Top Things to Do in Central Valley

An afternoon in la fortuna hiking arenal volcano’s trails, spotting wildlife, and soaking in a natural hot springs river. includes hotel pickup and local guide....

Feel the rush on 7 zipline cables over la fortuna waterfall near arenal volcano, with a local guide and hotel pickup included. small group adventure, unique views....

Step into the rainforest after dark in la fortuna. spot frogs, reptiles, sloths, and more on a guided night walk with flashlights—includes water refill and day pass....

Feel the rainforest on horseback from arenal to la fortuna waterfall, cross a hanging bridge, swim below the falls, and meet maleku locals. includes hotel pickup....

Step into the blue at rio celeste near la fortuna, hike to the famous waterfall, see the color-changing river, and enjoy lunch after a guided trek. includes pickup....

Feel the warmth of san josé in a hands-on chocolate making workshop, taste cocoa at every stage, and craft your own chocolates to take home. includes all supplies....

Walk san jose’s lively markets, taste artisan ice cream, and hear local stories with a small group. includes hands-on fruit tasting and ends near the national theatre....

Start with the scent of roasting coffee near alajuela, hike poas volcano’s crater, and watch rescued sloths at la paz waterfall gardens. includes lunch and pickup....

Leave san jose or sjo airport for la fortuna with a relaxed shuttle ride, mountain views, and a friendly stop at mi rancho restaurant—includes pickup and ac vehicle....

Float quietly down the peñas blancas river near la fortuna, spot wildlife with a local guide, enjoy fresh fruit, and end with an organic costa rican lunch and sugarcane juice....

Savor costa rican dinner, live folk dance, and sunset views over san josé in a 19th-century house—includes pickup, welcome cocktail, and local guide....

Glide quietly along costa rica’s peñas blancas river, spotting monkeys and sloths with a naturalist guide. includes hotel pickup, snacks, and minimal walking....

Feel the rush on a zipline course near la fortuna with arenal volcano views, wildlife spotting, and family-friendly fun. includes all gear and local guides....

Feel the mist at la fortuna waterfall near arenal, descend rainforest steps, swim in clear water, and skip the ticket line for more time in nature....

Step into a costa rican kitchen with doña chela, cook over a wood stove, pick fresh garden ingredients, and share a homemade dinner. includes natural drink....

Feel the magic of río celeste with a guided rainforest hike, swim in turquoise water, and relax at a local farm. includes pickup, lunch, and all fees....

Step onto a family-run farm in la fortuna for hands-on coffee and chocolate making, guided by locals. includes hotel pickup, tastings, and authentic costa rican warmth....

Feel the rush on a river tubing adventure near la fortuna, glide through arenal’s rapids, spot monkeys, and enjoy snacks—guided tour with gear and towels included....

Swim at la fortuna waterfall, hike arenal’s lush trails, and unwind in natural hot springs—all with local pickup, lunch, and a small group guide....

Smell roasting coffee, taste fresh chocolate, and walk lush trails at don jorge’s farm in alajuela. includes hands-on chocolate workshop and waterfall stop....