Top Costa Rica Float Trips - page 3

Raft 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) down the Balsa River with more than 30 continuous rapids, while leaving plenty of time for swimming and eating Costa Rican fruits. Afterwards, your guide rewards you with water, towels and takes you to lunch at a local restaurant in La Fortuna. Rio La Balsa is also surrounded by lush vegetation, giving you the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife during the tour, including sloths, iguanas, toucans and monkeys.

After meeting your guide at our adventure center you will be driven to the Colorado River which hosts the best and funniest 4 km (2.5 miles) of river tubing you have ever experienced. The raft consists of more than a dozen rapids and the opportunity to try out the adrenaline kick of the nine-foot “twister” waterfall. Once inside of the impressive river canyon, you will enjoy some breaks floating across natural swimming pools and passing by pre-Columbian indigenous caves. You will also be amazed by the beautiful scenery offered by the surrounding tropical forest and maybe spot some wildlife like howler monkeys and different species of waterbirds. Once back at our adventure center, you will receive safety instructions about how to ride your horse and you will begin a two-hour horseback ride, where you will live the experience of the countryside riding trails across the forest until you reach a special spot at the Rio Blanco where you will swim in its unique volcanic turquoise waters.

Experience the scenic beauty and wildlife of Costa Rica’s Sarapiqui River on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, get outfitted with all the necessary equipment and begin paddling through lush rainforest. Learn about the region’s biodiversity from a knowledgeable local guide while searching for amphibians, birds, otters, sloths, and other native animals. Enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch before returning to your hotel.

The only afternoon rafting tour in Arenal Volcano. If you are one of those people who sleeps late or want to take advantage of the morning for another activity, then this is the best rafting option for your family and friends. The Sarapiqui River is the perfect couple or family adventure, with fewer participants than the morning tour, giving a more private feeling. The rapids are perfect for first-time paddlers looking for a challenge or families interested in fun, set in the lowlands of the rain forest, you’ll get breathtaking views of tropical birds and lush jungle landscapes.

Explore Peñas Blancas River and satisfy your chocolate craving on this exciting and delicious half-day combo tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, hop in a raft and float downstream, scouring the riverbanks for Costa Rica’s celebrated wildlife, including howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, and sloths. Then, learn about the history of chocolate, from the discovery and cultivation of cacao to the production of the modern sweet treat.

relaxing river float where incredible wildlife like crocs and monkeys appear right before your eyes! Then, savor a delicious Costa Rican lunch (dietary needs covered!). Finally, we'll journey into the rainforest to find adorable sloths, colorful frogs, and exotic birds. It's a full day of amazing Costa Rican nature, easy adventure, and unforgettable encounters. Ready for your adventure?

A special tour for people who like adventure combined with nature, an unforgettable experience, if you don’t do this tour it is as if you haven’t come to Costa Rica, in this 7-hour tour you will see many things that in other tours you can’t see.

You don’t need any technical expertise to enjoy the rushing rapids of Arenal RIver on this tubing tour from La Fortuna. Grab a helmet and high-quality tube for a wild ride down the river, looking out for wildlife along the way. Afterward, have a chance to learn about local culture on a visit to a Maleku village.

You are dreaming about a real hike off the beaten tracks in a region forgotten from the traditional tourism circuits, and want to discover the rainforest as the locals know it? You want to enjoy breathtaking views at Lake Nicaragua without having to bother crossing the border, and visit a hidden paradise at the very end of the last road? You want to know more about organic food forests and tropical vegetable gardens? Do not wait any longer, this adventure has been designed for you!

Get the ultimate adrenaline fix with this action-filled combo tour and spend a full day exploring the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. First, take to the treetops for an exhilarating canopy tour, complete with high-speed zip-lines, a Tarzan Swing and a climbing wall, then float down the Rio Colorado on a tube. After lunch (included), saddle up to complete your adventure with a scenic horseback ride through the forest, then finish with a relaxing mud wrap and soak in the hot springs.

Get on the Pejibaye River totally worry-free with this all-inclusive tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll hop into your private car for a ride to the river—and a stop for a traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Once at the water, your guides will set you up for an exciting 3-hour float through the jungle, complete with photos, water, and towels provided.

Come join us for a guided hike in the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park! When you arrive at our adventure center, we'll take you on a 25-minute drive to the edge of the park. Once there, your guide will introduce you to this incredible natural area, which was designated a World Natural Heritage site by UNESCO in 2005. The park is home to one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica! During the hike, we'll follow an accessible trail through the forest and discover various natural attractions, including giant strangler ficus trees, a seasonal waterfall, the "little volcano," smoking fumaroles, and the famous boiling mud pots, also known as "Las Pailas." Keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife such as armadillos, collared peccaries, black iguanas, boa constrictor snakes, white-nosed coatis, howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, spider monkeys, toucans, and tapirs. The trail is 2.5 miles (3.5 km) long and will take approximately 2.5 hours.

Explore the Arenal River area on this guided tour. Learn about the Maleku, an indigenous people of Costa Rica, and their culture, medicine, and traditions, then go on a thrilling tubing adventure where you'll navigate the rapids of the river. Plus, take a refreshing dip in the thermal mineral pools.

Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this walking tour that includes snacks. Explore Costa Rica’s capital alongside a guide who alleviates the hassle of navigating, and learn about the city’s history, architecture as you taste. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews.