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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Tortuguero canoe, volcano hike & trails tour: 6 hours
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Tortuguero canoe, volcano hike & trails tour: 6 hoursThree guided tours on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast: paddle Tortuguero canals spotting wildlife, hike to the 119-meter Cerro viewpoint.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Private Transfer Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Costa Elena
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Private Transfer Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Costa ElenaPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to JW Marriott Costa Elena with air-conditioned vehicle and optional stops.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Night Walk in Tortuguero: Nocturnal wildlife with a local guide
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Night Walk in Tortuguero: Nocturnal wildlife with a local guideJoin a local ICT-accredited guide for a nighttime walk through Tortuguero National Park, spotting nocturnal wildlife and hearing forest sounds.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every day
18:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Horseback Riding Rincón de la Vieja: Mountain Trails & Views
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Horseback Riding Rincón de la Vieja: Mountain Trails & ViewsRide across mountain trails and cattle ranches near Rincón de la Vieja with a local Costa Rican cowboy guide.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Bird photography in Esquipulas: Hummingbirds and forest trails
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Bird photography in Esquipulas: Hummingbirds and forest trailsPhotograph rare birds like the oz-billed hummingbird and turquoise cotinga on a family farm near Quepos with a certified guide using a telescope.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Mulguri Waterfalls eco-tour from Quepos: Three pools and lunch
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Mulguri Waterfalls eco-tour from Quepos: Three pools and lunchMulguri Waterfalls eco-tour from Quepos with hotel pickup, low-intensity rainforest hike, three natural pools and traditional Costa Rican lunch on a hanging bridge.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
08:15
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
San Jose Art and Heritage Tour: Golden Hall and Sunset Dinner
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San Jose Art and Heritage Tour: Golden Hall and Sunset DinnerWalk through San Jose's Museum of Costa Rican Art and National Theatre, browse Central Market, then enjoy sunset views and dinner with a live guide in English or Spanish.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
13:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Class 4 Rafting in San Jose: Small Group Whitewater Adventure
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Class 4 Rafting in San Jose: Small Group Whitewater AdventureClass 4 whitewater rafting near San Jose with a small group and experienced guide who tailors the run to your skill level.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Snorkeling at Playa Hermosa: Shallow reefs with sea turtles
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Snorkeling at Playa Hermosa: Shallow reefs with sea turtlesSnorkel the shallow reefs off Playa Hermosa with a licensed guide, spotting octopus, pufferfish, starfish and sea turtles. Hotel pickup included, three hours total.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Tamarindo Private Estuary Boat Tour: Mangroves at Your Pace
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Tamarindo Private Estuary Boat Tour: Mangroves at Your PacePrivate boat tour through Tamarindo's mangrove estuary with a local guide, fresh fruit and charcuterie included. Glide silently past crocodiles.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 120US$ 108per person
Jet Ski Tour Playas del Coco: Sea Caves & Mangrove Channels
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Jet Ski Tour Playas del Coco: Sea Caves & Mangrove ChannelsRide a jet ski from Playas del Coco across the Pacific to sea caves, mangrove channels and Eggs Bay, with hotel pickup and a guide steering the route.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Group Surf Lessons in Playa Hermosa Santa Teresa
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Travelers' pick
Group Surf Lessons in Playa Hermosa Santa TeresaLearn to surf at Playa Hermosa de Santa Teresa in 90 minutes with a certified bilingual instructor, surfboard included, in a small group setting.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
SJO Airport to Jacó Private Transfer: Multilingual Driver, Stops
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SJO Airport to Jacó Private Transfer: Multilingual Driver, StopsPrivate transfer from SJO Airport to Jacó with a multilingual driver who stops at Tárcoles River to point out wildlife, plus WiFi and a welcome drink on board.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per group
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White Sand
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Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Snorkeling & White SandDay trip from San José to Tortuga Island with snorkeling and lunch included. 50-minute boat ride to Blue Flag beach. Hotel pickup, all fitness levels.
3 reviews
4.33★
Duration
9h–12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Night Walk Tour
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Monteverde Hanging Bridges & Night Walk TourCombine Selvatura Park's canopy bridges with a guided night walk at Finca Lantana to see cloud forest life by day and nocturnal wildlife after dark, led by a naturalist guide.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h 30m
start times · Tue–Sun
5
Live guide EN · PT · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 89US$ 67per person
Tamarindo Surf Lessons: Learn to Ride Waves in 2 Hours
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Tamarindo Surf Lessons: Learn to Ride Waves in 2 HoursTwo-hour surf lesson at Tamarindo Beach with certified instructor, board and water included. Beginners stand up on waves by the end of the session.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per person
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste private minibus transfer with water
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Liberia Airport to Guanacaste private minibus transfer with waterPrivate transfer from Liberia International Airport to Guanacaste hotels in a modern air-conditioned minibus with driver meet-and-greet and bottled water.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 120per group
SJO Airport to San José Hotels: Private Shuttle
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SJO Airport to San José Hotels: Private ShuttlePrivate shuttle from San José airport to downtown hotels within 10 miles, with WiFi, bottled water and multilingual driver commentary on the route.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
20m–1h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per group
Orosí Valley thermal experience: 10-12 hours of guided wellness
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Orosí Valley thermal experience: 10-12 hours of guided wellnessSpend 10 to 12 hours in Costa Rica's Orosí Valley with a certified guide, private transportation, thermal mineral waters.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
10h–12h
Every day
05:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 300per person
Bribri Shaman Tour in Limon: Chocolate, Plants & Sacred Spaces
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Bribri Shaman Tour in Limon: Chocolate, Plants & Sacred SpacesVisit the Bribri ancestral lands in Talamanca with a guide who teaches traditional healing and chocolate-making, then swim at a waterfall and tour the sacred Conical House.
3 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h–5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
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