Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

We compared all 1,594 experiences in Costa Rica so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

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

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Miravalles Volcano & Waterfall Tour with Mud Bath from Playa Hermosa
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Miravalles Volcano & Waterfall Tour with Mud Bath from Playa HermosaSwim at a waterfall, hike Miravalles Volcano past boiling mud and steam vents, soak in hot springs, ride horseback across slopes.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 230per person
Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° views
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Lake Arenal boat tour and hiking: 360° viewsBoat ride across Lake Arenal and accessible 2-mile trail through Arenal Volcano National Park with sighting towers.
20 reviews
4.55★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Bar crawl in San Jose: VIP nightlife tour on a party bus
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Bar crawl in San Jose: VIP nightlife tour on a party busParty across San Jose's nightlife on a deluxe bus with VIP entry to multiple venues, live DJ, karaoke and drinks over 5 hours.
20 reviews
4.60★
Duration
5h
Wed–Sat
19:30
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 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
Kayaking Tortuguero National Park: Paddle remote canals
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Kayaking Tortuguero National Park: Paddle remote canalsPaddle through Tortuguero's narrow canals with a native bilingual guide for 2.5 hours, spotting monkeys.
20 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per 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
Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic Sites
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Downtown San Jose Walking Tour: National Theater & Historic SitesWalk downtown San Jose past the National Theater, a cathedral filled with art, and the National Monument in three hours with a live guide in English or Spanish.
20 reviews
4.70★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Fishing and Snorkeling Combo on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast
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Travelers' pick
Fishing and Snorkeling Combo on Costa Rica's Pacific CoastCatch rooster fish and tuna on a 4.5-hour combo trip from the North Pacific shore, then snorkel secluded spots with equipment and a bilingual guide.
19 reviews
4.42★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 599per group
Tortuguero canoe and rainforest hike: Wildlife spotting tour
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Tortuguero canoe and rainforest hike: Wildlife spotting tourPaddle through Tortuguero's canals by canoe and hike National Park trails with a guide who spots wildlife. Includes binoculars, life jacket and boots for your adventure.
19 reviews
4.95★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Tortuguero canoe tour, hike & night wildlife: 4 activities
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero canoe tour, hike & night wildlife: 4 activitiesChoose from four 2-hour activities in Tortuguero National Park: paddle the canals by canoe, hike forest trails, climb Cerro volcano for Caribbean views.
19 reviews
4.95★
Duration
8h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Tortuguero canoe and hike tour: Paddle and trail in a day
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Tortuguero canoe and hike tour: Paddle and trail in a dayPaddle through Tortuguero National Park's canals for over five hours, then hike the forest trail with a live guide who provides binoculars and all necessary gear.
19 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 64per person
Bribri Chocolate Tour, Waterfall & Cahuita National Park
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Bribri Chocolate Tour, Waterfall & Cahuita National ParkStart at a local fruit stand tasting tropical flavors, then visit a Bribri family to watch chocolate being made from cacao.
19 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane TourWalk a private farm in Monteverde to see how coffee, chocolate and sugar cane grow, then taste each one.
19 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 90per person
Private Osa Jungle Tour: Remote Trails & Wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Private Osa Jungle Tour: Remote Trails & WildlifePrivate 4-hour guided jungle tour on the Osa Peninsula with a naturalist guide, fresh coconut water and binoculars.
19 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 163per person
Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: 10 Hours
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Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: 10 HoursHire a private driver in San Jose for up to 10 hours with your own vehicle, flexible routing, and a knowledgeable local driver who knows the area and adjusts to your pace.
19 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 800per group
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Private Sunset Adventure
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Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Private Sunset AdventurePrivate sunset snorkeling in Playa Flamingo aboard a 28-foot boat. Visit two exclusive reefs teeming with tropical fish and marine life.
19 reviews
4.58★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 550per group
Ziplining Puntarenas: 18 cables over 11 waterfalls
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining Puntarenas: 18 cables over 11 waterfallsZipline over 11 waterfalls on 18 cables through Costa Rica's rainforest near Puntarenas cruise port with a professional bilingual guide and hotel pickup.
19 reviews
4.79★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
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