Top Costa Rica Tours by Duration

Explore one of the most serene spots in Tenorio Volcano National Park: Rio Celeste. You’ll receive hotel pickup and private transportation to the park and hike alongside a bilingual guide. Venture into the park to see two craters, walk across suspension bridges, and see where the Rio Celeste’s waters originate. After the visit, enjoy a Costa Rican lunch at a restaurant then swim in a nearby river.

Embark on a full-day tour at Río Celeste, a magical combination of hiking and tubing for an unforgettable experience. Start with a hike through lush tropical forests, where vibrant flora and curious fauna accompany every step. Reach the impressive Rio Celeste waterfall, whose heavenly blue waters offer a mesmerizing view. The adventure continues with tubing through the gentle currents of the river, surrounded by the lush tropical landscape. After the exciting activities, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch that captures the essence of local flavors. This full-day excursion perfectly combines the excitement of outdoor exploration with quiet moments in nature. The vivid memories created against the backdrop of the beauty of Rio Celeste will last long after the adventure concludes, making for a day full of charm and vibrant experiences.

Spend the morning on a spectacular 4.3-mile (7-kilometer) hike through second- and old-growth rainforest and next to Cerro Chato, where you can see a panoramic view of the Costa Rican plains and the Arenal Volcano. Along the way, see sloths, monkeys, and toucans, and at the end, get to some secret waterfalls, all with your guide. A delicious snack of traditional Costa Rican empanadas awaits you at the end.

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 until you reach the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, first you visit the beautiful Oropendola Waterfall, where you can enjoy and bathe in the crystal clear waters of the Waterfall, then we move on to lunch where you will enjoy a buffet-style meal, to finish the tour relaxing in the hot springs of the Río Negro.

As Costa Rica is known worldwide for having beautiful and magical waterfalls all over the country, no trip to Costa Rica will be complete if you don’t get to swim in two of the most amazing waterfalls in the Tamarindo area which moreover are in the skirts of an active volcano, relax in natural volcanic hot springs and rejuvenate with a mud bath all these in one day!!!

Avoid the hassle of long bus rides and complicated transfers, and pack more into one day than you could on your own on this group guided day trip from San José. Soak up the scenery on the ride to La Fortuna, with a stop in Sarchi, then enjoy stunning views of Arenal Volcano. Afterwards, soak in the thermal waters at the Ecotermales Thermal Pools.

Combining Costa Rica’s highest volcano with a soak in natural hot springs is tricky without your own transport. This full-day tour from San José handles the logistics so you don't have to. Journey to Irazú Volcano National Park before continuing to Hacienda Orosi’s thermal pools. Take in views of the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea from the volcano's summit, then unwind in mineral-rich hot springs surrounded by mountain scenery.

Experience Poas Volcano National Park, learn about Costa Rica's coffee industry, and see one of the only metal churches in Central America on this tour. You'll start with the volcano, where you'll get to check out fantastic landscapes, continuing to an included lunch at the Doka Estate. It's then on to Grecia to see the metal church, with a stop to see local artisans at work in the town of Sarchi.

Irazú Volcano National Park is one of Costa Rica’s most scenic natural destinations, but given its size, it can be hard to know where to start. Streamline your visit with a guided tour from San José, joining a local guide to tackle the park’s trails. Venture up to a viewpoint where, on a clear day, you can see both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Situated on the slope of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Buena Vista Lodge combines several quintessential Costa Rica attractions into a single location. During this combo tour, you can zipline through the canopy, fly down a massive water slide, ride a horse through the forest, shop in Liberia, and relax at the onsite spa with its sauna, mud bath, and hot springs. FULL DAY TOUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Departure: 7:00 am to 5:00pm • Tour duration: 1.5 hour drive approx • Bilingual guide • Water • Costa Rican style lunch Recommendation to bring for the tour: • Change of clothes • Bathing suit • Insect repellent • Sunscreen • Camera • Tennis shoes

Book this tour for a chance to do some hiking, river tubing, and exploring the wildlife in the rainforest from the Rio Celeste from Tamarindo. Your guide will organize the details, including your tubes, helmets, transportation, and a local lunch to keep you energized. Enjoy this tour with just your group and your private guide.

Get an up close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders with this river floating,volcano hot springs and mud baths tour. On this tour you will observe the burners of Miravalles Volcano’s active crater with volcanic mud pots which temperatures range from 40 degrees to 100 degrees Celsius. You will be able to watch closely the fumaroles, hot stones and crystallized sulfur among other scenic beauties. Experience the beauty of Costa Rica's natural landscapes Follow a local guide through stunning rugged terrain Round-trip hotel transport and lunch included Recommendation to bring for the tour: • Change of clothes • Bathing suit • Insect repellent • Sunscreen • Camera • Tennis shoes

Pack Arenal’s most popular activities into one fun-packed day and easy booking with this curated bundle—including lunch, dinner and water. Hike the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, splash in the pool of the 230-foot (70-meter) La Fortuna Waterfall, hike over 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) through the forest, crossing 15 hanging bridges, and unwind in the Baldi Hot Springs. For ease, your package includes round-trip transfers from select hotels.

Explore Arenal Volcano National Park with a professional guide with this small-group hiking tour. You'll start with a short boat ride to the entrance of the peninsula area before making your way on foot to the Coladas Trail. You can expect to see all sorts of birdlife along with old lava flows and beautiful vantage points.

Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a hike along the base and flanks of this giant on the Arenal 1968 park. For this tour we have choose one of the park’s most extraordinary trails to the 1968 lava flows: the remaining memory of the 20th century first eruption and some other areas now in the process of regeneration. Whether hiking through the lava flow trail from 1968´s eruption, traversing into the rainforest and deep nature or celebrating your special occasion, enjoy a remarkable occasion filled with scenic beauty in our 360° viewpoints of the Arenal Volcano accompanied by the breathtaking Arenal Lake. The “68” lava flow trail will give you the best of the best hiking in all the Arenal Volcano area, walk on rocky areas, feel the power and serenity of nature, enjoy amazing views of the Arenal Lake and the Monteverde mountains, plus an insight contact with the local flora and fauna and a great chance for some birdwatching and animal encounters.

Explore the Arenal Volcano area in Costa Rica on this half-day guided tour. Head to La Fortuna Waterfall where you’ll be able to swim in its refreshing waters. Along the trail to the falls, spot local wildlife like sloths, toucans, orioles, and more. You’ll also visit an open-air butterfly garden.

This small group tour takes you on a peaceful float down the Penas Blancas River where you’ll end up reaching the impressive La Fortuna Waterfall Reserve. The tour starts with a convenient hotel pickup (from selected hotels), then you’ll float, paddle, take an optional hike, and enjoy an included lunch, all organized by your guide, so you can just enjoy the day out.

Explore La Fortuna’s beauty with a guided hike on the Mistico Park suspension bridges. Enjoy breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano and its lush rainforest, and marvel at the majestic La Fortuna Waterfall as it cascades through verdant surroundings. Conclude your adventure with a delicious, authentic Costa Rican lunch, savoring the fresh, vibrant flavors at a local restaurant. This unique blend of adventure, culture, and nature will create lasting memories of your time in La Fortuna.

Navigate the different terrains in La Fortuna with the help of a bilingual guide and safe transportation. Hike on the iconic "68" lava flow trail and enjoy an opportunity to explore the region's natural beauty. Traverse volcanic rock, soak in the tranquility of nature, and marvel at the stunning panoramas of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, and Monteverde mountains. After your adventure, enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch at a local eatery, savoring the fresh flavors of rural life.

Discover some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular scenery—and enjoy a boat ride, hike, and volcano excursion—on this three-in-one, small-group tour. Following morning pickup, embark on a boat tour of the Peñas Blancas River, and look out for monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife. Continue with a short hike to a waterfall, where you can swim and explore. Following lunch at an organic farm, finish the day with a volcano-viewing excursion in Arenal National Park.

Visit some of the most spectacular natural areas in and around La Fortuna with this small-group tour for up to 10 people. You'll visit Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Volcano National Park, with a stop for an included farm lunch along the way. All entry fees are included and you'll have a guide with you throughout your experience.

In La Fortuna, a rainforest paradise nestled under the shadow of the active Arenal Volcano, embark on a captivating demonstrative & hands on adventure. Here, you'll delve into the fascinating history of chocolate, from its treasured role as Mayan currency to the delicious treat we cherish today. Your journey continues with a breathtaking encounter with La Fortuna Waterfall. This majestic waterfall tumbles down the slopes of the dormant Chato Volcano, a neighbor to the fiery Arenal. La Fortuna River serves as the waterfall's lifeblood, snaking through the lush rainforest before taking a dramatic plunge, creating a spectacle that will leave you awestruck.

Experience one of Costa Rica's most beautiful regions from the water on a kayaking tour of Lake Arenal. Learn basic paddling techniques from an instructor and guide before setting off on the calm man-made lagoon surrounded by rain forest. Enjoy amazing reviews of Arenal Volcano looming nearby, and look for migratory birds like kingfishers and flycatchers on the lake, plus howler monkeys swinging just offshore.

It is a tour where you will see all the traditions that our grandparents lived in their towns and dances and the food that is a delight for all people and everything with the flavor of our Grandparents And the most important thing is to see our Capital at night in the distance and then return to our hotels, it is an experience of knowing our customs of our ancestors.