Top Costa Rica Extreme Sports

Explore Tamarindo’s beaches and dry forest on an off-road ATV tour with river crossings and stunning tropical scenery. Learn to maneuver your vehicle, then follow your guide along a rugged circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest and watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees. Upgrade your tour to include other activities such as snorkeling, driving a UTV, ziplining, or even exploring other areas by ATV.

Central America’s longest zipline runs for nearly a mile, with 14 tree platforms, three natural walks, six hanging bridges, and more. On this tour, you’ll experience it for yourself, zooming above the forest like a clay-colored thrush (Costa Rica’s national bird, of course). You’ll also sit down to a traditional lunch to fuel up for the adrenaline-filled activity, with hotel transfers included for convenience.

Traveling by ATV is a great way to get around the rugged Costa Rican countryside. This tour takes you far from the crowds as you travel deep into the Guanacaste region, including its coastline, hills, and forests. Get a local perspective on hidden beaches and other tucked-away natural attractions as you ride.

Hiking in the Costa Rican rainforest can be a dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. Book this La Fortuna Sloths, Coffee, and Chocolate Experience and go with a guide who will keep you safe and well informed. Set out through the rainforest to spot sloth and other wildlife before stopping at a chocolate and coffee farm for tastings.

La Leona Waterfall is a natural wonder located close to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, and it’s the ideal spot to cool off from the heat. With this tour, enjoy a scenic hike through the rainforest to reach the waterfalls, take a swim beneath the mighty falls, and have fun exploring the natural caves, rock formations, and waterfall slides.

Get off the beaten track around the Arenal Volcano on this fun 4WD UTV tour. Two people can ride in one vehicle, and your guide ensures you’re comfortable after a thorough safety briefing. Gain access to places you wouldn’t otherwise be able to visit, such as private farmland around the volcano. Follow rivers, travel through jungle, and have a laugh as you navigate muddy patches.

Enjoy the thrill of swinging through the jungle like a monkey or flying like a bird on this exhilarating zipline tour. Traverse several cables between the trees to enjoy magnificent views of the rainforest and the Arenal Volcano in the background. The highlight, however, is "Tarzan's Swing", at a height of 130 feet (40 meters). This is a fun activity for the whole family, as children as young as three can participate.

This quick off-road ATV tour is a great way to away from the crowds and onto the open road without investing a full day to the excursion. Get a taste of what the Guanacaste region is like off the beaten track as your guide leads you through tropical forests and to beautiful vista points. High-quality ATVs ensure that the ride goes smoothly the whole way through.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.

Go whitewater rafting even if you're a beginner, with this Class II and III rapids experience on Costa Rica's Balsa River. Well-suited for travelers who like to keep active on vacation but want to ease into this activity, start off with small to medium waves before progressing to an intermediate route. Enjoy the views as you cruise through the rainforest, with opportunities to see monkeys, sloths, and toucans.

Costa Rica’s inland capital is far from the coast but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a day on a white-sand tropical island from San Jose. This full-day guided tour to Tortuga Island simplifies your travel to this Pacific coast island, eliminating the need to stay overnight. After getting there in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, spend several hours at leisure on the beach swimming, snorkeling, and looking out for dolphins.

Have some fun zipping through the tropical forest in Tamarindo on this small group tour. Your guide will point out wildlife like monkeys, birds, reptiles, and more that you might not notice on your own. All your safety gear will be provided for you, so you can relax and have a great time with your small group, flying through the treetops.

Explore the countryside around La Fortuna on a guided ATV adventure combining off-road trails, river crossings, and views of Arenal Volcano. With three daily departure times to choose from, it's easy to fit into your itinerary. Along the way, visit the Arenal River, enjoy scenic viewpoints, and experience local culture with traditional snacks—making this a rewarding way to discover the region beyond the usual tourist routes.

This white-water rafting adventure from La Fortuna is a great choice for families and first-time rafters. You don't need any prior experience to enjoy the trip down class II and III rapids—a guide makes the whole trip easy for everyone in your group. This tour also includes transportation, fresh fruit, and beer for unbeatable value.

Sample a wide variety of Costa Rican flavors while learning about the country's cultural heritage on this San Jose walking tour. You'll shop for fruits and veggies at the Mercado Central and Mercado Borbón, visit the National Theater and Morazan Park, and try local treats including traditional picadill, a hands-on cooking class with artisanal chocolate empanadas, and specialty coffee at Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop.

This hassle-free full-day small-group tour visits Quepos’ impressive Nauyaca Waterfall and stops at Portalón waterfall, Playa Linda, and Dominical. Your guide and driver organize all logistics, so you don’t have to arrange transport, lunch, goggles, or snacks. Bring your bathing suit for several chances to swim, jump, or relax in Costa Rican waters and enjoy a traditional casado lunch at a local restaurant.

Enjoy two Costa Rican adventures in one day on this 8-hour combo tour from La Fortuna. You'll fly through the air on a zipline and then navigate the Balsa River on a whitewater rafting experience. Lunch is included.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Get out of San Jose on a day tour to the Arenal Volcano region, where you’ll get a glimpse of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity and natural beauty. Travel through scenic farmland and villages to reach the volcano. Stop at a coffee plantation, waterfall, and look out for wildlife en route. In the shadow of the volcano, soak in natural hot springs for a refreshing experience, before returning to San Jose.

In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions including Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this full-day guided tour from San Jose. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you entertained and informed as you explore. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, plus two meals, adding up to a great value.

If you are looking for an original experience and culture with a natural beauty and Costa Rica this is the experience you are looking for We take you to Finca los Solis, rainforest only about 5 minutes from jaco beach. We begin the experience at our meeting point where we will be tasting a delicious sugar cane juice to head to the waterfalls Until we reach the first waterfalls To then begin a hike through the middle of the jungle crossing rivers and ropes where we can observe the other waterfalls our guide will give you a talk about medicinal plants used by the natives of Pueblo Nuevo las Monas, in addition to our flora and fauna The experience lasts about 2.5 to 3 hours depending on how much time you want to spend in the waterfalls and the natural pools are a total of 10 waterfalls and 8 natural pools for your disposal in which you can swim in them until jumping for the most adventurous.

Go off the beaten path literally on this half-day, guided, ATV excursion. Learn about your four-wheeler and how to drive from your guide and then drive into the forest near Tamarindo. Pass through tropical rainforest seeing vegetation, monkeys, and iguana and ascend the trail to take in panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Cool off with a swims at hidden gems: Playa Minas and Playa Pirata.

Experience the adventurous side of La Fortuna on a half-day tour that includes a waterfall rappel, climb through the forest, zipline course, and a return trip on horseback. Combining some of La Fortuna’s top activities into one high-energy tour means you can explore even more of the rainforest: get wet, soar through the air, learn about indigenous Maleku culture, and watch for wildlife in the lush rainforest canopy.

This sampler adventure tour from San Jose fits the best of Costa Rica's rivers and rainforests into one action-packed day. En route, go croc-spotting at a famous overlook on the Tarcoles River. Then head to the jungle adventure park where you can choose two activities from a list of thrilling options, including ziplining, surfing lessons, an ATV adventure through the rainforest, or a chocolate experience.