Top Activities on the Ground in Costa Rica

Enjoy two Costa Rican adventures in one day on this 8-hour combo tour from La Fortuna. You'll fly through the air on a zipline and then navigate the Balsa River on a whitewater rafting experience. Lunch is included.

Fly from treetop to treetop in a lush jungle reserve on this zipline adventure tour from Jaco. Hike to a training center in the forest, then strap in and soar through eight thrilling ziplines. Watch for tropical birds and ancient trees, complete the series with a 600-meter ride from the valley crest to a clear river, then finish with juice and fresh tropical fruit at a nearby ranch.

Find the best spots for swimming in Manuel Antonio National Park on this half-day guided tour from Quepos. Although the national park is one of the smallest in Costa Rica, it receives hundreds of thousands of visitors a year and has some of the most pristine beaches in the country. Playa Espadilla Sur beach and Playa Manuel Antonio beach, voted one of the most beautiful beaches in the world by a top media company.

Crossing and/or upriver to observe wading birds, water lizards and maybe the Crocodile! Exploring the jungle and the wonderful forest of Guanacaste and its wildlife: Koatis, howler monkeys, armadillos, birds and multicoloured butterflies… Shower for ponies after the walk. Childrens and adults will be on horseback. The guide keeps the ponies of the little ones on a leash. The stools are adapted. We have helmets and ponies very, very docile. Multiple informations about the fauna and flora. Photo break. Snack break Trained and passionate guides Totally Safe tour Carefully groomed and Pampered horses Selected points of interest : River , Jungle , Animals (monkeys, butterfly, birds, crocodile) More than 1000 satisfied cutomers

Two activities to discover the two parts of Tortuguero National Park - the canals during the canoe tour and the trail during the hike! 5.45h Canoe tour through the National Park 11.00 am Walk through the National Park

Discover what nature has to show you in the dark, the night tour will be the best option for you to go in search of amphibians, reptiles, mammals, insects, arachnids and the fact of being in the forest surrounded by the darkness makes it even more special.

Take a walk on Costa Rica's wild side with this guided nature trek at the Ecocentro Danaus, a sustainable ecotourism park. Learn about local wildlife and conservation efforts on a guided loop through the rain forest and wetlands, where you can see hundreds of species of tropical plants, plus butterflies, frogs, birds, monkeys, and other jungle-dwelling critters. Round-trip transport from La Fortuna and a fresh fruit snack make this a sweet and easy day trip during a visit to Arenal.

Discover what makes Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica special with this small-group guided day walk on the Jaguar Trail. Walk with your certified naturalist guide as they explain the park’s natural history and point out local flora and fauna to you. Places on this tour are limited to 10 participants. Entrance fees to the national park are not included.

The forest comes alive at night, with different birds and animals roaming than in the day. Even if you’ve taken a day tour of Monteverde, a night walking tour is a must-do. With the help of your guide, listen out for frogs, bats, insects, and other nocturnal animals. This is a private tour so you won’t struggle to hear or keep up with your guide, and you can ask many questions.

Pack in the thrills on this La Fortuna tour at Adventure Park with this private excursion. Combine a zipline canopy tour— complete with aerial platforms and hanging bridges—with a tubing tour, hike, and hot springs for the best of La Fortuna rainforest adventures in one day. Tour includes all activities and entrance fees, as well as hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take a break from the beach for a different kind of fun in Jaco with this action-packed canyoning adventure. Soar through the rain forest on ziplines, rappel down tropical waterfalls, and scramble down a rocky riverbed. No experience is required, as expert guides are on hand to ensure a safe and unforgettable romp through Costa Rica’s natural playground.

Go hiking and snorkeling, and visit an animal sanctuary, all in one day without the hassle of booking multiple activities on this day tour to Cahuita National Park and the Sloth Sanctuary from Puerto Viejo de Limón. Enjoy a boat ride, then snorkel and hike in Cahuita National Park. Afterwards, learn about all about sloths and enjoy a canoe tour at the sanctuary.

Adventure-seeking travelers will love this ziplining adventure in Guanacaste. Nine cables are suspended through the forest on a private farm, offering amazing views of the trees and mountains as you glide. Look out for local wildlife, including howler monkeys, iguanas, and birds. This small-group tour includes hotel pickup for added convenience.

If you’d like to explore the many species of birds living in Monteverde with a private guide, then book this half day tour for you and your group. You can create your own itinerary, and won’t need to hassle with a large group tour. Use your provided HD telescope and field guide to find and photograph several species local to the Monteverde cloud forest.

Discover the lush jungle around Rincón de la Vieja Volcano on a full-day tour that combines horseback riding (optional), ziplines, and luxurious thermal pools—and saves you the hassle of booking each activity separately. Ride up to the edge of the volcano to admire the coastal views. Head into the forest and soar along a series of platforms through the canopy. Refuel with a tasty buffet lunch, then spend the afternoon relaxing in natural hot springs.

Certified and most important a very passionate guide will be leading you through different spots in the area to show you as many birds as possible.

Costa Rica’s lush jungles have long been a notable area to grow cash crops such as coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane. During this small-group experience, visit a plantation in Manuel Antonio and learn how these three crops are produced. Take a guided tour of a plantation, traditional sugar cane mill, and medicinal plants garden, and see how some of your favorite treats are made. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Like much of the rainforest in central Costa Rica, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to special plants and wild animals—if you’re able to find them. With this small-group tour, explore the reserve with a guide who knows intimately where to find the best flora and fauna, and carries a professional spotting scope to help you see them. The entrance ticket to the reserve is included, increasing your ease of access.

Its a hike at a very unique and virgin Cloudforest, with great views and many beautifull Waterfalls, the songs of the tropical birds mixed up with the sound of the water makes the experience unique and unforgettable.

Explore the tropical forest surrounding Arenal Volcano on a self-guided visit with three trails ranging from easy to challenging. Choose a route that matches your preferred level of activity while taking in panoramic views and volcanic landscapes shaped by past eruptions. With opportunities to learn about the local environment and take breaks along the way, this is a flexible option for experiencing Arenal at your own pace.

This is a unique tour that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the humid tropical forest like never before. Once we arrive at the Cahuita National Park, our guide will be in charge of showing you all the beauties within the park. We will walk for approximately 2 hours in search of wild animals. Once this time was over, we headed to the Bribri community to share the experience of making chocolate in a traditional way. We will arrive at a local family, where we will share for about 2 hours about the history, the way of life, the language and we will also have the opportunity to make 100% organic chocolate in a traditional way. To finish, we will enjoy a delicious traditional lunch prepared with local ingredients. Then we go to the waterfall where we will walk for approximately 10 minutes until we reach the waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim and to finish we will have a delicious tropical snack.

Explore a lush jungle on a 4-hour adventure tour from Jaco, then ride, rappel and soar through groves of ancient trees. Steer your Costa Rican stepping horse along a forested path to El Encanto waterfall, then learn the basics of safety and technique before rappelling off the edge of the 180-foot (55-meter) cascade. Hop from pool to pool as you lower yourself along the cliff face, then continue to a series of eight thrilling ziplines, and soar through the forest canopy before hiking to a nearby ranch for refreshments.

Experience the classic Costa Rican thrill of ziplining, riding through nature on horseback, and swimming in a refreshing natural pool. Ride a tractor up a mountain and then soar back down on a high-speed zipline course. Back on solid ground, mount a well-trained horse for a scenic ride through the rainforest, then take a short hike to a waterfall and natural swimming hole, where you can cool off.

Mountain bike along one of the best routes in Costa Rica with this Pedal and Paddle Adventure near Lake Arenal. You’ll see the Volcano, go through rainforest, and see the amazing wildlife living along this route. The duration is about 6 hours, the path is dirt and gravel, and bikes, guides and lunch are included on this ride.