Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna Arenal: Private Transport 5h
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna Arenal: Private Transport 5hPrivate transfer from Manuel Antonio to La Fortuna Arenal in an air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water, free WiFi and stops for comfort along the five-hour route.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 365per group
Guanacaste: Turtle nesting night tour with local guide
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Guanacaste: Turtle nesting night tour with local guideWatch sea turtles nest on a guided night tour in Guanacaste. Includes pickup, bottled water, and a bilingual naturalist guide. Book your spot now.
7 reviews
4.86★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Private Palo Verde tour with boat ride and wildlife guide
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Private Palo Verde tour with boat ride and wildlife guidePrivate tour through Palo Verde's river and forests with English-speaking guide, lunch and hotel pickup. See monkeys, iguanas and birds in their natural habitat.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Zipline Canopy Tour near Manuel Antonio: Private Reserve
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Zipline Canopy Tour near Manuel Antonio: Private ReserveZipline through the Manuel Antonio jungle canopy on 11 lines across La Selvita private reserve, with guide, transport and a Costa Rican meal included in the 4-hour experience.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per 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
Tortuguero to Moin Boat Transfer: Wildlife, River & Local Captain
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Travelers' pick
Tortuguero to Moin Boat Transfer: Wildlife, River & Local CaptainStart your journey from Tortuguero to Moin by boat, guided by a local captain. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, toucans and more along the 86 km river route. Includes boat transport.
7 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Playa Flamingo Private Transfer with Bilingual Driver
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Playa Flamingo Private Transfer with Bilingual DriverPrivate transfer in Playa Flamingo with bilingual driver, air-conditioned vehicle and bottled water. Pickup from airport, hotel or accommodation.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 320per group
Tortuga Island & Bioluminescent Snorkel: Spider Monkeys & 2 Islands
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Tortuga Island & Bioluminescent Snorkel: Spider Monkeys & 2 IslandsFull-day private tour from Tambor: 5 gulf islands with spider monkeys, Tortuga Island snorkeling, lunch, and bioluminescence swim. All gear included.
6 reviews
3.33★
Duration
8h 30m
Every day
12:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 950per group
Jaco: Private Tortuga Island Boat Tour & Snorkeling
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Jaco: Private Tortuga Island Boat Tour & SnorkelingPrivate speedboat to Tortuga Island from Jaco with snorkeling, monkey spotting, Subwings, and lunch. Small groups, Bluetooth music, beach chairs. 8 hours.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · NL · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 265per person
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