Top Activities on the Ground in Costa Rica - page 32

Feel like Tarzan on an exciting zipline canopy tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica. The country’s longest course, it features 25 different cables that cross the treetops and offers stellar views of 11 waterfalls and the Gulf of Nicoya. You’ll also swing over a hanging bridge, rappel down a rock face, go off-roading in a truck, and cool off with a swim in a spring-fed pool. Recount the thrills over an included lunch at the park’s on-site restaurant.

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.

Join the rain forest’s late night crowd on this nocturnal wildlife tour at Arenal Mundo Aventura. Use lanterns to light your way down a trail and catch sight of animals like the red-eyed tree frog, pit vipers, and mottled owls—your guide points them out along the way so you don’t miss a thing.

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.

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

For an action packed adventure including hiking and a soak in the hot springs as a reward, book this private tour. You’ll have your own private guide, so you and your party can hike and relax on your own schedule. No need to wait for a large group or tour bus, or to figure out the logistics on your own. Enjoy this day out and let your guide take care of all the planning.

Hike to the Celeste River is the sight of an unusual natural phenomenon where the river and its rocks suddenly turn light blue due to minerals washed off the ground into the river. These minerals are the result of the rivers location on the sides of the dormant Tenorio Volcano and the remaining vents from the depths of the volcano.  We will then follow the river downstream for a refreshing encounter with an enormous waterfall that spills down the sides of the volcano. Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond.   Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing.

Hot springs volcanic mud- bath - mineral river and pools The springs that source our hot water river are quite apparent to those who walk the trails along the river’s edge. There is a short segment where perhaps 90% of said hot water beautifully emanates before your eyes, from under giant boulders and from the river floor. This spot is particularly magical. Our pools, above the canyon floor, get their natural water from 2 artesian wells that access rare, underground rivers with water springs. So you can enjoy completely natural, thermo-mineral water at our deck-side pools.

Embark on an exhilarating adventure in the heart of Manuel Antonio with the canopy zip line tour at the incredible Sukia Park and Biological Reserve! This zip-lining tour will immerse you in the lush natural beauty of the area while experiencing the thrill of gliding through the treetops. The tour features an impressive array of elements that will make your experience unforgettable. Take on exciting challenges as you cross hanging bridges and zip down 10 different lines that will lead you through 16 strategically located platforms. Two of these platforms are elevated and anchored, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surroundings. For those looking for a more comprehensive experience, Sukia Park not only offers thrilling zip-lining adventures but also a captivating Butterfly Garden, where you can marvel at the diversity of these colorful creatures. Additionally, explore the Reptile Refuge, home to fascinating species that inhabit this region.

Calypso Adventures has a firm and unwavering commitment to sustainability, local community support, and personalized service. As the only female-owned watersports tour operator in the region and the only provider with a female guide for water activities, we offer a unique and empowering experience. Our founder, Bethshiva Lester, brings over a decade of expertise and innovation, ensuring every tour is both safe and memorable. We tailor our diverse array of tours and activities to meet each customer’s unique needs, showcasing Costa Rica’s breathtaking flora and fauna while promoting eco-friendly practices. With top-notch customer service, personalized packages, and a dedication to natural conservation, Calypso Adventures provides an authentic and unforgettable journey into the heart of Costa Rica.

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.

The Children’s Eternal Rainforest is Costa Rica’s largest private reserve and home to an incredible variety of wildlife. On this guided jungle expedition, set out from the Pocosol Station, and enjoy a thrilling 4.5-mile (7-kilometer) hike to the Pocosol Waterfall. Along the way, hike around a volcanic lagoon and look out for howler monkeys, wild boar, and rare birds such as the Bare-necked Umbrellabird.

This fun-filled full-day tour lets you choose your own adventure. Start off with a canopy tour, where you’ll zip through the tree-tops on nine ziplines of varying heights and speeds. After a replenishing lunch, choose between visiting waterfalls near Jaco Beach by ATV or on horseback. The ATV option is the thrilling choice, whereas horseback riding lets you go at a more mellow pace.

Experience the rainforest canopy from a unique perspective on this fun ziplining tour. Zoom down nine cables, getting great views of the forest if you dare open your eyes. End with the dramatic Tarzan swing if you’re up for the thrill. This is a handy excursion for travelers staying in San Jose as it’s the closest zipline course to the capital.

Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy this full-day, multi-activity adventure from San José. Ten zip lines run through the canopy of the forest next to the Carara National Park. You'll soar like a bird through the forest and enjoy views you wouldn't get any other way. You will continue on a quad adventure to a beautiful waterfall and a stunning beach, where you can cool off.

Tallest zipline, measuring 340 meters (1246 ft.) in length. The platform is suspended 18 meters (59ft) above the jungle. The zipline crosses the tropical canyon, bringing you to the Rappel platform next to the Pino Blanco Waterfall. Rappel is 80 meters (262 ft.) alongside the Pino Blanco Waterfall. After rappelling, you climb back up using a steel cable ladder next to the waterfall to enjoy the remaining 5 ziplines through multiple layers of the tropical canopy and river below. The longest cable stretches 980 meters over the famous La Fortuna waterfall. After completing the zipline and rappel, you’ll visit the Maleku Indian Cultural Center. There, you’ll learn about the people’s traditions and cultural roots and how to protect one of the smallest ethnic groups in Costa Rica. The tour finishes with a small horseback ride through the pasture lands and secondary forest, returning to the entrance. (20 minutes) No experience is needed. (Small lunch included)

The tour begins with an introduction to the adventure park and a brief lesson on ziplining through the canopy. After the safety briefing, you will board a Jungle Bus that takes you to the top, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical canopy, La Fortuna waterfall, Pino Blanco waterfall, and Arenal Volcano. There is a 15-minute hike accompanied by a highly trained guide. The guide will explain the area's significance and help you spot any wildlife along the way. Upon arriving at the ziplines, you will first complete three shorter cables to familiarize yourself with the equipment and the sensation of ziplining. There are 12 ziplines, totaling 3.5 kilometers. The longest cable, measuring 980 meters, spans the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, and two additional cables cross over the Pino Blanco Waterfall. After completing the ziplines and visiting the Maleku Indians, enjoy a 20-minute horseback ride through pastureland and secondary forest, returning to the entrance.

Go on a horseback ride through the rain forest to La Fortuna Waterfall on this half-day excursion near Arenal Volcano. Your guide points out Costa Rican wildlife such as toucans, iguanas, and sloths, and leads you on a short walk to a hanging bridge over the forest canopy. Have time to swim in waterfall pools and visit the Maleku indigenous village on the return ride.

Adventure-seeking travelers who can’t choose between ziplining and an off-road ATV adventure don’t have to with this combo tour. Start with a fun tractor ride to the start of the zipline course, then enjoy zooming along ten cables strung through the treetops. Continue the adventure by taking control of an ATV and riding along forest and riverside trails. Prepare to get muddy.

Get up into the canopy by taking this tour of Arena’s hanging bridges. You’ll see all sorts of wildlife as you walk along the bridges, including monkeys, birds, and much more. Transport from your hotel is also provided, so you don’t need to arrange that yourself. Just be ready to spot some wildlife with the assistance of your local guide.

Create your own adventure with this two-part tour on the densely forested side of Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Start the tour with a 9-cable zipline course and Tarzan Swing over the tropical rain forest, followed by a free afternoon with your choice of activities that take advantage of the natural environment, including swimming, or relaxing in mud baths and thermal hot springs. This tour includes lunch, a cocktail, and hotel pickup and drop-off from Liberia.

Show off your fearless spirit on this zipline and hot springs adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo. First, zip through a rainforest on nine ziplines before taking the Tarzan Swing across a river. Then go to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, and choose from a variety of free-time activities, including soaking in the hot springs, taking a natural mud bath, or strolling through a botanical garden. With transportation from Tamarindo and all your activities taken care of for the day, you can spend more time discovering the natural wonders of Costa Rica and less time stressing about the details.

Fill your day with adventure on this 9-hour trip to Rincon de la Vieja volcano from Playa Hermosa, featuring a 9-cable ziplining course, a Tarzan swing, and an afternoon of free time to enjoy the many activities at Blue River Resort and Hot Springs. A guided tour makes it easy to experience adventure in the tropical rain forest and still make it back to the beach in time to watch the sunset.

Embark on an unforgettable tropical adventure with our exhilarating 100% Costa Rica Jungle Adrenaline. Immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of nature as you navigate 5 kilometers of thrilling exotic river tubing, feeling the rush of adrenaline as you ride the currents. Soar through the heart of the jungle on an exhilarating zip line, soaring above canyons and taking in the breathtaking vistas. Experience the sheer magnificence of majestic waterfalls as you embark on an enchanting horseback ride to their hidden oasis. Indulge in the ultimate relaxation as you pamper yourself in the soothing embrace of rejuvenating mud baths and natural hot springs. This extraordinary day of adventure and rejuvenation will leave you feeling invigorated, rejuvenated, and with memories to treasure for a lifetime. Get ready to unleash your inner explorer and dive into the thrilling world of the jungle like never before.