Things to do in Costa Rica

San José - Three-day Sarapiqui jungle adventure and river raft tour

Dive into Costa Rica's natural beauty with a two-night stay in Sarapiqui. Explore the jungle, encounter wildlife, and experience thrilling river rapids.

San José - Unique Cooking and Dining Experience with a Local Family in San Jose

Learn more about the food and culture of Costa Rica, visit a local family and enjoy a meal togetherand give your hosts a hand preparing your meal.

San José - 2-day Pacuare Whitewater Rafting Multiday Tour

Experience a two-day raft adventure on the Pacuare River with scenic drives, rainforest exploration, and unforgettable starlit nights

Guanacaste - Pacific sport fishing experience in Guanacaste

Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned angler, this private sport fishing trip off the coast of Guanacaste has a mix of relaxation and world-class fishing. Your experienced crew will set you up with top-quality gear and expert guidance on getting the best from the warm pacific waters. You can book a half, three quarter or full-day trip and tailor it based on the kind of fish you're chasing. For big game like marlin, sailfish and dorado you'll head out to deeper water, or for coastal picks like roosterfish and snapper, you'll stick closer to the shoreline.

San José - 3-day Tocu tent camp experience

Immerse yourself in nature at a luxury eco-camp in Caño Negro. Enjoy local meals and conservation activities, and explore the beautiful surroundings.

Guanacaste - Costa Rica flavours and nature experience

This guided tour blends nature, wildlife and authentic Costa Rican flavours into one culture-filled day out in the countryside. You'll begin with a dip at Posa Rio Celeste, where sky-blue natural pools and a waterfall are waiting. Next, you'll visit a farm where sloths, monkeys and toucans are known to hang out. While you're here, you'll head off on a cacao, pineapple and coffee tour, learning how each one is grown – you'll have the chance to taste them along the way, too. Then, savour a lunch made from the farm-fresh produce grown here, offering a true taste of Costa Rica.

Arenal - 2-in-1 Combo Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall

This tour shines the spotlight on two of La Fortuna's most popular attractions. Hike through dense rainforest and former lava fields at Arenal Volcano National Park to discover Costa Rica's most active volcano. Then, continue to the magnificent La Fortuna waterfall. Towering over 230 feet high, it's a must-see. Take a dip, snap some pictures and relax while snacking on fresh fruit.

Arenal - Costa Rica white-water rafting on the Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna

Splash into action on this white-water rafting tour, kicking things off with a scenic drive through yucca, pineapple and papaya plantations at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Then, at the river, you'll gear up with a thorough training session, before taking on the exciting rapids of the Sarapiqui River. At the halfway point, you'll stop to refresh with fresh tropical fruits on the riverbank, before hitting the rapids again. Afterwards, you'll go for a typical Costa Rican lunch with your fellow adventurers.

Arenal - Half-day white-water rafting tour in Costa Rica

Take off on this family-friendly white-water river rafting tour, suitable for adults and kids aged 8-12. Begin with a detailed safety briefing, then dive into two-hour adventure down the Balsa River. There'll be a break halfway to relax on the riverbanks, with a refreshing swim and tasty tropical fruit snack. Then its back to the rapids – see if you can spot monkeys, sloths and toucans as you paddle along. Finally, you'll wrap the morning up with lunch at a traditional country estate.

Arenal - Costa Rica white-water rafting and ATV tour from La Fortuna

Get ready for a full-day adventure on this white-water rafting and ATV tour. You'll start with a safety briefing, before taking control of your ATV to zoom through the Costa Rican landscapes – you'll pass canyon walls and the Arenal Volcano, and wind through the tropical plantations here. After another training session, you'll raft down Rio Balsa, known for its thrilling rapids and the natural beauty of the surrounding rainforest. Finally, you'll tuck into a well-deserved Costa Rican lunch.

Arenal - White-water rafting and zipline experience from La Fortuna

Flash through the air at up to 43 miles per hour before you disappear into rainforest canopies on this adrenaline-pumping zipline tour. Zip down Arenal's seven extreme cables, the highest starting at a 54-foot tower where you'll want to snap those 360° views of the rainforest and volcano. Then feel the rush as you soar above La Fortuna Waterfall on a half-mile-long zipline. Continue your jungle adventure by water as you hit the rapids of the Balsa River for two hours of white-water rafting. Recharge and reflect on an exhilarating morning with a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Arenal - White-water rafting and quad biking experience from La Fortuna

Roar through Arenal's rainforest trails together on your quad bike for two. After your safety brief it's full-throttle over the rugged terrain of the canyon walls, then zoom past tropical fields of bananas and papayas – all with the Arenal Volcano as your striking backdrop. The thrills continue as you head to the Balsa River for two hours of white-water rafting over medium grade rapids. Stop for a swim and the chance to spot the local wildlife before paddling on towards a hearty lunch.