Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Manzanillo to Punta Mona jungle tour: Wildlife and secret beaches
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Manzanillo to Punta Mona jungle tour: Wildlife and secret beachesWalk from Manzanillo through the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge to Punta Mona, spotting monkeys, sloths and toucans while discovering hidden beaches.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Nauyaca Waterfall tour from Quepos: Jump, swim, hike
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Nauyaca Waterfall tour from Quepos: Jump, swim, hikeSwim at Nauyaca Waterfall and jump 8 feet into Portalon pools on a 6-hour guided hike through mountain forest from Quepos, with lunch and hotel pickup.
8 reviews
4.63★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Private Airport Transfer to Manuel Antonio, Quepos
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Private Airport Transfer to Manuel Antonio, QueposPrivate transfer from the airport to Manuel Antonio with bilingual driver in a new vehicle, arriving refreshed and ready for your beach getaway.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3m–20m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 499per group
Kayaking Paquera: Bioluminescence by Night
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Kayaking Paquera: Bioluminescence by NightKayak through Paquera Bay at sunset and into the night to watch bioluminescent plankton glow in the water. Includes kayak, life jacket, guide and fresh fruit.
8 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
Every day
17:30
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, forest and night wildlife
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Tortuguero: Canals, forest and night wildlifePaddle Tortuguero canals at sunrise, hike the Jaguar Trail through rainforest, and search for nocturnal wildlife after dark with a naturalist guide who provides all equipment.
8 reviews
4.75★
Duration
6h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the water
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Snorkeling at JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort: Sunset on the waterSnorkel from JW Marriott Costa Elena Resort in Playa Hermosa with a guide, drinks and all gear included. Watch the sunset from the boat before heading back to shore.
8 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 165per group
Whale Marine National Park tour: Spot whales and dolphins
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Travelers' pick
Whale Marine National Park tour: Spot whales and dolphinsSail around Punta Uvita and the Whale Tail in Costa Rica's first marine park with a guide hunting for whales, dolphins and sea turtles in the morning.
8 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Bajos del Toro Waterfalls Hike: Guided Canyon Tour Costa Rica
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Bajos del Toro Waterfalls Hike: Guided Canyon Tour Costa RicaHike through Bajos del Toro's waterfalls and natural pools in the rainforest with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, starting at 6 a.m. and enjoying lunch along the way.
8 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Kayaking Damas Island mangroves from Jacó: Wildlife spotting
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Kayaking Damas Island mangroves from Jacó: Wildlife spottingKayak through Damas Island's mangrove estuaries from Jacó with a professional guide, spotting monkeys.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 107per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo with ATV ride through jungle
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Snorkeling in Tamarindo with ATV ride through jungleDrive an ATV through Costa Rican jungle and beaches, then snorkel with a bilingual guide who provides all gear and refreshments.
7 reviews
4.71★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Granada & Masaya Volcano Tour: Lake Nicaragua Boat Ride
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Granada & Masaya Volcano Tour: Lake Nicaragua Boat RideDay trip from Costa Rica to Nicaragua with Lake Nicaragua boat ride, Granada carriage tour, Masaya Volcano visit and craft market. Includes breakfast.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 700per person
San José Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer: WiFi and restroom on board
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Travelers' pick
San José Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer: WiFi and restroom on boardPrivate minibus pickup at San José Airport with experienced English-speaking driver, delivering to La Fortuna hotels with stops along the way if needed.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 215per group
Suspension Bridges & Hot Springs from San Jose: Arenal in one day
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Suspension Bridges & Hot Springs from San Jose: Arenal in one dayFull-day tour from San Jose featuring 2.5 hours on six suspension bridges 45 meters above the rainforest, then natural hot springs and lunch in Arenal.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 224per person
ATV Riding in Brasilito: Beaches & Dry Forest
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ATV Riding in Brasilito: Beaches & Dry ForestDrive a side-by-side buggy through Guanacaste's beaches and dry forest from Brasilito north to Flamingo and Potrero, with a live guide leading photo stops along the way.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
ATV Riding in Playa Flamingo: Beach to Jungle Off-Roading
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ATV Riding in Playa Flamingo: Beach to Jungle Off-RoadingTwo-hour ATV ride from Playa Grande to Atapalo Beach through tropical dry forest, rivers and estuaries. Your guide provides helmet and pickup.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Sloth Sanctuary Tour from Tamarindo
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Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Sloth Sanctuary Tour from TamarindoPrivate guided tour from Tamarindo to Rio Celeste and Tenorio Volcano with sloth encounters, coffee and chocolate tastings, plus lunch and hotel pickup.
7 reviews
4.86★
Duration
10h–11h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Ziplining in Limón: 12 cables through rainforest canopy
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Ziplining in Limón: 12 cables through rainforest canopyZipline through Costa Rica's rainforest canopy on 12 cables near Puerto Limón, then cross three suspension bridges up to 219 feet long. Includes guide.
7 reviews
4.86★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Sport Fishing in Guanacaste: Big Game Fish & Local Captains
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Sport Fishing in Guanacaste: Big Game Fish & Local CaptainsFish Guanacaste's continental shelf for big game species with expert local captains, fully equipped boats with safety gear, and five hours on the water from hotel pickup.
7 reviews
4.71★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 900per group
ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Mountain Trails & Hidden Beaches
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ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Mountain Trails & Hidden BeachesRide ATVs through Tamarindo's mountain trails and river crossings to white sand beaches with an experienced guide who provides all equipment.
7 reviews
4.71★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private Driver Costa Rica: 10-Hour Custom Itinerary
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Private Driver Costa Rica: 10-Hour Custom ItineraryPrivate driver and vehicle for up to 10 hours in Costa Rica with customized route, soft drinks included, and no wait times. You set the schedule and stops.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 500per group
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