Top Costa Rica Dining Experiences

Make the most of your time in Palo Verde National Park by touring with a guide. Travel through a range of habitats, including rivers and mangroves, and look out for the special bird and animal life in the area. Learn more about what you see with a guide, and receive personalized attention from them as this is a small-group tour. Hotel pickup is now included for added convenience.

Visiting Monteverde from San Jose in just one day can be challenging on your own, but this guided tour streamlines transportation to make the trip a cinch. Arrive at Monteverde in the morning and head straight to a canopy tour: hike on hanging bridges and learn about the rich cloud forest environment before heading back to San Jose.

Guanacaste is home to many of Costa Rica’s most stunning natural landscapes. But travelers without their own transportation often find themselves confined to their hotels and resorts. On this half-day combo tour, experience a mix of thermal hot springs, river swims, hiking trails, and birdwatching all in the vicinity of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Lunch and transfers from central Liberia are provided for an easy day out.

Experience one of the most unique secluded areas of Guanacaste and explore one of the deepest and most protected natural bays south of the U.S border. This tour is personally created to show guests a local's perspective on living “in peace with nature”, while enjoying everything mother nature has to offer. Enjoy your surrounding of clam blue water, abundance marine life, white sand beaches and dense forest. We start the tour at a national wildlife refuge, whose efforts protect coastal mangroves and wildlife. Getting to this hidden spot is an adventure on its own. We then continue our tour by exploring the open sea on kayaks. We fish and/or snorkel, and get a taste of local cuisine prepared by a local chef at a private secluded beach. You´ll get to spend a good portion of the day as part of the life of a local. We share knowledge on our exotic natural environments and support conservation efforts and wildlife by donating a percentage of our proceeds back to the refuge.

Besides all the delicious chocolate samples we have for you and all the information provided by our expert guides, we are located only 10 minutes from Quepos and Manuel Antonio beach.

Experience a different side of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with this small-group tour through a local private farm. Walk through a private farm set within the region’s beautiful countryside to see how coffee, cocoa, and sugar are produced here. Besides seeing their plantations, you’ll have the chance to taste each of the local products. Trails on the farm are accessible for strollers, walkers, and wheelchairs. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Monteverde and Santa Elena.

Leave behind the urban bustle of San Jose for the clear, aquamarine waters and unspoiled beauty of Tortuga Island on this full-day sailing adventure. Cruise on a yacht or catamaran through the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga and the surrounding archipelago, where protected forests, white-sand beaches, and pollution-free waters house an amazing array of plant and animal species. Enjoy a fresh lunch on board, sip tropical cocktails, and sway to live music as you sail through this picturesque island paradise.

Learn more about Costa Rica through its cuisine during a fun private cooking class using tropical ingredients. Start with a tour of the restaurant’s organic garden, discovering local ingredients. Then, put on your apron and get busy in the kitchen, preparing dishes such as salad from the garden, honey mustard chicken (or a vegetarian alternative), and homemade ice-cream.

Experience two of Costa Rica’s best features, coffee and cloud forests, during this trip to Santa Ana from San Jose. Get ready for a day of adventure, going from your hotel in San Jose directly to the cloud forest with your guide. Zipline through lush forest, keeping an eye out for local wildlife. Take a relaxed hike through trails to view waterfalls then visit a coffee plantation where you learn about the coffee making process and enjoy a local lunch.

Experience the adrenaline of Bungee jump (150 meters) above La Balsa river. You will enjoy the life of the forest from the top  of the trees - more than 500 acres of forest with an amazing view: 10 cables, 10 platforms, 3 trails, 2 hanging bridges, 1 Tarzan swing - total of 1045m. The canopy is a network of cables, towers and suspended platforms through the treetops of the cloud forest.

Experience one of the most biodiverse places on the planet with this 11-day tour of Costa Rica. Cruise through the tropical rain forests of Tortuguero National Park and soak up the sun on the pristine white sand beaches of Manuel Antonio. Discover the unique ecosystems of Monteverde’s cloud forest and relax in natural hot springs at the base of a volcano in Arenal. The tour includes all transport, park fees, many meals, and 10 nights of accommodation.

Costa Rica’s most beloved river has many tales to tell—and soon one could be yours. Departing San Jose, you’ll head for the waters of the Pacuare River, deep into the country’s wild, natural heart. Soon enough, you’re trained up and hitting Class II–IV rapids, navigating through canyons, gorges, and even past waterfalls, floating through second-growth forest, and experiencing one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet.

Designed for coffee lovers, this San Jose tasting workshop showcases the best Costa Rican coffee. Learn about the country’s various coffee-growing regions and bean varieties, and get a lesson in preparing the perfect cup like a real barista. Sample several organic beans and blends, served with locally made snacks. Then, fueled up on caffeine, take an introductory walking tour through San Jose to see the highlights with a local guide.

Learn about the chocolate industry in Costa Rica on this private 7-hour tour from San Jose. You'll visit Tirimbina, a private biological reserve in the rain forest and take a guided hike across a suspension bridge to a cacao plantation. Get an intimate look at the chocolate-making process, from fruit to chocolate bar. Lunch is included.

The best of Costa Rica’s wildlife adventures await on this private tour in Rincon de la Vieja from Papagayo Gulf. Head to Costa Rica’s famous Rincon de la Vieja volcano for a day packed with rain forest activities including horseback riding, a zipline canopy tour, and thermal hot springs. In addition to all activities and entrance fees, this tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Get into the canyon at La Victora waterfall in Guanacaste, and finish off the adrenaline activity by relaxing in volcanic hot spring at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, which is the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This is a 4.5 hour excursion, where you can rock climp, rappel, and swing on a Tarzan pendulum in the waterfall.

Escape the crowds and discover one of La Fortuna's best-kept secrets. Jungle Yoga is a small-group wellness experience set in a private rainforest lovingly protected by a local Costa Rican family committed to preserving its natural beauty and wildlife. Far from the busy tourist attractions, you'll enjoy a peaceful environment where nature remains the true host. Your journey includes a mindful walk through the rainforest, a yoga session on a private deck beside a waterfall, sound healing, a guided reflection with the Jungle Intuition Oracle—created by your host and transpersonal therapist, Karla Corrales—time to relax in natural swimming pools, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch cooked over a wood-fired stove with vegetarian and gluten-free options available. More than a yoga class, this is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature and experience Costa Rica in a meaningful and authentic way.

Escape the crowds at shore on a private catamaran cruise to Playa Fantasía, a secluded white-sand beach accessible only by boat within the Ara Macao Wildlife Refuge. Surrounded by rainforest and protected coastline, this remote setting offers a chance to spot dolphins, seasonal whales, and tropical birds along the way. With time to enjoy the beach and relax on board, it’s a more peaceful and exclusive way to experience Costa Rica’s scenic Pacific coast.

Enjoy a beautiful lunch aboard the sealounge catamaran en route to the secluded beach club on Playa Fantasia, which is only accessible by water. This excursion is approximately 5 hours and you’ll have a private chef, open bar, and a turquoise sea full of turtles and other marine life, combined with a lush jungle full of monkeys, scarlet macaws and rescue animals.

Adventure, culture, and relaxation—all in one day. From rafting, ziplining, and horseback riding to a traditional Costa Rican buffet lunch and soothing hot springs with volcanic mud, this tour delivers the ultimate Guanacaste experience.

Welcome to the Blue Zone experience, where the secrets of longevity are served on a plate. Dive into the art of preparing traditional dishes. Picture yourself crafting a hearty bowl of gallo pinto, a flavorful mix of rice and beans, seasoned with a blend of spices that have been passed down through generations. As you cook, you'll learn about the nutritional benefits of each ingredient and how they play a crucial role in the Blue Zone lifestyle. Whether you're a hands-on enthusiast or prefer to observe and savor, you can choose how much to participate in this immersive experience. By the end of the class, you'll not only have a deeper appreciation for the culinary traditions of Costa Rica but also a newfound understanding of how simple, wholesome ingredients can lead to a longer, healthier life. So, roll up your sleeves, grab a wooden spoon, and get ready to cook your way to longevity.

Spend a full day in Brasilito Guanacaste searching for adrenaline by tubing, ziplining, rappelling, horseback riding, and then relaxing in the hot springs on this tour. There is a lot to fit in today. Your guide will pick up you and your group (maximum 4) to take you to all the activities. Discuss which one is your favorite over the included lunch.

Cano Island’s clear waters are home to some of Costa Rica’s best snorkeling, but reaching them from Sierpe isn’t easy. Skip the expense of chartering boats and the hassle of traveling with snorkeling gear and relax on this affordable day trip. You’ll cruise through mangrove ecosystems, snorkel the island’s vibrant reef, enjoy an included lunch, then relax onthe beach before cruising back.

Why This Tour Is Unforgettable While others just sightsee, you’ll live the secrets of the world’s most famous Blue Zone. * Exclusive Access: Go beyond typical tourist paths into a private Nicoya beneficio and a restricted indigenous Mantambu bungalow. * The Alchemy of Longevity: Taste the exact coffee and ancestral brews credited with sustaining the world's longest-lived people. * Tactile History: Don’t just watch; get your hands in the clay to create Chorotega art using techniques passed down for centuries. * Legacy in Motion: Walk the streets of Nicoya not as a tourist, but as a guest learning the "Plan de Vida" directly from the source. * Complete Concierge Care: From private door-to-door transport to a professional video of your day, we handle the details so you can focus on the connection.