Top 15 Tours with Lunch in Costa Rica

1.Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 589 reviews · 12 to 18 hours (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Travel from San José to Puntarenas, then cross the Gulf of Nicoya by boat to Tortuga Island. You get dolphin watching, a 45-minute snorkel stop, lunch, and about five hours on the beach. Guides such as Memo, Percy, and Roy lead the trip. Expect an early start, a long day, and optional paid extras.

“For our final day before flying out we decided to sign up for this tour which was a full day of activity. Fun last day before our return.”

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2.Hike 10 waterfalls in Jaco lunch included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55Best value

At Finca Los Solís near Jaco, you hike upstream through ten waterfalls, pull yourself up rocky sections with ropes, swim in natural pools, and learn about rainforest plants and wildlife. Guides such as Jorge, Dustin, Marwin, and Coco are praised for patient help. A typical Costa Rican lunch, fruit, water, showers, parking, and a dry bag are included.

“Excellent but intense physical activity Gorge and his team were excellent guides knowledgeable and helpful trip was as advertised”

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3.Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $79

Follow a shaded river trail through Rincon de la Vieja’s canyons with a private guide such as Jason, Dylan, Steven, or Noel. You’ll cross pools, scramble over rocks, use ropes, and swim the final stretch to La Leona Waterfall. Lunch, drinks, park fees, pickup, and a life jacket are included. Expect a real intermediate hike, not a gentle stroll.

“Our guide Jason was terrific. The hike was beautiful. The early water crossings were easy. The last rope swim/pull into the waterfall area was much more difficult. I would not recommend for people that are older and overweight. A couple in front of us struggled mightily and concerned for them. A lot of upper arm strength and good swimming ability is needed. Well worth it when you reach the falls”

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4.Isla Tortuga from Jacó with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $115

Leave Jacó at 6:00 a.m. for a full-day trip to Isla Tortuga, including ground transport, boat travel, snorkeling, lunch, and time on a palm-fringed beach. You may spot dolphins, crocodiles, and monkeys along the way. Guides such as Luis, Victor, Guillermo, and Marcela have earned warm praise, but expect extra charges for chairs, bathrooms, drinks, Wi-Fi, and some activities.

“Relaxing time at this island away from the busy town of Jaco. Bumpy boat ride with beautiful views in both sides. Once in the island you can choose what to do. We just relaxed and played some soccer and American football with the local kids. Lunch needs improvement. I recommend to bring extra snacks. They sale cocktails and other drinks. Fun times for sure.”

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5.Floating Tour in Rio Claro with Lunch from Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Starting in Drake Bay at 8:00 am, this five-hour adventure takes you by car into the mountains, on a one-hour forest hike to a waterfall, then down Rio Claro in a life vest. Guide Carlos points out local plants and animals. After a beach walk, you finish with lunch at a small local restaurant.

“My niece and I loved this tour with Carlos! We had a blast and learned so much from his wealth of knowledge on the local area and Costa Rica as a whole. He took great care of us and this was definitely a highlight of our vacation!”

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6.Visit Tortuga Island with Lunch from San José

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 12 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $115

Travel from San José to Puntarenas by air-conditioned bus, then ride a motorboat to Tortuga Island. You’ll stop for breakfast in Orotina, watch for dolphins, snorkel from the beach, eat a Costa Rican lunch, and spend about five hours by the sea. Guides such as Percy, Diana, Gaia, Hector, and April have led this outing.

“Enjoyed the island nice tour and helpful took care of everyone highly recommended hope they email or send text on pick up time in the.morning”

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7.Arenal Best 4 Attractions Full Day Combo Incl. Lunch and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $273

Spend 9 to 10 active hours around Arenal with guides such as Tony, Michael, Allen, or Anderson. Walk 16 hanging bridges, descend to La Fortuna Waterfall, hike among old lava flows, then soak at Paradise Hot Springs with dinner included. Pickup is available from downtown La Fortuna hotels, with groups capped at 15.

“Our guide Andres was great! We opted into the 4 excursions day which included Hanging bridges, Fortuna Falls, Volcano and Hotsprings with lunch and dinner included. For us it was personally way too long of a day. By the time we finished lunch we were ready to go back to our hotel but still had the volcano hike plus the hot springs remaining. 😅 I’d recommend 2 excursions MOST for one day”

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8.Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour with Lunch and Hotsprings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $75

Start with a guided walk across Mistico’s hanging bridges and through Arenal’s rainforest, then enjoy lunch and a naturally heated river pool. Guides such as Rasta, Christian, William, and Carlos are praised for spotting frogs, snakes, monkeys, toucans, and sloths. Confirm the exact pickup time and included add-ons before booking.

“We had Rasta (Juan) as our guide. He was very knowledgeable and funny. We had a great time. Not a stressful walk / hike. (But the bridges to bounce a bit - so if you are afraid of heights or are not comfortable on an otherwise completely safe suspension bridge, then maybe this is not for you.)”

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9.PRIVATE Buena Vista: Zip line, Horseback, Hot Springs + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about nine hours at Buena Vista with your own guide and group. Ride horses, zip through forest canopy, try the water slide, sample local coffee and snacks, then relax in hot springs before lunch. Guides such as Eugenio and Elial are praised for keeping families comfortable, safe, and on schedule.

“It was a very enjoyable day!!! Roy and the crew were knowledgeable, humorous, professional, and very courteous. We had two in our party that were a little nervous about zip lining, but the crew did great with them! The cultural demos were well done and informative. Our lunch was surprisingly good! All and all we had a blast!!!”

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10.ATV + Zipline + Waterfall + Rainforest Lunch COMBO

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $179

Spend about six hours combining 10 zip lines, a four-hour ATV outing, a waterfall swim, and lunch at a mountain tilapia farm. Guides such as Marco, Emmanuel, Diego, and Alex have earned praise for safety and personal attention. Bring closed-toe shoes, a swimsuit, and a credit card for the required ATV security hold.

“4 wheeling for four hours is wonderful. Zip lining is wonderful. 4 wheeling is tiring. If you have lots of energy then great to do both in one day. If you are not in great shape do only one activity per day.”

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11.Tubing Rio Celeste: The Longest Adventure With Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Float through rainforest on Rio Celeste with Onca Tours for about three hours. Expect active tubing rather than a lazy river, a possible cliff jump, guides such as Anthony, wildlife views, equipment, insurance, and a typical Costa Rican lunch. You meet and finish at the Onca Tours base in Katira.

“Wonderful from start to finish. They accommodated our late arrival due to our flight coming in a day late. The guides were exceptional and we all had such a phenomenal time, kid particularly enjoyed jumping into the river off a high side/cliff. Highly recommend. And lunch was great at the end too. So friendly”

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12.Caño Negro by Boat Incl. traditional Costa Rican lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $148

Travel from La Fortuna to Los Chiles, then explore Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by motorboat, canoe, or kayak. Guide JP may share wildlife photos after the tour, while you look for monkeys, caimans, migratory birds, and freshwater sharks. A traditional Costa Rican lunch is served beside the river.

“Great trip down the river and close to Nacaragua border. Great guide and boat operator. We saw a ton of birds, caiman, monkeys etc. We were picked up from our hotel in Fortuna. I would highly recommend this trip.”

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13.La Fortuna white water rafting + Authentic Costa Rican Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $72

Start at 9:30 a.m. for a guided 10-kilometer rafting trip near La Fortuna. You get safety instruction, gear, tropical fruit, a swim stop, drinks, and a traditional lunch. Hotel pickup is available. Guides such as Bryan work with beginners, though moderate fitness and comfort in moving water are needed.

“Amazing experience! The instructor Bryan is amazing and will go and beyond for you. I really enjoyed myself. Thank you.”

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14.El Tigre Waterfalls Hiking Tour with Lunch and Nature Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140

Start at 7 a.m. with a certified local guide such as Jean Carlo, Steven Rojas, or Melvin. Walk about 5 km through misty cloud forest past four main waterfalls, smaller cascades, hanging bridges, and birds. Then ride horseback or by 4x4 for the final 3 km, followed by lunch. An optional bike zip line costs extra.

“We loved our hike through the cloud forest. Jean Carlo was a great guide with information about many different tree, shrubs, flowering plants, birds and the cloud forest. The hike was about three miles through all terrains and the hanging bridges were so much fun and the waterfalls were spectacular. We finished the day with a delicious lunch in the main building. We highly recommend this hike and Jean Carlo as your guide.”

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15.PRIVATE Palo Verde Boat Safari: Wildlife + Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $190

From Tamarindo, you’ll take a private six-hour trip to Palo Verde National Park for a two-hour riverboat safari. Guides such as Eugene, Eliel, and Eduardo have helped guests spot crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, herons, egrets, and owls. Lunch at a local family restaurant is included, along with park fees and hotel pickup.

“The tour was fine. The driver and guide were excellent. I encountered a problem dealing with the tour company, though. I was charged an additional $155 for hotel pick up even though the ad says free hotel pick up. When booking, the self drive button was already checked and I couldn’t remove it, so I requested hotel pick up in the paragraph below. The tour company, xplorecostarica, was unwilling to accept this explanation and charged an additional $155 to pick us up. So beware. I won’t use this tour company again.”

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