All Costa Rica Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall from Guanacaste

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of the La Fortuna region on an action-packed full-day tour that is ideal for people who enjoy outdoors activities. Go on hikes through lush rain forest; visit a butterfly garden and Maleku Indian village; take a dip at La Fortuna waterfall; look for wildlife; and view the Arenal Volcano. Top off the day with a cocktail and a relaxing soak in a natural hot water river.

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

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Costa Rica’s inland capital is far from the coast but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day on a white-sand tropical island from San Jose. This full-day guided tour to Tortuga Island simplifies your travel to this Pacific coast island, eliminating the need to stay overnight. After getting there in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, spend several hours at leisure on the beach swimming, snorkeling, and looking out for dolphins.

Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

12 to 18 hoursFree Cancellation

Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour with TICKET INCLUDED

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience a side of Playa Flamingo that many visitors miss—and make the most of half a day on the water—on this immersive catamaran cruise. After setting sail, look out for dolphins, whales, and turtles, and have the chance to snorkel, kayak, or paddleboard. When it's time to relax, enjoy unlimited drinks on board, soak up sunset views over the Pacific, and benefit from included hotel pickup and drop-off before returning to shore.

Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo

Experience the beauty of Jaco Beach from atop a horse during this small-group horseback riding tour. Led by friendly local guides, explore nature, rice plantations, unique trails, river crossings, and beach rides. Spot wildlife like monkeys and sloths while enjoying the ocean breeze. Upgrade to include activities like ziplining and ATV tours. This tour travels at a slow pace and is suitable for all skill levels

Jaco Beach Costa Rica Horseback Riding

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Authentic Coffee and Chocolate Tour at North Fields

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sample a wide variety of Costa Rican flavors while learning about the country's cultural heritage on this San Jose walking tour. You'll shop for fruits and veggies at the Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón, visit the National Theater and Morazan Park, and try local treats including traditional picadill, a hands-on cooking class with artisanal chocolate empanadas, and specialty coffee at Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop.

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

3 hours 30 minutesFree 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

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure with our ATV Adventure tour. Explore the picturesque Manuel Antonio countryside areas, unlike any other tourist. Feel the thrill while driving your ATV through the mountains, where you'll witness the lush greenery of the rainforest and an array of wildlife. Not only will you ride through the lush jungles of Costa Rica, but you'll also appreciate excellent views and can take amazing pictures of the beautiful landscapes. After experiencing the amazing ATV adventure, you will enjoy a unique nature experience at Rainmaker Park, a magical corner where lush rainforest meets the thrill of outdoor adventures. This park offers a stunning backdrop that immerses you in the rainforest. The constant murmur of water in Rainmaker Park accompanies you as you walk, creating a relaxing atmosphere and connecting you with the pure essence of nature. You will encounter majestic waterfalls that break the serenity with their comforting roar.

Manuel Antonio: Off Road Rainforest and Waterfalls ATV Tour

Manuel Antonio: Off Road Rainforest and Waterfalls ATV Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rainforest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

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 near Arenal Volcano National Park, and receive instruction on operating the ATV. Follow your guide on a mud-splattered ride over rugged terrain, stopping at a small village to observe local life, with a natural volcanic mud mask experience from the river included.

La Fortuna: ATV Adventure Through Rainforest & Volcano Views

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore and swim under the Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortés waterfalls, without the pressure of getting there on your own, with this group activity package. Enjoy a seamless experience that covers your itinerary, optional transportation, park fees, and lunch, meaning you can relax and immerse yourself in the day's activities. Along with the waterfalls, hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park and visit a sloth sanctuary.

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour

12 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

Explore the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park with the support of a guide on this group hike. Let your guide lead the way, as you trek through jungle and keep a lookout for wildlife along the way. Enjoy an experience that not only includes a guide, but also lunch, park entry fees, transportation (if selected), and a refreshing soak in hot springs after the hike.

Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist

Discover the best of Limón on a unique shore excursion combining nature, culture, and wildlife. Start with a scenic coastal drive to the Tortuguero Canals, known as the “Amazon of Costa Rica” for their lush vegetation and incredible biodiversity. Board a comfortable pontoon boat and watch for orchids, water lilies, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, caimans, basilisk lizards, and tropical birds. After the boat tour, enjoy fresh local fruits. Continue to a botanical garden and banana plantation to learn about cultivating bananas, chocolate, and coffee. Then visit Cahuita National Park for a guided hike where your English‑speaking guide helps you spot wildlife in its natural habitat. You’ll also have time to swim or walk along the beach. Finish with a stop at a local fruit stand to taste pineapple, watermelon, and bananas then will take a drive through the coast line for a city tour, then return to the starting point at port of Limon!!

Half day Tortuguero Canal, Cahuita National Park & Puerto Limon

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the Guanacaste coastline from Playa Flamingo on an all-inclusive catamaran cruise designed for a relaxing day on the water. Take in views of secluded beaches and offshore islands while watching for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales. With snorkeling equipment, refreshments, and lunch included, this hassle-free experience lets you enjoy the region's coastal scenery and marine wildlife without the planning separate activities.

Flamingo, Guanacaste All Inclusive Catamaran Snorkel Adventure

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

Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Isla Tortuga from Jacó with Lunch and transportation

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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What are people saying about Costa Rica

Ursula_S, Nov 2026

Hot springs, volcano, hanging bridge tour with lunch

We had an amazing day exploring La Fortuna! 🌋From the hot springs and volcano views to learning about the rich history and culture of the Maleku people, this tour was such a beautiful experience. A special thank you to our tour guides, Rene, Chacha, and Vagas , for being knowledgeable, welcoming, patient, and making the entire experience enjoyable. We learned so much, laughed a lot, and made memories we’ll carry with us. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting La Fortuna! 🇨🇷❤️

Authentic Coffee and Chocolate Tour at North Fields

KRae13_C, Nov 2026

Bring chocolate and coffee to life

Did a 3pm tour with Esteban as our guide. We learned so much on this tour and the sampling/smelling really brought the experience to life. Seeing how the fruits themselves grow was so amazing and getting to experience different parts of the process really brought a new appreciation to coffee and chocolate for me. We also were visiting at the end by a pup named Max and he was so absolutely sweet! Our tour was almost 3 hrs, so definitely plan for that. It was dark as we wrapped up. We were able to get some beautiful shots with the sunset. We also saw some howler monkeys, but mostly heard them.

Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall from Guanacaste

Penni_E, Oct 2026

A great day in Costa Rica!

If you want to see a lot in one day, this is the trip to take. We learned a lot about the countryside, saw a wide array of wildlife and beautiful places. We had so much fun learning about coffee and cacao! The guides were friendly and well informed and the lunch was excellent. Highly recommend.

Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall

Luis_A, Oct 2026

Amazing Zipline with excellent service

Best family experience ever, the ziplines were amazing and fun for our entire family. The customer service was amazing. Even after we made the mistake to not making it on time due to time adjustment. The company accommodated for us to come back the next day. We are so thankful for them to be able to work us in to an already busy schedule.

Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour with TICKET INCLUDED

Cheryl_B, Oct 2026

Great day, Alexis was...

Great day, Alexis was best tour guide ever! Knowledgeable, fun, easy going, great sense of humor. We were able to see a 2 toed sloth, a 3 toed sloth, howler monkey, white faced monkeys, lizards, really cool flower called the dutchmans pipe, he explained it in great detail, magic plants and more. Highly recommend Alexis!

Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna

Eion_A, Oct 2026

Must do in La Fortuna

This was my first time canyoning and it was a great experience! This canyon trail featured cool jumps, multiple rappelling spots, ziplines, and awesome water plunges. Thank you to Chris for driving. Thank you also to JC, John, and Kendle for being excellent tour guides. I had a great time!

La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour

Shana_B, Oct 2026

Perfect to see it all with kids

A great mix of seeing a little bit of everything the area offers with a bit of knowledge of nature mixed in. My 4 year old was able to handle the hiking (mild carrying her through the canopy tour). Got to see the rainforest, where we saw snakes, monkeys, birds, and tarantulas. The waterfall the was beautiful. And the volcano was very educational. Lunch was good and offered a kid option as well

Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs

Jeffery_T, Oct 2026

Don’t Miss Out On This Adventure

We had such an amazing time! Everyone was so welcoming and made the whole experience that much better. A special shoutout to Daphne, Oliver, and all the other staff who helped us along the way. They were all so friendly, fun, and great at what they do. You can tell they genuinely care about making sure everyone has a good time. The lunch was also worth mentioning. Great food at the local hotel restaurant! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting Costa Rica. Thanks for such a great time! Pura Vida! 🇨🇷

La Fortuna: ATV Adventure Through Rainforest & Volcano Views

JLC, Sept 2026

Don't Leave Costa Rica Before Doing This Tour!

This was an incredibly fun adventure! Our guide was great and we were on 3 different terrains. One thing I would suggest is a bit more instructions on how you handle the ATV when you get to uneven areas. Using the brake at the wrong time, versus just letting up on the gas is an important detail. I did get banged once. But all was well. Would highly recommend this tour!

Canyoning Adventure Rappelling Waterfalls in Arenal Volcano

anahW4139KL, Sept 2026

Just super 🌞

Great experience! The five different waterfalls were truly one highlight after another. Safety was prioritized throughout, and we always felt very well taken care of. However, the experience is not for the faint of heart, and good physical fitness should also be present. But for all adventurers, this canyoning tour is really just the right thing!

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

Chelsea_G, Sept 2026

The best time!

We had the best time! This was an amazing experience. We traveled with a party of 7 including 3 kids. The class 2/3 was perfect for the whole family. The kids had a blast! And out captain Colon was awesome! Spotted lots of wildlife while floating on the calmer areas of the river also which was a cool bonus! The fruit stop was delicious and the food provided in our tour was amazing also! If you want to do any rafting in the area I highly recommend!!!!

Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo

nuriaaX5916WJ, Aug 2026

Valencians in Costa Rica

Highly recommended experience for both children and adults. If you have come this far, you cannot miss it!!! It is priceless to see and swim together with turtles, pufferfish, .... Fair price for food, drinks, music, and experience. Thanks to Captain Josué and his team, Jorge and Anderson, we felt very safe, super well taken care of, and spent a wonderful afternoon with a sunset included.