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Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Zipline & Hanging Bridges Adventure Tour in La Fortuna

(774)

from $154

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano

(50)

from $149

8 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose: Bites and Sights Walking Food Tour including Markets

(530)

from $89

Special Offer

3 hours 30 minutesFree 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

Price varies by group size

4.4

(254)

from $80

Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.

San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

Set sail and take in views of the Costa Rican coastline on this sunset tour. On board a catamaran, you’ll have the chance to spot local sealife such as whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, and seabirds. The tour also includes time to swim and snorkel or simply relax on the boat, plus a hearty lunch of BBQ chicken, black beans, and fresh fruit, and an open bar featuring premium drinks. On the sail back to Playas del Coco, you’ll catch sight of the sunset from the water.

4.3

(359)

from $80

Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(409)

from $132

Likely to Sell Out

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

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

(94)

from $138

Ride along the forested coast of Manual Antonio National Park on this 4-hour catamaran tour. Morning tours feature a snorkeling adventure in the secluded bay of Playa Biezans, while evening tours allow you to take in views of the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your lodging in the Manuel Antonio area as well as snorkel equipment (morning tour), a guide, and lunch or dinner.

(204)

from $145

Catamaran Cruise from Manuel Antonio with Snorkeling

Catamaran Cruise from Manuel Antonio with Snorkeling

Cloud Forest Reserve Morning Walk (small group) - Monteverde Wild

(40)

from $99

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Tamarindo’s beaches and dry forest on an off-road ATV tour with river crossings and stunning tropical scenery. Learn to maneuver your vehicle, then follow your guide along a rugged circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest and watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees. Upgrade your tour to include other activities such as snorkeling, driving a UTV, ziplining, or even exploring other areas by ATV.

(125)

from $45

ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(460)

from $85

5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

If you’re having trouble deciding between riding an ATV, ziplining, and rappelling, you don’t need to with this handy combo tour. Adventure-seeking travelers will love the opportunity to combine three exciting activities in one half-day tour. Drive a rugged ATV along jungle trails, rappel down El Encanto Waterfall, and zoom along thousands of feet of ziplines. Be impressed by the views of nature the whole way.

5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls

(98)

from $160

11 Waterfall Canopy Zipline Tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

One Day Tour 2 Activities (Zipline, ATV and more) From San Jose

(134)

from $109

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(24)

from $218

Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting from San Jose

With its cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife, the Pacuare River is rightfully famous for its natural beauty. Paddle through the river gorge, navigating 52 Class II-IV rapids as you go, on this 12-hour trip from San Jose. Take in views of the tropical rain forest and wildlife such as sloths, parrots, and toucans as you ride the river (and your adrenaline rush) over the course of the day.

Pacuare River Whitewater Rafting from San Jose

12 hoursFree Cancellation

San Jose on Foot: Market Food Delights and City Sights Tour

(70)

from $119

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

(231)

from $96

Night tour through the Tropical Forest at Tifakara

1 hourFree Cancellation

Slip into a natural thermal pool with a full day pass to La Fortuna’s hot springs, with the option for an onsite lunch or dinner. Explore a lush tropical garden between visits to the steaming pools and waterfalls, relax in a shady private hut or try a luxurious hydro-massage. Enjoy clean, well-appointed facilities and a full range of body treatments, and take in stunning views of the Arenal volcano while you relax in this tropical haven.

(304)

from $34

Hot spring pool with tropical gardens from above

La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

1 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(146)

from $47

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

Visit three Costa Rican highlights in one day on this guided tour from San José. First explore a Starbucks-owned coffee farm, learning all about how your morning brew is grown, harvested, and roasted. Next, visit the Poas Volcano Crater and marvel at its powerful geysers and bubbling lake of aquamarine water. Then, experience La Paz Waterfall Garden–a lush rainforest that boasts spectacular waterfalls and exotic wildlife. Finally, stop by another coffee plantation and enjoy a lunch of traditional Costa Rican fare.

Poas Volcano waterfalls and coffee tour from from San Jose

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

(173)

from $149

Puntarenas Shore Excursions. Hanging Bridges walk

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

4.5

(136)

from $125

Safari Float

Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

(293)

from $65

Explore the jungle at night, when the temperatures drop and nocturnal wildlife comes alive. Your guide team is a biologist “Bug Lady” and an animal “spotter extraordinaire” armed with spotting scopes and echo bat detectors. Search for unique animals and insects while learning about their history and lore: learn to harvest silk from giant spiders, how toxic toads were used in mind-control studies, and why the US military enlisted cockroaches in the Vietnam War.

(163)

from $97

The rainforest is full of mystery and surprises. Discover its beauty on the Night Tour

The Night Tour with Tracie The Bug Lady and Gianfranco Gomez

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(442)

from $55

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Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Fernando_L, Jul 2026

Great Sloth Spotting with Fantastic Aaron

The activity took us to several locations around La Fortuna where our very experienced guide Aaron was able to find numerous 2-toed and 3-toed sloths. Aaron is a fantastic guide, extremely friendly and passionate about wildlife and conservation, and with a deep knowledge of sloths and their very important place in evolution. The activity finished at a local open restaurants where we were given beautiful fruits and juices.

All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio

Elizabeth_P, Jul 2026

Perfect length ride out...

Perfect length ride out to the swimming spot. We were able to jump off the top deck or go down the slide into the water. Sun mats to lay out and catch a quick nap before they serve you lunch….which was amazing. Crew members were all very nice and helpful!

Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches

MATTHEW_B, Jul 2026

We enjoyed our time at...

We enjoyed our time at Manuel Antonio with Mile as our guide. She was so knowledgeable about the wildlife, what they were and where to find them, and what significance they brought to the area. The park itself is beautiful; it was a great day topped off by a wonderful beach stop for what may be the best beach in CR. I definitely recommend using a guide as we wouldn’t have come close to seeing all the things we did without her.

La Fortuna Night Walk at Arenal Volcano

2c4bwskcmk, Jun 2026

Visit with the Night Dwellers

This was an excellent tour of the rainforest at night. We were a small group of five and our guide was excellent. We were each provided with flashlights and the trail was well laid out. There are some steep steps along the way but nothing too difficult if you take your time ( I am 78, but quite fit). Our 11 year old grandson loved it. The guide was great at spotting wildlife including, tree frogs, roosting birds, a lovely non-venomous snake, spiders and numerous other animals and insects. He seemed to really enjoy his work and the whole tour seemed relaxed and certainly not rushed. I highly this tour. 5 out of 5! Pat (Canada)

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Michaela_K, May 2026

Incredible day

Amazing and must-do in La Fortuna. Was worried it would be touristy, but it is for a reason! We took our time down and made it to the waterfall in around 12 mins. We swam in the river and enjoyed the views for 40 mins or so, and then walked back up in 18 mins (with many stops on the stairs!)

Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience

Rachel_M, May 2026

Great Tour! Definitely Recommend!

This was an awesome tour. I've been to a couple different other tours in La Fortuna over the years and this was my favorite. The staff is exceptional from start to finish. Augustin was an amazing tour guide, very knowledgeable and funny! Will definitely be booking here again when I am back in La Fortuna!

Manuel Antonio Park Nature Guided Tour with a Nature Specialist

Andrea_H, May 2026

Costa Rica 2026

If I had to do again I would have done the private tour. Our guide Johnny was so knowledgeable and interactive. I really appreciated all his education. Going on a group delays and slows things down so toward the end i got to the point where u wanted to just go off on my own. Johnny was the highlight of our experience.

Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour

Melissa_N, Mar 2026

Great for families, groups, couples, and solo!

Definitely worth the price. I booked this for two, then found out an hour before the departure time that my boyfriend cheated on me. I broke up with him and went on the boat tour as planned-- it was awesome all by myself! There were probably about 50 people on board, but it felt decently spacious. There are seating options on deck, but also inside if you want to stay out of the sun. We sailed pretty far out from Coco Beach to a smaller beach on a little island. This took about an hour and a half. Then we had the option of taking the dingy to shore or snorkeling. I snorkeled for a bit, but then hung out on the shore for the rest of the time. The open bar is fantastic, the staff were super personable and attentive always asking if they could get you a new beverage. We had a great meal as well!! I would definitely do this experience again as it was beautiful, relaxing, and stress-free; just what I needed.

Night Mangrove Safari Boat Tour with Dinner | Manuel Antonio

Gary_C, Feb 2026

A fine evening on the water

Our guide Javier is a wildlife whisperer. We saw birds (potoo, pauraque, wood-rail, tiger heron, green heron, pygmy kingfisher, green kingfisher), basilisk, bats, cayman and crocodile, iguanas. Although it rained, we remained dry within the boat. We skipped the dinner (and notified them beforehand) because it is served too late for both us and our grandchildren. The tour kindly provided free transportation back to our hotel right after the cruise!

One Day Tour 2 Activities (Zipline, ATV and more) From San Jose

Andrew_G, Dec 2025

ATV/Zip experience

The atv portion was great. I think I was fortunate in only having 4 people in the group. I saw a group of over 10 and it looked like a miserable conga line. The halfway point being a waterfall was a nice surprise. The zip lining experience was also amazing. Even with it being my first time, the safety instructors gave me the confidence as if it was my hundredth time. 10/10 bonus points for it being a rainstorm prior to speed the wires up!