Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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★4.9 1,594 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (861–880 of 1,594)

Río Celeste Waterfall hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park
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Río Celeste Waterfall hike in Tenorio Volcano National ParkHike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park with a certified local guide.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Private Sunset Cruise Playa Hermosa: Snorkel & Drinks
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Private Sunset Cruise Playa Hermosa: Snorkel & DrinksPrivate afternoon sunset cruise from Playa Hermosa on a 45-foot sailboat with snorkeling in the Gulf of Papagayo, open bar, and fresh snacks prepared daily aboard.
22 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 188per person
Monteverde Private Wildlife Tour: Cloud Forest & Night Walk
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Monteverde Private Wildlife Tour: Cloud Forest & Night WalkPrivate full-day wildlife tour in Monteverde with local guide, spotting scope, and three ecosystems: Curi-Cancha, Cloud Forest, and night forest.
22 reviews
4.91★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Tortuguero canoe day & night walk: Three habitats tour
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Tortuguero canoe day & night walk: Three habitats tourThree wildlife experiences in Tortuguero National Park: early canoe glide through the canals, midday jungle trail walk, and evening nocturnal search.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Cahuita National Park tour with Bri-Bri tribe and waterfall
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Cahuita National Park tour with Bri-Bri tribe and waterfallWalk Cahuita National Park spotting monkeys and sloths, then learn cacao traditions with a Bri-Bri family and swim at Ma-Cu Waterfall. Includes lunch and pickup.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Playa Hermosa: 3 Waterfalls & Coyotes Cave Swimming Day Trip
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Playa Hermosa: 3 Waterfalls & Coyotes Cave Swimming Day TripFull-day waterfall adventure from Playa Hermosa: Coyotes Cave with cliff jumps, jungle hike, river swimming, and lunch. Private transport included, small groups.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · RU · UK · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
La Leona Waterfall private tour: Swim beneath the falls
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La Leona Waterfall private tour: Swim beneath the fallsPrivate tour to La Leona Waterfall near Rincón de la Vieja with hotel pickup, lunch and a swim in the natural pools below the cascade.
21 reviews
4.67★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Curú Wildlife Refuge Bioluminescence Swim Tour
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Curú Wildlife Refuge Bioluminescence Swim TourBioluminescence tour from Curú Beach with boat to Tortuga Islands, snorkel gear and snacks included: swim in glowing water at night and watch the sunset first.
21 reviews
4.14★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Tamarindo Beach
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Travelers' pick
Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Tamarindo BeachPrivate transfer from Liberia airport to Tamarindo Beach with hotel drop-off, reclining seats and air conditioning. Pickup included and driver assistance with luggage.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1m–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 107per group
Ziplining in Limón: Canopy, Rappelling & Tarzan Swing
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Ziplining in Limón: Canopy, Rappelling & Tarzan SwingZiplining and canyoning adventure in Limón's rainforest with rappelling, suspension bridges, Tarzan swing and hiking. Includes guide, equipment and tropical fruits.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Santa Teresa
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Snorkeling & Beach Day from Santa TeresaFull-day snorkeling tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with 45-minute boat ride, BBQ lunch, and all gear included. Dolphins often spotted en route.
21 reviews
4.48★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
07:45
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
Poás Volcano tour from San José: Small group, coffee stops
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Travelers' pick
Poás Volcano tour from San José: Small group, coffee stopsSmall-group tour to Poás Volcano from San José with hotel pickup, coffee plantation visits, and lunch at Fredo Fresas. You choose the pace at each stop.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–6h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 127per person
Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & Lunch
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Bajos del Toro Waterfall Hike from San Jose: Swimming & LunchHike 6–7 km through remote valleys to Bajos del Toro waterfalls with hotel pickup from San Jose, breakfast, lunch and time to swim. Guide included in English or Spanish.
21 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h–10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Horseback Riding in Santa Teresa: Bareback on Cabuya Beach
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Horseback Riding in Santa Teresa: Bareback on Cabuya BeachFour-hour bareback ride along Cabuya Beach or through a 200-acre sanctuary with a guide who speaks English and Spanish. Helmet included, ages 6 and up welcome.
21 reviews
4.81★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Snorkeling at Catalina Islands from Tamarindo: Diverse underwater world
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Snorkeling at Catalina Islands from Tamarindo: Diverse underwater worldSnorkel two sites around the Catalina Islands, 40 minutes by boat from Tamarindo, with gear fitted at the shop and a guide leading both sessions.
20 reviews
4.85★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 100per person
Horseback Riding & Chocolate Experience in Jaco
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Horseback Riding & Chocolate Experience in JacoRide through rainforest and waterfalls near Jaco, then learn to make chocolate from cacao fruit at a working farm 10 minutes from the beach.
20 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Liberia Airport Private Shuttle to Tamarindo, Arenal & More
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Liberia Airport Private Shuttle to Tamarindo, Arenal & MorePrivate shuttle from Liberia Airport to your Guanacaste hotel with an English-speaking driver who knows the direct route and gets you there without stops.
20 reviews
4.85★
start times · Every day
18
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per group
Jungle hike to hidden waterfall in Puerto Viejo
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Jungle hike to hidden waterfall in Puerto ViejoHike into Kekoldi rainforest from Puerto Viejo to a 45-meter waterfall on the river, crossing an old cacao farm and indigenous territory with a guide who.
20 reviews
4.70★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Liberia Airport to Hotels Private Transfer with English Driver
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Liberia Airport to Hotels Private Transfer with English DriverPrivate transfer from Liberia airport to your hotel in an air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver, WiFi and water for a comfortable arrival.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per group
ATV Riding in Playa Flamingo: Mountain Trails to Five Beaches
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ATV Riding in Playa Flamingo: Mountain Trails to Five BeachesRide ATVs up mountain trails to 1,240 feet in Guanacaste, then swim at five beaches near Flamingo. Includes pickup, helmet and bilingual guide for three hours.
20 reviews
4.80★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
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