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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Airport to JW Marriott Guanacaste: Private car, no waiting
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Travelers' pick
Airport to JW Marriott Guanacaste: Private car, no waitingPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Guanacaste with meet-and-greet, air-conditioned vehicle and vaccinated driver. Fixed price.
32 reviews
4.72★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per group
Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: Up to 10 Hours Daily
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Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: Up to 10 Hours DailyHire a private driver and vehicle in San Jose for up to 10 hours daily, with pickup at your location and a knowledgeable local driver who knows.
32 reviews
4.88★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,000per group
Whitewater Rafting Tenorio River from Tamarindo: Class III & IV
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Whitewater Rafting Tenorio River from Tamarindo: Class III & IVBook a thrilling Tenorio River rafting trip from Tamarindo. Experience Class III & IV rapids, hotel pickup, bilingual guides, and lunch included.
31 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:45
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 186per person
ATV riding in Playa Flamingo: Beaches and jungle trails
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ATV riding in Playa Flamingo: Beaches and jungle trailsRide your own ATV through coastal gravel roads and jungle trails from Brasilitio to Playa Flamingo, spotting monkeys and wildlife along the way with a guide and hotel pickup.
31 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 91per person
Monteverde Dawn Birdwatching Tour: Spot the Quetzal
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Monteverde Dawn Birdwatching Tour: Spot the QuetzalJoin a guide through Monteverde's cloud forest at dawn to spot the Resplendent Quetzal, bellbirds, hummingbirds and over 430 bird species on a 4-hour morning walk.
31 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
San José to Jaco Private Transfer: AC Vehicle with Stops
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Travelers' pick
San José to Jaco Private Transfer: AC Vehicle with StopsPrivate transfer from San José to Jaco in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, bottled water, and flexible stops for photos or meals along the way.
31 reviews
4.74★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 162per group
Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa Minas
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Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa MinasWatch nesting sea turtles at Playa Minas on a four-hour guided tour from Tamarindo with bilingual guide, flashlights and walking rods, plus hotel pickup.
31 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75US$ 66per person
Guanacaste Airport - Planet Hollywood: Private transfer
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Travelers' pick
Guanacaste Airport - Planet Hollywood: Private transferPrivate transfer from Guanacaste Airport to Planet Hollywood Beach Resort with local driver, bottled water, and 24/7 assistance. Book now for easy pickup.
31 reviews
4.81★
Duration
40m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per group
Sky Adventures Arenal: Zipline, Gondola & Treetop Walk
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Sky Adventures Arenal: Zipline, Gondola & Treetop WalkSky Adventures Arenal combines zipline, gondola and treetop walk. Seven cables reach 200m high at 70 km/h with volcano views. Includes transport and pickup from La Fortuna.
31 reviews
4.52★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 260per person
2-Day Corcovado National Park Tour: Sirena Biological Station
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2-Day Corcovado National Park Tour: Sirena Biological StationTwo-day private tour of Corcovado National Park based at Sirena Biological Station, with boat transport from Drake or Puerto Jimenez, park entry included.
31 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Fishing in Tamarindo: 6-hour charter with beer and snacks
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Fishing in Tamarindo: 6-hour charter with beer and snacksFish the Pacific off Tamarindo with a trained crew, cold beer and cocktails included, plus snorkeling gear and hotel pickup on a 6-hour charter.
31 reviews
4.74★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,500per group
ATV and Ziplining in La Fortuna: 28 km ride and 8-cable course
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ATV and Ziplining in La Fortuna: 28 km ride and 8-cable courseRide 28 km through volcanic terrain on a modern ATV, then zipline through the rainforest on an 8-cable circuit with cables up to 600 meters long, all with guide and transport.
31 reviews
4.68★
Duration
4h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 157per person
Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Wildlife & Jungle from the Water
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Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Wildlife & Jungle from the WaterFloat the Sarapiqui River for 2 ½ hours with a professional guide spotting sloths, otters, tropical birds and iguanas, plus traditional lunch.
31 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: Rivers and Forest Trails
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: Rivers and Forest TrailsRide your own ATV through Playa Hermosa's forest and river crossings, with a guide leading you past Sardinal and Obandito villages on rocky and muddy trails for two hours.
31 reviews
4.74★
Duration
2h–2h 30m
start times · Every day
10
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Plantation Tour: 8 Hours
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Plantation Tour: 8 HoursEight-hour tour from La Paz combining a working coffee plantation and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with hotel pickup, buffet lunch and guide included.
31 reviews
4.61★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Wildlife & Wetlands
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Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Wildlife & WetlandsBoat tour through Palo Verde National Park with hotel pickup, lunch and English-speaking guide: three hours watching birds, crocodiles.
30 reviews
4.50★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: 5-Seater Side-by-Side
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ATV Riding in Playa Hermosa: 5-Seater Side-by-SideRide an automatic side-by-side through Costa Rican mountain trails, rivers and rugged terrain on a guided tour from Playa Hermosa. All skill levels welcome.
30 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 405per group
Irazú & Turrialba Volcanoes Tour: Two Peaks in One Day
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Irazú & Turrialba Volcanoes Tour: Two Peaks in One DayFull-day tour from San Jose to Costa Rica's highest volcano and its active twin, featuring crater walks and Cartago ruins with a local guide leading the way.
30 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h–9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
Playa Flamingo: 48ft Yacht with Snorkeling & Water Sports
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Playa Flamingo: 48ft Yacht with Snorkeling & Water SportsFour hours on a 48ft catamaran in the Gulf of Papagayo with snorkeling, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and fishing. Beer, wine, and snacks onboard.
30 reviews
4.97★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · DE · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 3,400per group
Sarapiqui River Kayaking: Class I–II Rapids for Beginners
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Sarapiqui River Kayaking: Class I–II Rapids for BeginnersPaddle 12 km down the Sarapiqui River on Class I–II rapids with a certified guide, safety gear and instruction included.
30 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
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