Top Costa Rica Day Trips

The day was excellent, first we went to the waterfalls and saw iguanas, sloths, monkeys, and then we went to take photos of the Arenal volcano and finally the hot springs, lunch and dinner were excellent Thank you Alex, a very kind and respectful person who gave us the tour, I will gladly recommend you to my family and friends

What an amazing day trip to Granada, Nicaragua from Costa Rica! The entire experience was well organized from start to finish. Crossing immigration was smooth, and the comfortable van made the long journey enjoyable. The boat ride on the huge lake was beautiful and relaxing, and visiting an active volcano was definitely a highlight of the trip. The scenery throughout the day was incredible. A special thank you to our driver, Alejandro Esquivel, who got us safely to every destination, and to our guides, Miguel and Shelly, who were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even more enjoyable. Their passion and professionalism really stood out. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the beauty and culture of Nicaragua in a single day!

Ricardo was a knowledgeable and respectful guide. We had two coffee tours, one at the beginning of tour at the plantation and one at the end of the trip which was how coffee beans are roasted. In all honesty, I was extremely bored of the last tour and just went to the restaurant to hang out with the staff. We were lucky to have seen Poas considering it was during the winter/rainy season. Ricardo was attentive and always offered to take pictures of us, which I was very grateful for. La Paz waterfall was also a great stop walking behind the waterfall was a great experience. The lunch stop was also great! I like how we were given two traditional options as opposed to an extensive menu. The food was delicious. Overall, I loved it and highly recommended it.

We had such an amazing experience on our excursion in Costa Rica! Our tour guide, Bernie, was absolutely incredible from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rica, the wildlife, the history, and the area, and he made the entire experience both fun and educational. Most importantly, we always felt safe and well taken care of. Bernie was attentive, helpful, and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed and were comfortable throughout the entire excursion. You could truly tell how passionate he is about what he does and how much he genuinely cares about giving people a great experience. Bernie made the excursion even more memorable for us, and we are so grateful we had him as our guide. If you’re considering this excursion, we highly recommend it—and if you get Bernie as your guide, you’re in for an amazing experience! We would absolutely do this again! 🇨🇷❤️

Our guide, Yiny, was wonderful. She is quirky and funny, and our whole group really enjoyed spending time with her. She always looked out for us and truly had our best interests in mind. We felt safe and had a fantastic time at the beach. We would recommend this experience to others.

This was an excellent tour. The guide was great and gave a fantastic explanation of the history and culture of Costa Rica. We also made empanadas and tasted some local foods. We ended the day at Mr. Sloths coffee shop. I would recommend this tour for people of all ages. Thank you for a great day!!!

This experience was amazing because of the natural and our tour guide from Red Lava, Rasta and driver, Manuel. He was patient and knowledgeable about the environment. He explained everything in laymen's terms. The driver was a safe driver. We walked on 5 hanging bridges which was breath taking. A must-do. It rained during the hanging bridges part so we didn't get to see much wildlife, but being in and seeing the rain fall in the rainforest was nostalgic. It gave meaning. There was a lot of hiking during the hanging bridges but beautiful nonetheless. Also, during the volcano, lots of hiking. I suggest wearing hiking closed toe shoes. Lunch was a great break in between and it was tasty. The waterfall had a lot of stairs. Harder up than down. It was so beautiful seeing the waterfall. Bring swim shoes if you plan on getting in the waterfall to swim. The hot springs were a great way to wind down and relax your body. Overall, the experience was worth every penny, every step, every tired feeling, and every minute. I recommend Red Lava as your company of choice for this experience. I also recommend a half day for those not physically capable and for young children. It was a lot in one day. WATER BOTTLES AND RAIN JACKETS/PONCHOS a must!!!!

The entire process was flawless. Hotel pickup was on time, the tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Our tour included a Costa Rican style meal, which was very good. Everyone was there to ensure you have an excellent experience. Strongly recommend this company to any one considering this tour.