Top Costa Rica Sporting Events - page 8

Costa Rica’s famous wilderness can’t be seen from the side of the road. Get off the beaten track to access little-known waterfalls, patches of rainforest, tropical beaches, and more on this private full-day ATV tour from central Jaco, which includes select commentary from your guide for adventurous sightseeing. The tour includes a filling and tasty lunch.

Perfect for outdoor adventures, this Playa Flamingo Hidden Beaches Half-Day ATV Tour is a must. Book ahead and guarantee your experience on the day you prefer to go. This fun tour takes you to Playa Puerto Viejo, Playa Bahia de los Piratas, and Playa Minas. Plus, it combines time for hiking, swimming, and relaxing, too.

Over the treetops and through the jungle—to Costa Rica you go! See the wilderness surrounding Jaco on this combo tour of the rain forest, including an ATV drive to a magnificent lookout point followed by a zipline canopy tour on the same or following day. This combo tour offers multiple departure times and same- or next-day options for the ultimate flexibility.

Spend a full day in Monteverde cloud forest, exploring the biodiversity and nature from the hanging suspension bridges, and then with a zip-line canopy tour which is the second longest in the world. You'll be collected from your hotel in San Jose, and the entire day will be around 12 hours, all organized for you to enjoy nature and the adventure.

This private full-day tour combines a Tempisque River boat cruise with local sugarcane farming experiences. Spot birds, monkeys, and crocodiles while cruising on the Tempisque, which borders Palo Verde National Park. Afterward, check out a working hacienda and traditional oxen-operated sugar mill, tasting local specialties and learning about how rum is prepared locally. Finish your visit by preparing your own fruit- and spice-infused rum. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Explore Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park during a private full-day tour led by a naturalist guide. The national park is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site with stunning natural features, including rain forest, wildlife, hot springs, and the volcano, which you see during a 2-mile (3-km) hike. Your tour includes a Costa Rican lunch, a stop at La Oropendola waterfall, and round-trip transportation.

Experience the Central Valley of Costa Rica on your own terms with this private, half-day tour. You'll have a driver/guide at your disposal, who will be ready to show you popular sights such as the Hacienda Alsacia Starbucks Coffee Farm or the artisanal village of Sarchi. you'll have plenty of flexibility to customize your tour and your guide will have plenty of off-the-beaten-track suggestions.

Discover the highlights of La Fortuna on this guided half-day tour. Head to Mirador El Silencio, located outside La Fortuna, where you’ll be able to take in stunning views of the Arenal Volcano. Then, travel to Mistico Park Arenal Hanging Bridges where you’ll explore the various layers of the rainforest—from the treetops to the forest floor. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Nature lovers will enjoy this half-day tour to the Mistico Park Hanging Bridges followed by the La Fortuna Waterfall. Choose from two convenient morning departure times. Take a leisurely walk along the trails in Mistico Park, including suspension bridges with great views. Look out for various birds and animals. Then, admire the powerful La Fortuna Waterfall, one of Costa Rica’s most scenic falls, where you can swim if you like.

Escape into Costa Rica’s majestic nature—and get away from the crowds—on this multi-activity tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll head for lunch beneath the active Arenal volcano. From there, you’ll kayak the country’s largest lake (always keeping an eye out for exotic creatures), working toward a relaxing dip into nearby hot springs, all heated by the volcano you’re getting to know and love.

Get a different perspective of the beaches around El Jobo on a fun, private ATV tour. Visit some of the most beautiful beaches, including places you might otherwise miss. Receive personalized attention as this is a private tour, which can be customized to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy some time shopping in the local stores too, if you like.

Thrill seekers won’t want to miss a fun combo ziplining and ATV tour in Playa Flamingo. Whizz through the treetops on 11 ziplines strung through the canopy, and admire the beautiful rainforest views. Ride semi-automatic ATVs and look out for jungle birds and animals in their native habitat. Ideal for groups of friends and families.

Travel off the beaten path during this safari journey, departing from Manuel Antonio. Get picked up and head to the safari meeting point, the hop into a 4WD car for panoramic views of the jungle and ocean. Enjoy guided forest walks that showcase local highlights. After swimming at the waterfalls, drive to a mountaintop for a picnic lunch with an ocean view, served wrapped in banana leaves for that authentic local taste.

Get off the beaten path and visit parts of the Costa Rican countryside that you can’t access any other way on a rugged ATV tour. After a thorough orientation, you’ll head out onto the ATV course in tandem with your guide. Ride along trails that aren’t accessible by normal car and get a close-up look at the landscape while having fun.

ATV tours are a perfect way to cover the variety of exciting and challenging terrains while offering spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano. (on a clear day) Guides will navigate you through rivers, mud, and the Costa Rican Jungle, sharing knowledge of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. The tour starts with a warm-up track to help you get comfortable with operating the machines. Once the ATVs are warmed up, we’ll progress to the more advanced sections, bringing you closer to the volcano. Here, you will have a short break to take in the stunning views of the La Fortuna ranges and the majestic Arenal Volcano. After enjoying the backcountry and some trails, you head to the Arenal River for a drink and a refreshing swim. (weather permitting) Once you’ve relaxed and cleaned off some of the mud from your ATV adventure, it’s time to return to the trails and head back to the entrance. **Note we are a 100% insured company, and the minimum age to drive the ATV is 16.**

Discover why Costa Rica is a top attraction for nature lovers on this tour to Tenorio Volcano National Park and Finca Verde reserve. Hike an easy 2-mile (2.5 kilometer) trail and hanging bridge course with a guide for a chance to see wildlife, and then head to a private reserve for even more sightings of sloths, toucans, and tree frogs. Pickup locations from around Costa Rica make transportation a breeze.

Explore the jungle landscapes in the Conchal area with this backcountry ATV adventure tour from Tamarindo. You'll have around two hours on your own ATV, where you'll travel across a variety of terrains, along rivers and past beaches. While you'll get to do the driving yourself, an expert local guide will come along to lead the way.

This tour of Arenal Volcano, the hanging bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and the hot springs, all in about 5-7 hours. Your guide will take you to Mirador El Silencio to see the volcano, the hanging suspension bridges, and finally la Fortuna Waterfall for a walk and a swim. You’ll get to see the beautiful Costa Rican countryside and a Costa Rican lunch.

Discover some of Costa Rica's natural wonders on this guided combination tour. Follow your guide through lush scenery, along rugged trails, and visit natural attractions such as the Llanos del Cortés waterfalls. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Tree Chocolate farm where you'll learn about the origins and history of chocolate and participate in the production process. Plus, hike through a private nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano where you'll see a sloth habitat.

This private combination tour from the Guanacaste region includes a horseback ride, zipline, and hot springs soak, so you can bring up your adrenaline with a rain forest adventure and then relax at the end of the trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from most hotels along the Guanacaste coast, making transportation a cinch, and lunch is included, too, to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Check out the impressive canyons and explore the green countryside on this full-day group canyoning and ATV adventure. All the details will be taken care of for you, from hotel pickup (at select hotels), to your gear, lunch, and even the option to buy photos of your experience. Just show up ready for a fun day out.

This three-part tour makes for an excellent shore excursion. First, take a guided city tour as you make your way to Carara National Park, where you’ll enjoy a dune buggy ride through the rainforest and along scenic beaches. Finally, enjoy a eco-boat tour—look for aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, massive crocodiles and other tropical fauna.

Experience popular Costa Rican activities on this combination adventure tour. First, hop on an off-road buggy and hit the area's rugged terrain, riding through rivers and over mountain trails. You’ll head to a sloth rescue refuge, which rehabilitates injured, orphaned, or confiscated wildlife. The habitats are designed to provide a natural setting for the animals and allows visitors to experience up-close, safe viewing of sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, and more. The tour ends with a stop at different area beaches.

Travel beyond the beach on this buggy tour of Papagayo Gulf. After a brief safety training, take off down a winding trail in search of native wildlife, deserted beaches, and rural Costa Rican culture, stopping to take a swim along the way. No prior buggy riding experience is necessary.