Top Central Pacific Shore Excursions - page 5

Spend the morning horseback riding from Tarcoles with an English -speaking cowboy, and then boating through the river in search of crocodiles. When you arrive at one of the ports, you will be collected and driven about an hour to town, where you will be paired with your guide and horse. After 2 hours of riding, you will have a one hour boat ride on a river with one of the world’s largest crocodile populations.

Spend around 3 hours on the water at Manuel Antonio National Park, either Stand Up Paddle boarding (SUP), kayaking, snorkeling, or just playing in the water. Round trip transport is available to make it easy for you, and you’ll be provided with paddle boards, life jackets, instructors, water and fresh fruit. You can also kayak in the right conditions.

Ideal for first-time visitors, travelers who unfortunately will not be able to find an entry ticket to visit the National Park (ONLY 1,500 available tickets per day), or those with limited time arriving at Manuel Antonio in the late afternoons (Manuel Antonio National Park closes entry at 2:30 p.m.) We invite you to learn and collaborate with the local wildlife and conservation that lives in the surrounding green areas of Manuel Antonio and Quepos communities (Urban Wildlife Hotspots) As locals and experienced certified tour guides, we have organically gained a clear understanding and knowledge on where and at what specific times animals habitually eat, sleep, bask, socialize, and even mate. Our city parks, hotel grounds, parking areas, roadsides, boardwalks, seawalls, and marinas are teeming with local wildlife. These green urban areas are extremely important in maintaining the successful network of wildlife corridors, supported by a system of animal crossing bridge projects.

Enjoy 3 activities in 1 tour. Begin with a journey through the Puntarenas mangrove ecosystem, followed by an exploration of the Costa Rica ex- prison island famously known as “the island of lonely men.” We’ll conclude our adventure on a beautiful local beach with a lunch preparete with local products and support coastal communities committed to sustainable tourism. This tour is designed to showcase the diversity of Puntarenas, revealing its natural beauty and a glimpse of its history.

Avoid the crowded boat tours with our full day tour to Isla tortuga with lunch from San Jose, travel on a small group limited to 15 people on the tour for the thrilling ride out to the island, including a stop to see Costa Rica wildlife and the snorkeling tour. Upon reaching tortuga island spend 5 hours on the most beautiful Island of the zone, enjoying as a local. You'll travel from your hotel or airbnb on san jose City by private ground vehicle. This is all included tour: snorkeling tour, unlimited soft drinks, fruits, a tico lunch and coffe with a dessert is included.

We are active in boattours to Tortuga Island and other places and now offering a half day snorkeling tour in small groups so avoiding crowded catamarans. Also we try to offer this at an affordable rate . Come and have some fun with us on our personalised boattrip to playa Fantasia to check out the underwater world and try some paddleboarding as well.

The opportunity to visit a large primary forest with incredible views, lots of bird watching and beautiful unspoiled natural pools.

Hanging bridges and zipline  from Port Cardera especially for cruises. We will pick you up in Port Caldera and transfer you to the San Ramón area to enjoy the beautiful views in your transfer and then enjoy a tour full of nature and adrenaline and then return to your cruise.

Take a 3 hour private birding tour at Esquipulas, a small town at the foothills of the highest mountains of Costa Rica, at one of the best spots in the world for bird watching- Manuel Antonio National Park. At 400m above sea level, you can see Trogons, Manakins, Toukans, Tanagers, and many other birds with the help of your naturalist guide.

We are the only tour company that bundles the 2 islands tour, a full-day tour and include visits to the Spider Monkey and Isla Tortuga and Bioluminescence. These islands are unique and you can see all the monkeys and the wonderful Isla Tortuga where we will have a chance to do a bit of snorkeling or just sit and relax on the beach. Tortuga Island, and bioluminescence all in one tour. Other tour companies offer either the island tour and Tortuga Island, or Tortuga Island and bioluminescence. Only on this tour will you see the gulf islands and feed the spider monkeys, go to do all the fun activities around Tortuga Island, and snorkel at night for bioluminescence! These tours are also private, so your group will have the full attention of our guide and captain.

Our birdwatching tour in Esquipulas offers a truly authentic and personalized experience in one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems for bird lovers. Led by a passionate local expert, you’ll explore peaceful rural roads and tropical forest edges—ideal for spotting a wide variety of species in their natural habitat. From toucans and motmots to hummingbirds and tanagers, this tour is perfect for anyone seeking a deep connection with nature, far from the crowds. With small group sizes, personalized attention, and excellent photo opportunities, it’s an unforgettable experience for birders and nature enthusiasts alike.

Get above the rainforest as you zipline and fly through the canopy in this rainforest canopy adventure. This is about a 6-hour day with a group, where you’ll all have safety harnesses and detailed instruction, and then fly through the tops of the trees. Safety is important, with thick cables and large platforms that can handle 15 people or more.

Keen fishers will love the chance to go on a private fishing and snorkeling tour from Puntarenas. Choose your departure time and the duration of the tour. Your captain will take you to some of the best fishing and snorkeling spots, which will vary depending on the conditions. Lunch, beers, fishing gear, and snorkeling equipment will all be provided.

Corcovado National Park is a tropical humid forest, cloud forest, swamp forest, it has endemic flora, as unique species have been found, it is one of the rainiest areas and contains the greatest variety of species of fauna and flora. During our tour you will be able to observe a variety of animal such as: jaguars, anteaters, tapirs, deer, cats, spiders, monkeys and an extravagant variety of other animals that live in these lands and the surrounding waters. A tour is carried out along some of the trails allowing the tourist to harmonize with nature and enjoy a great day in the forest.

Discover the wildlife, beaches, and jungles of one of the world’s most biodiverse parks on a day trip to Corcovado. The park’s remote location makes it difficult to visit on your own, so this tour is ideal for busy travelers who want to see the park without worrying about logistics. Plus, a boat ride into the park enables you to squeeze all the highlights into one day.

If you only have a short amount of time to discover Costa Rica, a guided tour is a great choice for making the most of it. This guided tour from San Jose includes a taste of everything: see wildlife, try tropical fruits, zipline, cruise down a river, and more. All activities and transportation are included, so you don’t have to book or plan anything extra.

By joining us on this unique adventure in Costa Rica you will be part of an enriching tour led by your Certified Guide and constantly updated to give you the best of experiences. In this wonderful place we can find a great variety of bird species (+200), 4 species of monkeys, wild pigs, tapiers, snakes, an infinite number of plants and trees that will keep us busy throughout the tour.

Travel from Monteverde to Liberia stress free when you’ve booked this private transfer service between the two places. Your driver will seamlessly meet you, then you and your private group (of up to six) can get settled in for your comfortable, direct ride to Liberia. You’ll even have soda, snacks, and alcoholic beverages on board to make your trip that much more relaxing.

Three hours from San Jose lies Manuel Antonio National Park, a lush world of rainforests and unspoiled beaches. With your private driver at the wheel, the time will fly by—it’s a scenic, relaxing drive along the Pacific coast. Once at the park, your guide will help you spot sloths and monkeys, lead you along the verdant trails, and show you beaches more beautiful than you can dream.

Adventure travelers will love this tour, waking up at 3am to drive 10,000 feet above elevation in search of the Quetzal with your guide, and then learning all about Costa Rican coffee in the town of Santa Maria de Dota. You’ll have a traditional gallo pinto breakfast, and another meal, or casado, later in the day. You’ll use ATX or BTX Swarovski Spotting Scopes to capture photos and videos of the beautiful birds, too, on this 14 hour day out.

Experience the joy of traveling comfortably with private shuttle from San Jose to Tamarindo, with professional bilingual driver who does more than just drive — they’ll share fascinating insights into Costa Rican culture along the way. As nature allows, you’ll witness breathtaking landscapes and encounter local wildlife during your journey. Our drivers are highly experienced, fluent in both Spanish and English, and dedicated to providing a safe, relaxed, and informative experience. You'll travel in modern, well-maintained vehicles designed for maximum comfort. Flexible & Personalized Service: Enjoy the freedom to choose your departure time, add extra stops, adjust your route, or make spontaneous changes to your plan. We tailor the experience to fit your schedule and preferences. By booking with Tico Paradise private shuttles, you skip the stress of navigating a familiar public transportation systems. Reach your destination easily and without hassle — all while enjoying the journey.

We are the only sunset tour that operates in Puntarenas with a classic sailboat with soft music and living a real and pleasant experience of Pura Vida in one of the best sunsets in the world. The sunsets in Puntarenas are spectacular with stunning colors and the boat provides a calm and safe sailing experience, you can connect with nature and the beauty of the sea and the Gulf of Nicoya.

This is a perfect option for everyone; families, friends and visitors. Enjoy more than adventure, take back with you an experience of relaxing and a burst of adrenaline in combination with nature. Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo invites you to discover the newest adventure in the Pacific area of Costa Rica (Puntarenas) just 1 ½ hours from San Jose and some other locations.

Experience the thrill of ‘Superman’ ziplining at Adventure Park Costa Rica! As opposed to traditional ziplining, where you sit upright, this Superman zipline course puts you on your stomach, lying on the harness horizontally with your hands out in the air so you can truly soar through the air. The two-hour canopy tour takes you flying above the trees on 13 cables for breathtaking views of the rainforest and the Gulf of Nicoya. All activities are supervised by experienced guides on this small-group tour, limited to a maximum of 15 participants, and training and equipment are provided.