Outdoor Activities in Costa Rica

Hike through a private nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano on this 10-hour trip from Guanacaste. Spot native wildlife like sloths and monkeys, visit the beautiful Llano del Cortez waterfall, and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch in a lush environment. This tour includes all transportation, a guided, lunch, snacks, and equipment.

Experience Costa Rica's famed natural beauty and biodiversity in an eco-friendly way with a day trip to La Paz Waterfall Gardens from San Jose. Observe rescued rain forest creatures like spider monkeys, toucans, tree frogs and even jaguars while learning about the nature reserve's conservation efforts. Lunch among the serene jungle setting and transport from San Jose are included.

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.

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.

Swing, ride and paddle your way through Rincon de la Vieja's volcanic foothills on a full-day trip from Tamarindo that combines four adventurous activities. Grab a harness to explore the treetops on a canopy tour, then cool off in the Río Negro while navigating white water in a raft or inner tube. Visit a nearby ranch for a traditional Costa Rican lunch, ride a hourse through a distinctive dry tropical forest, and finish your day with a soak in volcanic mud and steaming, thermal hot springs.

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.

Test your limits on an extreme canyoning expedition in Costa Rica! On this thrilling, 6-hour tour from La Fortuna, journey to a remote rain forest canyon where you'll rappel down cliffs, leap from waterfalls and trek through a jagged, slippery landscape. Prepare to get soaked as you splash into jungle pools and swim under cascades in an extraordinary natural playground. Numbers are limited to 10 for a personalized small-group adventure.

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.

Costa Rica is renowned for its extreme ziplining and Selvatura Park is the longest canopy tour in the country. On this 5-hour tour from Monteverde, soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course, brave the Tarzan Swing, and spot wildlife in the cloud forest as you walk the hanging bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

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.

Escape the city for a day in the wild on this 7-hour tour from the San Jose area, including a 90-minute cruise down the Sarapiqui River, visits to various animal sanctuaries at the Black Madero private wildlife reserve, and a typical buffet lunch. Make it easy to see Costa Rica's famous wildlife on this inclusive tour featuring a sample of popular rain forest and river activities in and around Braulio Carrillo National Forest.

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.

Explore one of the world's most diverse collections of species gathered in one place with a visit to the animal sanctuary at Diamante Eco Adventure Park in Guanacaste. From adorable three-toed sloths to scaly reptiles and sleek jungle cats, see an amazing array of animals rescued by the Costa Rican Ministry of Wildlife, and learn about the park's conservation projects. The naturally designed habitats include hummingbird gardens and a large butterfly observatory teeming with jewel-toned beauties.

Walk across the rain forest canopy, hike to a waterfall, and relax in natural thermal hot springs with this 3-in-1 tour of Arenal Volcano from La Fortuna. Inclusions such as lunch, dinner, and entrance fees ensure that you don't have any unexpected expenses, while a choice of hot spring sites lets you choose how you want to spend your afternoon.

Walk among the treetops on this tour of the Arenal's Hanging Bridges. Take in a bird's-eye view of Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity as you traverse 15 different bridges that stretch across the rain forest canopy. Get up close with native wildlife and admire an unforgettable perspective of the active Arenal Volcano while your local guides shares secrets of this incredible landscape.

Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park is a haven of white sand beaches and dense green forest, home to 109 species of mammals and 184 types of birds. This tour allows you to easily escape the city noise and explore the park alongside a naturalist guide. Hike through forest trails and get a chance to see native wildlife, relax on white sand beaches, and swim in tropical blue water.

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.

Experience Costa Rica's longest ocean view dual zip line with admission to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, where you can ride side by side with family and friends. Your experience includes access to the 4,461-foot (1,360-meter) zip line, as well as a Tarzan swing, 'Quick Jump' free fall, and a hanging bridge that dangles over crocodile-infested waters.

Lace up your hiking boots for this full-day immersion in the wild beauty of Tenorio Volcano National Park. Look for wildlife on the drive from La Fortuna, and feel like a jungle explorer on the trek to Rio Celeste, known for its mystical aquamarine waters. Take a dip in warm volcanic river pools, admire a cascading waterfall, and reward your efforts with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

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.