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 (961–980 of 1,594)

Rincon de la Vieja volcano hike with waterfall and hot springs
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Rincon de la Vieja volcano hike with waterfall and hot springsTrek past Rincon de la Vieja's volcano and waterfall, swim in natural pools, soak in hot springs, and enjoy lunch on this eight-hour guided adventure.
15 reviews
4.80★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
07:00
Live guide EN · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Zip Line, Rock Climbing & Rafting: Cañon de la Vieja combo
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Zip Line, Rock Climbing & Rafting: Cañon de la Vieja comboZip line, rock climbing, rappelling and Class I-II rafting in Cañon de la Vieja with professional guide, lunch and hotel pickup from Guanacaste.
15 reviews
4.73★
Duration
7h
Mon–Fri
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
La Fortuna to San Jose Airport: Private Transfer 3 Hours
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Travelers' pick
La Fortuna to San Jose Airport: Private Transfer 3 HoursPrivate transfer from La Fortuna to San Jose Airport (SJO). Air-conditioned minivan, bottled water included. 3-hour drive with optional coffee stops.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 219per group
Gandoca Lagoon: Kayak Mangroves & Wildlife with Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Gandoca Lagoon: Kayak Mangroves & Wildlife with Local GuideKayak Costa Rica’s Gandoca Lagoon through rare Caribbean mangroves, spot monkeys and sloths, and enjoy snacks with a local guide. Includes all fees and gear.
15 reviews
4.87★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 50per person
Private Transfer: Guanacaste Airport to La Fortuna
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Private Transfer: Guanacaste Airport to La FortunaPrivate transfer from Guanacaste Airport to La Fortuna with bilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water included.
15 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Tenorio Waterfall & Coffee Tour: Wildlife, Chocolate & Swimming
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Tenorio Waterfall & Coffee Tour: Wildlife, Chocolate & SwimmingHike the Tenorio-Miravalles Biological Corridor to spot sloths and exotic birds, learn to brew your own coffee and make chocolate by hand.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Snorkeling at Witches Rock, Guanacaste: Waves
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Snorkeling at Witches Rock, Guanacaste: WavesSnorkel Witches Rock's reef breaks and golden barrels in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Your guide provides water and fruit while you explore the underwater formations.
15 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 685per group
ATV Riding Tamarindo Beach: 2-Hour Off-Road Trail Adventure
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ATV Riding Tamarindo Beach: 2-Hour Off-Road Trail AdventureRide a Honda UTV through jungle trails, river crossings and mountain passes near Tamarindo, then drive to North Pacific beaches on this 2-hour adventure with hotel pickup.
15 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges: Cloud Forest Canopy Walk
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges: Cloud Forest Canopy WalkGuided walk across suspended bridges in Monteverde's cloud forest canopy at 1:30 PM with certified naturalist. Spot monkeys.
15 reviews
4.80★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Rio Celeste Tubing: Rapids, Clay & Wildlife in Costa Rica
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Rio Celeste Tubing: Rapids, Clay & Wildlife in Costa RicaTube down Rio Celeste's fast and calm sections in 2 hours, swimming in emerald pools, applying natural clay, and spotting sloths and birds: families and pets welcome.
15 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Green Sea Turtles Lay Eggs
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Green Sea Turtles Lay EggsWatch Green Sea Turtles lay eggs on Tortuguero's ancestral nesting beach at night with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Offered June through October only.
15 reviews
4.73★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 14 Jun 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
San José to Manuel Antonio Private Transfer: 3-Hour Ride
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Travelers' pick
San José to Manuel Antonio Private Transfer: 3-Hour RidePrivate transfer from San José to Manuel Antonio and Quepos with air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, bottled water, and a stop at Crocodile Bridge.
14 reviews
4.93★
Duration
3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 229per group
Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV Whitewater
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Pacuare River Rafting: 30 km Class III-IV WhitewaterRaft 30 km of Class III-IV rapids on the Pacuare River from San José with professional guides, meals and hotel pickup for an adrenaline-filled day.
14 reviews
4.79★
Duration
4h 30m
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 128per person
Tenorio Volcano Park tour: Blue Waterfall & sloth trail
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Tenorio Volcano Park tour: Blue Waterfall & sloth trailHike through rainforest to the turquoise Celeste River, swim in a natural pool, and spot sloths on the way back, private guide.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 232per person
Jaguar Trail Walk Tortuguero: Guided rainforest hike
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Travelers' pick
Jaguar Trail Walk Tortuguero: Guided rainforest hikeWalk the Jaguar Trail in Tortuguero National Park with a bilingual local guide for two hours, spotting sloths, monkeys.
14 reviews
4.93★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San Jose
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Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfall Gardens tour from San JoseFull-day tour from San Jose to Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens with park entry, breakfast, lunch and guide included.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Sierpe Mangrove Tour: Boat or Kayak in Largest Wetland
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Travelers' pick
Sierpe Mangrove Tour: Boat or Kayak in Largest WetlandPaddle or cruise through Térraba-Sierpe National Wetland near Sierpe, Costa Rica, with a naturalist guide spotting birds.
14 reviews
4.79★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private Flying Dress Photoshoot in Guanacaste: Sunrise Session
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Private Flying Dress Photoshoot in Guanacaste: Sunrise SessionPrivate flying dress photoshoot at sunrise near your Guanacaste resort, with professional photographer, bilingual guide, and edited photos included in a 3-hour session.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 380per person
Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach Lunch
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Tortuga Island Cruise from San José: Catamaran & Beach LunchFull-day Tortuga Island cruise from San José with catamaran transport, swimming, and lunch included. Hotel pickup provided.
14 reviews
4.29★
Duration
12h 30m
Wed–Sun
06:00
Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Vandara Hot Springs: Zip line, horseback riding, mud bath
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Vandara Hot Springs: Zip line, horseback riding, mud bathZip line 10 cables, horseback jungle ride, waterslide, hot springs soak and volcanic mud bath at Vandara.
14 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h–9h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
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