Top Costa Rica Private Sightseeing Tours - page 20

Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Private Tour from San José

12 hoursFree Cancellation

1.0

from $280

This private day trip from San José blends Costa Rica’s natural beauty and cultural heritage in one journey. Begin at Irazú Volcano National Park, the country’s highest volcano, where you can stand on the crater’s rim and admire sweeping views. Continue to Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago, Costa Rica’s most important pilgrimage site with remarkable architecture. The drive then takes you through the scenic Orosí Valley, where coffee farms, rivers, and traditional villages create a picturesque countryside. Finally, explore the Ujarrás Ruins, a 17th-century church surrounded by peaceful gardens. With a professional English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and fully customizable stops, this experience offers the perfect mix of history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes.

Private Tour from San José: Irazú Volcano & Cartago Sites

Private Tour from San José: Irazú Volcano & Cartago Sites

1.0

from $246

Discover San José’s vibrant energy, history, and flavor on this private highlights ride, perfect for a few hours in the capital. Begin with hotel pickup and head to Mercado Borbón, where stalls overflow with fresh produce, herbs, and spices, offering a true taste of local life. Just steps away, explore the historic San José Central Market, with narrow alleys filled with souvenirs and traditional eateries. Next, pause at Central Park & Metropolitan Cathedral, the city’s lively heart framed by leafy trees and colonial architecture. Continue to the National Theatre of Costa Rica, an architectural gem and cultural landmark. With an English-speaking driver, pickup and drop-off, and customizable stops, this tour blends daily life, history, and culture into a complete introduction to Costa Rica’s capital.

Private Tour of San José: Markets, Theatre & City Gems

Private Tour of San José: Markets, Theatre & City Gems

4 hoursFree Cancellation

1.0

from $150

The Beach & Pool Crawl is a private celebration experience designed for bachelorette parties, birthdays, graduations, and groups who want an unforgettable day together in Costa Rica. Cruise between handpicked beach and poolside venues, each with great music, sunny vibes, a welcome drink, and exclusive food and drink specials — all in a fun, social, stress-free setting. The party starts on the bus, where drinks, games, and high-energy music bring your group together from the first moment. Dedicated private hosts lead the celebration from start to finish, keeping the vibe fun, organized, and completely focused on your group while guiding you through every stop. Fully customizable to match your celebration style — from chill beach birthday vibes to full bachelorette party energy — this is more than a tour. It’s your private beach party day, built around music, laughter, and unforgettable memories with your favorite people.

Private Beach and Pool Crawl Party Bus

from $548

1 to 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ride to the Arenal River

4.5

from $80

Try your luck fishing for marlin, tuna, wahoo, red snapper and more on this fishing tour at Flamingo Beach, where all the details are planned for you. Your captain will know the best spots where the water drops off and the fish are biting. The boats are all equipped with fishing equipment, and snacks and drinks will be provided all day. You just need to show up in the fishin’ condition.

Full Day Sport Fishing Tour from Flamingo Beach

Private Arenal Birdwatching Experience

4.0

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from $1,700

Per group

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a Privately Guided Tour Immerse yourself in an enriching and unforgettable experience in La Fortuna, Arenal. Stroll through a meticulously preserved forest, a haven for local wildlife, along a 1.2 km trail designed for families, couples, and curious individuals. Set aside 2 hours for your visit to fully savor the richness of this 3-hectare sanctuary dedicated to conservation and environmental education. You’ll encounter sloths, frogs, caimans, Maleku indigenous art galleries, herons, and other nocturnal wildlife—all at a relaxed pace, immersing yourself in the diverse flora and fauna thriving in their unspoiled habitat. Embark on a journey of discovery at Ecocentro Danaus. Walk slowly, observe closely, and let the unpredictable charm of the surroundings unfold, revealing the true essence of this well-preserved ecosystem—a must-see experience in La Fortuna, Arenal.

from $97

Frogs-Reptiles: Wildlife Private Night Tour In La Fortuna Arenal

Frogs-Reptiles: Wildlife Private Night Tour In La Fortuna Arenal

With our private transfer service, you can enjoy optimizing your travel time and the comfort of our cars. Our experienced local driver always has your safety and comfort in mind. From the beginning of the trip, when he picks you up in La Fortuna at your desired time and takes care of your luggage, until the end of your journey in your chosen location in San José. Here begins your private stress-free trip full of wonderful authentic experiences and insights into the local culture. Our travel experts have chosen the most interesting sightseeing stops and top-rated attractions for you to choose from and enrich your journey. You will travel comfortably with a reliable driver who speaks English and has a good knowledge of the area. The only thing you need to do is relax while being taken care of.

from $95

Private Direct Transfer From La Fortuna To San Jose

Private Direct Transfer From La Fortuna To San Jose

from $197

With our private transfer service, you can enjoy optimizing your travel time and the comfort of our cars. Our experienced local driver always has your safety and comfort in mind. From the beginning of the trip, when he picks you up in San José at your desired time and takes care of your luggage, until the end of your journey in your chosen location in Monteverde. Here begins your private stress-free trip full of wonderful authentic experiences and insights into the local culture. Our travel experts have chosen the most interesting sightseeing stops and top-rated attractions for you to choose from and enrich your journey. You will travel comfortably with a reliable driver who speaks English and has a good knowledge of the area. The only thing you need to do is relax while being taken care of.

Private Transfer From San Jose to Monteverde With 2 Stops

Private Transfer From San Jose to Monteverde With 2 Stops

from $226

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in San José with our premium private tour service full of wonderful authentic experiences and insights into the local culture. Meet your driver wherever you wish in Monteverde and relax on the journey to your desired destination. Our experienced local driver always has your safety and comfort in mind. From the beginning of the trip, when he picks you up in Monteverde at your desired time and takes care of your luggage, until the end of your journey in your chosen location in San José. Our travel experts have chosen the most interesting sightseeing stops and attractions for you to choose from and enrich your journey. You will travel comfortably with a reliable driver who speaks English and has a good knowledge of the area. The only thing you need to do is relax while being taken care of. Do you need more transfers? We offer hundreds of sightseeing routes across Europe. Don't hesitate to contact us!

Private Transfer From Monteverde to San Jose With 2 Stops

Private Transfer From Monteverde to San Jose With 2 Stops

from $226

Don’t get lost while exploring new trails near the Arenal Volcano, one of the most visited places in Central America. With this private tour, you're picked up from your hotel and driven to the entrance of Arenal National Park or the 1968 Trail trailhead, so-called because of the 1968 lava flow. Then, hike through well-maintained, easy-to-moderate trails with a naturalist guide who takes you to the best places to spot wildlife.

Private Tour Arenal Volcano Expedition Lava Flow 1968

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $156

Birdwatching Manuel Antonio (Esquipulas All incluided)

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

One-day tour to visit the Carara National Park, Manuel Antonio-style rain forest but more wild. Afternoon free to enjoy the beaches of the Pacific. Departures from any hotel in San José. It includes breakfast. We will pick you up at your hotel in San José to travel to the Pacific. We will stop for breakfast while watching the crocodiles in their natural habitat. In the morning we will do a tour with a local guide through the P.N. Face where we will learn and discover the flora and fauna of the place, we hope to see monkeys and many parrots. Once the National Park tour is over, we will enjoy the beach until the time you want to return to San José. You can choose between beaches with restaurants and cocktails or virgin beaches. During the tour, you can make the stops you need, it is your tour and we will be happy to offer you a dream trip totally adapted to you. In San José, we will leave you again at your hotel.

from $50

P.N. Day Tour Carara & beach

10 hours

4.5

from $225

Personalized Costa Rica Journeys for Solo Female Travelers

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Leave the crowded streets of San Jose behind and discover the serenity of Manuel Antonio National Park with this day-trip for up to 4 passengers. This beachside protected jungle is home to a variety of monkeys, coatis, boa constrictors, and other diverse wildlife. You can choose which activities to partake in like hiking through the park’s trails or seeing it from above on a zipline tour. End your adventure gazing at the sunset from The Marina in Quepos.

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from $450

Per group

From San José: Private Manuel Antonio Day Trip & Oceanfront Lunch

From San José: Private Manuel Antonio Day Trip & Oceanfront Lunch

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the stunning Poás Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most accessible and spectacular active volcanoes, and discover the volcanic region that gives life to some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. This tour from San Jose is designed for those who want to know not only the volcano, but also the nature, coffee and waterfalls that originate in its mountains. The experience begins at Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm, Starbucks’ only coffee farm in the world. Located on the slopes of the Poás volcano, here you will learn about the coffee process while enjoying views of the volcanic mountains. Then visit the active Poás Crater and continue to La Paz Falls and the viewpoint of San Fernando Waterfall Viewpoint in Cinchona, where waterfalls, cloud forest, hummingbirds and typical food complete the experience. More than a volcano tour, it is a way to discover the nature of this area of Costa Rica with all its diversity.

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from $800

Per group

Premium Tour Poás Volcano Hacienda Café Starbucks and Cascada La Paz

Premium Tour Poás Volcano Hacienda Café Starbucks and Cascada La Paz

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $195

Private Jungle Tour in the Carara National Park

2 hours

from $339

Adventure Tour at the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano

Special Offer

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Sloth Bear Watching and Tubing Tour in Rio Celeste

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $270

A 4-in-1 tour, nature, city, volcano and adventure, where you will visit the beautiful city of Liberia. Then the falls Llanos del Cortes to follow the beautiful volcano Miravalles where we will be in Las Hornillas, a site that is at the foot of the volcano and near many of these geysers. Here, you will ride horses or be towed in a horse-drawn carriage to a nearby forest. You will walk for 40 minutes through a biologically diverse forest and visit some picturesque waterfalls. After the hike, you will enjoy a swim in the local hot springs. Let your muscles relax while you enjoy the views of nature or get covered in volcanic mud.

Hot Springs and Flat Falls of the Cuts Volcano Tour

Hot Springs and Flat Falls of the Cuts Volcano Tour

from $220

This beautiful tour starts from the moment you enter our transport unit; our driver and guide will give you valuable information during the tour until you reach the village of Curubande, where we will start our walk to the La Leona Waterfall inside the forest and along the White River, which rises in the volcano Rincón de la Vieja. We will go around incredible rock formations, cross rivers, walk down small steps and at the end, swim through a canyon to enter the cave where we will discover La Leone Falls. To then feel pure adrenaline in the tubing where it is performed on the Colorado River, it is 5 kilometers of class I, II and III rapids along the river and turbulent waters. Our individual tyres are designed with grips and protection. The guides accompany you throughout the tour to ensure your safety and the enjoyment of this experience.

La Leone Falls Guided Private Tour with Lunch and Tubing

La Leone Falls Guided Private Tour with Lunch and Tubing

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $230

Private Sloth and Caratara Watching Tour and Lunch

from $200

This beautiful tour begins as soon as you enter our transportation unit, our driver and guide will provide you with valuable information during the tour, first you visit the beautiful Llanos del Cortes Waterfall, where you can enjoy and bathe in the crystal clear waters of the Waterfall, then we visit a rainforest where you will enjoy sightings of 2 and 3-toed sloths, different birds such as toucans, butterflies, monkeys, frogs, and easily accessible trails, to finish we enjoy a delicious typical lunch.

Special Offer

Private Tour Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Sloth Watching

Private Tour Llanos de Cortés Waterfall & Sloth Watching

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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Tabitha_W, Jun 2026

If you found this tour on Viator - Paul Chavez HAS to be your tour guide!

I can’t begin to tell you how amazing Paul has been for my friend and I. We came down to Costa Rica early because we were going on a mission trip and wanted to learn more about the city. When I say that we felt like I knew more about Costa Rica than other Costa Ricans, I mean it because we went on other excursions and told another tour guides some of the things we learned from Paul and they didn’t know! :-D I think I know more about Costa Rica as if I’ve lived here for many years. Seriously! He took us to places that we NEVER would have considered going to. He made sure he took photos of both of us together which I never seem to get on other trips I’ve done. He was funny, SOOO helpful, answered all of our questions and gave us suggestions for next time we come down here. I can assure you, we ARE coming back down here and we ARE going to book him for everything because I trust him implicitly. He was born there so he knows the ins and outs of Costa Rica. He knows the history and we learned so much. I can’t recommend him enough and I feel like I have a close relative living down in Costa Rica now. Paul, you’re awesome! So glad I read the reviews and booked with you. We will miss you but we’ll see you again!!

ATV adventure from Riu, Secrets and papagayo

Juan_V, Jun 2026

We finally saw monkeys!!

Our guide Alfredo was the best! We left his location with clear instructions and were off quickly. He never rushed us, even when we got stuck! He just said, “part of the adventure”. Great attitude and he stopped to show us Howler Monkeys. We stopped of for refreshments at a tilapia farm where they had goats, chickens, horses, piglets, and cows to interact with. The people of Sardinian were fantastic. Not to worry, they take cards and Apple Pay. Highly recommend this tour.

Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour

Yaritza_S, Jun 2026

Exceptional experience

Our experience with David and his beautiful horses was the nicest experience of the trip. David is knowledgeable, funny and patient. The horses are beautiful, super well behaved and trained. Rio Celeste is amazing!!! The color, the cleanness…is a whole experience and we loved. We would absolutely do it again!.

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

Carrie_Y, May 2026

Sloths and monkey and beautiful blue river ride, oh my!

A Must excursion!! W had 5 teenagers plus us parents in our group and we all had a blast. The tour guide, Yulenny was fantastic! Including our driver! Friendly, knowledgeable and catering to us to make sure we had a blast! Highly recommend!! So much fun!!

Ocean View Zip Line + 3hr ATV & Waterfalls Combo Tour

Isbel_O, May 2026

This was a very fun and...

This was a very fun and organized tour! We did the atv and zip line combo, which was so much fun. The guides are very knowledge and make you feel very safe. For the atv ride, you will likely get very muddy so do wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. You can jump in the waterfall, i wish i had brought a bathing suit and towel. The zip line had a lot of cool lines and beautiful views, it is definitely good for beginners as well

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Nasim_A, May 2026

Long but really fun trip

It was a wonderful and fun trip. Our guide was Stephen and he was very knowledgeable and kind. At times he went out of his way to show us different birds/animals. The trip was a long one but everything went on time. We had a lot of stops but all of them were good and informative. The highlight was the relaxing hot springs at the end of the trip followed by a buffet dinner.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

Katherine_M, Mar 2026

Johnny B. Goode, Johnny be very good

You go into a wildlife tour knowing you may not see much wildlife, however Johnny the guide has incredible ears and eyes and is able to find a huge variety of interesting flora and fauna. Even if I'd stood looking for a year I wouldn't have found some of the insect's, frogs, tarantulas, snakes, scorpions and birds he identified. And a sloth! All this while being an engaging guide who keep the whole group interested. Also it was lovely to learn about life in Monteverde and local culture. I was little nervous about waking around the forest in the dark, but Johnny made us feel safe and comfortable.

Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal

Jailene_R, Dec 2025

This tour was an amazing...

This tour was an amazing experience. As someone who is afraid of both heights and water due to not being a strong swimmer, I was nervous going in, but I would absolutely recommend it. The scenery throughout the tour was stunning. The ziplining portion did feel a bit rushed, and the photo and video package for ziplining wasn’t worth the cost. However the rafting portion was incredible and truly the highlight of the day. Our guide Moi/Moises was absolutely amazing, full of energy, incredibly enthusiastic, and knowledgeable. He even pointed out wildlife along the way and let us take turns riding in the front like a bull, which was such a fun touch. He is truly a gem and I highly recommend requesting him if possible. The rafting photos were high quality, beautiful, and definitely worth purchasing.

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

Adorian_A, Dec 2025

Costa Rica is Perfectly Splendid “Pura Vida”

We hit the ground running and experienced the best culture night tour on the streets of San Jose, Costa Rica. So much history, heard about William Walker who actually lived in my city, New Orleans, This tour was above and beyond greater than any of my expectations. Karol and Johana were amazing guides, we learned so much and there was so much to see, cork trees, beautiful parks, coffe bean trees, historical buildings, art work, live opera performance as we were passing by! Bravo with a wave. We met great people too. Somos más que Café is were I experience a warm and tasty cup of coffee, it was a cappuccino with a hit of ginger and lime, it was so very delightful. We ended our night at a very unique dinning spot with the best Authentic Costa Rican food ever, there were several meal options to choose from, drinks for me 2 glasses of Sangria, My dessert was a brownie with vanilla ice cream, “ you know what it’s called” Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!🇨🇷🫶🏽🇨🇷

San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

Butch_C, Dec 2025

Perfecto!

The entire process was flawless. Hotel pickup was on time, the tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Our tour included a Costa Rican style meal, which was very good. Everyone was there to ensure you have an excellent experience. Strongly recommend this company to any one considering this tour.