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Let your adventure begin with a hike through the magnificent country of Costa Rica! From the capital city of San Jose to lush jungles and exotic wildlife, you’ll experience everything that makes Costa Rica a beloved destination for nature lovers. On one of Adventure Life's 10 hiking trips in 2024 and 2025, you'll trek through vibrant rainforests, where you can observe toucans, monkeys, and other wildlife in their natural habitats. You'll also explore secluded beaches and quaint villages rich with local culture. Whether you're looking for an easy day hike or a multi-day excursion into the mountains – like Cerro Chirripo or Arenal Volcano – Adventure Life has something for everyone! Our Costa Rican hiking trips start at $1,905 for expeditions of 8 to 9 days, ensuring your safety, comfort, and enjoyment while revealing Costa Rica’s raw beauty in a responsible way. So, lace up your boots and get ready to explore one of Central America's most stunning countries! Contact one of our Costa Rican hiking specialists to start planning your trip today.
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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
$1,904
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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Snorkel a large coral reef system
  • Hike through the rainforest
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This eight-day Costa Rica tour is jam-packed with adventure activities, including whitewater rafting, jungle walks, horseback riding, and even the opportunity to climb into the jungle canopy. Spend the first three days exploring the tropical rainforest, and then relax on a Caribbean beach …
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Agami Heron at nesting site in Pacuare Reserve
$2,047
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for the scarlet macaw
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
Activities:
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Moderate
This 8-day Costa Rica trip is perfect for the active traveler hoping to experience Corcovado in the most engaging way possible. After an exhilarating 2-day whitewater rafting trip, head toward the untamed Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park - one of the only places in Costa Rica where large …
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Rafting the Pacuare River!!
$3,075
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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zipline through the cloudforest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activities:
Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 9-day Costa Rica vacation is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big on adventure. Start your travels with two days at Arenal Volcano, followed by a 3-day exploration of the beautiful Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve in search of capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two and …
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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
$2,829
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Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft Class III-IV rapids
  • Bike through an agricultural center
  • Sample local foods from the field
  • Kayak to Ballena Island
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Start your 9-day Costa Rica adventure rafting on the wild waters of the Pacuare River. Next, explore the country's tropical plantations as you take a fun bike tour through the celebrated agricultural research center, CATIE. Learn about local vegetation and sample exotic fruits - try the coffee …
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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
$2,678
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Costa Rica Multisport

9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Hike through the cloudforest
  • Zip line through the rainforest
  • Kayak and snorkel around Ballena
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Challenging
Take part in this 9-day active Costa Rica trip designed for those who like to keep their blood pumping while on vacation. The trip includes a 2 day/1 night trek up Chirripo peak, zip lining, whitewater rafting, snorkeling, and kayaking! This is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big …
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Holding a baby sea turtle
$2,310
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rain forest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Jose
Activities:
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Volunteering, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Conservation of Costa Rica's pristine nature is an important job, and this 8-day tour allows you to join biologists for two nights of research at the most important nesting ground of leatherback turtles in the country. Pacuare Reserve is located a few miles south of Tortuguero, but with a group …
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Orchids of Costa Rica
$125
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Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Trekking & Hiking
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Tranquilo Bay indeed...
$3,522
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Caribbean Adventure

Tranquilo Bay - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike into the jungle for a swim
  • Marvel at the Panama Canal
  • Snorkel, kayak, hike, or relax
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This Adventure Life exclusive 9-day tour travels from Costa Rica to Panama on an activity-packed exploration of Central America's Caribbean coast. From Selva Bananito Lodge in Costa Rica, you will be able to explore the wild rainforest, zipline through the canopy, and ride the rapids of the …
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Good Morning Costa Rica! Pura vida!
$970
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Chirripo Hike

3 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Challenging
Chirripo Peak, or Place of Enchanted Waters, is the highest mountain in Costa Rica and attracts climbers from all over. At an altitude of over 12,500 ft, great height of Cerro Chirripo relative to its surroundings reveals the stark contrast, which makes it the 38th most prominent peak in the world. …
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Howler Monkey in the rainforest canopy
$3,721
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Corcovado Trekking

9 Day Itinerary
  • Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
  • Camp on the remote beaches
  • Hike trails in search of wildlife
  • Hike, snorkel, kayak or whale watch
Activities:
Hiking, Land, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
Explore the famous Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park on this 9-day active hiking tour in Costa Rica. Spend two days on the Pacuare River plunging through the Class III-IV rapids. Then head to the Oso Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet. …
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