Top Central Valley Outdoor Activities - page 37

Explore the biodiverse Corcovado National Park on this all-day guided tour from San Jose. First, sail through the largest mangrove in Central America before starting your walk through the park, which is filled with lush flora and fauna. Following lunch, visit the San Pedrillo waterfall for a refreshing dip in the waters.

Go off-road in Costa Rica and explore parts of the country you couldn’t reach any other way on a 2.5-hour private ATV adventure. Ride over private farmland, alongside rivers, and through tropical jungle to reach the foot of the mighty Arenal Volcano. Admire the views while experiencing Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity up close.

When in La Fortuna, a must-see attraction is Arenal Volcano and the surrounding jungle. Explore it the adventurous way with this private side by side ATV tour. Your guide takes you through mud, rivers, and deep into the jungle, identifying plants and animals you see along the way. You’ll cover much more ground, including a private farm, on this organized, guided tour.

Tallest zipline, measuring 340 meters (1246 ft.) in length. The platform is suspended 18 meters (59ft) above the jungle. The zipline crosses the tropical canyon, bringing you to the Rappel platform next to the Pino Blanco Waterfall. Rappel is 80 meters (262 ft.) alongside the Pino Blanco Waterfall. After rappelling, you climb back up using a steel cable ladder next to the waterfall to enjoy the remaining 5 ziplines through multiple layers of the tropical canopy and river below. The longest cable stretches 980 meters over the famous La Fortuna waterfall. After completing the zipline and rappel, you’ll visit the Maleku Indian Cultural Center. There, you’ll learn about the people’s traditions and cultural roots and how to protect one of the smallest ethnic groups in Costa Rica. The tour finishes with a small horseback ride through the pasture lands and secondary forest, returning to the entrance. (20 minutes) No experience is needed. (Small lunch included)

The tour begins with an introduction to the adventure park and a brief lesson on ziplining through the canopy. After the safety briefing, you will board a Jungle Bus that takes you to the top, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical canopy, La Fortuna waterfall, Pino Blanco waterfall, and Arenal Volcano. There is a 15-minute hike accompanied by a highly trained guide. The guide will explain the area's significance and help you spot any wildlife along the way. Upon arriving at the ziplines, you will first complete three shorter cables to familiarize yourself with the equipment and the sensation of ziplining. There are 12 ziplines, totaling 3.5 kilometers. The longest cable, measuring 980 meters, spans the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, and two additional cables cross over the Pino Blanco Waterfall. After completing the ziplines and visiting the Maleku Indians, enjoy a 20-minute horseback ride through pastureland and secondary forest, returning to the entrance.

Explore parts of Costa Rica that you couldn’t reach independently when you take a guided horseback-riding tour through the Arenal River Canyon. Your gentle horses will take you across private farmland and through dense jungle to reach the river canyon. Spot beautiful plants, birds, and animals along the way and enjoy the views of the beautiful Arenal Volcano.

ATV tours are a perfect way to cover the variety of exciting and challenging terrains while offering spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano. (on a clear day) Guides will navigate you through rivers, mud, and the Costa Rican Jungle, sharing knowledge of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. The tour starts with a warm-up track to help you get comfortable with operating the machines. Once the ATVs are warmed up, we’ll progress to the more advanced sections, bringing you closer to the volcano. Here, you will have a short break to take in the stunning views of the La Fortuna ranges and the majestic Arenal Volcano. After enjoying the backcountry and some trails, you head to the Arenal River for a drink and a refreshing swim. (weather permitting) Once you’ve relaxed and cleaned off some of the mud from your ATV adventure, it’s time to return to the trails and head back to the entrance. **Note we are a 100% insured company, and the minimum age to drive the ATV is 16.**

Go on a horseback ride through the rain forest to La Fortuna Waterfall on this half-day excursion near Arenal Volcano. Your guide points out Costa Rican wildlife such as toucans, iguanas, and sloths, and leads you on a short walk to a hanging bridge over the forest canopy. Have time to swim in waterfall pools and visit the Maleku indigenous village on the return ride.

Go on an adrenaline-packed adventure in the Costa Rican rainforest on this half-day ziplining excursion. The 2-mile (3-kilometer) trail takes you to the Pino Blanco waterfall, which is surrounded by canyons that reach up to 360 feet (120 meters) high. Fly above the La Fortuna Waterfall across a half-mile-long (980 meter) cable. Then, visit the Maleku Cultural Rescue Center.

Get up into the canopy by taking this tour of Arena’s hanging bridges. You’ll see all sorts of wildlife as you walk along the bridges, including monkeys, birds, and much more. Transport from your hotel is also provided, so you don’t need to arrange that yourself. Just be ready to spot some wildlife with the assistance of your local guide.

If you’re short on time and having trouble choosing just one activity around San Jose, this fun combo tour is ideal. Enjoy the thrill of ziplining along ten cables in the forest canopy, followed by a two-hour ATV safari through the jungle. Stop at refreshing waterfalls and admire the views of the Jaco Beach area. Hotel pickup and an included buffet lunch make this an action-packed day that adventurous travelers will love.

Experience Costa Rica's most famous adventure activity on a canopy zipline tour near La Fortuna. Soar through different layers of the rainforest on 11 thrilling ziplines engineered for maximum safety. As an added bonus, this unique course also includes a hanging bridge and giant Tarzan swing that lets you safely free-swing through a forest clearing.

La Fortuna area is a privileged location to spot birds, not only in Costa Rica but in the Americas. Due to its topography, surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and different kinds of forests in such a small area, turn La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano in a paradise for those who love birds. Birds are more active early in the morning and in the late afternoon, as the day cools into evening. Join us for a guided walk into our Park for an amazing display of tropical birds. You will have the opportunity to see toucans, parrots, oropendolas, wild turkeys, colorful tanagers, parakeets and many more species in their natural environment. For the more experienced birdwatcher, we can focus on those special treasures and uncommon species. We will tailor the tour for you. We will wrap up the tour by listing and discussing the birds we have seen.

Combine two of the top outdoor rainforest activities in Costa Rica with this full-day day tour. After pickup from La Fortuna in a minivan, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges—two miles (3.2 kilometers) of raised walking platforms designed for viewing wildlife in the rainforest canopy and below. After walking the bridges, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, swim in the La Fortuna River, and have a restaurant lunch before returning to La Fortuna.

If you’re looking for an adventure and you’re stuck in San José this is the perfect mix of nature, hiking and sunshine. This is a men only tour and you will have the chance to bare it all and enjoy nature. We will be going to a local swimming hole with a waterfall close to San José. I.e. this is not an adventure where you spend all day in bus. Some level of fitness is required to cross through the river to get to our clothing optional spot. Curious, confident, or gay men welcome to join! We will meet in Parque Francia in San José and have a coffee before heading out to Ciudad Colon together. Feel free to bring snacks. Along the way we will also be stopping by a pulpería (local mom and pop convenience store) where you will be able to buy drinks and snacks as well before heading the the waterfall. Additional items you might want to bring: bug spray, water, sunscreen, crocs or flip flops.

Experience the very best of Costa Rica’s northwestern provinces on this action-packed 8-day tour. Soak in bubbling natural hot springs with views of the active Arenal Volcano, cruise through the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on a boat tour, catch some rays on the beaches of Guanacaste and enjoy the classic Costa Rican adventures of ziplining, horseback riding and mud baths. This perfectly planned tour includes 7 nights of accommodation, professional guides, many meals and all transport.

Hiking in the Mountain for 5 km you can see animals monkeys, frogs, birds... And enjoy of 3 Waterfalls in the Rain Forest...

Most tours show you Costa Rica. This one is designed to help you experience it. This premium tour is built around a simple idea: combining iconic destinations with places most travelers never find, all in one well-paced and carefully planned day. You will explore volcanoes, waterfalls and hidden spots while your local driver-guide handles the logistics and shares the kind of insight that turns a place into something meaningful, not just something you see. The experience is flexible and adapts to your pace. No rigid schedules. No unnecessary stops — only well-timed, unexpected ones along the way that feel natural, not forced. Along the route, you will notice the difference. Small details. Local moments. Places that are not on maps but somehow become part of the story. A smooth day designed to help you see more, feel more and enjoy Costa Rica in a way that stays with you long after it ends.