Tours and Trips in Costa Rica

Leave behind the crowds of Tamarindo in lieu of this quality time with Mother Nature on this birdwatching tour on the Palo Verde River. Explore the national park, which is known for its diverse wildlife and birdwatching opportunities, as a guide navigates your way down the river. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel or port, all entrance fees, and lunch.

Go deep into Carara National Park on a 4-hour bird watching tour with a private guide, and discover some of the park's 400 bird species. Enjoy the use of professional scopes while you explore the forest, and listen to the sounds of howler monkeys as they hoot and boom in the thick foliage. Spot bright iguanas and scarlet macaws, watch white faced monkeys and jewel-like frogs, and learn to identify the native birds of this pristine stretch of primary rainforest.

Get your adrenaline pumping double time with this private tour from San Jose combining two of Costa Rica's most popular outdoor adventures. Drive through gorgeous Braulio Carrillo National Park to a tropical secondary forest, where you'll fly through the treetops on a thrilling 9-cable zipline tour. Then, tackle the class II and III rapids of the Sarapiqui River on a wet and wild whitewater rafting voyage led by an expert guide. Includes round-trip transport from your San Jose hotel in the comfort of a private vehicle.

Appease your appetite for adventure during an exhilarating 3-hour rafting session on the Sarapiqui River from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui . With an experienced guide, conquer the Class II and III rapids on the river's most intense section and feel your adrenaline levels surge. During calmer periods, marvel at the abundance of exotic wildlife on the banks of the Sarapiqui River and listen to fascinating commentary from your guide. All rafting equipment and round-trip transportation from Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui is included on this tour.

Explore a jungle river that flows alongside Palo Verde National park with a 5-hour wildlife tour and riverboat cruise from Tamarindo. Watch for crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys and dozens of birds as you navigate the slow-moving Tempisque River, spend two hours on the water spotting animals in their natural habitats, then come to shore for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Learn the history of this once-bustling river that's among the region's most important bird sanctuaries, and finish your day with a return transfer to Tamarindo.

Poás Volcano  and Doka Coffee State is one of the major attractions in the Central Valley region, one of the most visited national parks and coffee plantations, and a great day trip add-on for any Costa Rica vacation itinerary.

Experience the thrill of a lifetime during your Costa Rica adventure with this Tenorio River rafting tour. Navigate the fast-paced white waters on Class III and IV rapids with an expert guide during this daredevil day that combines almost 20 kilometers of rapids.

Prepare to get wet and wild as you tackle the class III and IV rapids of the Sarapiqui River on this half- or full-day white-water rafting adventure from La Virgen. Marvel over the dramatic scenery and lush rainforest of the Sarapiqui canyon as you hurtle downstream, then re-fuel with lunch (full-day tour only) or refreshments by the waterfront. Best of all: the rapids are suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and anyone over 14 can give it a go!

Head inland from Tamarindo to explore one of Costa Rica's natural treasures from the water on a small-group boat tour through Palo Verde National Park. Trade in the beach for the forests and mangroves of this protected wildlife reserve as you cruise down the Tempisque River, where wildlife such as crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and birds are often spotted in the surrounding wetlands. All transport and a fresh Costa Rican lunch are included.

Voyage through the rich wetlands ecosystem of Palo Verde National Park on this full-day tour from Tamarindo or Papagayo Bay. Look for monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and other wildlife on a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River - also a birdwatcher's paradise. Later, explore the area's culture and cuisine with a homemade lunch and handicraft demo in the artisan town of Bolson.

Home to a wide diversity of wildlife including capuchin monkeys, roseate spoonbills, and crocodiles, a boat ride down the Tempisque River can feel like a wildlife safari. This Tempisque River boat tour not only gives you chances to see Costa Rica's river wildlife for yourself, but also provides the benefit of a knowledgeable tour guide who provides information about the plants and animals as you sail.

Drive to Sarapiquí area, through the extraordinary rain forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves of Costa Rica.

Cruise the Tempisque River and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch on a 2-hour riverboat cruise from Tamarindo that explores the nature, wildlife and lush forests near Palo Verde National Park. Watch for white-faced monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles along the water's edge, and capture images of bright tropical birds in the jungle canopy. After the family-style lunch, return to Tamarindo through bristling plantations of sweet melons and sugarcane, and finish the 6-hour day day with transfer to your hotel or private residence.

Immerse yourself in Palo Verde National Park and the surrounding area on this half-day guided tour. At the park, you'll be able to spot wildlife such as white-faced, howler, and spider monkeys; 3-foot-long (1-meter-long) iguanas; crocodiles; and more from on board a boat. Following a Costa Rican lunch, view a demonstration of local hand-crafted pottery and stop in Coco Beach to shop.

Explore one of Costa Rica's supersize natural attractions and the country's famous wildlife on this half-day shore excursion from Puntarenas. Journey to the top of active Poas Volcano for incredible views of the turquoise lake that fills its steaming crater, and observe rescued wildlife like jaguars, spider monkeys, and electric-colored frogs at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a private eco-tourism reserve.

Costa Rica's Cartago Province is home to the lofty Irazú Volcano as well as a variety of historic settlements. See Cartago's highlights in a single day on this private tour, which allows you to experience Irazú Volcano National Park's panoramic viewpoints and steaming craters, visit centuries-old settlements, and admire historic Spanish-colonial churches. Your guide navigates and provides transportation, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery.

Cruise through a tropical rain forest on a 7-hour excursion to the Tempisque River along Costa Rica's Palo Verde National Park. Explore an ecosystem teeming with wildlife as a guide with extensive knowledge about the area points out flora and fauna while navigating the river on an intimate motor boat.

Visitors can enjoy a wealth of traditions at Hacienda El Viejo, a working sugar cane hacienda with its own private national refuge of 1,148 hectares which main activities strive to show tourists the ancient culture of Guanacaste. Come and enjoy one of the most beautiful experiences of Guanaste, here you will find an incredible landscape and a great variety of flora and fauna. On this tour you will visit one of the best national parks in Costa Rica -Palo Verde, and you will see a typical costarican Casona,  where you can enjoy some cultural traditions.

Enjoy two outdoor activities in one day on this 8-hour private combo tour from San Jose. With a naturalist guide, visit the Sarapiqui region of Costa Rica for both adventures - whitewater rafting and horseback riding. Lunch and private transportation are included.

Enjoy a tour of a coffee plantation and La Paz waterfalls as you are transferred from your hotel in San Jose to Arenal.