Top Costa Rica Hiking Tours

Adventure-seeking travelers will enjoy this fun full-day tour that visits three different waterfalls in the Playa Hermosa area. Be prepared for a physical challenge as there’s a 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) hike to one of the falls, and you’ll have the chance to jump from high platforms into another. It’s not all about the adrenaline, though: soak in a natural hot tub and have lunch in a tropical forest.

Spend a day of relaxation as you go from pool to pool at Rincon de la Vieja Thermal spa, including lunch. You’ll have a guide to take you between the five pools, which is about one mile in total. Soak in the volcanic mineral waters, and take in the calcium, magnesium, sulfur and sodium. Lunch will be provided, and so will tropical fruits for your refreshment.

Getting to Arenal Volcano from Guanacaste requires renting a car or multiple forms of transportation. Streamline your day with convenient hotel pickup and direct transfer to La Fortuna. Choose to hike around the volcano or visit La Fortuna Waterfall. Afterwards, relax in the soothing thermal waters at Baldi Hot Spring Resort with included lunch.

Challenge yourself by tackling Costa Rica's highest bungee jump. This package includes round-trip transfers from your Monteverde-area accommodation so all you have to worry about is taking a deep breath and making a giant leap. Feel your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the Monteverde Cloud Forest and keep your eyes open for some spectacular views.

Support a local family-run eco-tourism project when you book this private day tour for you and your party. You won’t be fighting crowds or be herded in a large tour group. Instead, you’ll have personalized attention on the hike, where your guide will point out sloths, monkeys, and more. Then you’ll get to tour a small chocolate factory, and have a few samples too.

A guided tour enriches your experience in Tenorio Volcano National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation down the pothole-ridden roads between the Papagayo Gulf and the rain forest. Perfect for hikers and photographers alike, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day. To top it off, sloth sightings are practically guaranteed.

Experience the best of Arenal with this nature-filled combo: explore the iconic Mistico Hanging Bridges and enjoy a scenic horseback ride through the foothills of Arenal Volcano. Start your adventure by walking the famous trails of Mistico Park, where you’ll cross a series of hanging bridges suspended above the rainforest canopy. Keep an eye out for tropical birds, monkeys, and lush jungle views along the way. After your walk, saddle up for a relaxing horseback ride on the private trails of Pacos Horses—a local favorite known for its well-trained horses, stunning volcano views, and peaceful forest surroundings. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, families, and photographers who want to experience two of Arenal’s most beautiful landscapes in one seamless experience. - Entrance to Mistico Park included - Great for couples, families, and small groups - Ideal mix of adventure and wildlife in one day - Transportation options available

Experience two nature adventures in one tour on this half-day tour in La Fortuna. First, hike through the rainforest to a gushing waterfall for a refreshing swim in the pool at the bottom. Then, soar through the lush jungle canopy on the AirTime Zipline, with views of Arenal Volcano. End your adventure with a traditional Costa Rican lunch including a complimentary drink at a local restaurant in La Fortuna.

This tour offers a unique experience, which consists of observing the spawning process of sea turtles; It is an incredible natural phenomenon and that without a doubt you should do if you visit Tortuguero. We do not interfere and do not touch the animals. We observe from a distance and allow its natural cycle.

Explore Costa Rica’s biodiversity on a Monteverde Cloud Forest guided tour with a knowledgeable local naturalist. Enjoy a small-group nature walk for wildlife lovers and curious travelers. Follow lush cloud forest trails as your guide helps you discover birds, mammals, insects, orchids, and hidden details that often escape an untrained eye. Learn how plants and animals thrive in this extraordinary ecosystem. Professional optical equipment provides closer wildlife views while your guide explains cloud forest ecology, conservation, and natural history. With a maximum of 8 travelers, this Monteverde wildlife tour offers personal attention and time to observe, ask questions, and connect with nature. Wildlife sightings vary with season, weather, and natural activity. Finish at the Hummingbird Gallery, where you can look for colorful hummingbirds and capture photographs. Book your Monteverde nature tour and explore with expertise.

Witness the remarkable nesting process of green sea turtles on a guided evening tour in Tortuguero National Park. Accompanied by local guides who explain the different stages of nesting, experience this natural spectacle while following responsible practices designed to minimize disturbance to the turtles. The nighttime setting and local insight offer a memorable way to connect with Tortuguero's wildlife and environment.

(Property owner +10 years of experience running the waterfalls experience). Embark on a unique adventure through the tropical rainforest on an exciting jungle hike. Together we'll search for wildlife, learn about the forest, visit banana plantation, cocoa trees, sugar cane, cross creeks and scenic trails. Explore a hidden canyon with breathtaking waterfalls and natural pools, perfect for swimming and cliff jumping. Along the way, learn about the region’s culture, lush flora and fauna, and keep an eye out for local wildlife. We will also stop in some point and you will learn about banana trees, coffee trees, sugar cane, yuca roots and chocolate trees. A perfect blend of nature, adrenaline, and unforgettable views—ideal for adventure and nature lovers alike. Besides that, you will be able to share time with our friendly rescued dogs and cats in a warm costarrican family environment.

Embark on a fun and exciting journey through one of the most beautiful places in Costa Rica’s South Caribbean, focused on spotting and learning about sloths and all the amazing wildlife that lives in this region. We believe that connecting people with nature is essential to a great experience and we aim to be the bridge that supports that connection. We strive to customize each tour to the interests and pace of our guests to create a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere for all ages. More than just enjoying the scenery, we want you to leave with a true connection to the spirit of the Caribbean jungle - and for every guest to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience that lasts long after the tour ends.

Do you want to discover what happens at night in one of the most interesting and important ecosystems in Costa Rica? The nocturnal humid tropical forest awaits you! A guide with experience in night walks, will take you to live two hours of mystery and suspense with what we can find on this night tour.

Discover a different side of the Monteverde cloud forest after dark on a guided wildlife walk along private trails. Accompanied by a naturalist, search for nocturnal species such as red-eyed tree frogs, tarantulas, snakes, and sloths. With much of the forest’s wildlife most active after sunset, this is an opportunity to experience Costa Rica’s biodiversity in a completely different light. Wildlife sightings vary depending on natural conditions.

Active adventurers who want to explore the natural wonders of the Tenorio Volcano National Park will love this private full-day tour. Start off with a hike through the rainforest, reaching the Celeste River, with its thermal hot springs and bubbling mud pools. Cool off with a swim, then visit some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls. Throughout the day, look out for wildlife like toucans and tree frogs.

Spend a full day exploring Costa Rica’s notoriously active crater on this 3-in-1 Arenal combo adventure. Hike through the jungle surrounding Arenal Volcano on a series of nature trails and hanging bridges, and trek down to the base of La Fortuna Waterfall to appreciate the height and power of the cascade and swim in a natural pool. Finish with a majestic perspective as you explore the lava fields of former eruptions and look for native wildlife along the trails of Arenal Volcano National Park.

If you're short on time in Monteverde Cloud Forest, then this comprehensive package of fun activities is a great option. In just one day, experience the thrill of soaring through the trees on a high-speed zipline, join a guided tour through three habitats (sloth, amphibians, and reptile), and head out along the sky bridges to get canopy-level views of the forest's diverse flora and fauna.

Spend a day hiking through the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano area, visiting waterfalls along the way, with this tour. You'll visit the Victoria Waterfall, La Oropéndola Waterfall, and the Rio Negro Waterfall, with the chance to stop for a refreshing swim along the way. For added convenience and value, lunch and transportation to the park will be included.

Enjoy a wonderful day on the beaches of Tamarindo and experience pura vida with your guide who will organize everything for you. This is about a 7-hour excursion, beginning at 12:30pm. Stop at the shops to buy things for a mini picnic (not included) in Matapalo, then get to Pirate’s Bay. You can play in the crystal water here, snorkel if you like, and then have the option to visit 2 more beaches, and have a bonfire and skewers cooked by your guide.

1. Night Jungle : Duration 2 hours With the help of the best certified guides, we will be able to walk in the forest at night, and observe the animals that interact in the dark. 2. Canoe Tour : Duration 2 hours On the canoe tour we can navigate the Tortuguero canals, observe a wide variety of animals, and enjoy a privileged view. 3. Turtle Spawning Tour: Duration 2 hours (July to October) Live a unique experience witnessing the spawning of the Green Turtle on the beaches of Tortuguero. On a guided night walk, you will witness one of the most impressive natural spectacles in the world. ✨ Unforgettable experience National Park Trails (November to June) The opportunity to tour Tortuguero National Park with an expert guide who will help you identify and observe fauna in total freedom. Every hike is different, as the tropical forest always surprises with monkeys, sloths, reptiles and birds in its natural environment.

If you want to get active and see and do a lot in a single day, this combo adventure tour is for you. Bring your bathing suit, some comfortable shoes, and a change of clothes as you’ll need them all. Zipline through a forest canopy, ride a horse through the forest, and rejuvenate in a natural mud bath, waterfall swimming hole, and hot springs. Enjoy all of this while being surrounded by the beautiful Costa Rican landscape.

Costa Rica is famed for its wildlife—but since many creatures hang out in dense canopy, it can be hard to spot them from ground level. During this small-group tour from La Fortuna, enjoy rare treetop views and front-row wildlife views as you explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges alongside a naturalist guide. Group sizes are limited and hotel transfers are included for a hassle-free day out.

The Nosara biological reserve is a 85 acre property and has a great potential, having many species of birds, some mammals, many reptiles and among other things that our visitors will be able to observe at the same time, all tourists will be guided by guides with enough experience of the local area, who will give them an unparalleled experience! Our guides are very good at customer service, so the people who they are with will have a good experience based on knowledge and good service.