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 José Airport to Puerto Viejo Transfer Private Minivan 4h
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Travelers' pick
San José Airport to Puerto Viejo Transfer Private Minivan 4hPrivate transfer from San José Airport to Puerto Viejo or Cahuita in a minivan for up to four passengers.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 325per group
Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio: Spot Toucans & Scarlet Macaws
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Birdwatching Tour Manuel Antonio: Spot Toucans & Scarlet MacawsPrivate birdwatching tour near Manuel Antonio with licensed guide, spotting scope and typical Costa Rican lunch.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 198per person
Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Costa Elena: Private Transfer
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Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Costa Elena: Private TransferPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Costa Elena with driver monitoring your flight, meeting you at arrivals with a name sign.
6 reviews
5.00★
Every dayLive guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Quetzal Birdwatching Quepos: Early Morning San Gerardo Tour
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Quetzal Birdwatching Quepos: Early Morning San Gerardo TourHike through San Gerardo de Dota's highlands before dawn with a licensed guide to spot the Resplendent Quetzal, including meals and spotting scope.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
04:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 351per person
SJO Airport to Esterillos Bejuco Private Transfer with Driver
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SJO Airport to Esterillos Bejuco Private Transfer with DriverPrivate transfer from San José airport to Esterillos Bejuco in an air-conditioned vehicle with bilingual driver and WiFi.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 240per group
Tenorio River Rafting: Class III & IV Rapids in Guanacaste
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Tenorio River Rafting: Class III & IV Rapids in GuanacasteWhite water rafting on Tenorio River in Guanacaste with a live guide, hotel pickup and lunch included.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
7h
Thu, Fri and Sun
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 184per person
Sea Turtle Nesting in Tortuguero: Night Tour, July–October
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Sea Turtle Nesting in Tortuguero: Night Tour, July–OctoberWatch sea turtles nest on Tortuguero's beach at night with a certified guide, National Park permit and spotter service included. July to October only.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h–3h
Next departure: 1 Aug 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Jet Ski Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: 10 Beaches
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Jet Ski Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: 10 BeachesRent a jet ski in Playa Flamingo to snorkel 10 beaches and an island in 2 hours with guide and equipment, spotting dolphins, turtles and manta rays.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 285per person
Ziplining over 11 waterfalls near Jaco: 18 lines in one tour
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining over 11 waterfalls near Jaco: 18 lines in one tourZipline over 11 waterfalls on 18 cables near Jaco with a bilingual guide, 4x4 ride to the first platform, rappelling, a Tibetan bridge crossing.
6 reviews
4.83★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San Jose
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Pacuare River rafting: Class III-IV white water from San JoseRaft 19 miles of Class III-IV white water through the rainforest on the Pacuare River with hotel pickup from San Jose, meals.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
11h
Every day
05:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 139per person
Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through Rainforest
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Sarapiqui River Safari Float: Paddle Through RainforestPaddle the Sarapiqui River through rainforest reserves on a guided float from San Jose, spotting sloths, otters, tropical birds and iguanas.
6 reviews
4.83★
Duration
4h
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 111per person
Rio Negro Tubing: Class 2-3 Rapids & Volcanic Mud
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Rio Negro Tubing: Class 2-3 Rapids & Volcanic MudTube 5 km of Class 2 and 3 rapids on Rio Negro, then soak in volcanic hot springs and mineral mud at Hacienda Guachipelín, naturally heated by Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 114per person
Nicaragua Tour: Volcano, Granada & Lake Islands Private Trip
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Nicaragua Tour: Volcano, Granada & Lake Islands Private TripPrivate day tour from Flamingo to Nicaragua with active volcano crater, colonial Granada and boat ride through 360+ Lake Nicaragua islands.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
12h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 236per person
Tortuguero Night Tour: Spot Nocturnal Wildlife in the Park
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Tortuguero Night Tour: Spot Nocturnal Wildlife in the ParkWalk through Tortuguero village at dusk, then search the trail for frogs, snakes and mammals with a guide who points out old machinery and teaches you.
6 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 20m
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Night Adventure in Tortuguero Rainforest: Nocturnal wildlife tour
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Night Adventure in Tortuguero Rainforest: Nocturnal wildlife tourTwo-hour night walk through Tortuguero rainforest with expert guide and flashlight, spotting sloths, frogs, snakes and sleeping birds on the trails after dark.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 25per person
Golf Cart Rental in Playa Flamingo: Deluxe & Regular Models
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Golf Cart Rental in Playa Flamingo: Deluxe & Regular ModelsRent a golf cart in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica with deluxe or regular models. Seats four adults, includes bottled water, and lets you explore the beach at your own pace.
6 reviews
3.83★
Duration
1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per group
La Leona Waterfall Tour from Liberia: Private Jungle Hike
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La Leona Waterfall Tour from Liberia: Private Jungle HikePrivate La Leona Waterfall tour from Liberia with jungle hike, river swim and lunch included.
6 reviews
4.50★
Duration
4h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per 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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