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

All tours (901–920 of 1,594)

Private Driver in San Jose, Costa Rica: 10 Hours
›
‹
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
River Tubing Sarapiquí, Costa Rica: Jungle Rapids Activity
›
‹
River Tubing Sarapiquí, Costa Rica: Jungle Rapids ActivityTube down the Sarapiquí River through Costa Rica's jungle on a two-hour activity with safety gear, tropical snacks and a guide in English or Spanish.
19 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Private Osa Jungle Tour: Remote Trails & Wildlife
›
‹
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
Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour
›
‹
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
Limon Highlights 6-in-1 Private Tour: Tortuguero Canals & Cahuita
›
‹
Limon Highlights 6-in-1 Private Tour: Tortuguero Canals & CahuitaPrivate tour from Limon with naturalist guide, visiting Cahuita National Park rainforest, Tortuguero Canals by boat, banana and chocolate plantations.
18 reviews
4.67★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Lake Arenal kayaking tour: Women-led, personalized experience
›
‹
Lake Arenal kayaking tour: Women-led, personalized experienceWomen-led kayaking on Lake Arenal with certified guide, hotel pickup, and 2 hours paddling the largest lake in Costa Rica, spot monkeys.
18 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 87per person
Horseback riding near Buena Vista: Hot springs, mud spa & canopy
›
‹
Horseback riding near Buena Vista: Hot springs, mud spa & canopyRide through forest near Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, soak in natural hot springs with mineral mud mask, then zip-line above the jungle canopy.
18 reviews
4.61★
Duration
10h
Tue, Thu and Sat
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Monteverde Private Transfer: Comfortable Route Local Driver
›
‹
Monteverde Private Transfer: Comfortable Route Local DriverPrivate transfer from Monteverde to your destination with a bilingual local driver, air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi and snacks included.
18 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h–4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 260per group
UTV Buggy Driving Tamarindo: Hidden Beaches & Tropical Forest
›
‹
UTV Buggy Driving Tamarindo: Hidden Beaches & Tropical ForestDrive your own UTV through Guanacaste's dry tropical forest to three secluded beaches (Playa Minas, Puerto Viejo and Pirate's Bay) with hotel pickup.
18 reviews
4.56★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 270per group
Costa Rica Cooking Class in Quepos: Learn Local Techniques
›
‹
Costa Rica Cooking Class in Quepos: Learn Local TechniquesStart with a short hike through 3 acres of botanical gardens to learn about cacao, vanilla, and medicinal herbs.
18 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalfromUS$ 97per person
Playa Hermosa Buena Vista Vandara Combo: Canopy, Hot Springs
›
‹
Playa Hermosa Buena Vista Vandara Combo: Canopy, Hot SpringsFull-day adventure from Playa Hermosa: zip-line through canopy, slide 1,300 feet into pools, ride horses to natural hot springs with guide and lunch.
18 reviews
4.61★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day
06:40
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 206per person
Cahuita Park & Banana Plantation: Shore Excursion from Limón
›
‹
Cahuita Park & Banana Plantation: Shore Excursion from LimónShore excursion from Limón to Cahuita National Park with naturalist guide, wildlife walk, banana plantation visit, park entry, and transport.
18 reviews
4.50★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Private shuttle San Jose airport to Marriot Los Suenos: 2 hours
›
‹
Travelers' pick
Private shuttle San Jose airport to Marriot Los Suenos: 2 hoursPrivate shuttle from San Jose airport to Marriott Los Suenos Herradura with nameplate greeting, flexible pickup times, WiFi, and water to start your Costa Rica getaway.
18 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per group
ATV riding in Tamarindo: Through rivers and mountain views
›
‹
ATV riding in Tamarindo: Through rivers and mountain viewsRide a fully-automatic ATV through pastures, rivers and mountain trails near Tamarindo with an English or Spanish-speaking guide and hotel pickup.
18 reviews
4.67★
Duration
2h–4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Sea Scooter Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catalina Islands
›
‹
Sea Scooter Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Catalina IslandsSea scooter snorkeling from Tamarindo to Catalina Islands with guide, equipment and boat transport: travel underwater at speed and cover more reef.
18 reviews
4.50★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
13:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 136per person
Tortuguero National Park canoe tour: Wildlife in the canals
›
‹
Tortuguero National Park canoe tour: Wildlife in the canalsPaddle through Tortuguero's canals on a guided canoe tour spotting sloths, caimans and birds in the humid tropical forest. Life jackets and oars included, 2.5 hours.
18 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Nauyaca Waterfalls tour: Swim, rainforest & beach
›
‹
Nauyaca Waterfalls tour: Swim, rainforest & beachFull-day small-group tour from the Pacific coast to Nauyaca Waterfalls, featuring a rainforest hike, two-tiered cascade swim, and secluded beach stop with lunch.
18 reviews
4.94★
Duration
7h–8h
Every day except Monday and Saturday
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Canoe tour Tortuguero National Park: Small group wildlife
›
‹
Canoe tour Tortuguero National Park: Small group wildlifePaddle through Tortuguero's aquatic channels in a small group canoe tour with life jacket and guide, spotting herons, monkeys.
18 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Jaco Walking Food Tour: 4 stops, sunset dinner
›
‹
Jaco Walking Food Tour: 4 stops, sunset dinnerThree-hour guided food tour through Jaco with four restaurant stops, starting at Bohio Cafe and ending with chifrijo and sunset views at a beachside eatery.
18 reviews
4.89★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day except Tuesday and WednesdayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
La Fortuna Waterfall & Zipline Tour with Lunch
›
‹
La Fortuna Waterfall & Zipline Tour with LunchLa Fortuna waterfall hike and AirTime zipline canopy tour with lunch included. 70-meter cascade, Arenal Volcano views, small groups, hotel pickup.
18 reviews
4.67★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Need help planning your next activity?