Top Activities on the Ground in Costa Rica - page 33

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.

This Extreme adventure will take you rappelling down 3 waterfalls and trekking over river beds, as well as experience the Rainforest from a birds-eye view, located only 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos Resort. This combination will include our famous Zip Line Tour in the Costa Rica Treetops, this tour includes a 15-minute tractor ride up to the top of the mountain; you will then descend on a series of 12 platforms and 10 cables, including one of the longest in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific. You will also discover the river canyon when you get to rappel 3 waterfalls, emerged deep in the Costa Rica Rainforest, enjoy this adventure with the best bilingual guides to make this an experience of a lifetime.

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.

Located near the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, this adventure takes place along the scenic Colorado River, which winds and flows for 3 breathtaking miles. As part of the tour, you'll enjoy an exciting tubing experience down this river, navigating fun Class II and III white-water rapids. What sets this tour apart is its perfect mix of adrenaline and authentic Costa Rican culture. Midway through the adventure, your guide will help you safely reach the riverbank, where you’ll enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch known as a Casado — a delicious meal typically including rice, beans, salad, plantains or picadillo, and your choice of meat or fish. With stunning natural scenery, thrilling river rapids, and local flavors, this tour offers a unique and unforgettable way to experience Costa Rica’s adventure and hospitality in one day.

Hiking in the Mountain for 5 km you can see animals monkeys, frogs, birds... And enjoy of 3 Waterfalls in the Rain Forest...

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, where you'll experience our incredible flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Learn about our rich culture and discover the fascinating process behind our world-famous coffee. You'll also have the chance to relax and swim at a breathtaking waterfall, creating unforgettable memories in one of the country's most beautiful settings. This is the perfect experience for nature lovers and anyone looking to enjoy the authentic Costa Rica.