Top Costa Rica Sightseeing Tours

Explore the enchanting Kuru Natural Springs and Jungle Trails, a unique experience that takes you along magical forest paths to pristine hot springs and waterfalls. Surrounded by the lush Costa Rican rainforest, this sanctuary offers natural swimming pools and a chance to immerse yourself in the serene sounds of nature. Enjoy the tranquility of the forest, the majestic view of Arenal Volcano, and reconnect with Costa Rica's essence. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour promises unforgettable moments in a breathtaking volcanic landscape. - Discover natural hot springs and hidden waterfalls - Immerse yourself in the sounds and sights of the rainforest - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers - Experience a guided tour through stunning landscapes and trails

This private day trip from San José blends Costa Rica’s natural beauty and cultural heritage in one journey. Begin at Irazú Volcano National Park, the country’s highest volcano, where you can stand on the crater’s rim and admire sweeping views. Continue to Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago, Costa Rica’s most important pilgrimage site with remarkable architecture. The drive then takes you through the scenic Orosí Valley, where coffee farms, rivers, and traditional villages create a picturesque countryside. Finally, explore the Ujarrás Ruins, a 17th-century church surrounded by peaceful gardens. With a professional English-speaking driver, hotel pickup and drop-off, and fully customizable stops, this experience offers the perfect mix of history, spirituality, and breathtaking landscapes.

The Beach & Pool Crawl is a private celebration experience designed for bachelorette parties, birthdays, graduations, and groups who want an unforgettable day together in Costa Rica. Cruise between handpicked beach and poolside venues, each with great music, sunny vibes, a welcome drink, and exclusive food and drink specials — all in a fun, social, stress-free setting. The party starts on the bus, where drinks, games, and high-energy music bring your group together from the first moment. Dedicated private hosts lead the celebration from start to finish, keeping the vibe fun, organized, and completely focused on your group while guiding you through every stop. Fully customizable to match your celebration style — from chill beach birthday vibes to full bachelorette party energy — this is more than a tour. It’s your private beach party day, built around music, laughter, and unforgettable memories with your favorite people.

The amazing Venado Caves, formed 15 – 20 million years ago, were discovered by the aboriginal Guatusos. Throughout the 1 ½ hour tour through a cave formed by an underground river, we will see stalactites, stalagmites, and marine fossils along with plenty of bats, spiders, and crickets. As adventurers, we should be prepared to move through very tight spaces, get thoroughly wet, and be covered in mud as we walk and crawl along the underground river and through the waterfall to explore the wonders of this cave. Where to meet: We pick you up at any Hotel near the region for free. Just let us take care of you. What to bring: Waterproof Camera, walking shoes, insect repellent, towel, extra clothes and shoes. Important: Please plan on arriving at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the tour as we do start on time.

Step into the Monteverde cloud forest and discover the beauty of the canopy through the SkyWalk. This 3km tour takes you along impressive suspension bridges, including the new Glass Bridge, where you can see directly the forest beneath your feet. Lasting about 1.5 hours, the varied path combines nature trails with spectacular views from heights up to 50 meters. Each step reveals the natural richness of the environment, making this experience an unforgettable adventure in the heights of the forest.

The Ecocentro Danaus, a nature sanctuary for plants, insects, reptiles, and many birds, is among the best birdwatching spots near La Fortuna. With this private birdwatching tour, explore the sanctuary in the early morning for a better chance to spot some of the more than 250 resident bird species, such as herons, hummingbirds, tangaras, bananaquits, and others. You’ll explore with a guide equipped with a spotting scope for the best views.

This isn't just another Poás Volcano tour. It's a private experience, built for slow travel, not mass tourism. We pick you up when it works for you, straight from your hotel or Airbnb, none of the two hours the big buses waste rounding tourists up across other locations. At Poás, timing is everything: those who arrive after mid-morning usually find the crater buried in clouds. So we go first, while you still have a real shot at seeing it clear. We stand at the edge of one of the largest active craters on the planet, no rush, then find the hidden Laguna Botos, its waters shifting between emerald and turquoise. Next, the iconic La Paz Waterfall, fresh local fruit, and a hidden trail most people walk right past. We close the day at Hacienda Alsacia, the only Starbucks coffee farm in the world, where you taste a cup where it's actually grown. Your companion doesn't just know this land, he lives it. You won't remember a tour. You'll remember a Costa Rica experience, told first-hand.

Cayoneering is a brand new sport that is becoming very popular the world over! Near the Arenal Volcano, the rugged, mountainous terrian is ideal for incredible Cayoneering options and huge breathtaking waterfalls!!! This unique multi sport adventure combines rappelling , down-climbing and river tracing in a deep tropical canyon.Your guides will give you a thorough safety talk to explain important rappeling and down- climbing techniques.You will be provided high- quality technical climbing gear such as a harness , helmet, gloves, and you will get to practice on a 15FT mini waterfall before you head off on your adventure.

the experience offered in the reserve by guides, experts in naturalism and cultural history of the South Caribbean, will accompany you to discover the wonderful secrets of this forest, which is a wildlife sanctuary. During the tour, you can cross different types of forest, cross a suspension bridge and enjoy a swim in a natural pool.

Experience the perfect blend of ocean adventure and off-road excitement in one unforgettable journey. Designed for travelers seeking exclusivity, adrenaline, and authentic Costa Rican landscapes, this unique combo takes you from the sea straight into the heart of nature. Your experience begins directly from your hotel beach, where you will depart on a jet ski and ride across the stunning waters of the Papagayo Bay. Upon reaching the other side, your ATV will be ready and waiting. Without interruptions, you will transition seamlessly from ocean to land and begin an exciting off-road adventure. Ride through scenic jungle trails, cross rivers, and explore authentic local villages, all while surrounded by Costa Rica’s breathtaking natural beauty. After completing your ATV tour, you will return in style on your jet ski, cruising back across the bay to your hotel beach.

Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica. This vacation package includes 14 days and 13 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful following Costa Rican destinations: San José, Tortuguero National. Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal Hot Springs, Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos Town.

Step into a world where dense, emerald rainforest meets the sparkling, turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. Manuel Antonio National Park is a vibrant, living paradise waiting to be explored. As you wander down winding jungle trails, look up—playful white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, and rare squirrel monkeys swing through the canopy, while gentle sloths snooze in the treetops. Bright toucans and iguanas complete this wild, colorful tapestry. But the journey doesn't end in the forest; emerge onto pristine, white-sand beaches like Playa Manuel Antonio, where warm, crystal-clear waves invite you to take a refreshing swim. Whether you are mesmerized by exotic wildlife, panoramic ocean lookouts, or pure tropical serenity, this guided immersion offers an unforgettable day in Costa Rica’s most famous natural wonder.

Your surf trip begins with private hotel pickup in San José and a scenic 90-minute drive to the Central Pacific coast. In Jacó Beach, meet your ISA-certified private instructor for a tailored 1-on-1 session adapted to your skill level, whether beginner or intermediate. The experience includes a comprehensive dry-land clinic on safety and technique, followed by 90 minutes of intensive coaching in the water with real-time feedback. Afterwards, enjoy an exclusive stop at The Crocs Skywalk for lunch with sweeping views and souvenir shopping before your private return drive to San José.

Enjoy a chilled out day exploring some of Costa Rica’s finest natural destinations on this private tour. Cruise along the Sarapiqui River and look out for toucans, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, and more, all from the comfort of your boat. After a local lunch, take a guided nature walk in the rainforests of Tirimbina Reserve, where you’ll learn more about Costa Rica’s biodiversity from your guide.

Join our great birding walk through Monteverde's cloud forest with a certified naturalist guide. We meet at Stella's Bakery at 6:00 am, when bird activity is highest, then head into either Curi-Cancha Reserve or the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Watch for the Resplendent Quetzal, Three-wattled Bellbird and highland hummingbirds through a professional spotting scope. Park entrance is paid separately on site on the day of the tour. Group pricing policy: For groups of 2 to 4 people, the tour is a fixed private guide fee, so the price per person decreases as the group grows. From the 5th traveler on, a flat per-person rate applies for groups of 5 to 10. Children are charged a fixed rate each, regardless of group size. Transport isn't included but available on request. The trail depends on reserve availability that day and can't be guaranteed.

Explore the scenic beauty of Tortuguero on a kayak tour, from Tortuguero Lagoon to the canals of Tortuguero National Park. We explore areas beyond the usual routes, accessing small, quiet corners of the park where the only sound is that of nature. We navigate narrow channels completely surrounded by forest, with unique landscapes and a great diversity of wildlife such as caimans, iguanas, herons, monkeys, and sloths in their natural habitat.

Join us on this incredible private adventure. A 2 hours walk through the transitioning forest of Costa Rica’s largest volcano, Rincon de la Vieja, to witness one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful natural wonders, La Leona Waterfall. Not only will we visit one of the most visited waterfalls in Costa Rica, but we also add the most majestic of them all, the “Oropendola Waterfall.” An easily accessible cascade that allows you to continue the adventure through the forest, with hanging bridges serving as the unique route to reach Oropendola Waterfall. After all the physical activity, you’ll have the opportunity to unwind in the beautiful hot springs of Río Negro at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano—waters that come straight from the volcano’s veins—paired with mud baths to rejuvenate your body with their minerals.

Private and personalized tour: Enjoy an exclusive experience with comfortable transportation and personalized attention throughout the tour. * Two countries in one day: Experience the unique opportunity to visit Nicaragua starting from Costa Rica, exploring culture, history and volcanic landscapes in one day. * Visit Masaya Volcano : One of the few active volcanoes in the world where you can observe the crater and appreciate stunning volcanic landscapes. * Masaya Craft Market : Discover one of the most famous craft markets in Central America, full of colors, culture and traditional handmade products. * Colonial city of Granada: Tour one of the oldest cities in America, with its colonial architecture, colorful streets and beautiful views of Lake Nicaragua. * Authentic cultural experience : Learn about the history, traditions and local lifestyle of Nicaragua on a tour full of unique culture and landscapes.

Set sail across the beautiful Gulf of Papagayo for a relaxing afternoon and unforgettable sunset cruise. The catamaran heads toward Playa Huevos, a secluded beach where you can choose to enjoy some snorkeling, swim in the warm Pacific waters, or simply relax on the beach. Back on board, have some fun on the boat slide or unwind on deck while enjoying the coastal scenery. An open bar is available throughout the cruise, along with a light meal served on board. As the afternoon comes to an end, cruise back across Papagayo Gulf while watching the sky transform with the colors of a tropical Pacific sunset. A perfect combination of beach time, snorkeling, fun, drinks, and beautiful scenery.

The tour starts at our office, where we will welcome you with coffee and cookies before leaving for the boarding point near the Whale Marine National Park, following our vehicle in your own car. From there we will sail approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes to the impressive Punta Rio Claro Biological Reserve in the Drake area. We will begin a hike between forest and coastal trails, exploring unspoilt beaches of unparalleled beauty as we look at the incredible biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula: sloth bears, white-faced monkeys, howlers and spiders, red limpets, pizotes and a variety of birds and insects. At the end, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the spectacular Playa San Josecito, where you will have free time to relax and swim in the warm waters of the Pacific. After this time of rest and enjoyment we will embark back to the starting point, thus ending a spectacular day on the Osa Peninsula.

Unforgettable Costa Rica Adventure. Get up close with wildlife encounters as you hand-feed gentle giraffes and zebras, then enjoy a fun river tubing ride through calm currents and light rapids. Add excitement with a family-friendly zipline over lush tropical scenery, and relax at a refreshing waterfall stop perfect for photos. Savor an authentic Costa Rican farm-to-table lunch and explore Costa Rica in Miniature, where artisans showcase handcrafted replicas of iconic landmarks. Ideal for families, couples, and first-time visitors.

Caño Negro is one of Costa Rica’s most important natural treasures – an internationally protected RAMSAR Wetland of Global Importance, recognized for its extraordinary biodiversity and ecosystem value. This vast mosaic of lagoons, flooded forests, and winding waterways is a sanctuary for wildlife, home to hundreds of bird species, rare reptiles, exotic mammals, and countless aquatic forms of life. During your stay, you’ll immerse yourself in one of the most pristine and untouched environments in the country, where every sunrise reveals mist-covered wetlands and every afternoon brings new wildlife sightings. Caño Negro is peaceful, remote, and deeply authentic – perfect for travelers seeking nature, conservation, and meaningful experiences. Your Eco-Luxury Sanctuary: Tocu Tent Camp: Nestled within the wilderness of Caño Negro, combines comfort, tranquility, and sustainability. It´s more than a hotel—it's a transformative connection with nature, community, and responsible travel.

The Osa Peninsula is considered one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, often described as Costa Rica’s last true wilderness. Surrounded by pristine rainforest, mangroves, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean, this extraordinary destination is home to an unparalleled concentration of wildlife. Staying in the Osa Peninsula means immersing yourself in raw nature, where lush rainforest meets the sea and every day brings unforgettable encounters with wildlife. It is the ideal destination for travelers seeking exclusivity, adventure, and a deep connection with Costa Rica’s natural heritage. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS: Botanika Osa Peninsula: Located near Puerto Jiménez, Botanika offers refined comfort in the heart of the Osa Peninsula. The hotel blends modern luxury with natural surroundings, making Botanika the perfect base for exploring one of the world’s most remarkable ecosystems while returning each day to comfort and relaxation.

Live a tourist experience designed to high quality standards, ideal for those who value responsible tourism, comfort and authentic connection with nature. Humpback whale watching is carried out in one of the most renowned areas of the world, guided by certified marine naturalist interpretation specialists. The boat used complies with strict safety standards and has trained personnel, ensuring a safe, informative and enriching journey. When conditions permit, the experience includes hiking on the geological formation known as the Whale's Tail, as well as guided snorkeling on crystal clear reefs, with equipment available exclusively if weather permits. A proposal that stands out for its educational approach, professional service and commitment to excellence in sustainable tourism.