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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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
Ziplining in Mal País with ATV and Montezuma Falls
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Ziplining in Mal País with ATV and Montezuma FallsZipline through Mal País canopy with spectacular views, then ride ATVs through jungle trails to Montezuma Waterfall. Includes guide, equipment and hotel pickup.
6 reviews
4.00★
Duration
4h–8h
SunLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 287per person
Rincón de la Vieja tour: 12 activities in one day
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Travelers' pick
Rincón de la Vieja tour: 12 activities in one dayFull-day Rincón de la Vieja tour with horseback riding, canopy tour, hot springs, mud bath and lunch. Hike rainforest trails.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 112per person
Hacienda Guachipelin Ziplining Tour with Tubing & Rappelling
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Hacienda Guachipelin Ziplining Tour with Tubing & RappellingCombine five adventures at Hacienda Guachipelin: zip-line through Rio Blanco Canyon, rappel down cliffs, tube class III rapids on Rio Negro River.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h–11h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
ATV Riding in Conchal Beach from Brasilito
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ATV Riding in Conchal Beach from BrasilitoRide ATVs through natural trails from Brasilito toward Conchal Beach with a guide, spotting local wildlife, then return by horseback along the beach.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Your Hotel
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Private Transfer from Liberia Airport to Your HotelPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport with door-to-door service, personalized driver greeting, and air-conditioned comfort: no taxi lines or shared rides.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–6h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per group
Quepos to San José Airport Private Transfer Scenic Route
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Travelers' pick
Quepos to San José Airport Private Transfer Scenic RoutePrivate van transfer from Manuel Antonio hotels to SJO Airport with air conditioning, WiFi, refreshments and optional wildlife stops along the route.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–3h 40m
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per group
Birdwatching tour in Coronado cloud forest from San José
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Birdwatching tour in Coronado cloud forest from San JoséBirdwatching tour in Coronado's cloud forest starting from San José: spot quetzals, hummingbirds and endemic species at 2,200 meters, then lunch at the lodge before returning.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Wed–Sun
06:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 142per person
Manuel Antonio National Park day trip: Wildlife & beach
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Travelers' pick
Manuel Antonio National Park day trip: Wildlife & beachFull-day tour from San José with pickup at 5am, breakfast at a viewpoint overlooking Tárcoles River crocodiles, guided rainforest walk with a naturalist.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
Wed, Fri and Sat
05:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 163per person
Ziplining and ATV in Jaco: 10 cables and mountain terrain
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Travelers' pick
Ziplining and ATV in Jaco: 10 cables and mountain terrainStart with 10 ziplines through the Los Suenos canopy, then ride an ATV up to the rainforest peak above Jaco where the Pacific stretches from Jaco.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Private Boat to Catalina Islands
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Snorkeling in Tamarindo: Private Boat to Catalina IslandsPrivate snorkeling boat from Tamarindo visits Catalina Islands, Brumel Island and Potrero Bay with guide, equipment and refreshments for your choice of stops.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 860per group
Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demo
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Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demoWatch 200 bird species from a covered panga on the Tempisque River, then learn to throw ceramic pots from a local artisan before lunch cooked in a wood oven.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
start times · Every day
8
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Irazú and Carthage Volcano Tour from San Jose: Small Group
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Irazú and Carthage Volcano Tour from San Jose: Small GroupSmall-group tour from San Jose visiting Irazú Volcano's three craters, Sanatorium Durán, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels, and Ruins of St.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 185per person
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