Tours and Trips in Costa Rica

Even if you're not planning an overnight stay, you can still see highlights of Costa Rica's Central Pacific region with this combo tour from San Jose that mixes wildlife with adrenaline and some of the country's most picturesque beaches. Get your heart rate up on a 10-cable zipline course through the rain forest canopy, stop to see the famous crocodiles of the Tarcoles River, and recharge with a typical Costa Rican lunch. Look for sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals inside Manuel Antonio National Park, and finish the day relaxing on the park's gorgeous white sand beaches.

As one of the most popular parks in Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio National Park is a must for visitors. This guided tour from San Jose makes visiting on a time crunch a cinch - your guide takes the guesswork out of deciding which trails are worth the effort, plus helps you spot wildlife along the way. This tour is specifically timed to avoid the crowds, too, helping you have the best possible experience exploring.

Take in views of stunning tropical scenery as you navigate Class III-IV rapids along the Pacuare River on this small-group tour from San Jose. Join your professional river rafting guide and your group of 10 people or fewer for a full day of rafting, hiking, and dining by the riverside. Although this is a challenging course, no prior rafting experience is necessary.

When it comes to your perfect Costa Rican adventure, this tour from Quepos has it all. Drive a 4x4 into the Costa Rican rain forest, ride a horse to a waterfall, walk across a swinging bridge, and swim in natural pools, all on a hassle-free guided excursion. Complete the tour with a fresh lunch at a farm in the countryside before returning to your hotel.

Soar through the canopy of the Monteverde cloud forest on a 3-hour zipline tour at Selvatura Park. Experience an adrenaline-fueled ride through the trees that offers incredible views along with a fun activity in Costa Rica's famous cloud forest.

This Tamarindo sunset cruise includes snorkeling and kayaking equipment for you to get out and enjoy the water, plus a premium top-shelf open bar and lunch. Basically, it has everything you need to guarantee a fun afternoon out on the water. End your tour with a picture-perfect sunset over the ocean.

With its cascading waterfalls and abundant wildlife, the Pacuare River is rightfully famous for its natural beauty. Paddle through the river gorge, navigating 52 Class II-IV rapids as you go, on this 12-hour trip from San Jose. Take in views of the tropical rain forest and wildlife such as sloths, parrots, and toucans as you ride the river (and your adrenaline rush) over the course of the day.

Float through amazon on this full-day, guided, riverboat cruise in stunning Palo Verde National Park. See Costa Rica's signature wildlife and vegetation growing and living along Bebedero River. Catch a glimpse of exotic animals from white-face monkeys to anteaters and more living in the freshwater lagoons, swamps, dry Pacific savannas, and mangrove trees. See colourful, tropical birds taking flight from this international bird-nesting site and let your inner nature-lover soar.

Visit the Miravalles Volcano region on a full-day tour from Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste. Experience the geothermal features of Miravalles, known as the 'Yellowstone of Costa Rica,' including picturesque steam vents, hot springs, and natural mud baths. Take in the scenic landscape, and treat yourself to a soak and 'mud facial' at the thermal pools. Your tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

You will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the other side of the Arenal Lake. From there, you will be transferred by land, to your hotel in Monteverde. Sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery of Arenal Lake and beautiful Arenal Volcano!

Discover the wildlife of the Palo Verde National Park on this guided river boat cruise. Along the way to the park, stop at the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and jump into its natural pool. At the wildlife refuge, spot crocodiles, birds, iguanas, monkeys, and more while on board the river boat. Plus, visit the town of Liberia to sightsee and shop.

Discover the best of Palo Verde National Park in just one day on this guided tour. Spot wildlife like crocodiles and monkeys as you cruise down the Tempisque River, and then tour a coffee plantation and enjoy a farm-fresh lunch - all with the benefit of a guide to share information and smooth out logistics along the way.

Pamper yourself in a volcanic spa rife with mineral-rich mud baths and hot springs on a private or small-group tour of Miravalles Volcano. Depart from Tamarindo for a 7-hour adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica's lush wilderness.

Ascend into the enchanting cloud forest of Costa Rica with a full-day tour to Monteverde (Curi Cancha Reserve) including its famous butterfly garden. Trek through the rain forest with a naturalist-guide who helps you spot the abundance of wildlife and tropical birds that live among Monteverde's diverse ecosystems. Stroll through a beautiful butterfly garden and hummingbird gallery for up-close views of these winged creatures. After this pleasant immersion in nature, finish your day with a tour at Don Juan's coffee plantation. Lunch and hotel transport included.

Home to one of the highest concentrations of waterfowl and waders in Central America, Palo Verde National Park is an obvious destination for birders. Avoid the large tour groups and visit the park with your own quiet company by booking an admission ticket. Buying your ticket in advance lets you breeze through the entrance and spend more time watching the birds you came to see.

Get a taste for adventure on this one-day tour that includes some of Costa Rica's top natural attractions. Ride horses over mountain passes and across open plains, and take in iconic views of Guanacaste's Pacific coastline and the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Then soar high above the rainforest canopy on a thrilling zipline tour that includes ten cables and waterfall views. After a day of excitement relax with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to your hotel.

Discover the natural delights of Manuel Antonio National Park on this 7-hour tour from Jaco. One of Costa Rica's most-visited parks, Manuel Antonio is known for its white-sand beaches, diversity of wildlife, and mangroves and other vegetation. Look for monkeys, sloths, birds, and more on this small peninsula. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Pamper yourself in a volcanic spa rife with mineral-rich mud baths and hot springs on a private or small-group tour of Miravalles Volcano. Depart from the coast for a 7-hour adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica's lush wilderness.

Explore deep within Costa Rica's famed wilderness on this 2-day rafting trip down the Pacuare River from San Jose or Alajuela. Run Class III and IV rapids along the banks of a tropical rain forest with a guide, and spend the night at an ecolodge in the middle of the jungle.

Spend the night surrounded by nature during this overnight white water rafting trip on the Sarapiqui River. Follow your expert guide on an interactive adventure that's filled with recreational activities that encourage teamwork and full participation.