Top Costa Rica Extreme Sports

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.

Get off the beaten path on this all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour through private land near the Arenal Volcano. Meet your guide at the La Pradera Del Arenal Hotel and learn the basics of safely operating your vehicle. Then, head to a private farm for a short break and begin the adventure: Riding to the Arenal River through the town of La Guaria.

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.

On this zipline canopy tour in Jaco, you see way more than just the treetops. This tour boasts views of Herradura Bay, the Gulf of Nicoya, and plenty of wildlife like scarlet macaws, whiteface monkeys, and chestnut mandible toucans on a wild 80 acre reserve. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Jaco make this tour easy to add onto your itinerary.

Create your own adventure with this two-part tour on the densely forested side of Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Start the tour with a 9-cable zipline course and Tarzan Swing over the tropical rain forest, followed by a free afternoon with your choice of activities that take advantage of the natural environment, including swimming, or relaxing in mud baths and thermal hot springs. This tour includes lunch, a cocktail, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Liberia.

Leave Liberia behind on this combo tour to Rincon de la Vieja volcano and park. Start your tour with a heart-pumping river tubing adventure down the Rio Azul, named for its famously clear blue waters, followed by an afternoon of total relaxation in thermal hot springs. This tour also includes lunch, a welcome cocktail, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Liberia.

Show off your fearless spirit on this zipline and hot springs adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo. First, zip through a rainforest on nine ziplines before taking the Tarzan Swing across a river. Then go to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, and choose from a variety of free-time activities, including soaking in the hot springs, taking a natural mud bath, or strolling through a botanical garden. With transportation from Tamarindo and all your activities taken care of for the day, you can spend more time discovering the natural wonders of Costa Rica and less time stressing about the details.

Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate rafter, whitewater rafting in a new place has unknown challenges you might collide with. Tackle those challenges safely with a guide and group during this Sarapiqui River Whitewater Rafting Experience from San Jose. You’ll cruise down more than 45 class III and IV rapids.

Jurassic Canyon Waterfall Adventure in Costa Rica Discover an exciting guided canyon and waterfall hiking experience designed for travelers looking for adventure, river crossings, jungle scenery, hidden waterfalls, and a unique off-the-beaten-path experience. This unforgettable adventure takes you through Jurassic Canyon, where guests hike through tropical forest trails, river sections, natural pools, dramatic canyon walls, and breathtaking waterfall scenery in one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems. The tour includes a local guide, safety briefing, and assistance throughout the hike. This experience lasts approximately 4 hours and starts in the morning. This is an intermediate-level adventure recommended for travelers in good physical condition. Guests should wear hiking shoes, bring water and snacks, and be prepared to get wet during river and canyon sections.

Embark on an unforgettable ATV adventure exploring the stunning landscapes of Sámara and Carrillo Beach. Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule. The tour takes you through a series of breathtaking stops. At Santo Domingo Viewpoint, soak in the mesmerizing panoramic views of Samara Beach, Isla Chora, and Bahia Samara. Enjoy a refreshing drink as you take in the beauty of the surroundings. Continue your adventure to a scenic viewpoint near Carrillo Beach, where you'll be captivated by the stunning vistas of the coastline and the charming town of Puerto Carrillo. The tour's highlight includes a visit to a magnificent cliff, where you'll witness the powerful waves crashing against the rugged rock formations. Nearby, unwind on a rocky beach, dip your toes in the warm waters, and savor delightful snacks.

This tour is so special because, besides the unique place, it is guided by some of the most charming and knowledgable guides.