from a trained guide, and return transport. A short hike connects the cables; the activity operates in all weather.Is it for me?Book this if you're ziplining with a small to medium group and want the cables themselves to be the focus—no long hikes, no stops for sightseeing, just the canopy and the distance. The 3-hour window keeps it tight enough to fit into a day without eating the whole afternoon.
Monteverde: Family Farm Day with Animals & Local TastesYou’ll wander an old Monteverde farm with locals, taste fruit right from the trees, watch your kids meet friendly animals, and share fresh coffee with your hosts. Expect laughter, muddy shoes, and a sense of belonging that lingers long after you leave.
Liberia Airport to Peñas Blancas Border: Private TransferYou get picked up at arrivals by a named driver, ride in a cool minibus with water included, and stop wherever you need along the way to the Nicaragua border. The driver waits if your flight is late at no extra cost, and the price is fixed before you arrive — no negotiation at the curb.Is it for me?Book this if you're crossing into Nicaragua from Liberia and want to skip the rental car, the bus station, and the taxi negotiation — the fixed price and door-to-door pickup take the logistics off your hands so you can focus on the border crossing itself.
Arenal Volcano Hike & Night Walk: 1968 Lava Flow TourA volcano hike and night walk tour near La Fortuna combines a guided trek through Arenal's 1968 lava flow with an evening forest walk to spot nocturnal wildlife. Small groups travel with a local nature guide who explains the volcano's geology and points out animals; the tour includes round-trip transport, a spotting scope, water, and all fees. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the full experience runs about two and a half hours.Is it for me?Book the shared tour for a guide's volcano and forest knowledge with included transport; choose private if your group wants a dedicated guide for the full hike and night walk.
SJO Airport to San Jose Hotels: Private TransferYou're met at arrivals with a nameplate, driven directly to your San Jose hotel in a private air-conditioned car, and the driver handles your luggage. The 60-minute airport wait and fixed price mean no taxi negotiations or timing stress. Round-trip bookings include hotel pickup with 15 minutes of waiting time, so you leave when you're ready.Is it for me?Book this if you want to skip the taxi queue and arrive at your San Jose hotel without arranging transport or negotiating a fare — the fixed price and door-to-door service take the uncertainty out of airport arrival and departure.
Night rainforest walk in La Fortuna: Spot sloths and frogsA guided night walk through rainforest near La Fortuna where you search for sloths, frogs and other wildlife in their natural habitat, led by a bilingual guide with telescope and flashlights. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels; children from age one are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Two hours leaves room for dinner or other plans in the evening, and the accessible route means families with young children or anyone using a wheelchair can walk the forest without modification or extra arrangement.
La Fortuna to San Juan del Sur: Private Transfer & Border CrossingYou get picked up from your La Fortuna hotel at a time you choose, driven in a private air-conditioned minibus to the Peñas Blancas border crossing, guided through immigration procedures, and transferred to a waiting minibus on the Nicaragua side that takes you to your San Juan del Sur accommodation. The whole journey, including border processing, takes roughly 4–5 hours plus however long the immigration offices need that day.Is it for me?Choose this if you're traveling with family, have luggage, or want to avoid the uncertainty of shared shuttle schedules and the stress of figuring out the border crossing on your own — the fixed price and pre-arranged second vehicle on the Nicaragua side mean you're not negotiating or problem-solving at the border.
Night Tour of Frogs and Reptiles in La Fortuna: Small GroupA 2-hour guided night tour at Papa's Place private reserve in La Fortuna where you search for frogs, reptiles and insects active after sunset with a naturalist guide; groups stay under 8, and you can book shared or private. The tour includes site entrance, flashlights and expert sighting assistance, with a guide speaking English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable with a small group and want to keep costs down; choose private if you want to set your own pace and have the guide's full attention on your interests. Either way, the 2-hour window is built around the reserve's actual wildlife activity, so you're not paying for walking time — you're in the habitat the whole night.
Riu Guanacaste to Arenal: Private Transfer & Driver PickupYou get picked up at your hotel with a driver holding your name, travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your luggage, and arrive in Arenal without arranging transport yourself. The 3-hour-40-minute drive is covered at a fixed price, with a bilingual driver who knows the route. Book in advance and the logistics disappear.Is it for me?Choose this if you're arriving at Riu Guanacaste and need to reach Arenal without arranging a taxi or worrying about the route—the fixed price and advance booking mean the logistics are handled before you land.
Chocolate preparation class in La Fortuna: Make and tasteA 2-hour chocolate class in La Fortuna where you prepare your own chocolate using indigenous tools and learn the history of cocoa in Costa Rica. The guide walks you through each step, you taste the drink of the gods (an ancient Mesoamerican preparation), eat fresh fruits dipped in artisan chocolate, and take home what you made. Located 5 minutes from La Fortuna town center.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that works for you. If you want to learn by doing rather than watching, and you're comfortable handling the grinding and mixing yourself, this class gives you that hands-on role from start to finish.
La Fortuna Coffee Honey Chocolate Tour: Learn Production & TasteA two-hour class on an organic estate in La Fortuna where you learn how coffee, honey and chocolate are grown and produced, with tastings of each at every stage. A specialist guide walks you through the stingless bee colonies, the cocoa and coffee plants, and the processing stations where the final products take shape. Entry, guide and all tastings are included.Is it for me?Two hours is short enough to fit into a morning or afternoon without eating your whole day, but long enough to move through the bees, the plants and the processing stations without rushing. If you want to understand where these flavors actually come from instead of just tasting them, this is the format that makes that possible.
San José Airport to Barceló Tambor: Private Transfer & FerryYou get picked up at arrivals with a nameplate, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a ferry crossing included, and arrive at Barceló Tambor without arranging transport or paying hidden charges. The driver has your number the day before, so you control the timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want to avoid the airport taxi line and the uncertainty of negotiating a price — the transfer is confirmed in advance, the driver has your number the day before, and the cost is fixed from start to finish.
