Top Costa Rica Hiking Tours - page 25

Step into the Costa Rican jungle and discover the healing power of local plants with this medicinal plant tour and tea-making class. Connect with Costa Rica’s ancient herbal traditions on a 2-hour experience in DreamTreeXP’s lush permaculture gardens at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Led by a knowledgeable bilingual guide, walk shaded pathways while identifying dozens of species known for their healing properties. Learn about traditional uses of herbs, leaves, roots, and barks used for everything from boosting immunity to soothing digestion and calming the mind. After foraging ingredients, join your guide at an outdoor tea station where you’ll craft your own herbal tea blend using fresh-picked botanicals. Enjoy your creation with a light snack as you take in the peaceful farm scenery. Tours is ideal for wellness travelers, herbalists, and curious families. Don’t forget your camera— the gardens are filled with butterflies, birds, and vibrant tropical plants.

Important: This package includes admission to Baldi Hot Springs with your choice of lunch or dinner, plus one of the following guided experiences: Sloth Tour Night Tour Birdwatching & Nature Hike Please let us know your preferred tour when making your reservation so we can confirm availability.

Experience Costa Rica's most spectacular hidden waterfall—not a crowded theme park. Quebrada Gata Waterfall is a multi-tiered cascade system deep in pristine primary rainforest, accessible only by guided hike. Unlike commercial waterfall parks with 100+ daily tourists, our small groups (max 8 people) offer authentic jungle immersion with exceptional wildlife: sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, and jaguars. ✓ 3+ stunning waterfalls in one hike (not just one) ✓ Expert local guide with 5+ years of Quebrada Gata expertise ✓ High wildlife viewing probability in remote location ✓ Year-round adventure—waterfalls are dramatic during green season ✓ Eco-conscious operation supporting local conservation ✓ Award-worthy photography with guide composition tips This is raw jungle adventure, not a developed park. Discover what most Costa Rica tourists never find.

WHAT MAKES GATA MEDIA WATERFALL CANYONING UNIQUE? Unlike crowded canyoning Costa Rica tours, Gata Media offers authentic rappelling at a pristine multi-cascade system. Multiple Waterfalls: 3-5 cascades, more variety than standard tours. Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for first-timers (age 8+) with full instruction. Most tours charge an additional $25-$50 for photos, but these are included at no extra cost. Wildlife Hotspot: Sloths, howler monkeys, toucans, poison dart frogs in a remote, less-crowded area. Expert Local Guide: 7+ years of Gata Media expertise, bilingual and certified. Best Value: Multiple cascades, included photos, small groups, maximum adventure. Minimum age 8. Book Gata Media Waterfall Canyoning Costa Rica today.

Active, nature-loving travelers will enjoy this full-day tour to Costa Rica’s Tenorio Volcano National Park. After arriving at the park you’ll hike with a guide to the Rio Celeste, which is a dramatic shade of turquoise. Check out the waterfalls and maybe the hot springs. Continue the walk to the Finca Verde Lodge, an eco-tourism center and organic farm, to learn more about the plants and animals. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Hanging Bridges: Walk around 3 kilometers above the tree-tops or canopy trees in 5 suspension bridges as well on the trails. It allow a vision of the forest from a different perspective which start with a walk on the ground taking you up to explore the treetops. Tour duration: 2 hours Sloth Sanctuary tour the sloth, one of Costa Rica´s most iconic animals in a carefully designed exhibit that replicates their natural habitat and that is home to 20 sleepy, slow-moving, tree-dwelling individuals. This is the sanctuary where time takes on a new meaning and invites quiet contemplation of these mammals. Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit to learn about this emblematic species, its habits, and why it doesn´t go anywhere very quickly. Tour duration: 45 minutes Butterfly Garden stunning butterfly garden is one of the largest on the continent. At 300ft long and 90ft wide, with a huge 50ft dome ceiling, the giant garden is host to 50 species of butterflies. Tour duration: 45 minutes

Discover nature at its best, our property boasts spectacular views of Herradura Bay and Island and the Nicoya Gulf. Within the property, if you are lucky you might have the possibility to see scarlet macaws, chestnut mandible toucans, and white-faced monkeys in their natural environment. The Trail is 2.8km long and has more than 400 mts elevation from sea level and about 400 stairs, so please take into account that if you choose to complete the hike, the difficulty level is high. Along the way you will find several rest stops with comfortable benches, we also have more than 20 stops along the way with signs of the most relevant trees and plants in the forest, this way you can read and learn about these natural wonders. Challenge yourself to an amazing Jungle Hiking experience. Hike to the top of the mountain and enjoy breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Learn about nature with our more than 20 signs along the hike.

Combine two of the top outdoor rainforest activities in Costa Rica with this full-day day tour. After pickup from La Fortuna in a minivan, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges—two miles (3.2 kilometers) of raised walking platforms designed for viewing wildlife in the rainforest canopy and below. After walking the bridges, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, swim in the La Fortuna River, and have a restaurant lunch before returning to La Fortuna.

Spend a blissful day in nature on this combination volcano and hot springs tour. First, hike the trails surrounding the Arenal Volcano and discover the abundant flora and fauna which inhabit the region. After the hike, enjoy dinner and a soak in the natural, which are heated by geothermal activity from the volcano.

Venture into the Uvita jungle on a nighttime nature walk led by a certified guide, skilled in herpetofauna and night photography. This tour offers a unique opportunity to observe amphibians, insects, reptiles, and nocturnal mammals in their natural habitat. Ideal for photographers at any level, you’ll gain insight into capturing the wildlife after dark while enjoying the sights and sounds of nature. Experience the thrill of the jungle with safety footwear provided and the chance to create lasting memories. - Guided exploration of Uvita’s nocturnal wildlife with a local expert - Photography tips for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced - Includes torches, entry to the trail, and safety footwear - 4WD vehicle required for transport; additional transportation can be arranged