Top Activities on the Ground in Central Pacific - page 4

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.

Ensure you don't miss any of the major sights at Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park by opting for a guided tour. Learn about the local wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, and lizards, from a nature expert and get an up-close look thanks to gear like spotting scopes. Enjoy some free time at the end as the tour ends at the beach within the park.

Hike the trails of the Manuel Antonio National Park without the risk of getting lost when you visit with a guide. Your naturalist guide will look out for animals and birds hiding in the forest that you might miss if touring on your own. Spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more and view them through your guide’s high-quality spotting scope. Both private and group tours are available.

If you're short on time in Monteverde Cloud Forest, then this comprehensive package of fun activities is a great option. In just one day, experience the thrill of soaring through the trees on a high-speed zipline, join a guided tour through three habitats (sloth, amphibians, and reptile), and head out along the sky bridges to get canopy-level views of the forest's diverse flora and fauna.

I am a local guide who loves my job and I am more passionate about what I do every day! If you want to learn about the natural history of the animals of Costa Rica and see the three-clawed sloths smile at you and move with great patience, I am the right person to show you our natural beauties! It will be a pleasure for me to be your guide in my office, the Manuel Antonio National Park!

Located in the 7 wonders of Costa Rica in the cloud forest, the Night Walk has become a very attractive request by people who travel to this country to observe the great biodiversity that provides. Going into a jungle at night will give you a chance to see the animals in a new environment. Many jungle creatures are only active at night and this is the only way to experience them. You will see mammals that never make appearances during day treks. Your guide will point out tarantulas and sleeping birds. The symphony of insects and frogs will be your soundtrack. The tour lasts approximately two hours. While wandering through the trees be sure to look out for the 200 species of bird that call this forest home. You may also come across armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three different species of monkey.

See Costa Rica’s natural beauty up close on a trip to Manuel Antonio National Park. The park is vast and can be difficult to navigate on your own – explore it with an expert who knows the area well and can show you the best it has to offer, from white beaches to local wildlife such as monkeys and toucans.

Sail above the rainforest trails on this guided zipline canopy tour through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The forest canopy rests 600 feet below you as you cruise down more than 4300 meters of zip line. Keep your eyes open for wildlife sightings or have fun by performing poses as you coast down the 3,400 long cable. You’ll tackle 15 cables with 18 viewing platforms through this two-mile experience. Kids as young as four can also attend.

Get your adrenaline fix during a thrilling canyoning excursion at the Los Suenos Adventure Park. Ride a tractor up into the mountains, take a short hike through the rainforest, then set out to explore the rugged canyons. Enjoy rappeling down cliffs and waterfalls; dare to jump or slide from the high rocks; and cool off with a swim in the natural pools below. This is a fun yet challenging activity for adventurous travelers, but there is no experience necessary.

Is the perfect activity for those who wants to discover the natural habitat found in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The idea is to start at 6:00am or 7:00am with an introduction of the Costarican birds and general terms about the tour. During the 4 hours of this tour is possible to spot different species of animals. Costa Rica is well known wordwide about birds, so this is a great experience if you really wants to feel the cloud forest sorrouned by beautiful nature.

Visit Manuel Antonio National Park and explore its vast diversity from the sky on this short canopy tour. After being suited up with safety equipment, travel along 11 zipline cables, two suspension bridges, and a Tarzan swing. The popular tourist attraction is home to tropical plants and wildlife, including the three-toed sloth and the endangered white-faced capuchin monkeys.

See the nocturnal jungle creatures come to life on this evening hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest. The tour starts at sunset, giving wildlife enthusiasts the chance to explore the reserve when it is the most active. As the evening progresses, look for nocturnal animals such as sloths and tarantulas, which are difficult to spot on a daytime hike through the same places.

This Costa Rica experience stands out by offering travelers the option to visit either the Curi Cancha Wildlife Refuge or the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve for a half day of birdwatching. Meet your guide in town during the early morning, decide which wildlife spot to visit, and head out with a powerful spotting scope to see as many tropical birds as possible.

Make the most of your time in Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park with a fun and informative small-group guided tour. Your guide will help you spot birds, animals, and plants that you might miss if walking around by yourself. See monkeys, sloths, and other wildlife during the 2.5-hour walk. The tour ends at a beach, so you can relax and cool off with a swim, if you like.

Enjoy quintessential Costa Rican outdoor activities on this half-day, guided ziplining tour that includes rappelling and Tarzan swing. Get out into the jungle and fly over the canopy taking in epic views of the lush landscape. Soar across 1,475-foot (450-meter) cables and see local animals going about their day below.

If you've been eyeing Costa Rica's national parks like Manuel Antonio, don't skip Rainmaker Conservation Park. 1,500 uncrowded acres, Rainmaker sits in the heart of the Quepos Biological Corridor, with lush views and epic wildlife around every turn. On this guided tour, you'll spot hard-to-find creatures, walk in the treetops, cross suspension bridges, and take a dip in a natural pool, swimming in Costa Rica's unparalleled beauty.

Find the best spots for swimming in Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day guided tour from Quepos. Although the national park is one of the smallest in Costa Rica, it receives hundreds of thousands of visitors a year and has some of the most pristine beaches in the country. Playa Espadilla Sur beach and Playa Manuel Antonio beach, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by a top media company.

Discover what nature has to show you in the dark, the night tour will be the best option for you to go in search of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, insects, arachnids and the fact of being in the forest surrounded by the darkness makes it even more special.

Immerse yourself in the unspoiled beauty and amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day guided nature trek. Choose a relaxed walk or a more intense hike through the park's tropical rain forest trails and along pristine beaches while a naturalist guide provides insight into native jungle flora and wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, coatis, and nearly 200 bird species. Snack on fresh tropical fruit and, after the hike, continue exploring on your own or swim off the park's uncrowded white-sand beaches.

The forest comes alive at night, with different birds and animals roaming than in the day. Even if you’ve taken a day tour of Monteverde, a night walking tour is a must-do. With the help of your guide, listen out for frogs, bats, insects, and other nocturnal animals. This is a private tour so you won’t struggle to hear or keep up with your guide, and you can ask many questions.

Tap into you inner jungle explorer with this waterfall hiking tour in the mountains above Jaco. Ride a 4x4 deep into the rain forest, and then hike along a vertical river, stopping to splash and swim in tropical waterfall pools along the way. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, jump off of rock ledges into the natural pools below for a true taste of ‘pura vida’!

Manuel Antonio may best known for its beautiful beaches, but another world comes alive in its jungles at night. Get an up-close look at nocturnal creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bats on a private night hike through a nature reserve. A certified naturalist guide knows just where to find these creepy crawlers and ensures the safety of your group on this educational adventure.

Soar through the treetops on this rainforest zipline adventure in Herradura. Hotel pickup is included, or you can meet at Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park, home to a zipline course with 12 platforms and 10 cables spanning 2.2 miles (3.5 kilometers). Enjoy sweeping views of Herradura Bay and Island and the Nicoya Gulf and watch for macaws, toucans, and monkeys in their natural environment.

Escape the crowds and go off the beaten path in Costa Rica. This small-group tour of the Ebano Natural Reserve is ideal for active travelers who want to spend time in scenic nature. You'll take a short hike through the rainforest, spotting wildlife such as colorful frogs, birds, and monkeys along the way, before arriving at a double waterfall where you can cool off with a swim.