Top Santa Cruz Extreme Sports

Experience the NEXT LEVEL ZIPLINE – an adventure you won’t find anywhere else. This isn’t just a canopy tour; it’s a complete adrenaline trip designed for those looking for something truly unforgettable. In addition to flying down 10 exciting cables, you’ll face 3 Tibetan-like suspension bridges that move with each step—challenging your bravery, balance, and filling you with pure excitement. But the adventure doesn't end there. You’ll launch into our Big Tarzan Swing, do the Monkey Jump, and cross two other suspension bridges, each adding its own dose of adrenaline. Every moment is created to challenge, surprise and accelerate your pulsations in the best way. If you are looking for a unique, elevated and challenging experience... here it is. The NEXT LEVEL ZIPLINE takes adventure beyond the ordinary—and makes it unforgettable.

Explore beyond Tamarindo’s main tourist areas on an ATV adventure through jungle tracks and mountain paths. Ride a fully automatic ATV through the natural landscapes surrounding the coast, with stops at secluded white-sand beaches and clear-water coves along the way. Suitable for beginners and experienced riders alike, this outing combines an active off-road adventure with the chance to discover quieter corners of the region.

Experience the thrill of navigating class III and IV white waters on this adrenaline-pumping tour of the Tenorio River. Get an up-close look at local wildlife as you paddle through raging rapids. Ideal for first-timers and experienced travelers alike. After the adrenaline rush, refuel with a Costa Rican lunch and enjoy included hotel pickup and drop-off.

Go off the beaten path literally on this half-day, guided, ATV excursion. Learn about your four-wheeler and how to drive from your guide and then drive into the forest near Tamarindo. Pass through tropical rainforest seeing vegetation, monkeys, and iguana and ascend the trail to take in panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Cool off with a swims at hidden gems: Playa Minas and Playa Pirata.

Explore and swim under the Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortés waterfalls, without the pressure of getting there on your own, with this group activity package. Enjoy a seamless experience that covers your itinerary, optional transportation, park fees, and lunch, meaning you can relax and immerse yourself in the day's activities. Along with the waterfalls, hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park and visit a sloth sanctuary.

Zip along forest trails, splash through muddy streams and climb along the coastal cliffs on this adrenaline-fuelled quad biking tour from Flamingo Beach. Learn how to operate your ATV, then venture off-road on a thrilling 2-hour tour and discover the hidden landscapes of the Golden Coast. Follow your guide through the dry forest, looking out for howler monkeys, iguanas and birds along the way, then reach the coast and soak up incredible views over Tamarindo, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo and Potrero beaches.

Combine zipline adventure, horseback riding, and hot springs relaxation into one tour with this private excursion, which includes transportation from your Tamarindo hotel. Head to the Guanacaste area for ziplining through the jungle, visit the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, sample local coffee and cuisine, go horseback riding, try your hand at pottery, and relax in hot springs, all in just one action-packed day.

Discover Costa Rica’s wild side with an adrenaline-fuelled ATV tour and canopy tour from Flamingo Beach. Once you’ve learned to drive your ATV, follow your guide on an exhilarating cross-country route, zipping along rainforest trails, mountain passes and muddy rivers. Then, arrive at the canopy tour and strap on your harness for a Tarzan-inspired experience, zip-lining through the rainforest.

Get off the beaten path and discover what Costa Rica is famous for—its natural beauty. Discover the Guanacaste region's hidden gems and diverse wildlife as you zip through the jungle canopy on seven exhilarating ziplines at Monkey Jungle. Then, head back to the starting point by ATV to end your exciting adventure.

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course with an optional Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 1-hour and 20 minutes cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover Costa Rica’s rainforest on a guided wildlife tour from Guanacaste to Bijagua. Explore forest trails with a naturalist guide, searching for toucans, colorful birds, butterflies, and frogs. Use a spotting scope for closer views, then experience the forest after sunset as nocturnal wildlife becomes active. Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican dinner before returning to your hotel. The reserve visited may vary with weather, wildlife activity, and availability. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Getting to the popular Playa Conchal is made all the more fun with this off-road UTV tour from Tamarindo. Drive your own off-road vehicle down the rugged Guanacaste coast to reach Playa Conchal, and spend time snorkeling in the famously clear waters once you arrive. Return to Tamarindo on a different off-road path for a 2-for-1 off-road experience.

WHITE WATER RAFT III & IV LEVEL CLASS Small groups A beautiful river that rises at Guanacaste volcanoes mountain range, it’s pure and white water makes it the best river on Guanacaste area for rafting. You can combine almost 7 miles of rapids with magnificent landscapes surrounded by tropical forest. No experience required but good effort needed it on this world famous class III and IV white water rafting. This challenging river will take the energy out of you, that's why we have a lunch on the river. Our staff will make you feel confident and our modern and certified equipment will let you mount the rapids smoothly. *** CHILDREN MUST BE 12 YEARS OLD TO DO THE TOUR*** *** SMALL GROUPS RAFTING TOUR*** What to bring: Passport copy, tennis shoes or strap sandals (No flip flops), towels, extra clothes, bug spray, sun block, hat, waterproof camera and cash for extras. Included: guide, a/c van, bottle water, fruit juice, lunch on the river as chicken sandwich, turkey.

Go off-roading while riding next to a friend on a UTV tour along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Depart from Playa Flamingo or Tamarindo after a safety briefing and driving instruction from your guide. Cruise along dirt tracks that run through jungle and streams where you might spot wildlife such as monkey, birds, and iguanas. Suitable for all levels of experience, this tour offers an exhilarating way to discover Guanacaste.

Rappel down through the majestic Victoria Waterfall, then splash into the pool below for a refreshing swim. You we’ll do a guided climb back up the wall of the cascade, as well you be able to enjoy the rappel, tarzan swing over the waterfall. What to bring: Light clothes, sneakers or water shoes (NO flip flops), extra clothes, sun block, insect repellent and camera. * Please note: CHILDREN MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD TO DO WATERFALL CANYONING TOUR. Also have to measure 1 and a half meter tall (5 ft).

Walk into an enveloping cool mist covering mossy trails on this guided private tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Hike along a series of hanging bridges and go birding, spotting the rare Resplendent Quetzal. At the butterfly garden, observe more than 14 different species of hummingbirds, and complete a ziplining tour of the forest and enjoy a unique vantage point.

ZIP LINE TOUR: The zip line is the best in the area including rappel, tarzan swing or bounce in a rope, and rock climbing wall. Tour combine 8 different cables of pure adrenaline. Tour duration: 1 and a half hour ***IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE TO DO ZIP LINE ARE 4 YEARS OLD AND UP*** RIVER TUBING II & III LEVEL CLASS TOUR: River ride are 3 kilometers or 2 miles and has a great mix of rapids and ‘lazy’ parts where you can float and admire the scenery like a gorgeous waterfall at the beginning. Tour duration: 1 hour and a half IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE TO DO TUBING TOUR ARE 8 YEARS OLD AND UP. Hot springs tour & volcanic mud bath natural origin from an active volcano near by make you soak your skin and exfoliate into the minerals waters. Tour duration: 1 hour What to bring: Bathing suit, tennis shoes, water shoes (NO FLIP FOPS), bug spray, extra dry clothes and cash for extras.

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.