Top Costa Rica Water Tours - page 6

Float down the Frio River to look for some of Costa Rica’s diverse animals and bird life on this half-day wildlife tour from La Fortuna. Your guide shares commentary about the creatures you might see along the calm river, such as monkeys, iguanas, sloths, and colorful birds. Afterward, stop for snacks prepared by a local family before you are returned to your hotel.

Enjoy the beauty of Tortuguero with an expert local guide! This ecological experience allows you to see the wildlife up-close, without disturbing or disrupting the animals’ habitat. In the canoe your guide will paddle you through Tortuguero’s meandering canals while you experience the sounds of the tropical rainforest, feel the serenity of nature, learn more about the history of the National Park, and enjoy breathtaking views.

Choose your adventure as you cruise aboard a 51-foot yacht from Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. Admire local marine life with stops for snorkeling, go for a swim on a secluded beach, or simply relax as you admire the beautiful coastline. There's a mix of shaded areas and sunny areas on the deck for your comfort, and the yacht also features Wifi and a fully stocked bar.

Don’t miss out on the only Clear Kayak Tour in Punta Uva, where magic meets adventure. Glide through the peaceful waters, surrounded by the lush jungle and pristine Caribbean coast. You'll learn about the fascinating wildlife, unique trees, and rich history of Costa Rica’s South Caribbean, experiencing a side of Punta Uva most visitors never see. Kayak in the sea and explore the serene estuary. If the ocean is too rough, no worries—we’ll hike to a magical viewpoint and hidden cave, ensuring you still soak up the beauty and wonder of this enchanting place.

Try riding a bike on water on this tour of the three bays around Lake Arenal. This is a special experience that mixes sports and recreation in one, and is environmentally friendly and doesn't use gasoline. Your guide will tell you the history of the lake, the town, and the volcano. Hopefully we can see some birds in the area, and possibly otters.

Paddle out to Capitan Island in Las Baulas National Marine Park on a kayak with this tour from Tamarindo Beach. Once on the island, you'll have plenty of time to explore the varied landscapes, see marine life in tidepools, and spend time swimming and snorkeling in crystalline waters before paddling back to Tamarindo.

Wildlife enthusiasts will love touring the Costa Rican rainforests by rafting down the Corobici River. With a small group of like-minded travelers, you’ll float down the river on the lookout for sloths, tree frogs, crocodiles, and many varieties of birds. You’ll get a different perspective of the jungle that many travelers miss.

Escape the crowds and discover Isla Tortuga. While others go straight to the island, we take you on a wildlife adventure to spot Spider Monkeys, magnificent frages birds and dolphins before relaxing on exclusive private beach spot on Isla Tortuga. Includes a gourmet lunch, unlimited refreshments! Spend 5 hours on the island with one hour of snorkeling tour. Zero Stress: From the lighthouse to the lunch table, everything is handled by the expert crew.

Visit the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge on a full-day tour from La Fortuna, and explore a wetland system that’s home to a remarkable variety of wildlife. Watch for sloths, monkeys, caimans, and brilliant tropical birds on a boat tour of the wildlife refuge, which also shelters several endangered species. If you'd like, this tour can also be done by canoe or kayak. This full-day Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge tour includes pickup and drop-off at La Fortuna hotels, park entrance fees, and lunch.

Skip the effort of organizing your own white-water rafting trip while you’re in the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area; and get everything laid on for you with this tour. With all your equipment supplied, simply sit in your shared raft and relish the fun as you descend the River Naranjo’s rapids before paddling along calmer waters and watching for birdlife. Return hotel transfers and snacks round out this family-friendly adventure.

Enjoy a beautiful lunch aboard the sealounge catamaran en route to the secluded beach club on Playa Fantasia, which is only accessible by water. This excursion is approximately 5 hours and you’ll have a private chef, open bar, and a turquoise sea full of turtles and other marine life, combined with a lush jungle full of monkeys, scarlet macaws and rescue animals.

Experience a thrilling day out on the Sarapiqui River with this half-day guided whitewater rafting adventure. Make your way to the base camp, then get transported to the river, where you’ll tackle more than 10 class II and III rapids with a certified rafting guide.

The ultimate river trip and truly one of a kind in its nature is the Twilight Safari Deluxe. You will ride your raft at dusk, as the sun is just starting to fall and enjoy the mystical way the light disappears from the sky, leaving you in the peaceful darkness, Our bilingual and certificated river guides, trained as naturalists will do the rowing while you relax and enjoy the abundant nocturnal wildlife of the Peñas Blancas River.

Your catamaran adventure begins at Flamingo Marina, where you’ll board a spacious sailing catamaran and cruise along Costa Rica’s beautiful Guanacaste coastline. Enjoy views of tropical beaches, rocky cliffs, and lush landscapes as you sail across the Pacific. During the tour, the boat will anchor in a calm bay where guests can snorkel in clear water and explore coral formations and tropical fish. Kayaks and paddleboards are also available for those who want to explore the bay from the surface. Highlights of this experience include: • 4-hour catamaran cruise along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast • Guided snorkeling with equipment provided • Kayaking and paddleboarding in calm waters • Open bar with beer, margaritas, and rum punch • Fresh wraps, fruit, bruschetta, and light snacks prepared onboard • Chance to spot dolphins and other marine wildlife After relaxing in the bay, the catamaran sails back toward Flamingo Marina while you enjoy the ocean breeze and coastal scenery.

After pickup at the pier, a short drive will take you deep inside the tropical rainforest of Costa Rica. Along the way, our professional tour guide will explain many facts about our country, including history, economy, biodiversity, politics and many other aspects more. Once arrival to Veragua rainforest, get ready for explore a pristine ecosystem. You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station. After Veragua, visit Tortuguero Canal. The canals that lead to the Tortuguero National Park begin in the Puerto Moin sector, just 5 miles from the center of the Limon province. Here enjoy many wildlife species such as sloths.

Sitting comfortably in a motor boat, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a fascinating tour around the village of Sierpe. You will find a landscape that is home to a wide variety of wildlife in its natural environment. From monkeys, crocodiles, to limpets, toucans, herons, snakes, sloths, etc. Would you like to know the mangrove species? This tour also gives you the opportunity to observe and learn about the largest mangrove forest in Costa Rica. Our highly trained guides will be responsible for providing you with detailed information about the flora and fauna you observe, ensuring that your experience is educational and enriching. We are a duly registered family business, possessing all necessary government permits and insurance policies to ensure that every trip is not only exciting, but also safe for our valued customers. Usually we start at 8:30 a.m., you can choose another time

Our company focuses on going beyond what first meets the eye, this means that we'll guide you through the jungle with a naturalist spirit, full of curiosity and wonder. We have designed this experience to go deep into the tropical forest and also have a dose of relaxing but exciting time while jumping on a boat ride that will leave you amazed by the biodiversity and richness of a mostly overlooked destination. We carefully design every stop in order to support local families and businesses to get you closer to the costarican culture and to let our Pura Vida lifestyle embrace you. • The only birdwatching and wildlife One Day Tour to Carara National Park • Walk the trails of the most important forest in the Central Pacific side-by-side with our biologists • Embark with us on a boat journey • A percentage of the earnings goes to Funga Conservation, a non-profit foundation. • Small-group tour with a maximum of 4 people ensures an intimate experience

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.

On the canoe tour we will be able to enjoy the water channels of the Tortuguero National Park, the largest wetland in the country, where we will try to find animals such as monkeys, iguanas, birds, caimans, and basilisks. An ideal tour to clear your mind and enjoy nature.

Go deep into the rain forest surrounding the Arenal volcano on a 2-in-1 combo tour that includes a safari float, canopy walk, and the scenic La Fortuna waterfall. Watch for monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and caimans while navigating a gentle river, then get a bird’s-eye view of the forest as you walk between treetops on a series of narrow suspension bridges. Continue to a jungle waterfall, slip into clear water fringed with lush foliage, then enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and locally grown coffee before returning to your hotel.

Increase your odds of seeing sloths in the wild with this sloth-spotting tour from Puerto Limon. Head to two natural environments known for their large sloth populations: Cahuita National park and the Tortuguero Canals. Traveling with a guide also provides the benefit of commentary so you can learn about local wildlife as you go.

The Tamarindo estuary is a long, vast river mouth with mangrove forest. It is located between Tamarindo and Playa Grande. The labyrinth of meanders, streams and lagoons is vast and rarely explored. It is a perfect 2.5 hour trip for nature lovers. You can paddle through the calm waters of the estuary, between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande. On sunny days you can see a wide variety of bird species, crocodiles, iguanas and other animals. Enjoying the heart of the Las Baulas National Marine Park

●Canoe tour: We will navigate through the channels of the Tortuguero National Park where we will be able to appreciate our great variety of wild flora and fauna. It is an unparalleled experience!! We will be able to see a wide variety of animals such as: birds, alligators, monkeys and more. We will also appreciate spectacular views to take home a very nice memory of Tortuguero. On this tour we will sail in a rowing canoe, ideal for not scaring the animals with motorized boats.

The beaches of Tortuguero National Park are a famous nesting ground for endangered green sea turtles, while the park’s dense rain forest is home to monkeys and a variety of bird species. This canoe tour avoids the use of a motor and provides a silent and eco-friendly mode of transportation, which allows you to see native wildlife up close while your guide navigates through Tortuguero’s freshwater creeks and lagoons.