# Costa Rica Day Trips and Adventures | Lokal Travel > Embark on Costa Rica day trips for ziplining, cultural tours, and wildlife. Ready-to-book and custom itineraries available for an unforgettable journey. # Discover Costa Rica's Day Trips [Nearby](/en/nearby) Search 26 listings Want something else? Let an in-country expert [design the perfect trip in Costa Rica](/en/qa/costa-rica/explore-overlay)! [![Monteverde Cloud Forest Day & Night Tour with Naturalist Guide](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/dfjavxthk9dmbfoffkil.jpg)USD 119/personMonteverde Cloud Forest Day & Night Tour with Naturalist GuideMonteverde, Costa RicaFull Day | Hiking, Night Tour, Walking toursExplore the Cloud Forest through two different perspectives - day and night! This privately guided tour gives travelers a chance to observe the beauty of the forest during the day and then see the unqiue wildlife that comes alive after the sun goe...](/en/go/cloud-forest-day-night-tour) [![Corcovado Hike 'El Tigre'](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/kckqn9p8f3eb6x7jraf9.jpg)USD 85/personCorcovado Hike 'El Tigre'Dos Brazos, Costa RicaHalf Day | Birdwatching, Hiking, Wildlife ViewingHike the crown jewel (or golden nugget!) of Dos Brazos, the new Sendero El Tigre, a 7km medium­-high difficulty trail which enters a remote part of Corcovado National Park for 2.5km. In addition to pristine rainforest and wildlfie, you'll get a gl...](/en/go/corcovado-hike-el-tigre) [![Rio Sierpe Mangrove Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ay0vsbduyop1akyvglz5.jpg)USD 95/personRio Sierpe Mangrove TourSierpe, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Getting to Know LocalsEmbark on a serene boat journey through the untouched Rio Sierpe River mangroves with the local guides of the Osa Rural Tours Cooperative. As you meander through tranquil waterways, witness crocodiles, myriad bird species, and more amidst the lush...](/en/go/rio-sierpe-mangrove-tour) [![Bribri Culture Experience in Yorkin Community](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/fdds6svikpdmaermqhvq.jpg)USD 95/personBribri Culture Experience in Yorkin CommunityBribri Indigenous territory, Costa RicaFull Day | Cacao Farm, Canoeing, Community VisitLooking for a unique and immersive cultural experience? Venture into the heart of the Talamanca indigenous territory on the upper part of the Yorkin river. Departing from the town of Bambú, you'll take a trip in a traditional dugout canoe to the Y...](/en/go/yorkin-costa-rica-bribri-lodge/yorkin-day-trip-puerto-viejo) [![Caribbean Cooking Class in Puerto Viejo](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/hdqmk00ixq8hdw8vpbni.jpg)USD 100/personCaribbean Cooking Class in Puerto ViejoPuerto Viejo, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Cooking Class, Getting to Know LocalsLooking to learn about the flavors and cooking styles of the Caribbean? Join us on a personal cooking lesson at the home of a local chef! This unique experience will give you the opportunity to learn from a real Caribbean cook, gaining insight int...](/en/go/caribbean-cooking-class-puerto-viejo) [![San José Night Walk & Dinner](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/afzbzogxrlb5ebkshtke.jpg)USD 90/personSan José Night Walk & DinnerSan Jose , Costa RicaHalf Day | Curated Dinner, Historical Sites, Walking toursEnjoy a 2 hour walking tour in some of San Jose's most iconic places, followed by a delcious dinner at a local restaurant. You will start your journey at Parque Nacional and walk around the historic neighborhoods of Amón and Otoya (home to former ...](/en/go/costa-rica-day-tour/san-jose-night-walk-private-dinner) [![Explore the Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes of Cartago Valley](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ytrim5dthcbdlgajucvx.jpg)USD 95/personExplore the Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes of Cartago ValleyCartago Valley , Costa RicaFull Day | Community Visit, Getting to Know Locals, Historical SitesTravel with local biologists from San Jose to Cartago province to discover the landscapes and country lifestyle at the foothills of two increidble volcanoes. On this full day tour, you'll walk along one of the largest active craters in the world a...](/en/go/explore-the-irazu-and-turrailba-volcanos-of-cartago-valley) [![Puerto Viejo Food and Culture Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/urjxsseiwieav4bilubw.jpg)USD 75/personPuerto Viejo Food and Culture TourPuerto Viejo, Costa RicaHalf Day | Food Tour, Getting to Know Locals, Walking toursImmerse yourself in the rich culinary mosaic of Puerto Viejo with a half-day food and culture tour offered by Lokal Travel, featuring a diverse lineup of six tasting locations. This journey through southern Caribbean flavors is not only a treat fo...](/en/go/costa-rica-food-tour/puerto-viejo-food-culture-tour) [![Experience Ngöbe Indigenous Culture](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ky9lfu6sr33wclenbdce.jpg)USD 57/personExperience Ngöbe Indigenous CultureAlto Laguna, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Community Visit, Cultural Activities, Getting to Know LocalsExploring the Heart of Ngöbe Culture in Gran Chiriquí Embark on a unique journey to the Alta Laguna de Osa Indigenous Territory in Gran Chiriquí, where the rich heritage of the Ngöbe people comes to life. This immersive experience offers a rare gl...](/en/go/ngobe-indigenous-culture) [![Dolphin and Whale Spotting on Golfo Dulce](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/xhp2m0jc1d6hgmsr3grh.jpg)USD 155/personDolphin and Whale Spotting on Golfo DulceRincon, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Boat Tour, Snorkeling, Wildlife ViewingGo out in search of dolphins and other amazing marine life of the Golfo Dulce, one of the four tropical fjords that exist in the world. You will take a boat to enjoy the beautiful landscapes that surround the gulf, seeing forests that seem to disa...](/en/go/boat-tour-golfo-dulce) [![Jungle Horseback Ride in Rancho Quemado](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/rkzjhty6y7yy1kduibeg.jpg)USD 43/personJungle Horseback Ride in Rancho QuemadoRancho Quemado, Costa RicaHalf Day | Community Visit, Horseback RidingJoin a local guide for a unique horseback adventure through the rainforests surrounding the peaceful Rancho Quemado community. Ride through little-visited jungle trails and through peaceful rivers on this pleasant half day of riding. It's a great ...](/en/go/jungle-horseback-ride-rancho-quemado) [![Trapiche Don Carmen](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/c0zcwyjwvjtfdzfzwgsz.jpg)USD 25/personTrapiche Don CarmenRancho Quemado, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Class/Workshop, Community Visit, Getting to Know LocalsVisit this traditional sugarcane mill where one can see the unique process of producing sugar cane juice and snacks like it's been done for hundreds of years. You will participate from the beginning to the end of the process, including: cutting su...](/en/go/trapiche-don-carmen) [![Artisanal Gold Mining Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/k6vid7o6mk3lvc6yi9jz.jpg)USD 20/personArtisanal Gold Mining TourRancho Quemado, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Getting to Know Locals, Historical Sites, Walking toursFinca Las Minas offers the experience to get to know the work of artisanal gold miners, as well as the history of Rancho Quemado and the Osa Peninsula. From the first steps taken on the property, the visitor is engulfed in history. The former gold...](/en/go/artisinal-gold-mining-tour) [![Sky Trek Ultimate Zip Lining](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ggo8f8af7eksmrzwthfj.jpg)USD 67/personSky Trek Ultimate Zip LiningLa Fortuna, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Eco-tourism, Wildlife Viewing, ZiplineSoar through the Arenal sky, in between treetops and across expansive canyons as you ride along the Sky Trek Zipline. Your tour will start with an open-air gondola trip to an observation area atop the reserve. From there you will start riding down...](/en/go/sky-trek-zipline) [![Sky Tram Canopy Adventure](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/srz2uz4ortf8yh1tczpt.jpg)USD 49/personSky Tram Canopy AdventureMonteverde, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Eco-tourism, Wildlife ViewingAscend up into the beauty of the Costa Rican rainforest in your spacious Sky Tram Gondola. This hour long tour will bring you to the highest point in the reserve where you will enjoy stunning views from an expansive observation deck. Along the way...](/en/go/monteverde-costa-rica/sky-tram) [![Laguna Chocuaco Canoe Trip](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/laguna-chocuaco-canoe-trip.jpg)USD 70/personLaguna Chocuaco Canoe TripRancho Quemado, Costa RicaHalf Day | Canoeing, Community Visit, Cultural ActivitiesJoin the Villalobos family on a canoe trip into their private lagoon, set amidst primary rainforest. You'll hike through a jungle trail on the family's property to reach the lagoon. Then you'll push off for a paddle (helping if you'd like) down a ...](/en/go/laguna-chocuaco-canoe-trip) [![Localista](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ewhgj7skwrybdexaotqr.jpg)LocalistaSan Jose, Costa RicaBeach, Biking, BirdwatchingLocalista is renowned for its unique approach to travel, emphasizing genuine, locally-focused adventures in the picturesque landscapes of Costa Rica. Expertly catering to both group excursions and solo travelers, the company stands as a beacon for...](/en/provider/localista-travel) [![ChepeCletas](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/xlfjijfhcmsp1qsotpl4.jpg)ChepeCletasSan Jose , Costa RicaArchaeological Sites, Biking, Class/WorkshopExplore San José with ChepeCletas and local experts. Walk, bike, eat, and love Chepe!](/en/provider/chepecletas-tours-san-jose-costa-rica) [![Rancho la Merced](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/d4pz9s9vdf4ciyatvksm.jpg)USD 45/personRancho la MercedUvita, Costa RicaBirdwatching, Farm Visit, HikingExplore the tropical rainforest and mangroves of Rancho la Merced, a family-run ranch and National Wildlife Refuge. Horseback ride, hike, and learn about the ranchers way of life.](/en/provider/rancho-la-merced) [![Wolaba Walking Tours](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/tysxr18hb1eccxjk0jhw.jpg)USD 45/personWolaba Walking ToursPuerto Viejo, Costa RicaCooking Class, Farm Visit, Food TourFrom tasting tours at rainforest farms to private cooking classes at the local market, Walking Tours allows you to have an authentic opportunity to feel, taste, smell, and discover the Costarican Caribbean. Our tours combine food tasting and the e...](/en/provider/wolaba-walking-tours) [![Pasión Costa Rica Tours](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/bakrcpb2zbmeq0th231q.jpg)USD 79/personPasión Costa Rica ToursMonteverde, Costa RicaBirdwatching, Night Tour, Walking toursExperience Monteverde, Costa Rica with Pasión Costa Rica Tours. Private tours with experienced naturalist guides.](/en/provider/pasion-costa-rica-tours) [![Talamanca Ecotourism and Conservation Association (ATEC)](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/gfdvfme3spbhyidfakg7.jpg)USD 35/personTalamanca Ecotourism and Conservation Association (ATEC)Puerto Viejo, Costa RicaCacao Farm, Community Visit, Cooking ClassDiscover the Talamanca region of Costa Rica with ATEC. Take a local cooking class, go for a surf lesson, trek through the rainforest, and more.](/en/provider/talamanca-ecotourism-association) [![Descanso La Pizote](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ldh6ikmejdviqfpjlbfk.jpg)USD 75/personDescanso La PizoteDos Brazos, Costa RicaBirdwatching, Cabin, Community VisitExperience a one hour hike up a mountain to Corcovado National Park with Xiña, a dynamic local guide. Spend the night in her rustic cabin for an unparalleled view of the Gulfo Dulce.](/en/provider/descanso-la-pizote) [![Osa Wild Travel](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/hir2m0fdbfiavhytndou.jpg)USD 50/personOsa Wild TravelPuerto Jimenez, Costa RicaCamping, Community Visit, Cooking ClassExperience Costa Rica's natural beauty and cultural richness with Osa Wild Travel. Learn more about their commitment to community tourism and sustainable tourism.](/en/provider/osa-wild-travel) Dive into a world of adventure with **Costa Rica's day trips**, offering a blend of thrill and cultural immersion. Experience the exhilaration of [zip lining in La Fortuna](/en/explore/costa-rica/day-trips/zipline), or discover the volcanic wonders of [Cartago Valley](/en/explore/costa-rica/cartago-valley-destination/day-trips/all-activities) with its rich wildlife and natural beauty. For food enthusiasts, the [Puerto Viejo Food and Culture Tour](/en/go/puerto-viejo-food-culture-tour) is a must, providing a taste of local flavors and traditions. Uncover the history of gold mining in [Rancho Quemado](/en/explore/costa-rica/day-trips/historical-sites), or embark on a [night walk in San José](/en/go/san-jose-night-walk-private-dinner) to explore its iconic landmarks followed by a curated dinner. Coffee lovers can delve into the [Bio-Coffee Adventure](/en/go/biocoffee-adventure) in Providencia de Dota, while nature enthusiasts can ascend the [Monteverde Sky Tram](/en/go/sky-tram) for breathtaking rainforest vistas. Encounter dolphins and whales on a [Golfo Dulce boat tour](/en/go/boat-tour-golfo-dulce), or paddle through Laguna Chocuaco's serene waters. Embrace the equestrian spirit with a [jungle horseback ride](/en/go/jungle-horseback-ride-rancho-quemado), or immerse yourself in the [Ngöbe Indigenous Culture](/en/go/ngobe-indigenous-culture) for an enriching experience. Should you wish for a tailor-made adventure, our in-country experts are ready to craft a [custom itinerary](/en/qa/costa-rica/explore-all-destinations-all-types-all-activities-custom-itinerary) just for you. 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