Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

Step into monteverde’s rainforest after dark for a guided night walk. spot sloths, frogs, and more with optic gear and flashlights included. small group tour....

Walk san jose’s lively markets, taste artisan ice cream, and hear local stories with a small group. includes hands-on fruit tasting and ends near the national theatre....

Feel the rush of an atv or utv ride from tamarindo to flamingo, crossing dry forests, rivers, and remote beaches. includes pickup and local guide....

Feel the rush in jaco’s jungle with atv rides, ziplining, horseback, waterfall rappel and a costa rican lunch. full-day adventure with guides and all gear included....

Feel the rush of nauyaca waterfalls near manuel antonio—hike through lush jungle, swim in cool pools, jump from rocks, and enjoy lunch. includes pickup & guide....

Feel the rush of surfing manuel antonio beach with a patient instructor, hotel pickup, and a break for tropical fruit under the umbrellas. all gear included....

Wake up your senses near arenal volcano—handcraft chocolate, taste fresh costa rican coffee, and meet local growers. includes hotel pickup and guide....

Start with the scent of roasting coffee near alajuela, hike poas volcano’s crater, and watch rescued sloths at la paz waterfall gardens. includes lunch and pickup....

Leave san jose or sjo airport for la fortuna with a relaxed shuttle ride, mountain views, and a friendly stop at mi rancho restaurant—includes pickup and ac vehicle....

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....