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

Costa Rica, Central & South America
Jaco Sunset Cruise to Playa Fantasia

Our Jaco sunset cruise takes you on a unique experience at Playa Fantasia. Playa Fantasia is a beach that is a secret hidden gem, left …More

Our Jaco sunset cruise takes you on a unique experience at Playa Fantasia. Playa Fantasia is a beach that is a secret hidden gem, left...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (192)
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$159
White Water Rafting (Class III) with lunch - Arenal Area

The northern zone of Costa Rica is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes and incredible rivers for rafting. With an excellent level of water throughout …More

The northern zone of Costa Rica is blessed with the most beautiful landscapes and incredible rivers for rafting. With an excellent level of water throughout...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (109)
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$103
Rainforest Night Walk in La Fortuna with Authentic Dinner

This tour is ideal for those who want to take advantage of every minute in Costa Rica, discovering some of the country’s nocturnal wonders in …More

This tour is ideal for those who want to take advantage of every minute in Costa Rica, discovering some of the country’s nocturnal wonders in...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (191)
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$92
Inshore Fishing trip in Santa Teresa

Is a great fishing trip, our boats running great on the water and we do the best of us to make you pass a great …More

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Is a great fishing trip, our boats running great on the water and we do the best of us to make you pass a great...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (52)
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$360
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour

This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided city …More

This city tour provides a bird’s eye view of San Jose enhanced with an authentic cultural experience with on-board folkloric music. The tour includes guided city...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.5 (333)
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$85
Naranjo River White Rafting Clas III-IV from Manuel Antonio

Experience the thrill of class III rapids with a 5-hour rafting trip along the Naranjo River including lunch. The river’s course is steep and challenging, perfect …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Experience the thrill of class III rapids with a 5-hour rafting trip along the Naranjo River including lunch. The river’s course is steep and challenging, perfect...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (44)
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$104
Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

Snorkeling sunset catamaran sailing cruise along the Pacific Coast watching for humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, turtles and flying fish. Snorkel in secluded bay with included …More

Snorkeling sunset catamaran sailing cruise along the Pacific Coast watching for humpback whales, orcas, dolphins, turtles and flying fish. Snorkel in secluded bay with included...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (93)
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$140
Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

This is a premium 5-6-hour shore excursion meticulously designed for cruise passengers. It combines exploring Costa Rica's lush rainforest canopy from above with witnessing the …More

This is a premium 5-6-hour shore excursion meticulously designed for cruise passengers. It combines exploring Costa Rica's lush rainforest canopy from above with witnessing the...

5 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (136)
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$125
Magic of the rainforest

Our tours are the most easy inexpensive private way to customize your tours offering safety and comfort. We let you suggest modifications to ower tours …More

Our tours are the most easy inexpensive private way to customize your tours offering safety and comfort. We let you suggest modifications to ower tours...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (99)
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$450
La Fortuna Butterfly Garden and wildlife Park GROUP Tour

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in La Fortuna Arenal by exploring Ecocentro Danaus Natural Reserve. Wander through a meticulously preserved forest, a haven for local …More

Embark on an unforgettable adventure in La Fortuna Arenal by exploring Ecocentro Danaus Natural Reserve. Wander through a meticulously preserved forest, a haven for local...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (65)
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$60
Private tours and transfer Costa Rica

I give a totally personalized and private service, I make the experience more comfortable and entertaining and professional. …More

I give a totally personalized and private service, I make the experience more comfortable and entertaining and professional....

1 to 7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (86)
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$150
Hiking Lovers (Hanging Bridges + La Fortuna Waterfall + Volcano Hike)

Do you really love hiking trails? We have combined three of the best hikes in Arenal into one nature-packed tour. …More

Do you really love hiking trails? We have combined three of the best hikes in Arenal into one nature-packed tour....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (96)
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$225
Monteverde Night Tour with a Certified Tour Guide (6 PM or 8 PM)

Our certified Tour Guides are locals who've lived in Monteverde all their life. They've visited the Monteverde Night Tour trail system thousands of times, and …More

Our certified Tour Guides are locals who've lived in Monteverde all their life. They've visited the Monteverde Night Tour trail system thousands of times, and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (100)
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$55
Palo Verde Boat Safari

Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you'll encounter Costa Rica's rich wildlife, from crocodiles to …More

Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you'll encounter Costa Rica's rich wildlife, from crocodiles to...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.6 (162)
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$135
Manuel Antonio Park Private or Group Guided Tour Experience

Are you looking to spot wildlife and enjoy an unforgettable adventure? Join us at the Main Entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, where your ICT …More

Are you looking to spot wildlife and enjoy an unforgettable adventure? Join us at the Main Entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, where your ICT...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (93)
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$30
Morning Arenal Volcano Hike & Mistico Hanging Bridges Combo

Enjoy the most extreme hike of the area in the jungle (rainforest), plus beautiful waterfalls. Bring out your inner child in the volcanic mud ponds, look for …More

Enjoy the most extreme hike of the area in the jungle (rainforest), plus beautiful waterfalls. Bring out your inner child in the volcanic mud ponds, look for...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (131)
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$131
Arenal Canopy Adventure & Tarzan Swing

Although the experience may sound a little risky, you can be set at ease knowing that you will have the assistance of two expert guides …More

Although the experience may sound a little risky, you can be set at ease knowing that you will have the assistance of two expert guides...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (97)
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$88
Mistico Hanging Bridges Park from La Fortuna

Admire the Forest from a different angles, thanks to the structure of the bridges, walk through a primary Rainforest trying to find the most wildlife …More

Admire the Forest from a different angles, thanks to the structure of the bridges, walk through a primary Rainforest trying to find the most wildlife...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (66)
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$82
ATV Hidden Beaches Tour

This is a very popular ATV tour. We start in Brasilito and hit south from there along the beaches and through the dry forests of …More

This is a very popular ATV tour. We start in Brasilito and hit south from there along the beaches and through the dry forests of...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (73)
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$140
Horseback riding through the beaches of Esterillos near Jaco

Most tourists don’t realize how many riding tours cut corners with skinny, overworked horses until they’re already in the saddle—and by then it’s too late. …More

Most tourists don’t realize how many riding tours cut corners with skinny, overworked horses until they’re already in the saddle—and by then it’s too late....

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
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$85
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

Explore the different levels of the tropical forest through suspension bridges. Trails adapted for the enjoyment and safety of all physical conditions. More levels of …More

Explore the different levels of the tropical forest through suspension bridges. Trails adapted for the enjoyment and safety of all physical conditions. More levels of...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (78)
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$92
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