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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SJO Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer with WiFi
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SJO Airport to La Fortuna Private Transfer with WiFiPrivate van transfer from SJO airport to La Fortuna with bilingual driver, WiFi, water and snacks. Direct pickup at arrivals with professional service.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per group
Lake Arenal Boat & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
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Lake Arenal Boat & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San JosePrivate tour from San Jose with hotel pickup, a 90-minute boat tour of Lake Arenal, lunch and thermal pools at Baldi Hot Springs. Your guide speaks English or Spanish.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 295per person
Tamarindo Sloths & Hot Springs: Private Tour with Lunch
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Tamarindo Sloths & Hot Springs: Private Tour with LunchPrivate tour from Tamarindo combining wildlife sanctuary visits with Miravalles hot springs and volcanic mud therapy.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 250per person
Ziplining in Monteverde: 13 cables through cloud forest
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Ziplining in Monteverde: 13 cables through cloud forestZip through 13 cables and 19 platforms in Monteverde's cloud forest canopy, then walk among over 20 butterfly species on this guided tour with hotel pickup.
4 reviews
4.00★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Monteverde Costa Rican Cuisine Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table
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Monteverde Costa Rican Cuisine Cooking Class: Farm-to-TableLearn to cook authentic Tica recipes on a family farm near Monteverde with a live guide, then eat what you've made. Includes ingredients.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 147per person
Masaya Volcano and Granada Day Trip from Liberia
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Masaya Volcano and Granada Day Trip from LiberiaCross into Nicaragua from Liberia to see Masaya Volcano's incandescent lava at the crater rim.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h–12h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 240per person
Snorkeling in Tamarindo: ATV and beach combo
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Snorkeling in Tamarindo: ATV and beach comboSnorkel at a hidden beach near Playa Piratas, then ride automatic ATVs through villages and river trails to reach Playa Minas and Playa Puerto Viejo.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h 10m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Savegre River Rafting from Jaco: Class II & III Rapids
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Savegre River Rafting from Jaco: Class II & III RapidsRaft Class II and III rapids on the Savegre River, Costa Rica's cleanest waterway, with a bilingual guide.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h 30m
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
San Jose Airport Transfer: Private Ride to Your Hotel
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San Jose Airport Transfer: Private Ride to Your HotelPrivate transfer from San Jose airport with a trained driver who meets you at baggage claim and drives you to your hotel or destination.
4 reviews
5.00★
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 198per group
Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with Naturalist
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Monteverde Night Walk: Nocturnal Wildlife with NaturalistPrivate 2-hour night walk in Monteverde's cloud forest with a naturalist guide using optical equipment and flashlights to spot sloths, tarantulas.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Tue–Sun
3
Live guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 350per group
Jaco Waterfall Tour: Seven waterfalls with private guide
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Jaco Waterfall Tour: Seven waterfalls with private guidePrivate waterfall tour from Jaco with licensed guide in English or Spanish, seven falls, swimming and lunch included. Four hours with hotel pickup.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
2-Day Tortuguero Tour: Night Walk, Canoe & Jaguar Trail
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2-Day Tortuguero Tour: Night Walk, Canoe & Jaguar TrailSpend 2 days in Tortuguero National Park with night jungle walks, canoe rides and hiking trails led by a certified bilingual guide, including dock pickup.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2d
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Jet Ski Rental in Papagayo Peninsula Bay: 1 Hour from Your Hotel
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Jet Ski Rental in Papagayo Peninsula Bay: 1 Hour from Your HotelRent a Yamaha 2025 jet ski for one hour directly from your hotel beach in Papagayo Peninsula Bay, with safety instruction and room for two riders.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
8
Free cancellationfromUS$ 176per group
Private Driver in Costa Rica: 10 Hours, Your Route
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Private Driver in Costa Rica: 10 Hours, Your RoutePrivate driver and vehicle for up to 10 hours in Costa Rica with pickup included, soft drinks provided, and a route you design: up to 200km daily driving distance.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 600per group
San Jose Airport Transfer to Popular Destinations: Private Pickup
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San Jose Airport Transfer to Popular Destinations: Private PickupPrivate transfer from San Jose Airport to your Costa Rica destination with door-to-door service, complimentary refreshments, and a driver who knows the local area.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–5h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
San José Airport to Hotels Transfer: Private Mercedes or SUV
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San José Airport to Hotels Transfer: Private Mercedes or SUVPrivate transfer from San José airport (SJO) to your hotel or vice versa in a Mercedes van or SUV, with complimentary water and local beers, confirmed before pickup.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
45m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per group
Guided Walking Tour of Alajuela: 5 Landmarks in 90 Minutes
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Guided Walking Tour of Alajuela: 5 Landmarks in 90 MinutesWalk through Alajuela's heart in 90 minutes with a guide, visiting the Juan Santamaría Museum, Cathedral, Cultural Center, Theater, and Municipal Market: all in one morning.
4 reviews
4.50★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Snorkeling at Curu Wildlife Refuge: Turtle Islands & Beach
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Snorkeling at Curu Wildlife Refuge: Turtle Islands & BeachSnorkel the Turtle Islands from Curu Wildlife Refuge with a live guide, boat transport, and tropical fruit included.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Private Boat Tour: 3-hour river safari
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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Private Boat Tour: 3-hour river safariThree-hour private boat tour of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge in Costa Rica with certified naturalist guide. Spot howler monkeys, caimans, crocodiles.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa Teresa
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Travelers' pick
Tortuga Island Sunset & Bioluminescence Tour Santa TeresaEvening boat tour from Santa Teresa to Tortuga Island with sunset viewing, snorkeling, fish tacos and bioluminescence. Includes hotel pickup.
4 reviews
4.75★
Duration
7h
Every day
12:45
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 137per person
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