Top Activities on the Ground in Costa Rica

What makes this activity different is the forest itself. The property has been reforested for approximately 50 years, creating a habitat rich in biodiversity. Located along a wildlife corridor connected to Arenal Volcano National Park, it provides an opportunity to observe and appreciate the rainforest at night with passionate and knowledgeable guides

Discover the production of coffee, honey, and chocolate on an organic farm, with tastings and nature.

Hike to Quebrada Gata Waterfall in Bajos del Toro, a quiet cloud forest valley on the edge of Juan Castro Blanco National Park, far from the crowded tourist routes of Costa Rica. With a local guide who knows every turn of the trail, you’ll walk through a volcanic canyon and dense forest to reach a powerful waterfall, with time to enjoy the falls and take photos. Along the way, your guide shares insider knowledge about the valley’s plants, wildlife and rural way of life, so you experience Bajos del Toro the way locals do. Small groups keep the experience personal. Ideal for adventure seekers, active couples and nature lovers comfortable on an intermediate, technical trail.

Explore Quebrada Seca and Pozo Azul in Bajos del Toro, a hidden cloud forest valley near Juan Castro Blanco National Park that few travelers to Costa Rica ever reach. This hike offers a rare contrast: a dry canyon of volcanic rock that leads to a deep blue pool beneath a waterfall. With a local guide, you’ll discover quiet trails away from the crowds and learn how the valley’s volcanic past shaped its landscape. Small groups keep it personal. Perfect for adventure seekers, active couples and nature lovers looking for an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience.

Your unique tour combines a peaceful, non-motorized canoe ride with an electric silent-motor assistance to explore narrow water trails seamlessly. Plus, you get an expert certified naturalist guide and a premium two-part experience: an early morning water safari and a mid-day rainforest trek

Zip across 25 cables and 11 waterfalls on this 8-hour ziplining canopy tour from Guanacaste province. This tour also includes a 30-minute off road adventure and an optional swim in a spring water pool.

Adventure seekers will love this thrilling three-hour ziplining tour. As well as zooming along 25 cables strung up high in the forest canopy, you’ll sail over 11 waterfalls, cross a hanging bridge, and rappel down some exciting inclines. Receive personalized attention from your knowledgeable instructor as this is a small-group tour.

¨Unique¨ in Costa Rica. Nowhere else you will enjoy a 25 Zipline cables over 11 waterfalls, which makes this activity an unforgettable experience to take back home. Also you will experience 2 lines of rappels and a hanging bridge with a swimming in a spring water mountain pool. At Adventure Park Hotel Vista Golfo your vacation should be full of positive emotions, fun, and unforgettable adventures.

This is a perfect option for everyone; families, friends and visitors. Enjoy more than adventure, take back with you an experience of relaxing and a burst of adrenaline in combination with nature. Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo invites you to discover the newest adventure in the Pacific area of Costa Rica (Puntarenas) just 1 ½ hours from San Jose and some other locations.

Designed for cruise passengers arriving at Puntarenas or Caldera, this experience combines mountain scenery, rainforest and waterfalls in one unforgettable adventure. Fly across 18 zipline cables over 11 waterfalls, enjoy panoramic views of the Gulf of Nicoya, cross a suspension bridge, complete an easy rappel and swim in a natural waterfall pool. Round-trip port transportation, bilingual guides and a 4x4 ride to the first platform make the experience convenient and memorable from beginning to end.

Soar above waterfalls and through a lush tropical rain forest on a thrilling zipline tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica from Jaco. Boasting 25 heart-pounding cables including a pair of rappels and a swinging bridge, the course is the longest in the country and offers spectacular views over the Gulf of Nicoya. Continue the adventure by water and land with an off-road truck adventure and a swim in a spring-fed pool.

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.

This experience stands out by offering kayaking down the Peñas Blancas River and a 75-minute Swedish Massage. Get picked up in La Fortuna and make the 30-minute drive to La Perla near the Peñas Blancas River. After a restroom break and safety briefing, kayak or raft down the river known as one of Costa Rica’s white-water gems. After spending a few hours on the river, you’re taken back to La Fortuna for a 75-minute Swedish massage.

Maximize your time in Jaco and enjoy two thrilling adventures in just a few hours on this half-day ziplining and canyoning tour at Vista Los Sueños adventure park. Rappel down three waterfalls, swim in natural pools, and hike to the top of a waterfall. Then soar through the air on a circuit of 10 cables and 12 platforms.

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.