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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San Luis Ecological Farm Birding Tour: King Vultures & Bellbirds
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San Luis Ecological Farm Birding Tour: King Vultures & BellbirdsBirdwatching tour at San Luis Ecological Farm in Monteverde with expert guide Diego, spotting scope, and traditional Costa Rican breakfast.
10 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Manuel Antonio tour from Jaco: Small group with lunch
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Manuel Antonio tour from Jaco: Small group with lunchSpend seven hours exploring Manuel Antonio National Park from Jaco with a certified bilingual guide, enjoying rainforest trails, wildlife spotting, lunch and beach swimming.
10 reviews
4.90★
Duration
7h
Every day except Tuesday
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 135per person
Rafting & Canyoning near San Jose: 8 hours of rapids and rappels
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Rafting & Canyoning near San Jose: 8 hours of rapids and rappelsEight hours of white water rafting on the Balsa River and rappelling down five waterfalls in a cloud forest canyon, with guides and gear provided, departing from San Jose.
9 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · PT · IT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls: Private Tour from San Jose
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Poas Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls: Private Tour from San JosePrivate tour from San Jose to Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens with naturalist guide, park entry, lunch and hotel pickup.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per person
Birdwatching tour Lake Arenal: Spot toucans and hummingbirds
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Birdwatching tour Lake Arenal: Spot toucans and hummingbirdsGuided birdwatching tour around Lake Arenal with expert guide, air-conditioned vehicle, snacks and coffee included, spot toucans.
9 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 94per person
La Leona Waterfall & Rio Colorado Tubing: Rincon de la Vieja
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La Leona Waterfall & Rio Colorado Tubing: Rincon de la ViejaHike three hours to La Leona waterfall in Rincon de la Vieja's dry tropical forest, then tube down Rio Colorado's class 2–3 rapids. Includes lunch and hotel pickup.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Mon–Sat
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Ziplining in Puntarenas: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls
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Ziplining in Puntarenas: 18 Lines Over 11 WaterfallsZipline across 18 cables suspended over 11 waterfalls near Puntarenas, with hotel pickup, a professional bilingual guide.
9 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Tamarindo to Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Shuttle
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Tamarindo to Liberia Airport Transfer: Private ShuttlePrivate shuttle from Tamarindo to Liberia Airport with AC and water, offering one-way or round-trip service for stress-free travel.
9 reviews
4.00★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per group
Poás Volcano tour from Alajuela: Crater and active fumaroles
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Poás Volcano tour from Alajuela: Crater and active fumarolesHalf-day tour to Poás Volcano National Park from your hotel in Alajuela, with bilingual guide, park entry and air-conditioned transport.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Tue–SunLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Learn to Surf in Jaco Beach: Small-Group Lessons for All Levels
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Learn to Surf in Jaco Beach: Small-Group Lessons for All LevelsSmall-group surf lessons in Jaco Beach for all ages and skill levels, 90 minutes with equipment, rash guards and instruction from CPR-certified instructors.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Mangrove Night Tour Quepos: Wildlife Kayak or Trail
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Mangrove Night Tour Quepos: Wildlife Kayak or TrailNight tour through Isla Damas mangroves from Quepos: kayak or walk tropical forest trails to spot nocturnal animals like tree frogs, owls.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike: Turquoise River & Rainforest
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Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike: Turquoise River & RainforestHike to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall in Tenorio National Park with a guide who talks wildlife and fauna.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 260per person
San José: Río Celeste hike with swim & Caldera beach stop
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San José: Río Celeste hike with swim & Caldera beach stopExperience Río Celeste’s blue waters on a guided hike from San José, swim in a private stretch of river, enjoy local lunch, and end at Caldera beach. Includes pickup.
9 reviews
4.56★
Duration
11h–13h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 282per person
Private Nature Tour in Cabo Blanco: First Protected Area
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Private Nature Tour in Cabo Blanco: First Protected AreaPrivate guided hike through Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve, Costa Rica's first protected area, spotting wildlife while enjoying a jungle picnic.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Wed–SunLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
San Jose Airport to City Transfer: Private Minivan Pickup
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Travelers' pick
San Jose Airport to City Transfer: Private Minivan PickupPrivate transfer from San Jose Juan Santamaría SJO airport to San Jose City Center in a minivan with meet-and-greet at arrivals.
9 reviews
4.78★
Duration
30m–45m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 52per person
La Leone Waterfall Private Tour from Tamarindo: Swim & Lunch
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La Leone Waterfall Private Tour from Tamarindo: Swim & LunchPrivate guided tour from Tamarindo to La Leone Falls with hotel pickup, canyon hike, swimming and typical Costa Rican lunch included. 6 to 7 hours round-trip.
9 reviews
4.67★
Duration
6h–7h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Arenal Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs: Private Tour from San Jose
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Arenal Hanging Bridges & Hot Springs: Private Tour from San JosePrivate twelve-hour tour from San Jose to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, where you'll walk canopy trails and soak in natural hot springs at Baldi.
9 reviews
4.56★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 295per person
Santa Rosa National Park tour from Liberia: Dry forest & Casona
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Santa Rosa National Park tour from Liberia: Dry forest & CasonaWalk a 2km trail through Costa Rica's only dry tropical forest, then tour the historic Casona where the 1856 invasion took place: all within 2.5 hours from Liberia.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 105per person
Afternoon Fishing Charter in Tamarindo: Multiple Techniques
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Likely to sell out
Afternoon Fishing Charter in Tamarindo: Multiple TechniquesHalf-day afternoon fishing charter in Tamarindo with live guide in English, Spanish or French. Explore trolling, jigging and bottom fishing for tuna.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
13:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 745per group
Nicaragua Day Trip: Masaya Volcano, Granada & Lake Boat Ride
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Nicaragua Day Trip: Masaya Volcano, Granada & Lake Boat RideDay trip from Nicaragua visiting Masaya Volcano's active crater, colonial Granada, Catarina viewpoint and Lake Nicaragua by boat, with meals and guide.
9 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 240per person
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