Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Costa Rica (Updated 2026)

Costa Rica, Central & South America
Fundive Catalina Islands (2 dives, only for certified divers)

TamaDive is focused on safety and personalized service. Don’t worry about anything; that's our job! We offer Scuba Diving for inexperienced water enthusiasts up to …More

TamaDive is focused on safety and personalized service. Don’t worry about anything; that's our job! We offer Scuba Diving for inexperienced water enthusiasts up to...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$175
ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach

Enjoy an exciting 2-hour ATV Semi-Automatic machine Or UTV Side by Side tour as your guide takes you on an exciting trip across the dry …More

Enjoy an exciting 2-hour ATV Semi-Automatic machine Or UTV Side by Side tour as your guide takes you on an exciting trip across the dry...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$61
ATV Beach and Mountain Tour

ATV Beach and Mountain tour is the most popular tour in the area! We will start at playa Brasilto and make our way north from …More

ATV Beach and Mountain tour is the most popular tour in the area! We will start at playa Brasilto and make our way north from...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (381)
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$109
Manuel Antonio with Mauro / Tickets not Included!

- DONT BOOK THIS TOUR WITHOUT HAVING YOUR PARK TICKETS FIRST OR WITHOUT CHECKING OUT THEIR AVAILABILITY DURING DEC, JAN, FEB, MAR AND APRIL. - …More

- DONT BOOK THIS TOUR WITHOUT HAVING YOUR PARK TICKETS FIRST OR WITHOUT CHECKING OUT THEIR AVAILABILITY DURING DEC, JAN, FEB, MAR AND APRIL. -...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (203)
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$30
Deluxe Private Manuel Antonio Park Tour

The tour is completely PRIVATE. Manuel Antonio Park is considered to be one of the most diverse habitats in the world. The high number of …More

The tour is completely PRIVATE. Manuel Antonio Park is considered to be one of the most diverse habitats in the world. The high number of...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (544)
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$95
Surf Lessons with Pro Team in Jacó

Learning how Fun surfing can be for all ages. Visiting the best surf spot in all of Costa Rica for learning …More

Learning how Fun surfing can be for all ages. Visiting the best surf spot in all of Costa Rica for learning...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (491)
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$49
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega

Palo Verde Boat Tours® is a family-owned company with over 34 years of experience in rural and nature tourism in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy an …More

Palo Verde Boat Tours® is a family-owned company with over 34 years of experience in rural and nature tourism in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy an...

3 hours 10 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (426)
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$69
Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River

SStart your day with an exhilarating adventure in La Fortuna! This tour kicks off with a guided hike around the Arenal Volcano, where you’ll explore …More

SStart your day with an exhilarating adventure in La Fortuna! This tour kicks off with a guided hike around the Arenal Volcano, where you’ll explore...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (218)
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$62
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Discover many beautiful attractions of Costa Rica on this Combo Tour from San Jose. Fly over the Rainforest Canopy on a zip lining course and …More

Discover many beautiful attractions of Costa Rica on this Combo Tour from San Jose. Fly over the Rainforest Canopy on a zip lining course and...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (138)
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$185
San Jose on Foot: Market Food Delights and City Sights Tour

Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital …More

Learn about local life in San Jose through its architecture, history and food. This 3-hour walking tour shows you the typical lifestyle of the capital...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (215)
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$46
Chocolate Tour Standard #1: Transportation included without lunch

We offer more than just chocolate, Firstly, the chocolate tour begins with the cultural and biological background of cacao in Costa Rica. It further introduces …More

We offer more than just chocolate, Firstly, the chocolate tour begins with the cultural and biological background of cacao in Costa Rica. It further introduces...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$59
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

Explore Monteverde’s rainforest after dark on a two-hour small-group walk led by a local naturalist guide. Search the trees and forest floor for nocturnal wildlife …More

Explore Monteverde’s rainforest after dark on a two-hour small-group walk led by a local naturalist guide. Search the trees and forest floor for nocturnal wildlife...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (359)
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$23
Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private

Your certified surf instructor will coach you step by step on how to stand up on a surfboard and start flying on water! We will …More

Your certified surf instructor will coach you step by step on how to stand up on a surfboard and start flying on water! We will...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (126)
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$55
Mega Combo / All Day Adventure

Enjoy  many different activities in one day for one price this place called Buena Vista is located in the slope of the Rincón de la …More

Enjoy  many different activities in one day for one price this place called Buena Vista is located in the slope of the Rincón de la...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (120)
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$220
All-Inclusive Jungle Night Tour

Our Jungle Night Tour is an educational and informative experience, our small groups and personalized attention is what sets us apart from most other local …More

Our Jungle Night Tour is an educational and informative experience, our small groups and personalized attention is what sets us apart from most other local...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$59
Arenal Volcano Guided Hike, Hot Springs Optional

The tour takes place in the northwestern region of the Arenal Volcano, the site of one of the most significant eruptions ever recorded in Costa …More

The tour takes place in the northwestern region of the Arenal Volcano, the site of one of the most significant eruptions ever recorded in Costa...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (125)
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$81
Rainforest Secrets & Wildlife Adventure

Bijagua is a unique town in a privileged location. We have access for this tour limited to a certain number of people per day so …More

Bijagua is a unique town in a privileged location. We have access for this tour limited to a certain number of people per day so...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (109)
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$30
Private Natural History Walk by Pasión Costa Rica

A private tour with a seasoned guide is the best way to make the most of your time in Monteverde at either the Monteverde Reserve …More

A private tour with a seasoned guide is the best way to make the most of your time in Monteverde at either the Monteverde Reserve...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$29
Manuel Antonio National Park: Ticket Include Private & Group Tour

Looking to spot wildlife and enjoy an unforgettable adventure in Manuel Antonio National Park? Join us for a guided group or private tour led by …More

Looking to spot wildlife and enjoy an unforgettable adventure in Manuel Antonio National Park? Join us for a guided group or private tour led by...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (168)
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$29
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools

Fly high over the zipline of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers. After the tour you going to have the …More

Fly high over the zipline of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers. After the tour you going to have the...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (146)
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$65
Dolphin and Whale Watching Tour in Drake Bay as seen on National Geographic

Featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and more, the Divine Dolphin has been providing life changing opportunities to encounter wild Dolphins …More

Featured on National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and more, the Divine Dolphin has been providing life changing opportunities to encounter wild Dolphins...

6 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (200)
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$135
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