Top Costa Rica Tours & Cruises in 2029

Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.

This half-day, adrenaline-filled tour is an exciting way to explore the jungle and get a taste of what Costa Rica has to offer. Start your adventure with the longest zip line in Costa Rica, exploring the jungle canopy via ten different platforms and 12 landings. Take the final swing like Tarzan, or do a Superman-style jump for the bottom!

Visit Jaguar Rescue Center which houses monkeys, snakes, sloths, and jungle cats. Tour the chocolate plantation where the Bri-Bri indigenous make the chocolate from scratch. At the end of the tour, you have the chance to buy homemade chocolate and local handicrafts.

Enjoy the reptiles and amphibians of Costa Rica with your naturalist guide on this half day tour. You can see more than 35 species including venomous and non-venomous snakes, reptiles, lizards, iguanas, amphibians and land turtles all in naturally simulated terrariums. Learn about the history, habitat and individual characteristics of each species.

The best way to appreciate the beauty of Costa Rica's majestic Arenal Volcano is from up close. This exciting half-day adventure begins with a 90-minute walk through the rainforest, as you learn about local plants and wildlife. Take in the sights with a guided tour before enjoying some relaxation time in natural hot springs at dinnertime.

This half-day tour offers an excellent introduction to the flora and fauna of the Caribbean coast. The Cahuita National Park has the largest coral reef system in Costa Rica. After snorkeling, you'll have an hour-long hike through the rainforest with a guide.

Enjoy a half day of coral reef exploration in biodiverse Manuel Antonio. In the morning, board your kayaks and paddle to Biesanz Beach. As you paddle around inlets and small islands, keep your eyes open for whales, dolphins, and many bird species. Once you reach the beach, enjoy snorkeling before heading back for a great meal!

This half-day kayaking tour is the perfect way to experience the best of what Lake Arenal has to offer. Enjoy a peaceful ride on the calm waters of this volcanic lake, marvel at the views of the majestic Arenal Volcano, and take in the lush mountain scenery. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of tropical bird species and other wildlife that call this home.

Start this half-day adventure on the Paquita River by kayaking to Damas Island. Along the way, your guide will point out numerous species of birds, snakes, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys. You may also see herons, kingfishers, ospreys, frigatebirds, and migratory birds.