Top Things to Do in Costa Rica

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Jaco Highlights Tour: Monkeys, Mangroves & Beach Lunch
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Jaco Highlights Tour: Monkeys, Mangroves & Beach LunchJaco Highlights Tour with certified nature guide spotting monkeys in mangrove rivers, visiting viewpoints and enjoying beachfront lunch. Six hours with pickup.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 98per person
5-Day Caribbean Costa Rica Tour: Tortuguero & Puerto Viejo
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5-Day Caribbean Costa Rica Tour: Tortuguero & Puerto ViejoFive-day tour from San Jose through Tortuguero National Park's rainforest canals with a private guide, then south to Puerto Viejo and Cahuita beaches.
5 reviews
4.80★
Duration
5d
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 1,300per person
San Jose Airport to Quepos Transfer: Private Car & Driver
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San Jose Airport to Quepos Transfer: Private Car & DriverPrivate transfer from San Jose Airport to Manuel Antonio or Quepos with a trained driver, meet-and-greet at baggage claim, and free wait time if your flight is delayed.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 365per group
13-day Costa Rica tour: San Jose to Manuel Antonio
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13-day Costa Rica tour: San Jose to Manuel Antonio13-day Costa Rica tour from San Jose with bilingual guide visiting Tortuguero, Cahuita, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio, including hotel pickup.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13d
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 3,290per person
Ziplining, tubing and hot springs at Rincon de la Vieja
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Ziplining, tubing and hot springs at Rincon de la ViejaZip through the canopy, tube down Rio Colorado and soak in natural hot springs mud near Rincon de la Vieja volcano with a local guide leading the way.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Ziplining, tubing & hot springs: Rio Negro adventure
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Ziplining, tubing & hot springs: Rio Negro adventureZip 12 cables down a canyon, rappel, tube 5km on Rio Colorado, ride horseback through forest, then soak in natural hot springs. Includes hotel pickup and lunch.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 240per person
Damas Island Mangrove Fishing Tour from Manuel Antonio
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Damas Island Mangrove Fishing Tour from Manuel AntonioFish the mangrove canals of Damas Island from Manuel Antonio with a local guide, boat and tackle included.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 898per group
Rio Celeste Waterfall tour: Naturalist guide & sloth sanctuary
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Rio Celeste Waterfall tour: Naturalist guide & sloth sanctuaryHike to Rio Celeste Waterfall from Playa Hermosa with a naturalist guide, visit Finca Verde sloth sanctuary, and enjoy lunch.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Pacuare River Rafting from San José: Class III–IV rapids
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Pacuare River Rafting from San José: Class III–IV rapidsRaft 24 km of National Geographic-ranked whitewater through rainforest and Cabécar territory with Jonatan's personal guide, including hotel pickup from San José and lunch.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 125per 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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