Top Costa Rica Tours by Duration

Relax and unwind with a day at La Fortuna’s famous hot springs at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. On this tour, enjoy round-trip transportation from San Jose and relax at either Los Lagos or Baldi Hot Springs (depending on the option you've chosen), enjoying free time to rejuvenate at a pace that suits you. A delicious lunch at the resort is included, so you can focus on relaxing in the soothing thermal waters.

Costa Rica’s capital is located inland but you don’t need a weeks-long vacation to enjoy time at the beach. This day trip to Tortuga Island makes it easy to swim and sunbathe directly from San Jose. After a pickup in the capital and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, spend the day on a beach featuring clear turquoise water and surrounded by rainforest. Swim, snorkel, and refuel with the provided lunch.

Spend the day away from bustling San Jose and see the majestic Rio Celeste, one of the top attractions in Costa Rica. Located inside the Tenorio Volcano National Park, the deep turquoise waters of the river can be explored via a trail, which includes a waterfall, a suspended bridge, and a section of hot springs.

Experience the best of the Costa Rican rainforest on a combination canopy and hanging bridge tour, with entry to delightful butterfly gardens, too. Take a guided tour of the canopy, looking out for birds and wildlife and learning more about the biodiversity as you go. The hanging bridges provide unparalleled views of the canopy. Transfers from Monteverde hotels add extra convenience.

Pick a morning or afternoon start time that suits your schedule and then head to Selvatura Park to begin your fun-filled zipline adventure. Get started with a safety session, during which you'll receive a harness and learn the basic park safety procedures to ensure a fun, but protected experience. You’ll then have access to the park’s range of 13 different zipline cables and 18 platforms, along with an optional ride on the Tarzan Swing. You’ll walk through the park between a series of 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) tree walkways that traverse Monteverde’s cloud forest, crossing between eight different bridges, with some lengths up to 510 feet (170 meters) and some as high as 180 feet (60 meters). After enjoying an action-packed day suitable for all ages, you’ll end your experience in the park and head to your next destination.

Experience Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park on this guided ATV adventure. After a convenient hotel pickup, participate in a quick safety and tour briefing, then enjoy activities that include cruising through plantations and past picturesque waterfalls, trekking along rainforest trails in search of sloths, toucans, and squirrel monkeys, and swimming in a magical natural pool. Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican meal along the way.

Head out into the jungle of Costa Rica for a morning of soaking in natural thermal hots springs with this tour. There are five hot springs pools in total, with natural clay deposits by the water so that you can give yourself a makeshift face mask. After your soak, you'll sit down to an included Costa Rican lunch before returning to your hotel.

The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of Costa Rica’s most memorable natural wonders. With this tour, venture to the heart of the cloud forest on a self-guided trek and enjoy magnificent views of the Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja, Tenorio, and Miravalles volcanoes. Cool off with a swim beneath a waterfall, tuck into a typical Costa Rican lunch, and enjoy a short horseback ride. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Monteverde and Santa Elena are included for convenience.

Spend a half day touring the Arenal Volcano with a guide, learning the history of the volcano from its first eruption in 1968. You’ll have a moderate walk of about 1.5k to the viewpoint, where you’ll have views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. Along the way you’ll see the wildlife of the rainforest, including turkeys, toucans, monkeys, orioles, and snakes!

Explore Manuel Antonio en esta excursión guiada a caballo. Diseñada para no más de 10 personas, esta excursión le permite recorrer un rancho local para observar la fauna y flora de la zona. También incluye una caminata donde tendrá la oportunidad de visitar una cascada. Se proporciona además un delicioso almuerzo costarricense.

Ideal for travelers interested in a day in the rainforest packed with activities, this experience includes a safari and seven adventure park sports. Start with a drive into the rainforest on a 4WD vehicle, exploring the adventure park’s protected land. Afterward, head to the adventure course for rappelling, ziplining, tree climbing, “monkey drops,” and more. Finish the day with a *comida tipica*—a typical Costa Rican meal.

Though Costa Rica may be more famous for its natural attractions, its capital city of San Jose is not to be overlooked. Head out from downtown San Jose on a double-decker sightseeing bus to discover the city’s important historical landmarks, learn about the history and culture of Costa Rica, and find the best panoramic views of the city.

Experience the stunning allure of pristine white sands, shimmering turquoise waters teeming with vibrant tropical fish, and breathtaking natural landscapes on our Catamaran tour to the renowned Tortuga Island. Discover the untouched beauty of Tortuga Island and the Gulf of Nicoya! Setting sail from the Marina dock at Los Suenos Resort at 7:45 AM, you’ll be thrilled to know that the journey to Isla Tortuga takes just 45 minutes. As you approach, prepare to be captivated by the stunning views of the island and the Nicoya Peninsula. Upon arrival, you’ll find a variety of exciting activities to choose from, including snorkeling, a thrilling banana boat ride, hiking, or simply unwinding and soaking in the serene surroundings. Note: Guests with limited mobility, please contact us when booking your tour for a personalized assessment. Gratuities for the crew are not included, but greatly appreciated.

Explore picturesque Costa Rican villages, mountains, and tropical rainforest on a guided half-day ATV tour. After a convenient pickup from select hotels and tutorial, hop on your vehicle and follow your bilingual guide down rugged mountain trails. Learn about the area’s culture and unique ecosystem, stop at villages, watch for wildlife, and take a dip at a waterfall. Enjoy a traditional Costa Rica included in the tour price.

Check out the amazing animals and plants that habitat the Monteverde Cloud Forest on this small-group, yet intimate, tour. You can use provided telescopes and field guides to spot some of the multitudes of birds in the area, and your field guide to identify the local plants and flowers. You’ll keep costs down with this group tour, but still have plenty of attention from your guide.

This experience is perfect for nature lovers and animals. We will have the opportunity to observe an incredible diversity of fauna, including monkeys, snakes and a wide variety of birds, highlighting the majestic scarlet macaw, which has found its home in this place. In addition to the rich wildlife, we will witness a fascinating natural phenomenon: the transition between dry tropical forest and wet tropical forest, a unique display of the ecological diversity of the region.

Experience Carara National Park, the Tárcoles River, and Ajugas Beach all in one day, without the hassle of booking separate excursions, on this small-group day trip from San José. Hike through the tropical forest of Carara National Park with a naturalist guide and look for birds. Then enjoy a boat ride along the Tárcoles River, before finishing with time on the beach at Ajugas. Private tour upgrade available.

Enjoy an action-packed adventure in the shadows of the iconic Arenal Volcano with this great-value 2-in-1 combo tour. First, take to the treetops for a thrilling bird’s eye view of the rain forest as you walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges, then get your camera ready for a visit to the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall. After cooling off with a swim beneath the falls, tuck into a typical Costa Rican lunch (included) before heading back to the city.

Get onto the Penas Blancas River in La Fortuna with your naturalist guide and kayak for a half day and see all the wildlife you can, and then finish with a local ranch tour and snacks from the garden. You'll be picked up from your hotel, then taken to the river to look for crocodiles, lizards, sloths, and monkeys. Then get to the ranch for coffee, sugar cane, and chocolate.

Get into the cloud forest of Monteverde with this guided morning walk. For 2-3 hours, you will explore the flora, fauna, and history of the area. This isn’t a trekking tour, rather an exploration of the nature of the area. Your guide will be an expert naturalist, and bilingual, so you will have the opportunity to learn in depth about the cloud forest.

If you're planning a cruise ship stop at Limon, explore Costa Rica’s famous rain forest by air and water on this combo eco adventure. Spot native wildlife like howler monkeys, sloths, and crocodiles on a cruise down the bio-rich Tortuguero Canal, and then get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling zipline flight through the treetops. Round-trip transport from the cruise terminal and between activities makes for a seamless and stress-free day at port.

San Jose is the cultural capital of Costa Rica and boasts a rich and varied history. Get acquainted with the city’s charms on a private tour, featuring a customizable itinerary of must-see attractions and private transportation through the city’s maze of trafficked avenues.

Get close to animals in their natural habitat on this river cruise through Palo Verde National Park. After a scenic drive through the park, see exotic birds, crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals on a 2-hour river cruise on the Tempisque River. Then, enjoy a lunch of typical Costa Rican dishes cooked over a fire. On the return journey, make short stops to learn about indigenous pottery techniques and taste local coffee.

Get into nature with this guided river cruise to Palo Verde National Park. Perfect for travelers staying in the Guanacaste area, this is a straightforward way to see some of Costa Rica's wildlife without going too far out of the way. Enjoy seamless transportation to where you board your boat, and relax on a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild.