What are the best tours to take in Costa Rica?

Calypso's Tortuga Island Day Trip from San Jose. Sail to Tortuga Island aboard a catamaran for on this full-day trip from San Jose. Go swimming and snorkeling, then refuel with a 4-course gourmet lunch. There is plenty of time to relax on the island before heading back. Use of all equipment is included, as is round-trip transportation from your hotel and a hot breakfast before departure. The cost for the tour is 130 USD (73,000 CRC).

Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Typical lunch and Arenal Volcano Hike. Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included. The cost of this tour is 165 USD (93,000 CRC).

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions like Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this guided tour from San Jose. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you well entertained and informed as you explore. This tour (160 USD or 90,000 CRC) includes all entrance fees plus two meals, adding up to a great value.

Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Estate and Sarchi Arts and Craft. Embark on a full-day adventure to see some of Costa Rica’s natural wonders and cultural gems. Visit the Doka Estate coffee plantation to see how beans are grown and roasted for the perfect cup, and check out the artistic enclave of Sarchí, birthplace of the country’s signature hand-painted oxcarts. Admire the magnificent (and active!) Poás Volcano and the enchanting Botas Lake, which fills a neighboring volcanic crater. The cost is 105 USD (60,000 CRC).

Sloth Experience and Cultural Towns Half Day Trip from San Jose. Visit a Costa Rican animal sanctuary and learn about sloths on this half-day tour from San Jose. Discover other local wildlife being treated at the sanctuary to be released into the wild such as monkeys, toucans, kinkajous (known as honey bears), coatimundis, macaws, and more. Plus, head to the folkloric towns of Grecia and Sarchi to explore. The cost of this tour is 85 USD (48,000 CRC).

Monteverde Cloud Forest and Hanging Bridges Full-Day Tour from San Jose. Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, a 26,000-acre (10,500 hectare) oasis of virgin cloud forest. Visited by roughly 70,000 people a year, the reserve is home to about four percent of the world’s animal species. Walk across suspended bridges and hike among native flora and fauna. You can also pay extra to zipline through the canopy. Lunch and a guide are included. The cost is 135 USD (76,000 CRC).

Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Hot Springs Day Trip from San Jose. Find your bliss with a classic Costa Rican experience that combines a seismic dose of adventure and relaxation! On this full-day trip from San Jose, visit the very active Arenal Volcano and explore its base with a guided nature hike. Then, unwind with a soak in a variety of geothermal pools at the luxurious Tabacón hot springs. The tour also includes a stop at the artisan town of Sarchí, plus delicious lunch and dinner. The tour costs 185 USD (around 105,000 CRC).