Top Central Valley Adventure Tours - page 3

Feel like a jungle explorer as you venture into the lush rainforest around Arenal Volcano on a horseback ride from La Fortuna. Mount your horse and follow a guide along a scenic trail that hugs a river canyon, stopping to admire the Pino Blanco and La Fortuna waterfalls. Cool off with an optional swim, and learn about Costa Rica’s indigenous culture at the Maleku Village.

Travel along the Peñas Blancas River on this relaxed rafting tour. Along the way, spot a variety of flora and fauna such as sloths and monkeys in the surrounding forest that's located in the northern region of Costa Rica. Plus, visit a local farm where you’ll be able to learn about farming practices and enjoy a snack.

Get on the Pejibaye River totally worry-free with this all-inclusive tour. After pickup from your hotel, you’ll hop into your private car for a ride to the river—and a stop for a traditional Costa Rican breakfast. Once at the water, your guides will set you up for an exciting 3-hour float through the jungle, complete with photos, water, and towels provided.

Horseback riding to a waterfall, touring one of Costa Rica’s best coffee farms, munching on Costa Rican pastries—with this tour, you’re guaranteed a wild and wildly delicious experience. At the farm, you’ll explore the bucolic grounds, see how coffee is brewed from seed to cup, hoof it into the jungle, and finish up having tasted a true slice of Costa Rican culture.

Visit the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, a 26,000-acre (10,500 hectare) oasis of virgin cloud forest. Visited by roughly 70,000 people a year, the reserve is home to about four percent of the world’s animal species. Walk across suspended bridges and hike among native flora and fauna. You can also pay extra to zipline through the canopy. Lunch and a guide are included.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with our thrilling tubing tour on the majestic Celeste River in Costa Rica! With over 12 years of experience, our company guarantees you a safe and exhilarating experience. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of a unique turquoise blue as you gently float through this natural paradise. Our expert guides will lead you through lush tropical landscapes, where you can marvel at the region's unique flora and fauna, including sightings of sloths, monkeys, and a variety of birds such as toucans. Experience the thrill of tubing in an unparalleled setting and book your adventure today!

This three-in-one tour highlights the best of Costa Rica, including a river safari float and volcano hike that's sure to make for a memorable journey. Kick off the day at Penas Blancas River and take off over rushing waters on a two or three hour water safari. You'll see wildlife up close and gain a deeper understanding of Cost Rica's unique biological and environmental resources. Next, visit La Fortuna Waterfall before heading to a picturesque volcano hike. This popular tour is ideal for outdoor adventurers and travelers who prefer to be active on vacation.

Escape from busy San Jose for an action-packed full-day tour in the Jaco Beach region. Stop at the beach, then continue with a zipline tour and ATV tour in the rain forest nearby. You’ll also see crocodiles at the Tarcoles River, and get great views of the Pacific Ocean from the ATV and zipline course. Includes lunch, and all necessary equipment and instruction.

Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rica, and get an up-close look at some of the nation's most colorful birds. Enjoy scenic transfer to Caño Negro from La Fortuna, where you cruise by boat into the Rio Frio. Search for native birds, mammals, and flora before heading back to land for an authentic lunch.

Located in Mistico Park, Arenal Hanging Bridges is known as one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful environmental projects—a combination of trails and bridges through the rain forest near Arenal Volcano. On this tour you can travel through the park and across elevated bridges, see views of the volcano, and enjoy close-up encounters with native flora and fauna. Your guide, a wildlife specialist, provides helpful narrative along the way.

Enjoy a combo tour with a nature experience and a food tasting on this two-in-one La Fortuna adventure—and leave the planning to someone else. First, embark on a rainforest walk, searching for sloths, birds, frogs, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Then, learn about some of Costa Rica’s top food products—coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane juice—and get to taste them.

On the top of the volcano you can observe the main craters and on a clear day Pacific Oceans and Caribbean Sea. As we descend to the city of Cartago we will stop at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica that according to religious custom is a peregrination site for many believers. Surrounded by rainforest and lush vegetation, La Hacienda Orosi has been blessed by mother earth with nascent thermal mineral water. These rich springs of mineralthermal “telluric” waters (non-magmatic or volcanic ), are filtered between the layers of the earth and spring in the middle of the rainforest at more than 65 degrees Celsius.

Get onto an ATV to take a private tour through farmland, near rivers, and then to the Arenal Volcano from La Fortuna de San Carlos. Before you set off, you’ll have a safety lesson on a practice course so you can learn to operate the ATV. Then follow your guide through the jungle, getting muddy and splashing through rivers on this approximately 2.5 hour tour.

Spend a day out in nature on this adrenaline-pumping zipline tour. Lines range from 16 to 1,800 feet (50 to 550 meters) and are a variety of different heights so you can get the best views of the varied landscape including waterfalls, rivers, and lush vegetation. Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch before the return trip home. The tour is family-friendly and suitable for guests four years old and up.

Ideal for travelers searching for outdoor adventures, this zipline experience includes access to hot springs and swimming pools. Your guide picks you up from your Fortuna area hotel, takes you to the Los Cañones Canopy adventure park, and helps holster you up to zipline through the jungle canopy. After soaking in hot springs, choose to visit a butterfly and amphibian conservatory or crocodile farm—perfect for families with children.

Get off the beaten path on this all-terrain vehicle (ATV) tour through private land near the Arenal Volcano. Meet your guide at the La Pradera Del Arenal Hotel and learn the basics of safely operating your vehicle. Then, head to a private farm for a short break and begin the adventure: Riding to the Arenal River through the town of La Guaria.

Spend a half day touring the Arenal Volcano with a guide, learning the history of the volcano from its first eruption in 1968. You’ll have a moderate walk of about 1.5k to the viewpoint, where you’ll have views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. Along the way you’ll see the wildlife of the rainforest, including turkeys, toucans, monkeys, orioles, and snakes!

Get up close to Costa Rican wildlife on this morning safari float along a river beneath imposing Volcan Arenal. Be prepared to get wet as you’ll be in an inflatable vessel, close to the water. Look out for animals including sloths, snakes, and a variety of birds. Take a short hike to an organic farm, where you’ll collect your lunch ingredients.

Río Celeste Waterfall Enjoy a scenic hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to the stunning Río Celeste Waterfall, where a natural reaction turns the water a vibrant turquoise. Learn fun facts and legends from your guide. Los Teñideros Visit Los Teñideros, the exact spot where two clear streams meet and turn bright blue—an extraordinary natural phenomenon that marks the source of Río Celeste's color. Sloth-Watching Hike Later, enjoy a tranquil hike through a nearby secondary forest, perfect for wildlife observation. With a bit of patience, you may spot sloths, toucans, and other native species in their natural habitat. Costa Rican Lunch & Cultural Experience Recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch, then cap off your adventure with a hands-on coffee and chocolate tour. Learn about the cultivation and production of these beloved local products and indulge in delicious tastings.

Head to La Fortuna, home to the Arenal Volcano, on this guided all-day tour from San Jose. Sit back and relax as you travel through diverse plantations and cattle ranches on the roughly 3.5-hour drive. After arriving, enjoy lunch with a view of the volcano. Then, take a dip in the area’s thermal waters and indulge in an optional massage or other treatment.

If you’re short on time in the La Fortuna area, this small-group tour will let you see and do a lot in one day. After a handy pickup from your La Fortuna hotel, head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Test your fear of heights from the six high bridges in the forest. Continue to Arenal Volcano National Park and La Fortuna Waterfall, to experience more of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity.

See some of Costa Rica’s finest natural attractions while having fun on this guided ATV tour to Arenal Volcano. Learn how to drive the two-person vehicles before setting off on trails through farms, forests, and rivers. Admire views of the beautiful volcano along the way, and learn about Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity from your guide.

Explore the best of the Arenal National Park on an afternoon tour of the volcano and hot springs. Hike to the lava fields without the risk of getting lost as your guide will be by your side. Then, cool off with a swim in the lagoon, followed by a relaxing soak in natural hot springs on the river. Includes handy return hotel transfers from La Fortuna.

Arenal Volcano National Park’s massive size and unique natural setting can make it an easy place to get lost in, if you don’t already know the area. This Arenal Volcano National Park Hiking Tour from La Fortuna allows you to explore one of the park’s beautiful trails with a guide who can navigate the steep slopes and volcanic landscape well. Plus, take in views of Lake Arenal, while your guide talks about the volcano’s history and forest formation processes.