Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Rincón de la Vieja hike: Volcano, waterfall & wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Rincón de la Vieja hike: Volcano, waterfall & wildlifeHike the Las Pailas loop through Rincón de la Vieja volcano park with an English-speaking guide, then swim at Oropendola Waterfall. Four to five hours including park fees.
25 reviews
4.96★
Duration
4h–5h
Tue–Sun
08:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per person
Ziplining in Liberia: Canopy, waterfall & hot springs combo
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Ziplining in Liberia: Canopy, waterfall & hot springs comboZip through the canopy near Liberia, soak in natural hot springs, and cross a suspension bridge on this 8-hour adventure with lunch and hotel pickup.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
ATV Riding in Playa Flamingo: Off-Road to Pirates Beach
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ATV Riding in Playa Flamingo: Off-Road to Pirates BeachRide an ATV or buggy on off-road trails near Playa Flamingo, crossing rivers to reach secluded Pirates Beach with hotel pickup and a bilingual guide.
25 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Airport to La Fortuna Transfer: Private Van for 11–15 Passengers
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Airport to La Fortuna Transfer: Private Van for 11–15 PassengersPrivate minivan transfer from Juan Santamaria Airport to La Fortuna with bilingual driver for groups of 11-15 passengers, including one hour of complimentary wait time.
25 reviews
5.00★
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 371per group
Snorkeling at Catalina Islands: Sharks, rays and manta rays
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Snorkeling at Catalina Islands: Sharks, rays and manta raysSnorkel the Catalina Islands with an expert guide searching for sharks, rays, manta rays and reef fish. Full-day trip includes pickup, equipment, water and snacks.
25 reviews
4.72★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
Kayaking Lake Arenal: Arenal Volcano views
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Kayaking Lake Arenal: Arenal Volcano viewsPaddle Lake Arenal for three hours with a professional guide spotting anhingas, kingfishers and howler monkeys, with hotel pickup and views of Arenal Volcano.
25 reviews
4.64★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Pacific Coast Natural Wonders Tour: Waterfalls, Beaches & Caves
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Pacific Coast Natural Wonders Tour: Waterfalls, Beaches & CavesFull-day Pacific Coast tour with four waterfalls, two beaches and ocean caves, starting with rainforest off-roading through Portalón and ending at Playa.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Santa Maria Hike & Hot Springs from Liberia: Thermal pools
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Santa Maria Hike & Hot Springs from Liberia: Thermal poolsHike 6 km through Rincón de la Vieja National Park from Liberia with a live guide, soak in thermal mineral pools, and visit Morpho Waterfall.
25 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
start times · Tue–Sun
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Tubing, Canopy & Hot Springs: Rincon de la Vieja Volcano
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Tubing, Canopy & Hot Springs: Rincon de la Vieja VolcanoFour activities in the Rincon de la Vieja foothills starting from Tamarindo or Flamingo: tube down Rio Colorado, zip through the canopy.
25 reviews
4.80★
Duration
7h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Ziplining in Jaco: 12 cables, ATV and horseback riding combo
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Ziplining in Jaco: 12 cables, ATV and horseback riding comboZip line 12 cables through rainforest canopy near Jaco, then ride ATVs and horseback to private waterfalls with bilingual guides on this 2-hour jungle adventure.
25 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h–8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 210per person
Miravalles Volcano hike, hot springs & waterfall tour
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Miravalles Volcano hike, hot springs & waterfall tourHike into Costa Rica's only walkable volcanic crater, soak in natural hot springs, and swim at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall with lunch on this 6-hour guided.
25 reviews
4.80★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
Kayaking in Quepos: Paddle to offshore islands and sea birds
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Kayaking in Quepos: Paddle to offshore islands and sea birdsKayak the open ocean near Quepos to explore offshore islands, see nesting sea birds, and spot marine wildlife like sea turtles and flying fish.
24 reviews
4.75★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 101per person
Monteverde Birdwatching Photography Tour Guided: Includes HD Telescope
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Monteverde Birdwatching Photography Tour Guided: Includes HD TelescopeGuided birdwatching and photography tour in Monteverde tailored to the birds you want to find, with field guide and HD telescope. Choose your reserve on the day.
24 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Rafting Level III & Canopy Zip Lines in La Fortuna
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Rafting Level III & Canopy Zip Lines in La FortunaWhite water rafting on the Balsa River with 10 canopy cables, hanging bridge and Superman swing in La Fortuna: guide, gear and hotel pickup included.
24 reviews
4.71★
Duration
7h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · IT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
La Fortuna: Horseback Riding & Waterfall with Volcano Views
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La Fortuna: Horseback Riding & Waterfall with Volcano ViewsHorseback riding through El Silencio Reserve to Arenal Volcano viewpoint and La Fortuna Waterfall. Includes entry, transport, guide and fruit. Half-day tour.
24 reviews
4.88★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Tortuguero canoe tour: Jungle wildlife spotting
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Tortuguero canoe tour: Jungle wildlife spottingPaddle through Tortuguero National Park by canoe from the dock, spotting monkeys, alligators and birds deep in the jungle channels with a multilingual guide. 2.5 hours.
24 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · NL · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Bribri Chocolate Tour: Cacao to Wildlife in Cahuita
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Bribri Chocolate Tour: Cacao to Wildlife in CahuitaSpend five to six hours learning how Bribri people grow and prepare cacao using ancestral methods, then walk a rainforest trail where sloths.
24 reviews
4.92★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
ATV Riding in Jaco: Jungle Trails, Rivers & Waterfalls
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ATV Riding in Jaco: Jungle Trails, Rivers & WaterfallsRide your own ATV through jungle trails and muddy rivers near Jaco for two hours, then tour a cacao plantation and taste chocolate made on-site.
24 reviews
4.71★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Ziplining and ATV from San Jose: Choose 2 activities
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining and ATV from San Jose: Choose 2 activitiesTen hours from San Jose includes round-trip transport, lunch, two activities you pick from zipline, ATV jungle, horseback, surfing or chocolate tour.
24 reviews
4.38★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 218per person
Dinner & Folk Dance Show in San José: Mountain Viewpoint
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Dinner & Folk Dance Show in San José: Mountain ViewpointDinner with a Costa Rican folk dance show at a 19th-century house on San José's highest viewpoint: pickup at 5pm, welcome cocktail, wine included.
24 reviews
4.08★
Duration
5h
Thu
17:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
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