Top Central Pacific Bus Tours - page 4

Marvel at one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanoes and get close to its enchanting wildlife on this 2-in-1 combo tour. Stand above the steaming fumaroles and lake-filled crater of Poas Volcano with direct summit access, and then admire smaller-scale natural wonders at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a beautifully landscaped animal sanctuary. A typical Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup complete this all-inclusive tour.

Experience the best of the Costa Rican rainforest on a combination canopy and hanging bridge tour, with entry to delightful butterfly gardens, too. Take a guided tour of the canopy, looking out for birds and wildlife and learning more about the biodiversity as you go. The hanging bridges provide unparalleled views of the canopy. Transfers from Monteverde hotels add extra convenience.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Head out for a day of adventure with this small-group tour to Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park. You and up to 10 fellow adventurers will head out to the park, where you'll get to participate in two different adventure activities. Options include horseback riding, ziplining, ATV riding, and surfing lessons.

deal for travelers short on time, this full-day tour visits both Manuel Antonio National Park and a chocolate plantation in one day from Quepos—and has the added bonus of including a break for lunch (own expense) or beach time in between. Check out wildlife and resident sloths at the national park in the morning, take a scheduled break, and learn all about the process of transforming cacao beans to chocolate in the afternoon.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Manuel Antonio National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation between the park and your regional hotel. Plus, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day.

Explore Central America's largest mangrove on this popular kayaking tour that puts travelers up close to Costa Rica's diverse landscapes. Navigate the waters surrounding Damas Island and see hundreds of different animals, birds and reptiles up close. This is the perfect way to experience this diverse nation's incredible wildlife and learn more from your expert local guide.

Experience two of Costa Rica’s impressive natural wonders in one day with this private full-day tour from San Jose. Enjoy a scenic hike through the Poas Volcano National Park, admire magnificent views of the crater, and look out for hummingbirds and quetzals in the cloud forest. After lunch, explore the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you can spot wildlife such as white face and spider monkeys, wildcats, snakes, and butterflies. Finally, visit a coffee farm to learn about its production process.

See the best of Jaco without having to plan or arrange transport yourself on a sightseeing tour that covers top natural attractions such as Carara National Park and Playa Blanca. Exploring with a guide heightens your chances of spotting rare flora and fauna, while a river cruise beneath the Tarcoles Bridge lets you admire the area from a new perspective.

Costa Rica is famous for its coffee and chocolate and this half-day tour takes to a plantation that grows both. Head to the Monteverde Cloud Forest, where the plantation is located, to learn about the processing and production of these two lucrative crops. Your tour culminates with a tasting of the final products with views of the Nicoya Gulf.

TOUR DESCRIPTION Costa Rica is an excellent destination for adventure travel and the best way to see the fascinating landscape is on horseback, it has a great advantage of getting to remote places where you could not access by vehicle. Our well trained horses will take you through trails on the beach to the top of the mountain where there will be stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. WHAT TO WEAR We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes during the Horseback Riding tour, shoes are always recommended as well as long pants to help prevent from rashes. Some still use shorts but there is a great chance of getting rashes from the movement from the saddle. Depending on the time you choose to ride horseback it may be hot and a hat would be perfect. (We recommend early morning / afternoon for the sunset, best times to ride!)

Rappel down through the majestic Victoria Waterfall, then splash into the pool below for a refreshing swim. You we’ll do a guided climb back up the wall of the cascade, as well you be able to enjoy the rappel, tarzan swing over the waterfall. What to bring: Light clothes, sneakers or water shoes (NO flip flops), extra clothes, sun block, insect repellent and camera. * Please note: CHILDREN MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD TO DO WATERFALL CANYONING TOUR. Also have to measure 1 and a half meter tall (5 ft).

Spend a day exploring Costa Rica’s beauty away from the beach on this guided shore excursion from Punta Arenas. Head out with a guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer to discover the region’s highlights, including the tropical fruits grown in nearby “fruit towns,” a wildlife area known for its population of white-faced monkeys, and a sail down the lush Tarcoles River. Tour includes entrance fees and all transportation with port or hotel pickup and drop-off.

Only on a guided tour can you journey deep into the Damas Island mangroves. Join a naturalist guide for a peaceful boat ride into the mangrove forest, home to a wide variety of wildlife like sloths, monkeys, egrets, and more. After learning about the distinctive ecosystem, enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch before getting dropped off back at your Manuel Antonio hotel.

Visit the herpetarium in Monteverde’s Selvatura Park, and get a personal introduction to Costa Rica’s snakes, amphibians, and lizards on a guided, one-hour tour. Start times are available throughout the day, and your guide will share fun facts about Costa Rican wildlife, ecology, and history, as well as the unique characteristics of each creature you see.

Visit Carara Adventure Park on an action-packed day tour from Puntarenas. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the privately owned reserve, which contains lush rain forest and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Experience the rain forest canopy up close as you fly down the zipline course, which features 12 cables and three hanging bridges. Then take a 1-hour boat cruise to look for crocodiles, monkeys, and more.

The purpose of this experience is to provide you a real experience to cook different traditional recipes that are part of the Costa Rican culture. You can participate in the whole process, from the dish preparation to the tasting. Classes are held in an area that has been very well equipped, each participant is given a personalized apron and hair covered. The experience takes place on a family farm in the surroundings of Santa Elena and Monteverde. The family is the one that assists you and will present the experience of Tica cuisine. All the ingredients and utensils for the cooking class will be provided to each participant. ´´Achiotada´´ chicken, chicken with vegetables, rice with chicken, ´´vigorones´´ (pork meat), rice and beans with Caribbean chicken, tortillas, meat pot, chorreadas, prestiños, etc. are some of the different recipes we must prepare, accompanied by a natural drink with fresh fruit Seasonal, coffee, chocolate, or aguadulce.

Navigate the different terrains in La Fortuna with the help of a bilingual guide and safe transportation. Hike on the iconic "68" lava flow trail and enjoy an opportunity to explore the region's natural beauty. Traverse volcanic rock, soak in the tranquility of nature, and marvel at the stunning panoramas of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, and Monteverde mountains. After your adventure, enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch at a local eatery, savoring the fresh flavors of rural life.

Immerse yourself in Costa Rica's lush landscapes on a relaxing river float in the La Fortuna region. Join a small group and gently paddle down the Peñas Blancas River and keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

LA FORTUNA WATERFALL: To observe this splendid 70 meters high waterfall, you hike a path of 530 steps, rest and hydration through a forest with native trees of the area. Taking pictures and finally take a refreshing swim in the clear waters. Tour duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes. After finish this activity we enjoy a typical costarrican food. Hot springs tour: This tour start relaxing into the health mineral pools surround of naturally heated pool temperatures from 96°F-100°F (36°C – 38°C). Tour duration: 1 hour

Discover the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Nauyaca, deep in the Costa Rican jungle, during this full-day tour from Quepos. Join a small group and head to the park where you must embark on a short hike to reach the falls. Enjoy time to take a refreshing dip in the natural pools and capture photos of your surroundings before heading back.

You will enjoy a tour in the first marine park in Costa Rica, the Marino Ballena National Park in the South Pacific, where the big humpback whales are dating, as well as dolphins, turtles and more. You will also have the opportunity to Snorkel (weather permitting), visit caverns and more to live more closely the unique experience that gives you this wonderful park. We have two different seasons to see whales, one is from July to October, and the next from January to March!

Canopy Extreme offers modern and secure equipment, detailed safety and equipment orientation, experienced guides, waterfall views and 16 ziplines. In addition 5 of our ziplines measure an amazing 467 mts, 425 mts, 600 mts, 750 mts and 1 km. The ziplines have an approximate height of 75 mts to 150 mts. The Canopy includes: Rappel (30 mts) Tarzan Swing 80 mts Aerial Superman (cable of 1 km) Superman Subterranean : Tunnel under the mountain of 240 meters long. Transportation free from any hotel in Monteverde The tour has insurance policy, 21 platforms, excellent service and comfort, a total distance of 4 km.

Costa Rica is no longer the best-kept secret it once was. On the contrary, it’s a bustling hub for ecotourism with a growing ex-pat population. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind with a trip to Isla Tortuga of the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Choose from a wide variety of available activities or simply kick back and relax on white sand beaches. Either way, you'll find what you're looking for on Isla Tortuga.