Experiences in Costa Rica

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Monteverde

Monteverde Zip-Line Tour

Fly through the Monteverde cloud forest canopy on a series of zip-line cables — with a mega Tarzan swing, giant rappel, and Superman cable among the highlights.

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La Fortuna

Arenal Rainforest Eco Hot Springs

Soak in volcanic thermal pools at Fortuna Hotsprings, surrounded by rainforest and with views of Arenal Volcano — pools range from 32°C to 41°C.

5 hoursShared

Arenal Rainforest Canopy Ziplines + Tarzan Swing

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La Fortuna

Arenal Rainforest Canopy Ziplines + Tarzan Swing

Soar through the Arenal rainforest on 11 zip-line cables across 13 platforms — including an optional Tarzan Swing nearly 40 metres above the forest floor.

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Walk

Monteverde

Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve Guided Walk

Explore the community-managed Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve with a naturalist guide — a quieter alternative to the Monteverde Biological Reserve.

3 hoursPrivate & shared

Curi-Cancha Reserve Natural History Tour

Monteverde

Curi-Cancha Reserve Natural History Tour

Discover the natural history of the Curi-Cancha Reserve with a certified guide — one of the best places in Monteverde to spot resplendent quetzals.

3 hoursPrivate & shared

La Fortuna

Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Walk

Hike through the Arenal rainforest on a series of hanging bridges — treetop walkways and ground trails, with wildlife spotting and views of the forest canopy.

La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano Guided Hike

Hike the slopes of Arenal Volcano with a knowledgeable local guide — scenic trails through lava formations, rainforest, and rich biodiversity.

4 hoursShared

La Fortuna

Arenal Sloth Tour

Spot sloths in the wild with the pioneer company that started the sloth tour in Costa Rica — certified naturalist guides guarantee sloths, plus toucans.

Arenal Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiquí River

La Fortuna

Arenal Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiquí River

Float down the Sarapiquí River on a smooth, two-hour wildlife safari — spot birds, sloths, monkeys, and river otters along the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor.

6 hoursShared

Arenal Volcano National Park Horseback Ride

La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano National Park Horseback Ride

Ride through open areas and primary forest on the slopes of Arenal Volcano — a private park route with views of the volcano from base to summit.

2 hoursShared

Traditional Costa Rican Wood-Fire Cooking Class

Monteverde

Traditional Costa Rican Wood-Fire Cooking Class

Cook classic Costa Rican dishes on a wood-fired stove at "La Casita de la Abuela" in Monteverde — and enjoy the meal you prepared.

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Indigenous Roots: Art and Ancestral Tradition

Monteverde

Indigenous Roots: Art and Ancestral Tradition

Discover the Chorotega legacy through traditional pottery, a guided hike to a site of cultural significance, and panoramic views of Guanacaste.

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Monteverde

Faro Travel Sunset Picnic Experience in Monteverde

A sunset picnic at a viewpoint above Monteverde — with views over the Pacific Ocean, the Nicoya Peninsula, and the Gulf of Nicoya (weather permitting).

Monteverde

Monteverde Organic Coffee Farm Experience

Visit a family-run organic coffee farm in the cloud forest highlands — learn how coffee grows, how it is processed, and taste it fresh at the source.

Monteverde

Monteverde Farm & Artisan Cheese Experience

Step into a working family farm in the Monteverde highlands — feed the animals, milk Jersey cows, and make artisan cheese and tortillas from scratch.

Monteverde

Monteverde Goat Cheese & Yogurt Farm Experience

Discover the craft of artisan goat cheese and yogurt production at a small family farm in the Monteverde highlands.

1 hour

Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio National Park Guided Tour

Expert naturalist guide through the park — spot sloths, white-faced monkeys, iguanas, and over 100 bird species on the forest trails.

Manuel Antonio

Mangrove Kayak Tour

Paddle through the mangrove estuary of the Paquita River — a quiet ecosystem where white-faced monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, and birds are commonly seen.

Tortuguero

Tortuguero Canal Canoe Tour

Glide through the jungle canals in a small canoe, spotting alligators, monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds.

Liberia

Rincón de la Vieja Nature Day Trip

One-day Nature Pass — Las Pailas Trail in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, Oropéndola Waterfall, volcanic hot springs and mud baths.

7 hours

Tamarindo

Tamarindo Catamaran | Sunset Tour

Sail along the Guanacaste coast at sunset, snorkel at Catalina Islands, and watch for dolphins and sea turtles.

Tamarindo

Guanacaste Turtle Watching Experience

Night tour to Las Baulas Marine National Park to observe leatherback turtles nesting (October-March). Certified guide required.

Samara

Samara Catamaran Seafari and Snorkel Tour

Catamaran tour in the Samara Beach area — home to bottlenose and spotted dolphins, with snorkelling in clear waters and humpback whales in season.

Cahuita

Cahuita National Park & Banana Plantation Tour

Flat coastal trail through Cahuita National Park, combined with a visit to a banana plantation where you follow the crop from cultivation to export.

5 hours

Corcovado National Park — Sirena Station Day Tour

Osa / Corcovado

Corcovado National Park — Sirena Station Day Tour

Guided hike into Corcovado National Park — one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, with tapirs, monkeys, and crocodiles in secondary forest.

Corcovado National Park — Sirena & San Pedrillo Day Tour

Drake Bay

Corcovado National Park — Sirena & San Pedrillo Day Tour

Full-day guided excursion into Corcovado National Park from Drake Bay — visiting two stations, two completely different ecosystems, in one day.

12 hours

Manuel Antonio / Quepos

Caño Island Biological Reserve Day Tour

A boat trip of just over one hour to Caño Island — ranked #1 for snorkelling in Costa Rica. Two snorkel sessions with hawksbill turtles and manta rays.

10 hours

Culture & Local Life

San Jose

San Jose Guided City Tour: Architecture, Culture, Food and History

Guided walking tour of San José — the National Theater, Pre-Columbian Gold Museum, National Monument, and Central Market. Costa Rican culture and history.

Food & Farm Experiences

San Jose

From San José: Poás Coffee Tour

Visit the largest coffee plantation in Costa Rica — learn the full process from seedling to roasting, with Tres Generaciones tasting.

3-in-1 Poas Volcano National Park, Coffee Tour and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens

San Jose

3-in-1 Poas Volcano National Park, Coffee Tour and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens

A full-day 3-in-1 tour from San José: Poás Volcano National Park, coffee plantation at Doka Estate, and La Paz Waterfall Gardens — breakfast and lunch included.

Arenal White Water Rafting Class III & IV at Sarapiquí River

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Sarapiqui

Arenal White Water Rafting Class III & IV at Sarapiquí River

White-water rafting on the Sarapiqui River — class II-III rapids through lush rainforest, suitable for beginners and families.

Monteverde

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Guided Walk

A guided walk through the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve — established in 1972 by the Tropical Science Center to protect pristine cloud forest.

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Monteverde

Monteverde Cloud Forest Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour

A 2-hour tour through three pillars of Costa Rican agriculture — coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane — on a plantation in the Monteverde cloud forest.

Monteverde

Monteverde Cloud Forest Horseback Riding

Ride through forest and pastures with views of the Gulf of Nicoya — a traditional Costa Rican atmosphere with coffee, sugar cane, banana, and livestock.

Manuel Antonio

Nauyaca Waterfalls Tour

An 8-hour guided hike to the Nauyaca Waterfalls — lower fall at 80 ft and upper fall at 190 ft — with natural swimming holes, a semi-private beach, and lunch.

Tortuguero

Tortuguero National Park Walk

A guided walk through the trails of Tortuguero National Park — 29,000 hectares of tropical rainforest, home to sloths, monkeys, manatees, and crocodiles.

Monteverde

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Walk

A guided walk through Monteverde's cloud forest after dark — raccoons, sloths, armadillos, olingos, kinkajous, and nocturnal insects, reptiles, and amphibians.

La Fortuna

Río Celeste Guided Hike

A full-day guided hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to the famous Río Celeste — the bright blue river created where two volcanic streams meet.

Tortuguero

Tortuguero National Park Cerro Hike

A guided hike to Cerro Tortuguero — the highest point on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast — with views of the canals, rainforest, and the sea.