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Get active while experiencing Costa Rica’s unique cloud forest environment on a guided half-day hiking tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Your guide will tell you all about the natural history and biodiversity of the area as you look out for an incredible range of birds and animals that live here. Don’t struggle to hear or keep up with your guide as this is a small-group tour.

Experience one of Costa Rica's most wild and unspoiled national parks on a full-day tour to Corcovado. A guided tour is the best way to access the rugged and remote terrain, and you'll get there on a scenic boat ride that hugs the coast of the Osa Peninsula. Once at the park, a wildlife guide knows all the best places to see tapirs, monkeys, peccaries, and other amazing animals in their natural habitat.

Sneak in a tropical island getaway during your Costa Rica vacation on this cruise from Jaco to Tortuga Island. Swim, snorkel, hike, drink, and dine on this all-inclusive tour, with the option to rent even more of your favorite water sports equipment like waverunners and paddleboards. Bookend your tour with a catamaran cruise across the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya.

Poás volcano is a powerful symbol of the geothermal forces that formed Costa Rica. When the mist and clouds part you’ll see the sulfuric, bubbling, green rain fed lake at the bottom, surrounded by smoke and steam rising from fumaroles. Water from the lake is constantly seeping through cracks in the hot rock, evaporating and building pockets of steam. When the pressure in these pockets exceeds the weight of the water above, the steam breaks through in geysers that rocket up to 820 feet (250 meters) high. Don’t worry about getting a shower though, the crater is 1,050 feet (320 meters) deep. At almost a mile (1.6 km) across it’s also the largest active crater in the world. New safety features have been added to protect visitors in case of particularly heavy activity.

Just outside the crowded beaches of Tamarindo, Las Baulas National Park offers an often-overlooked natural getaway. This tour takes you through the park’s vast network of mangrove forests on a relaxing boat trip. As you float down the river, your guide points out wildlife like howler monkeys, crocodiles, and tropical birds that you might not see on your own.

Spend a day in the wilderness that makes Costa Rica famous on this guided ATV tour from the Guanacaste coast. Follow your guide over rivers, through thick jungle foliage, past waterfalls, and more, all while learning about the native wildlife along the way. This tour includes all equipment and safety instructions as well as hotel pickup from your Guanacaste lodging.

Benefit from an advance reservation for Tabacon Hot Springs to ensure your access to one of Costa Rica´s most popular hot springs resorts. A network of thermal springs run through the lush gardens and feed a number of pools and waterfalls with naturally heated mineral waters. The resort is located between Arenal Volcano and the National Park, which makes it a scenic and relaxing destination, and a buffet meal is included.

Some of Costa Rica's most spectacular sights are best seen from the water, but many visitors stick to land and miss the chance to cruise along the Pacific coastline. Relax on a spacious catamaran and take in the views from an uncrowded vantage point. Cruise along the coast, jump off the boat to snorkel and explore local marine life, and have fun on the waterslide and jump platform. Cap off the day with a grilled gourmet meal and tropical cocktails.

Explore Costa Rica's underwater landscape and get an up-close look at its rich marine life on this half-day, small-group snorkeling tour. In the morning, go to the meeting point in Drake Bay, board the boat and head to Caño Island. After a brief introduction and training session, you'll enjoy two different snorkeling sessions and opportunities to see octopuses, rays, tropical fish, and many others. Once back on the mainland, finish with a hearty lunch.

Caño Island is a remote island off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Take a boat ride from Rancho Corcovado Lodge in Agujitas (Drake) to the island where you’ll spend time snorkeling with provided equipment, followed by relaxation at San Josecito beach on the mainland. Places on this small-group activity are limited to 12 people.

Get off the beach for a view of Costa Rica's coastline that most visitors miss. This catamaran cruise packs plenty of action into one easy afternoon on Pacific coast. Snorkel among marine life using provided equipment, then enjoy a freshly prepared grilled meal while anchored in a secluded bay, complemented by tropical cocktails from the open bar. A waterslide adds extra fun, while the return sail is timed for sunset.

Snorkeling stops, sunshine, and unobstructed views of Costa Rica's shoreline make this sunset catamaran cruise the ideal way to end your day—and the open bar doesn't hurt. Join a friendly crew (as well as dolphins, turtles, and flying fish) to make the most of the day's last rays on this perfectly timed tour, which ends just as the sun sinks below the horizon. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Experience Tamarindo's nightlife with a social bar crawl that takes the hassle out of planning a night out. Meet fellow travelers, visit a selection of bars and party spots, and enjoy an organized evening designed to keep the energy going from the first drink to the last dance. With a local team handling the logistics and creating a welcoming atmosphere, it's an easy way to experience the town's nightlife whether you're traveling solo, with friends, or celebrating a special occasion.

Explore the jungle at night, when the temperatures drop and nocturnal wildlife comes alive. Your guide team is a biologist “Bug Lady” and an animal “spotter extraordinaire” armed with spotting scopes and echo bat detectors. Search for unique animals and insects while learning about their history and lore: learn to harvest silk from giant spiders, how toxic toads were used in mind-control studies, and why the US military enlisted cockroaches in the Vietnam War.

Check out the wildlife in the Manuel Antonio National Park on this small yet intimate tour. Your certified guide will take you through the park, pointing out animals you can see more clearly with your provided spotting scope. You can also take a beach break and go for a swim at the end, too.

Learn to cook some traditional Costa Rican food from a local grandmother, who knows all the secret tips. Dona Chela will help you to prepare the dishes with ingredients from her garden, which you can also wander around before and after you cook. You'll cook your food in the traditional, old school way, by using the wood-fired stove in the kitchen.

Leave the party-boat behind and set sail on a serene half-day sunset cruise on a semi-private, 50-foot (15-meter) boat. With only 13 passengers on board, sail the Gulf of Papagayo enjoying swimming, snorkeling, and fishing. Unwind with a cocktail from the open bar and look out over the lush coastline. Enjoy lunch served by the crew and watch the sunset over the horizon before heading back to shore.

Design your own perfect day in La Fortuna on a customizable combo tour. Cross the rainforest canopy on hanging bridges, swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall, hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, and soak in geothermal hot springs. Take your pick of activities or do them all for a full day of fun and relaxation. Optional lunch add-ons provide a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included from added convenience.

The Floating Tour offers travelers a leisurely way to enjoy the fresh waterways of Costa Rica. During this tour, you may spot a variety of wildlife including monkeys, sloths, lizards, and many species of tropical birds. This is an adventure tour for people in good shape.

Explore the delicious side of Monteverde with this coffee,chocolate, and wildlife night tour. You’ll be with a group, so you’ll keep costs down and meet a few new faces, too. First you’ll learn all about the coffee and chocolate production, with tasters. Then you’ll head into the Santa Elena reserve, where you’ll be given a flashlight to spot the critters that only come out at night.

Experience the best of Costa Rica's biodiversity on a hike that increases your chances of seeing sloths, toucans, and monkeys in the wild. This private excursion from Guanacaste lets you set the pace—so you can stop to admire tropical scenery and ask questions for as long or as little as you like. Plus, round-trip transport saves you the hassle of hiring a car and lets you soak up the scenery during the drive.

Experience the Guanacaste coastline from Playa Flamingo on an all-inclusive catamaran cruise designed for a relaxing day on the water. Take in views of secluded beaches and offshore islands while watching for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and seasonal humpback whales. With snorkeling equipment, refreshments, and lunch included, this hassle-free experience lets you enjoy the region's coastal scenery and marine wildlife without the planning separate activities.

We start and finish our tours at the ranch. All riding levels welcomed from first time riders to experienced riders. Come join us on an epic horse ride through the open range and into the lush beach jungles of Jaco Costa Rica, for an adventure of a life time. You'll embark on a journey apart from the rest, experiencing the bio-diversity that Costa Rica has to offer. Usually seen on our adventures are sloths, white face monkeys, scarlet macaws, neo-fauna and much more wild life. We'll match a horse that's right for you. Our horses are well trained and gentle, for a safe ride. We offer a tailored adventure that aligns with your preferences. Unlike standard tours, our approach ensures an experience that's distinctively yours.