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There is a lot to enjoy in Costa Rica, it is a great way to learn and experience activities with locals, friends and family. With these tours we want to give you the experience Costa Rica with all your senses. With the tours below, we want to give you that experience. We work with local tour operators, and we do not charge booking fees for these tours, but consider it an additional service to help everyone organize their trip in the best way possible.
Prices are subject to change.
San Jose, Poas Volcano Tour (Half day, minimum 4 people)
Price for adults: US$ 68
Price for children (up to 11 years old): US$ 51
At 07:30 AM you will drive along the Pan-American Highway to the city of Alajuela. On the way you make a stop at the Juan Santamaria monument and at the famous Mango Park. Afterward, you make you will get an explanation of the Costa Rican coffee industry. After this, the journey will continue past different plant, flower and strawberry farms located in the area.
Upon arrival at the Poas National Park you will immediately feel the difference in temperature. At the volcano you will have time to enjoy the impressive crater with its sulfur and see the Boto Lagoon. During the walk through the park you will learn more about the different ecosystems around here. This tour includes a bilingual guide (Spanish / English). The entrance fee to the park is included in the price.
Check with us if this tour is possible due to the fact that the volcano is active at times and therefore sometimes closed to the public.
Visit the bri bri Indigenous tribe in Yorkin
Price adults: US$ 100
Price children (up to 10 years): US$ 70
This day tour gives you a glimpse into the life of the Indigenous people Bri Bri! By canoe you arrive at the village and the Stibrawpa women’s lodge and become part of the daily indigenous life. You will learn how baskets are woven, roofs are laid, how to cook, and you will practice your first sentences in Bri Bri.
You will also see how the daily food is grown and how they use nature; as a tool for building houses, as medicine, and as jewellery. Of course there is also tasting to be done and in the afternoon you will enjoy a traditional lunch and be initiated into the ancient process of making chocolate.
Included in the tour: transportation by canoe to and from Bambu, presentations and explanations, hikes and lunch.
Cahuita snorkeling _ hike
Adult price: US$ 68
Price children (up to 10 years): US$ 48
This ‘Snorkeling and Hiking Tour’ is designed to see and experience as much as possible in the beautiful Cahuita National Park, which includes both jungle and a marine reserve. The reserve was opened in 1978 and runs entirely on donations which are used for the maintenance and safety of the natural inhabitants of the park, as well as its visitors.
You’ll start with a snorkeling tour along the reef where as many as 240 aquatic animals make their home. You will be able to spot tropical fish, sharks, stingrays, lobsters, etc. A professional guide will accompany you.
Afterward, you relax at Punta Cahuita, a beautiful viewpoint where you enjoy a small snack before you start your hike. Meanwhile, your local guide will tell you more about the healing powers of some plants and point out the animal life in the area. Along the way, chances are you will see howler and capuchin monkeys, sloths, iguanas, lizards, snakes, birds and crabs. Eventually, you will arrive back at the entrance to the national park.
Please note that the snorkeling portion of this tour depends on the weather conditions and if the water is clear or not. Transportation by boat, snorkel equipment, a snack, and water are included in the tour. You will be accompanied by a professional guide. Entry to the national park is not included, it is a voluntary contribution.
Pacuare Rafting
Price for Adults: US$ 103
Children may participate from 12 years and onward
The Pacuare River is one of the best choices for an adventure rafting trip in Costa Rica. The Pacuare is world-famous for its sheer beauty.
The river passes through a fantastically beautiful forested landscape, you feel as if you are far away from civilization. During the trip you will see several waterfalls. You also have the chance to see sloths, monkeys, toucans, parrots, coatis, and other wildlife.
The rapids are exciting, and it is a great challenge to navigate this river in a raft. The various rapids will provide a lot of fun and adventure. The total distance of the trip is 18 km / 11 miles, and you will encounter 38 different rapids.
The trip will end in Siquirres at the Exploration Center. Here you can take a shower and have a beer in the garden or on the terrace.
09:30 – 10:15 Briefing on do’s and don’ts, safety etc.
10:15 – 14:15 Rafting including lunch
14:30 – 14:45 Back at the Exploration Center
Difficulty level: class 3 & 4
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch
Pacuare Rafting 2 DAYS/ 1 NIGHT
Price for adults: US$ 270
Children may participate from 12 years and onward
This tour takes you on a unique rafting and hiking expedition. Part of the trip is done by raft, but you also hike to beautiful waterfalls and explore the primary rainforest.
On the first day you will make a raftingtour of in total 13 km/8 miles, and you will encounter 14 rapids. During your trip you have lunch at the Pacuare River Lodge and in the afternoon you can go hiking, fishing or just relax in your hammock. The Lodge can be found next to the river, but also in the middle of your jungle. You sleep in comfortable safari tents, a unique way to fully experience the jungle. The next morning after a typical Costa Rican breakfast and a cup of delicious coffee, you are ready for the start of a new rafting adventure.
Today you will spend a little longer on the river, and you will encounter a number of class 4 rapids, a great way to put the experience of the day before into practice. Along the way you will stop for a nice hike and have lunch on the river bank.
You end your two-day adventure in Siquirres at the exploration centre where you can shower, change clothes and drink a refreshing beer, before continuing your journey.
Difficulty: class 3 & 4
Distance: 36 km
Number of rapids: 49
Duration: 2 days, 1 night
Meals included: 2x Breakfast, 2x lunch, dinner
Sarapui Rafting
Price adults and children from 9 years: US$ 63
This tour starts in the area known as La Virgen de Sarapiqui and you will raft down the river with the same name. While rafting you will certainly enjoy the beautiful nature and the exciting rapids the river is known for.
This tour is very suitable for people who are going to experience their first raftingtrip. In addition, the tour is definitely worthwhile for people with more rafting experience, because of the large rapids in the river. The minimum age for this tour is 9 years.
The complete tour takes about 2.5 to 3 hours and covers a distance of 16 kilometers/10 miles. Halfway through the tour you will take a break and enjoy some fresh fruit.
Difficulty rate: class 2 & 3
Sarapiqui Tubing
Price adults and children from 12 years: US$ 52
Tubing, or going down a river in a big rubber tire, is offered in many places in Costa Rica.
Sarapiqui is a region ideally suited for this and your trip will start in Palmitas and via the Sardinal River you will eventually arrive at the La Quinta hotel. In total you will cover about 4 kilometers and you will encounter class I and II rapids. Your rubber band has good handles and is very stable, so the tubing is also very safe. A guide will accompany you during the trip, which will last about 2 hours in total.
After walking over the longest hanging bridge in Costa Rica you head into the private reserve Tirimbina. It is a beautiful nature reserve. You can decide to walk on your own book a guided tour.
Price for adults: US$ 18 (entrance, self-guided walk)
Children up to 12 years pay US$ 11 students US$ 13
Evening walk
Price for adults: US$ 29
Children up to 12 years US$ 21 and students US$ 22
Discover this special reserve after dark. Accompanied by a guide, you will see how the jungle comes to life once the sun goes down! Your guide will tell you in more detail about the nocturnal animals and how they live. For example, there are insects, frogs and nocturnal mammals. This way you get a different view of the jungle in Costa Rica.
The night walk starts at 7:30 pm, and you have to make a reservation in advance. Remember to wear closed shoes and preferably long pants and a t-shirt with long sleeves. Also, bring a flashlight!
Cacao Tour
Price for adults: US$ 31
children under 12 years US$ 21 and students US$ 23
Tirimbina offers another special tour, a 2.5 hour chocolate tour! A professional guide will take you on a historical journey of the cacao plant and will tell you more about the importance of cacao to the Mayans and the Incas and how chocolate eventually made its way to Europe through Spanish rule and evolved into the sweet treat we all know today.
Your tour begins in the jungle, the cocoa trees are native here and grow amidst other plants and trees. Next up, you’ll hike to a plot of land that used to be used for cocoa production, and you get more explanation about the production and harvesting process of the cocoa bean. Then you will learn how cocoa beans were eventually processed into chocolate. Of course, you get to taste the final results yourself!
Cocoa has always played a special role as a product in many cultures, but also as a plant in the jungle. This tour will tell you more about this in a fun and educational way, a must!
Cocoa Tour
Adult Price: US$35
When you stay at hotel Hacienda La Isla, you can also do a fantastic, if not the best, cocoa tour.
This 2 hour tour will take you back in time and you will learn all about the interesting history of cocoa and chocolate. All information is based on scientific evidence, conveyed in a fun and interactive way by Belgian scientist and hotel owner Jean Pierre. For example, not only will you hear about the chocolate drink served to Columbus upon his arrival in America, you’ll also taste it for yourself!
Skytrek Canopy
Price for adults: US$ 95
Price for students with ID: US$ 79
Price for children up to 12 years old: US$ 66
Glide on several cables through the rainforest with a total distance of 3 kilometers / 2 miles. During this tour you will see the rainforest from a different side and have a fantastic panoramic view of the most famous volcano in Costa Rica. You start with a trip in an open gondola to the starting point.
Then you glide at high speed through the rainforest. Skytrek guarantees safety and the main objective of Sky Trek is to offer the visitor a beautiful trip on a “high” level. Sky trek is similar to other canopy tours in Costa Rica but there are some differences: Sky Trek has more platforms and more zip-lines. They want to offer everyone a fantastic experience. Children may participate in this activity as young as five years old.
Hanging bridges
Price for adults : US$ 27
Price for children 11-18 US$ 16
Children up to 10 years free
The Arenal Hanging Bridges are a special attraction that is easily accessible with your own rental car. The bridges were built by engineers according to the highest safety standards. During the construction of the bridges the rainforest was kept intact as much as possible.
In total there are 16 bridges. Ten of these bridges are static bridges, between 8 meters/ 6 feet and 22 meters / 27 feet long. Six bridges are suspension bridges and range from 48 to 98 meters / 157 to 320 feet in length. While walking on the paths and bridges, you can enjoy the picturesque views and experience the forest and jungle from a completely different angle.
Discover Arenal by horse
Price for adults: US$ 57
Price for children 5-18 years: US$ 57 (children from 8 years old and onward may ride a horse by themselves, younger children go with an escort)
You can also explore the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park on horseback, on a 2 hour tour while you ride with a guide through the jungle, and explore the meadows and hills surrounding the park from where you will have a beautiful view of Lake Arenal and the volcano.
The tour starts at : 9 am and 1 pm and lasts about 2 hours. The distance covered is over 5 km / 3 miles.
Minimum height of participants in this tour is 1.20 meters.
Enjoy the hot springs of Arenal
Price for adults : US$ 37
Price for children up to 11 years: US$ 27
Baldi Hot Springs Resort Hotel & Spa is a spa resort located at the base of the most famous volcano in Costa Rica; the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna. This resort features 25 different natural pools, 12 of which have different temperatures. There are also waterfalls, slides and tropical gardens.
Enjoy and relax in the hot springs and pools. In addition, the resort offers various types of massages, mud and body treatments.
Selvatura Canopy
Price for adults : US$ 62 (superman US$ 12 extra)
Price for students US$ 56
Price for children up to 11 years US$43.50
The Selvatura Canopy Tour is one of the most beautiful canopy tours in the country. The cables go right through the rainforest instead of above it. In total there are 15 different cables and 18 platforms.
As an extra challenge, Selvatura has the so-called “Tarzan Swing” at the end of the tour. Imagine yourself swinging through the forest like Tarzan or Jane! The tour begins with an explanation of safety by local well-trained guides. This tour is suitable for everyone older than 4 years. For safety reasons, it is not possible to take this tour if you weigh more than 140 kg. It is recommended that you wear long pants and closed shoes during the tour. The total duration of the tour is 2.5 to 3 hours. You can extend this tour with an extra cable, the ‘Superman’ for even more adrenaline as you fly over the jungle.
Selvatura Treetop Walkway
Price for adults : US$ 44
Price for students US$ 37
Price for children up to 11 years US$ 31
At the Treetop Walkway you walk both through and above the rainforest. A walk of 3 kilometers / 1,8 miles through the rainforest over 8 bridges. These bridges vary from 50 to 170 meters / 164 to 560 feet in length. The height of these bridges again varies from 12 to 60 meters / 39 to 196 miles. Visitors can walk on their own in this unique tropical ecosystem. Chances are you will spot monkeys, sloths and tropical birds during the walk.
The Treetop Walkway can be walked by visitors of all ages. The walk will take about 2.5 hours. A must is a good camera and binoculars. Tours with a bilingual (Spanish & English) professional guide are also possible.
Spot whales near Uvita
Price adults : US$ 96
Price children up to 9 years US$ 50
Whales can be spotted during two times of the year; from December to March and from July to the end of October. Dolphins, can be seen year round. This tour takes to different spots like Marino Ballena National Park, Isla Ballena (Whale Island), Las Rocas Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters Rocks), Cavernas Ventanas (Window Caves) and the Tómbolo of Punta Uvita. Isla Ballena is also a seabird reserve where you can spot many different species, including migratory birds and also reptiles like iguanas.
During the tour you will also pass some good snorkeling spots and you can experience the underwater world for yourself.
Included: Guide, water, fruit, snorkel gear, entrance fee, and life jackets
Isla del Caño, Snorkeling Day Tour from Uvita
Price for adults : from US$ 158 (minimum 6 persons)
Price for children up to 10 years from US$ 85
Isla del Caño is a small island (about 200 ha in size) located 15 km off the coast of Corcovado/Drake Bay. The island has a long history and ceramic remains have been found dating between 200-800 BC. Much later there were rumours that the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake buried part of his golden treasure on the island, but now it is an oasis of peace and beauty and definitely worth a visit.
During this tour you will snorkel in the immediate vicinity of the island and a beautiful underwater world will open up before you. If you are lucky you will also spot some reef sharks.
This day tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and all snorkeling equipment and you will be accompanied by a professional guide. Children from six years and older can participate in this tour.
Visit the famous Corcovado national park from Uvita
Price for adults : US$ 158 (minimum 6 persons)
Price for children up to 10 years US$ 85
Corcovado, Drake Bay, Day Tour to San Pedrillo
During this tour you explore Corcovado around the ranger station San Pedrillo.
A unique experience to remember!
Program
7:30 AM: Departure by boat from Uvita. In about an hour and a half you will head to the San Pedrillo Ranger Station.
9:00 am: Upon arrival your guide will take you to the ranger station where you can get ready for the hike. There are restrooms and showers here. The trails around San Pedrillo are flat. Keep in mind that it can be hot during the dry season from December through April and rainy during the other months. Once you are all ready, you will set out with your guide for a 2.5 to 3 hour hike in Corcovado.
11:30 am: Lunch break of half an hour on Playa San Josecito. After lunch, you can head out again with your guide or choose to swim or relax on the beach.
14:30: Boat leaves for Drake Bay, between 15:30 and 16:00 we will arrive there again.
Included: Boat transportation, qualified guide, entrance tickets, lunch.
Hacienda Baru Tours: Twilight Hike
Price adults/children : US$ 41
During this ‘Twilight Hike’ you experience exactly what happens in the jungle when the sun goes down. The tour starts just before sunset and an experienced nature guide will point out the special animals, trees and plants you see around you. If you are also interested in reptiles and amphibians, then this tour is a must because these are mostly nocturnal animals that become active after sunset, especially during the rainy season.
Sea kayaking from Rafiki Beach
Price adults/children : US$ 75
The experienced team at Rafiki Beach Camp offers a fantastic sea kayaking trip. You start your adventure at the highway along the south coast of Costa Rica and then explore by kayak (single or double kayak) the mangrove forests along the Savegre River, the Playa El Rey National Park and the Portalon private reserve. Along the way you can spot birds, monkeys, and reptiles and because of the clear water, you also get acquainted with the underwater life.
Eventually you arrive by kayak at the beach of Rafiki Beach Camp.
Along the way you stop for a snack and to relax. Optionally, after the trip you can enjoy a barbecue on the beach.
Corcovado, Drake Bay, Day tour to La Sirena from Drake Bay
Price adults/children : from US$ 109 (minimum 2 persons)
On this tour you will explore Corcovado around the ranger station La Sirena, right in the middle of the national park. A unique experience to remember!
Program
6:00 AM: Departure by boat from Drake Bay. In about an hour and a half you will sail to the La Sirena Biological Station.
7:45 am: Preparation on the beach of La Sirena for a hike to the ranger station. Once there, you can leave any belongings you may have brought with you and head out with the guide for a 3 to 4 hour hike in Corcovado.
11:30 am: Lunch break of half an hour and return to the ranger station.
12:30 pm: Boat departs for Drake Bay, arriving back there around 2 pm.
Isla de Caño, Snorkeling Day Tour from Drake
Price for adults/children : starting at US$ 94 (minimum 2 persons)
Isla del Caño is a small island (about 200 ha in size) located 15 km off the coast of Corcovado/Drake Bay. The island has a long history and ceramic remains have been found dating between 200-800 BC. Much later there were rumours that the famous explorer Sir Francis Drake buried part of his golden treasure on the island, but now it is an oasis of peace and beauty and definitely worth a visit.
During this tour you will snorkel in the immediate vicinity of the island and a beautiful underwater world will open up before you. If you are lucky you will also spot some reef sharks.
This day tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and all snorkeling equipment and you will be accompanied by a professional guide.
Samara, Dolphin & Snorkeling Tour
Adult Price: US$ 64
Price children (4-12 years): US$ 45
If you have always wanted to spot dolphins or whales, then you should definitely join this tour, because at the ocean near Samara you have a good chance to see these animals ‘live’. If you are lucky, you will see the so-called Spotted dolphins, Central American Spinner dolphins, Common Bottlenose Dolphins and maybe whales too! On the way back to the coast, the boat anchors at Isla Chora, a small island with beautiful white-sand beaches. The sea here is crystal clear, making it perfect for swimming and snorkeling!
Ostional, Seaurtle Tour (from Samara)
Price for adults: US$ 74
Price for children (4-12 years): US$ 62
The town of Ostional is one of the few places in the world where you can experience a special natural phenomenon, an “arribada” or “arrival”. Within 2 to 4 days hundreds, sometimes thousands of turtles come ashore to lay their eggs. Just before or during such an arribada it is very worthwhile to visit Ostional, check locally for more information about dates. The arribadas take place throughout the year, at least once a month and sometimes twice a month. This also depends on the position of the moon. During the Costa Rican rainy season, between June and December, even bigger arribadas normally take place. Truly an experience to remember!
If you’re going to do this tour, don’t forget your hiking boots, wear dark clothing and bring anti-mosquito. Entrance, guide, drinks and a snack are included in the tour. The departure time of the tour depends on the arribada and takes about 4.5 hours.