Tours and Trips in Costa Rica

Hike to the edge of a steaming caldera on a full-day trip to Rincón de La Vieja volcano, where bubbling mud, sulfurous ponds and simmering lagoons are warmed by underground activity. Follow your local guide on a 2-hour hike along the mountainside, and get an up-close look at the otherworldly features of this "gently active" volcano. Enjoy sweeping views of the Guanacaste mountain range, eat lunch inside the park, then finish your day with return transfer to your Guanacaste hotel.

Watch the sun slip into the Pacific Ocean on a 4-hour sailing tour from the Guanacaste to a white sand beach with remarkable snorkeling. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks as you cast off, and watch for the dolphins, whales and turtles that thrive along the scenic coastline. Drop anchor to explore with a guide or at your own pace, swim alongside brilliant fish and bright coral, then watch the first stars appear as you steer back towards the shore.

Tap into Costa Rica's emerging craft beer movement with this 3-hour beer tour in San Jose. Accompanied by a local guide, you'll explore the Barrio Escalante, the heart of San Jose's pub culture and home to many brewpubs. Taste 10 different varieties of beer, accompanied by traditional tapas - the Costa Rican version of bar snacks. You'll also have a chance to pick up a few souvenirs at the Artesanos Market. A small group size helps create a more personalized tour experience.

See wildlife and vegetation on this guided, running and hiking tour in near Manuel Antonio. Pass creeks and waterfalls and marvel at birds as you jog along with your small group. Take a break to swim and have lunch and travel over a suspension bridge looking down on the river gorge below before hiking past the Savegre River on route to Manuel Antonio to watch the sunset.

Enjoy one of the wonders of Costa Rica, where we will walk for 3 hours in the middle of the nature of the Tenorio Volcano National Park. You will be able to observe the Blue lagoon, the celestial waterfall, the fumaroles and know where the river turns into a celestial color, a complete and unique natural adventure. It also includes luxury transportation, naturalist guide and the best on-board customer service and delicious typical Costa Rican food.We leave from San Jose, Heredia or Alajuela, picking up at your hotel or authorized pick-up, luxury transportation offers you DVD, reclining seats, air conditioning, on-board blanket, bottle of water and the best VIP service for you and your family or friends , the best recommendations during the trip.In addition we will visit pineapple plantings of the area and the tree of La Paz, the widest tree of Costa Rica, do not miss this adventure of a day full of nature.

Hike though the tropical rain forest of Tenorio Volcano National Park to witness the enchanting blue waters of Rio Celeste on this full-day tour from La Fortuna. Trek with a guide along forested trails dotted with waterfalls and rich with native wildlife to reach the convergence of two mineral-rich rivers that together produce the mysterious aqua tint of the Rio Celeste. After the hike, reward your efforts and recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Explore Rincon de la Vieja National Park with a 1-day pass that includes buffet lunch, and discover the remarkable volcanic landscape at your own pace. Get the ultimate adventure experience as you go deep into the forest on a canopy tour, then take an inner tube down the Río Negro, slip into a steaming thermal pool and ride a horse through the park. Enjoy full access and total independence to design your own experience.

San Jose is the cultural capital of Costa Rica and boasts a rich and varied history. Get acquainted with the city's charms on a private 5-hour tour, featuring a customizable itinerary of must-see attractions and private transportation through the city's maze of trafficked avenues.

Discover highlights of Costa Rican history and culture on this 4-hour city tour of downtown San Jose. Visit the city's architectural treasures, including the historic National Theater. Take a spin through the galleries of an art museum to admire pre-Columbian treasures, and enjoy the lush landscaping of one of San Jose's beloved emerald parks.

Hike among the spectacular scenery and mystical aquamarine waters of Tenorio Volcano National Park. On a full-day trip from La Fortuna, discover the amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica's rain forests while accompanied by an expert naturalist guide. See the beautiful Rio Celeste waterfall that cascades into a clear turquoise lagoon, and watch the mysterious color-changing rivers of Los Teñideros. After your hike, re-energize with a tasty lunch at a local restaurant.

Explore an ancient landscape that comes alive with bubbling mud pits, steaming volcanic vents, and the screeches of howler monkeys on this hiking tour through Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Learn about the diverse habitats of Guanacaste's tropical forests from a naturalist guide while trekking, and then recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and coffee break in Liberia.

Swap the glittering Pacific waters of Playa Flamingo for the wild waters of the Tempisque River on this half-day tour of the Palo Verde National Park. Hop on-board a riverboat for a 2-hour cruise through the scenic wetlands and sprawling dry forests of Palo Verde. Along the way, keep a lookout for native wildlife, from crocodiles and iguanas lazing on the riverbanks, to monkeys and colorful birds flitting through the treetops.

See the mystical blue waters of Rio Celeste on a full-day hiking tour in Tenorio Volcano National Park. Learn about native plants and look for Costa Rican wildlife on an intense trek through the rain forest that includes several steep elevation gains. Your efforts are rewarded by the sight of the brightly colored river and waterfall, which results from the convergence of two mineral-rich streams, and with a delicious Costa Rican lunch after the hike.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Tenorio Volcano National Park by providing information about the park's plant and animal life and expert navigation down the pothole-ridden roads between the Papagayo Gulf and the rain forest. Perfect for hikers and photographers alike, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica's must-see destinations in just one day. To top it off, sloth sightings are practically guaranteed.

Trek through Costa Rica's lush rainforest on an adventurous day tour from San Jose. Start off with a bird's-eye perspective of the jungle canopy from aboard an aerial tram, and then descend to the forest floor for a challenging hike through this wildly diverse ecosystem. With the help of your guide, learn about the surrounding flora and spot native wildlife like tropical birds and howler monkeys. Stop for a swim in a natural tropical pool, and enjoy a replenishing riverside picnic along the way.

Costa Rica may be famous for its natural attractions, but San Jose visitors would be remiss to overlook the capital city's cultural charms. Visit the National Theatre, Gold Museum, and more on this guided sightseeing tour of the city, which takes you to well-known landmarks and around quiet residential areas alike. This tour includes all transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.

Soak up the scenery of the Sarapiqui River without facing the fury of the white-water rapids with a relaxing safari float. Wind your way downstream along the gentlest part of the river and soak up the scenery of the Sarapiqui canyon along the way. The leisurely pace is ideal for wildlife spotting so keep a look out for howler monkeys, iguanas, sloths and hummingbirds as you drift through the rainforest. Best of all: this rafting tour is suitable for all abilities, including complete beginners, and anyone over 4 years old can take part!

Head out of the city and into the wild on this Rio Celeste Hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park. Journey to the blue river, known for its fairytale beauty that results from various volcanic minerals. This three-hour hike is ideal for active travelers due to its moderate terrain. Your expert guide will point out local wildlife, indigenous plants and other highlights along the way before your small group stops for a relaxing and well-earned lunch. Afterward, enjoy a a relaxing horseback ride to a private oasis where you'll have the chance to swim in the cool blue waters.

Discover Costa Rica's rain forest from a unique treetop perspective with this aerial tram ride. Accompanied by an expert guide, you'll glide through the forest canopy in the Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you will have a chance to spot amazing native plants and animals. Round-trip transport from your San Jose hotel and a traditional Costa Rican lunch are included.

Spend a full day discovering the beauty of Costa Rica's rain forest on this guided combo tour to Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí. Cruise down the Sarapiquí River on a riverboat, and then delve deeper into the jungle on a horseback ride while learning about native plants and wildlife from your knowledgeable guide. Round-trip hotel transport from San Jose and an authentic Costa Rican lunch are included.