Top Costa Rica Private Sightseeing Tours

Private Limon Shore Excursion: Tortuguero Canals Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

The Arenal volcano is one of the most beautiful volcanos in the world with the perfect cone shape. We hike around and the closest we can get legally to the volcano where we walk on the last eruption and take pictures of the landscape. After the lava field walk we will get into the forest to try to find the wildlife of the region like monkeys, sloths, tucans, snakes, frogs, anteaters, wild pigs and much more. Your guides born and raised here know the area well enough to explain and answer your questions and you will also learn a lot about the history of the volcano and surroundings. Pura vida.

Arenal volcano Hike La Fortuna

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Switch up your daily routine with this enchanting night walk tour that takes you on a journey into the forest after dark. Discover the vibrant nocturnal wildlife in action during this 2-hour tour through a transitional forest. Led by a private guide, stop to spot a variety of mammals, birds, and insects that exhibit unique behaviors at night. Ideal for families seeking adventure, explore the area and observe everything from sleeping birds to creepy crawlers.

Monteverde Night Walk Tour: the night life of the forest

2 hoursFree Cancellation

We will visit the sanctuary of the white-faced capuchin monkeys, the most intelligent species of monkeys in the new world. Our visit will be safe and informative for everyone, from children to adults. We’ll learn about their family organization, alphas, and betas, and how to calculate their age. During these tours people are not allowed to touch the animals, but animals if they feel comfortable allowed to touch people. They are still wild animals and we are not violating their habitat. We don't allowed to feed them as well We’ll then see the crocodiles of Rio Grande de Tarcoles and enjoy the local souvenir sale and a buffet-style restaurant. We can choose to admire the crocodiles from the bridge or take a boat tour for an extra $43. The boat tour lasts approximately 1:40 minutes and includes bird watching and a naturalist guide. We’ll then go to a hidden beach in Jaco to see the sloths. We’ll sit on chairs, have a table, and I’ll serve drinks and snacks.

Monkey Crocodile Sloths and Beach Experience

Monkey Crocodile Sloths and Beach Experience

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

If seeing wildlife is a top goal while in Costa Rica, this private tour of the Corobici River, Llanos de Cortez waterfall, and a nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano is a great pick. Visit three beautiful natural settings with a guide who shares fun facts and helps you spot animals like sloths, parrots, lizards, and more in their natural habitats. Lunch is also included, giving this tour extra value.

Private Sloth Encounter Waterfall And river safari Tour

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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

RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the beaches and coastline around El Jobo on this thrilling ATV tour. Hop aboard your own ATV and follow your guide along scenic back lanes and coastal roads, looking out for wildlife such as howler monkeys along the way. Visit at least three different beaches—Playa Manzanillo, Playa Rajada, and Playa Copal—where you’ll have time to stroll along the sands, take photos, and soak up the scenery.

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

ATV Tour Jobo

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

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Tortuguero Canals Tour & Puerto Limón Highlights

Sloths in the Rain Forest and Safari by the River (private tour)

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

La Leona Waterfall Hiking Tour - Rincon de la Vieja Volcano - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Morazán Park where you'll learn post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, gain an appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture, with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Continue to charming Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose.  Finish the night with a tasty traditional meal (and wine or beer) at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.

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

Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs

Ziplining in the canyon - Guachipelin Adventure Combo in Rincon de la Vieja Volcano - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Bijagua is a unique town in a privileged location. We have access for this tour limited to a certain number of people per day so as not to affect the natural habitat of the animals. The tour is personalized to each group depending on the time you have. Each guide on this tour is trained to offer you the most accurate information about the biodiversity of Spring Paradise Bijagua. You decide what time to leave: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:30 pm or 2:00 pm

Rainforest Secrets & Wildlife Adventure

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Local Culture and Coffee Tour from Guanacaste

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

Palo Verde National Park - wildlife refuge

3 hoursFree Cancellation

ATV Half day adventure from Riu and papagayo

Selvatura Park Combo Tour From Monteverde

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the rain forest around Arenal on this horseback riding adventure that takes you to the enchanting, sky-blue waters of the Rio Celeste. Here you are free to swim in a natural river pool and splash into the water on a giant Tarzan swing — things you can't do inside Arenal Volcano National Park. Well-trained horses and a local guide help ensure a safe, one-of-a-kind experience near La Fortuna.

Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Snorkeling stops, sunshine, and unobstructed views of Costa Rica's shoreline make this sunset catamaran cruise the ideal way to end your day—and the open bar doesn't hurt. Join a friendly crew (as well as dolphins, turtles, and flying fish) to make the most of the day's last rays on this perfectly timed tour, which ends just as the sun sinks below the horizon. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega

3 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Get out of San Jose on a day tour to the Arenal Volcano region, where you’ll get a glimpse of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity and natural beauty. Travel through scenic farmland and villages to reach the volcano. Stop at a coffee plantation, waterfall, and look out for wildlife en route. In the shadow of the volcano, soak in natural hot springs for a refreshing experience, before returning to San Jose.

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

14 hoursFree Cancellation

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EXPLORE PANAMA City 100% Private + Old Town + Canal + Poin

Bob_C, Oct 2026

Amazing day in Panama City

Elena made our private tour of Panama City a wonderful experience. She was warm, friendly, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. She helped us see everything we wanted, and was flexible when we wanted to adjust the itinerary along the way. She’s a lovely person, and we’ll definitely stay in touch. Her employer is very lucky to have her. We highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for a great tour guide in Panama City!

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

Danielle_M, Sept 2026

Must do activities

Amazing time! Dorian took us on our ATV ride and had beautiful views up in the hills. Getting to jump in and swim at the waterfall was such a cool experience. Lunch was good while we waited for ziplines. Jordan, Daniel, Jose, and Brian were funny and helpful. The lines were so much fun. It was my friends first time ziplining and she had a blast and very little nerves due to their confidence and instruction.

RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife

Linsey_W, July 2026

10 out of 10

This day was the highlight of our trip. Carlos, our guide, had incredible knowledge of everything Costa Rica. John, our driver and was equally great at pointing out unique places, animals, and things as we traveled to our different destinations. The tubing was a fun adrenaline rush, and Omar and Alejandro made sure we were safe and had fun. Overall, this day was the best time! 10 out of 10

Private Sailing Tour from Playa Flamingo - Explore Costa Rica's Gold Coast

Joey_K, July 2026

Unforgettable Private Boat Tour!

What a great, personalized experience. We went with a group of two families, and the other family had never been on a boat. Eddy and Rodrigo were so accommodating and friendly. We made unforgettable memories. They had everything we needed on the boat, including GREAT bar drinks and fresh food prepared by Rodrigo. Simply amazing. Sunset was one of the best we've ever seen. Would definitely recommend booking this private tour!

Whitewater Rafting Savegre Class II-III plus Waterfall Manuel Antonio

Stephen_L, July 2026

Perfect day out

Absolutely incredible day on the river. My family (2 kids 8 and 11, 2 adults) and I were lucky to be escorted down the river by Ulysses who was a source of knowledge about everything, not just rafting: nature, geology politics, history. It was a pleasure to spend the day with him. The rafting was great fun, we all loved especially the kids who had a great time being flung around, and also backflipping into the river. We had a perfect day and the waterfall was breathtakingly beautiful. Can’t possibly recommend highly enough.

ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU Hotels

Melissa_G, June 2026

The Highlight of Our Costa Rica Trip!

Our family of five (two grandparents, two adults, and our young child) had an amazing ATV and buggy tour with 506 Tours! Gustavo was an incredible guide—funny, personable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the area. He made sure everyone in our group felt comfortable while sharing interesting facts and stories throughout the tour. The beaches we visited were absolutely beautiful, and the ride itself was a perfect mix of adventure and sightseeing. If you’re looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure in Costa Rica, we highly recommend 506 Tours. Ask for Gustavo, you won’t be disappointed!

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

Stephanie_P, Mar 2026

Best experience of our trip!

We had a communication blip on starting location as the location didn’t match the text communications. We thought we had hotel pickup and Wave thought we were meeting there. It ultimately was just an unfortunate miscommunication and we missed the morning departure for Zip-lining. Wave worked hard to rearrange our day to ensure we could still experience both. They were very accommodating and this entire experience ended up being the highlight of our trip! We had a blast experiencing the rapids with our guide Kervin. He was fun and very personable. We would highly recommend their company and use them again. Because we had to shift our time, we had to make it back for zip-lining by 3p. Wave coordinated an alternative lunch and got us delicious boxed lunches. We made it to Go Adventure and enjoyed a fun experience zip-lining! The guides were phenomenal and our 8 year old was very attached to his guide that travelled the lines with him! He was nervous at first but his guide made him feel so comfortable and he LOVED the experience. We were so grateful to both companies and the guides. This will definitely be an experience we’ll reflect fondly on and cherish memories from forever. Thank you!!

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

Clayton_H, Mar 2026

Don’t sleep on this! Pun intended. But seriously, great refuge and service providers!

We were lucky enough to have Luis as our guide. He was amazing! Friendly, knowledgeable and was considerate of the forest. We were able to see more wildlife than I expected to see. Pit vipers, armadillos, several species of frogs and even a few beautiful birds nesting. My daughter was stung by a bee, which is no reflection of the property or the tour in any way. It’s a known risk of being in the jungle at night. A minor bee sting and wasn’t a concern. I bring this up, because our guide was equipped with a fist aid kit and showed compassion and had kind words to make sure we all knew it’s a standard bee sting and how to treat it for comfort. Well done Luis! If we are back in the area, I will certainly take another tour with Luis!

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

Tom_G, Mar 2026

Very enjoyable walking tour of San Jose.

The San Jose walking tour w/ pub & restaurants was a lot of fun. Ending the tour with a fun dinner in Barrio Escalante. Joanna did a great job & we recommended this tour to a number of our friends. We’d do this one again, for sure. Tom G. Fairhope, AL. USA

San Jose : Private Custom Guided Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Reineiro_M, Jan 2026

Fun and informative walking tour

Our Travel guide, Paul, was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodating. We had a good walking pace and visited many scenic and historical sites around San Jose. Paul helped us taking pictures and took us to get souvenirs in the market. He shared many historical and fun facts throughout the tour.