Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

Feel the grit of manuel antonio’s rainforest on an atv tour with waterfall swims, wildlife, and a costa rican lunch. includes guide, equipment, and pickup....

Sample chorreadas, ceviche caldosa, and beachside seafood on this jaco food tour. includes tastings, two costa rican beers, and a fiery chiliguaro shot....

Peer into monteverde’s cloud forest on a day trip from san jose, with hanging bridges, wildlife stops, and lunch included. includes pickup and local guide....

Step into monteverde’s cloud forest with a local guide, walk misty trails, spot wildlife and end at the hummingbird gallery café. small group tour with expert insights....

Jump into tamarindo’s wild sunday party bus, with pool games, beach bonfire, sunset dancing, and a welcome drink at every stop. includes local guide and return ride....

Feel the rush in rincón de la vieja with ziplining, river tubing, horseback rides to waterfalls, and volcano hot springs. includes lunch and all activities....

Feel the rush of class ii & iii white water rafting near la fortuna, with volcano views, hotel pickup, and a local guide. includes fruit snack and riverside break....

Skip the bus lines—ride from san josé airport to jaco in a comfy, air-conditioned van with wifi, flexible pickup, and space for up to 6. book your private transfer now....

Float quietly down the peñas blancas river near la fortuna, spot wildlife with a local guide, enjoy fresh fruit, and end with an organic costa rican lunch and sugarcane juice....

Feel the warmth of costa rica at diamante eco adventure park’s animal sanctuary, explore a traditional house, taste chocolate & coffee, entry ticket included....

Savor costa rican dinner, live folk dance, and sunset views over san josé in a 19th-century house—includes pickup, welcome cocktail, and local guide....

Wake up early for a nicaragua day trip from costa rica—see masaya volcano, stroll granada’s streets, cruise lake nicaragua’s islets, with pickup & local meals included....

Step into monteverde’s forest after dark, spot nocturnal wildlife with a local guide, use flashlights and a spotting scope, and enjoy a small group walk—includes gear....

Feel the rush on manuel antonio’s 4,300-foot twin zip line, cross hanging bridges, and share a costa rican lunch—all with hotel pickup and expert guides....

Feel the sea breeze off tamarindo on a sunset catamaran cruise, snorkel hidden coves, and enjoy a chef-prepared lunch with open bar. includes beach pickup....

Feel the rush on a naranjo river whitewater rafting trip from manuel antonio, with hotel pickup, local guides, and lunch included. real adventure, real costa rica....

Feel the rush of sarapiqui river’s class iv rapids, spot monkeys and toucans, and share a riverside lunch. includes hotel pickup, guide, and all gear....

Face-first ziplining over ocean & rainforest at diamante adventure park in guanacaste, with “superman” line, pro guides, and hands-free safety—includes all gear....

Feel the rainforest come alive in manuel antonio—spot sloths, monkeys, and birds on a guided walk, then unwind at the beach. includes snacks and telescope use....

Wildlife on the tempisque river, chorotega pottery with artisans, wood-fired costa rican lunch and fresh coffee tasting. includes pickup and local guide....