Day Trips in Costa Rica

In just a day, you can learn a lot about Costa Rica's hospitable culture and famous natural attractions on this day trip to Casona Rio Fortuna from the Guanacaste area. Tour the traditional country estate with a guide to learn about local life in the La Fortuna area - including a chance to make your own tortillas - and then relax in natural thermal hot springs in the rain forest.

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.

The Tenorio River will test your courage with its rapids class III and IV.For those already connoisseur rafters and adventurers, this trip is a must; its continued challenges await you as you plunge through twists, turn and drop down 11 Km of intense challenging rapids.

This tour combines the Costa Rican delights of chocolate tasting and wildlife encounters all in a single, fun-filled day! Visit La Selva Biological Reserve, which claims UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status and provides great opportunities to observe animals and birds in their natural habitat. Get your chocolate fix at a tasting of locally made cacao products while learning about the fascinating history and cultivation of the cacao bean in Central America.

Explore different levels of Costa Rica's vibrant rain forest on a Sky Walk canopy tour near Arenal. The 3-hour route allows you to slow down and observe the forest's rich plant, animal and bird life while being up close yet unobtrusive. Cross a series of hanging bridges and pass tropical waterfalls, stopping to cool off and relax at the natural pools below one of the cascades.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fly, hike, and swing through Monteverde's cloud forest on a combo zipline and hanging bridge tour at Selvatura Park. Soar through the treetops on a 15-cable zipline course, take a turn on the giant Tarzan swing, and then slow down to observe the rain forest ecosystem in finer detail as you cross a series of suspended walkways. Back on the ground, marvel at Costa Rica's jewel-toned winged wonders on a stroll through one of the world's largest hummingbird and butterfly gardens.

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.

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.

Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour is ideal for you if you want to know some history about Guanacaste when you visit 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.

Make your way to Tortuguero National Park and see where green turtles lay their eggs between July and October. This stunning rainforest is a mecca for the species and also the perfect place for travelers who want to get in touch with nature and spend a day outside of the city. Follow an expert guide through all the sights and learn about the biodiversity that exists in this Costa Rican wonderland.

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 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.

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.

Explore the natural beauty and protected wildlife of Costa Rica's Tortuguero National Park with a full-day guided tour from San Jose. Cruise through freshwater rivers on a boat - the only way to access the inner reaches of this beautiful nature reserve. Learn about the park's incredible biodiversity from your naturalist guide, and visit a green sea turtle nesting site. Take a break from your exploration to savor lunch at the eco-chic Evergreen Lodge surrounded by views of a lush tropical forest.