Top Costa Rica Day Trips - page 2

Experience the thrill of hiking near an active volcano on a full-day trip from Guanacaste. Get an up-close view of Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape from a network of hanging bridges at Mistico Park. Rejuvenate after with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar views of the volcano. Round-trip hotel transport from Guanacaste, breakfast, and a Costa Rican lunch are included.

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from $46

Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Full-Day Trip from Guanacaste

Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Day Trip from Guanacaste

12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(214)

from $210

From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour

This sampler adventure tour from San Jose fits the best of Costa Rica's rivers and rainforests into one action-packed day. En route, go croc-spotting at a famous overlook on the Tarcoles River. Then head to the jungle adventure park where you can choose two activities from a list of thrilling options, including ziplining, horseback riding, surfing lessons, an ATV adventure, and a mountain bike tour.

From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(139)

from $171

Half the day — all the fun! This experience takes you to the famous Tortuga Island aboard the Costa Cat III. Cruise along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, snorkel right from the boat, and enjoy the boat’s fun features like the water slide, sun beds, and dive boards. After snorkeling, relax at the island with signature Jungle Juice, Margaritas, and gourmet sandwiches before cruising back under a stunning Pacific sunset.

Tortuga Island Snorkel and Sunset Cruise from Jacó

5 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Our meeting will take you to 3 magical places that will leave you in love with Costa Rica. We will visit the Poás Volcano at only 2,574 meters above sea level, a natural wonder that will impress you. Then The Coffee Tour at the Doka Estate; where you will learn more than you imagine. And finally The wonderful La Paz Waterfalls, without a doubt an experience that you cannot miss. For this and much more we invite you to this magical adventure!

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from $123

Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour

Poás Volcano, Café Doka and Peace Falls Day Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(319)

from $155

Design your own perfect day in La Fortuna on a customizable combo tour. Cross the rainforest canopy on hanging bridges, swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall, hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, and soak in geothermal hot springs. Take your pick of activities or do them all for a full day of fun and relaxation. Optional lunch add-ons provide a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included from added convenience.

La Fortuna 4-in-1 Tour: Bridges, Volcano, Waterfall

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

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from $145

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

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from $129

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner

14 to 15 hoursFree Cancellation

Tropical Rainforest, Hanging Bridges And Jungle Sloths Sanctuary

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from $195

7 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch—your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour includes breakfast and lunch, and is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.

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from $190

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

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from $169

Puntarenas Shore Excursions. Hanging Bridges walk

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(136)

from $125

Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

Head to the rainforest from Tamarindo on this private all-day excursion with a naturalist guide. Hike to the impressive Rio Celeste waterfall and then go tubing down the river, stopping along the way to swim and spot wildlife, including colored frogs and sloths. A local lunch is included. Plus, stop to admire the Tree of Peace, which is more than 400 years old. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Rio Celeste Combo: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $149

Zip Line, Rappel, Hiking La Carpintera Tour in San Jose

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit three Costa Rican highlights in one day on this guided tour from San José. First explore a Starbucks-owned coffee farm, learning all about how your morning brew is grown, harvested, and roasted. Next, visit the Poas Volcano Crater and marvel at its powerful geysers and bubbling lake of aquamarine water. Then, experience La Paz Waterfall Garden–a lush rainforest that boasts spectacular waterfalls and exotic wildlife. Finally, stop by another coffee plantation and enjoy a lunch of traditional Costa Rican fare.

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from $51

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

(155)

from $149

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

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from $35

Special Offer

Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Half-Day Tour with La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano Hike

Swim beneath a jungle waterfall and hike into Arenal Volcano National Park on a 7-hour, 2-in-1 combo tour that takes in the best of the region’s natural beauty and wildlife. Spot monkeys and bright tropical birds as you walk through the rainforest surrounding La Fortuna waterfall, then enjoy a leisurely Costa Rican lunch with locally grown coffee. Follow your guide along jagged lava flows and mountainside trails as you explore Arenal, learn the history of this iconic volcano, and earn stunning views of Arenal lake.

Half-Day Tour with La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano Hike

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the beautiful natural attractions of Costa Rica on this all-day tour from San Jose. Fly over the rainforest canopy via a zipline course and rappel down 150 feet (50 meters) at an adventure park. Visit two waterfalls and admire the local wildlife including iguanas. Stop at a coffee plantation where you'll learn how it's cultivated and harvested. Finally, relax in thermal mineral hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano.

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from $170

Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

14 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(149)

from $185

Volcano The volcano views from the farm are truly photo-worthy, and riding through the open fields feels like pure freedom!view

Experience the thrill of riding an ATV along tracks in the Costa Rican rainforest during this exhilarating half-day activity from La Fortuna. Head to a private farm situated next to Arenal Volcano National Park, and receive instruction from your guide on operating the ATV. Then follow your guide on a fun mud-splattered ride over rugged terrain, stopping at a small village to observe local life, and the option to enjoy a spa-like volcanic mud mask straight from the river.

La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(303)

from $105

Fit in two of Costa Rica's top adventures in one day on this combo ATV and zipline tour that lets you escape the crowds and explore secluded shores of Brasilito, Flamingo, Tamarindo, and other beautiful Guanacaste beaches. After beach hopping and looking for wildlife, take to the skies on a thrilling zip line course through the jungle that will get your adrenaline pumping. Note that gratuities are not included.

Zip Line and ATV Adventure

5 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

This sunset cruise includes snorkeling equipment for you to get out and enjoy the water, plus a premium top-shelf open bar and lunch. Basically, it has everything you need to guarantee a fun afternoon out on the water. End your tour with a picture-perfect sunset over the ocean. The cruise leaves from 2 locations, Tamarindo or Playas del Coco. Please be careful to select the correct option.

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from $159

Marlin del Rey Catamaran Sailing Sunset Cruise Tamarindo - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco

5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(346)

from $104

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(4,327)

from $49

Enjoy a thrilling yet gentle day of white-water rafting down class II and III rapids on the Balsa River. This active adventure includes transfers from La Fortuna, equipment, instruction, a safety briefing, and ends with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. Feel the thrill as you bounce and glide 6 miles (10 kilometers) down the river flanked by lush the jungle filled with monkeys, tropical birds, and sloths.

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

5 hoursFree Cancellation

3-Hour ATV Jungle Waterfall Adventure

(1,995)

from $73

3 hoursFree Cancellation

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

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from $105

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Alyssa_T, May 2026

Best Costa Rican Experience We Had

This was hand down THE best experience my son and I have had in Costa Rica. Our guides Carlos and Diego were extremely knowledgeable, passionate, funny, kind and overall wonderful at making sure everyone had a good experience. I can't imagine a way that this could have been better. We started out with the hike to the waterfall, then delicious pineapple snack, then a short trip to learn about indigenous people of Costa Rica, then a delicious lunch, the butterfly garden and finally the hike on Arenal. Every step they made sure people were safe, comfortable and having fun. I learned so much today. I will add that as a moderately fit 50yr old woman I was a little intimidated by the prospect of this trip. My 17 yr old son really wanted the experience so I pushed myself. The hikes were tough and a lot of work but they set you up for success and made it a wonderful, unforgettable experience. This trip is well worth your time and money.

Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

Spiraggelos_A, May 2026

Amazing Snorkeling and Beachtime

My wife and I joined the tour to Tortuga Island. It was an incredible day filled with fantastic snorkeling, excellent island cocktails, beautiful weather, and memorable wildlife moments. Big shout out to our guide Roy and his crew for a wonderful day!

Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour! - Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More

Paige_S, May 2026

Awesome day!

This was such an awesome day! My two friends and I were looking for a zip line excursion, and came across this mega-excursion. We were hesitant to book but SO glad we did! We had the best time and there were so many great thrills. Berny was an amazing guide and totally made the experience - he took photos and videos of us which was really convenient. Overall definitely recommend. We booked with transport included and came from Tamarindo which was lengthy but our driver made it as comfortable as possible!

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience

Richard_S, May 2026

Great tour with excellent variety

This was a great tour with a fun mix of activities that really gave us the flavor of Costa Rica. It was nice to see the variety of waterfall, wildlife, and coffee and chocolate farm. Before booking we were worried about the length of the drive, but our guide Geno had so much interesting information to share that the time flew by. He also built in breaks with snacks and clean bathroom stops that made the day easy. Geno is excellent at spotting wildlife, so we made a few unplanned roadside stops that allowed us to get close to howler monkeys and see two toucans in the wild. This tour was definitely the highlight of our Costa Rica vacation!

Tropical Rainforest, Hanging Bridges And Jungle Sloths Sanctuary

Trinity_G, May 2026

Maurice was a great tour...

Maurice was a great tour guide and Armonda got us is safetly where we needed to go. Maurice taugh us a lot about the culture and explained everything very good. We ha e our 2 year old son and they were pretty patient with us. Pretty good excursion for a 2 year old. Just be ready to carry them up hill for the hike if they dobt want to walk. The coffe and cacoa experience was great. Waterall was beautiful!

La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose

T_A, May 2026

Fun family adventure

Our guide, Mauricio was very friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time at the La Paz Waterfall and Garden tour. We did this at the start of our trip. We wanted to at least see some of the animals native to the area in case we were not able to see them in the wild. I was quite happy that we did not run into any large cats outside of an enclosure. This day did not feel too long. There was a stop on the way to and from the gardens.

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Amy_L, Apr 2026

Amazing tour!

What an amazing day! Our tour guide Steven was simply the best. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a full day, about 15 hours, but it was 100 worth it. We learned about one of the coffee plantations, enjoyed so Costa Rican coffee, saw the waterfall, zip lined and spent some time at the hot spring. It was the best tour we could have started our vacation doing.

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

Alana_M, Apr 2026

Andrea was a great...

Andrea was a great guide—she is very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Costa Rica, I would highly recommend this tour. We started off with trying a bunch of different fruits, then a bit of ice cream, and concluded with tamales, a dessert empanada, coffee + a traditional drink. As a tip, I would recommend doing this tour earlier in the day. There were a few times when I wanted to purchase something and wished I could have gone back to the market. However, since I did the 3PM tour, everything was closed by the time I was done with the tour.

San Jose By Night: Farm to Table Dinner & Cocktail Class

Dayonna_L, Apr 2026

Delicious food, amazing tour

Angel was AMAZING! Very entertaining, the food was delicioussssss, very interactive. The drinks were amazing. You get to walk and see where the locals hang and explore culture then you go to a nice place and begin the cooking and cocktail class! I can’t believe the food was that good honestly. The whole thing was a 10/10. One of the most enjoyable things I did in Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Brianna_T, Apr 2026

Must do 10/10!!!

I had an amazing experience on this full-day tour in Costa Rica! Our guide was incredibly sweet, friendly, and made the entire day feel so enjoyable and relaxed. We made plenty of stops along the way to take pictures and spot wildlife, which made the experience feel really special and not rushed at all. One thing I really appreciated was how the guide took the time to take photos of us.They were also very communicative, explaining what we were seeing and making sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the tour. Overall, it was such a memorable experience, and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Costa Rica!

4 in 1 : Irazu + Orosi + Lankaster + Lake Cachi with Lunch

Lukas_R, Mar 2026

This tour is great if you...

This tour is great if you want to see a variety of places in one day. The lunch was a highlight — probably the best meal I had during my 7-day stay in Costa Rica. I also appreciated that the guide added an extra stop at the Cartago ruins when I asked. Highly recommended.

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

Abigail_P, Mar 2026

Fun family trip

We had a lovely time with Charly leading our tour. The coffee plantation experience was really informative. We got to pick actual coffee beans and process them, producing, what my coffee loving husband claims is one of the best cups of coffee he has ever had in his life. Charly was really on top of the weather patterns at the volcano and had us wait for the perfect view of the Poás crater. We even met a coati at the beautiful water fall! Shout out to the tasty lunch, too! Top quality casado and really good drinks.