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View of Pacayitas
from $5,179
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El Camino Tropical Trail: Caribbean to Pacific

11 Day Itinerary
  • Hike through forests and mountains
  • Explore Pacuare Reserve
  • Spot diverse wildlife
  • Enjoy authentic local cuisine
Starts / Ends
Hotel Pacuare / Quepos
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Rainforest Exploration, Hiking, Village Visits, Homestays, Camping
Activity Level
Challenging
Join the El Camino Tropical Trail 11-day adventure, a Costa Rica coast-to-coast hiking tour from the Caribbean to the Pacific. Enjoy authentic cultural immersion in Costa Rica through homestays, local meals, and small village life while experiencing diverse rainforests, mountains, and beaches.
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Rafting in Costa Rica
from $1,897
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Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Find wildlife in the rain forest
  • Explore the Arenal Volcano area
  • Hike along the old lava flows
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 6-day Costa Rica trip takes you rafting on the beautiful and challenging Pacuare River, exploring the active Arenal Volcano and its amazing hot springs before ziplining through lush rainforest canopy at the famous rainforest tram. Contact us about customizing this action-packed Costa Rica adventure tour.
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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
from $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
Activity Level
Challenging
On this active 9-day Costa Rica vacation you'll explore the rainforest by raft, hike, zip-line, and kayak - from Los Cusingos Biological Reserve to the summit of Chirripo Peak and down to the coastal beaches of Ballena National Marine Park & Terraba Sierpe Mangrove Swamps.
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from $2,128
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Turtles & Rainforest

Tortuguero - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Learn about rainforest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Explore Tortuguero by river boat
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy Costa Rica's incredible wildlife with a tour of Tortuguero National Park and visit one of the most important nesting sites for the green sea turtle in the Western Hemisphere. Follow that with a rainforest retreat to Selva Bananito Reserve. Finish this Costa Rica vacation with an exciting whitewater adventure down the Pacuare River!
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Encounter waterfall along the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges trail
from $2,312
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Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft the Cucaracho River
  • Zipline through Arenal’s rainforest
  • Drive Arenal Volcano scenic routes
  • Relax on Nicoya Peninsula beaches
  • Drive Costa Rica’s landscapes
Starts / Ends
Liberia / Liberia
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Easy Active
Embark on a 9-day adventure across Costa Rica, driving to each destination. Explore Rincon de la Vieja's volcanoes and rivers, zipline through Arenal's rainforest, and relax on Central Pacific beaches. Discover artisan villages and experience Costa Rican culture, from wildlife encounters to thrilling outdoor activities.
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Howler Monkey in the rainforest canopy
from $4,093
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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
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Costa Rica's remote Corcovado National Park on this 9-day active hiking tour. Spend two days on the whitewater of the Pacuare River and hike in the jungle of Corcovado. One of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, you will spot countless birds, reptiles, and other rainforest wildlife. An active Costa Rica trip for the avid explorer.
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Bird watching in Costa Rica
from $13,114
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Costa Rica Escape

9 Day Itinerary
  • Helicopter over volcanoes
  • Watch the sun set over the Pacific
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Take a sunset bird watching cruise
Activities
Helicopter Tours, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Easy Active
This extraordinary 9-day luxury tour of Costa Rica takes you on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanoes, then to La Paz Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and hot springs, the rainforest canopy tram, and to Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park, where you'll actively explore this rainforest paradise. This trip is like no other!
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Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
from $3,434
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Corcovado Lodge Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Easy Active
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Pacuare River
from $2,760
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Beaches & Rainforest

9 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Relax on white sand beaches
  • Snorkel and kayak in the Caribbean
  • Raft the Pacuare River
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy this active and varied 9-day Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacuare River, experience the jungle adventures of Selva Bananito Lodge, and end with a few relaxing days on a Caribbean beach. Snorkeling, kayaking, and rainforest exploration highlight this trip.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,579
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Exploring Costa Rica: Guanacaste, Santa Rosa and Rincon de la Vieja

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
Starts / Ends
San Jose / San Jose
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
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Beautiful beach of Corcovado National Park
from $4,200
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Pura Vida Express

Golfito to Drake Bay - 5 Day Itinerary aboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra
  • Visit a private beach in Los Mogos
  • See coral reefs in Puerto Jimenez
  • Enjoy water activities
  • Spot wide variety of wildlife
Starts / Ends
Golfito / Drake Bay
Activities
Whitewater Rafting, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the stunning Pacific coast of Costa Rica with a 5-day luxury cruise onboard M/Y Kontiki Wayra. Sail through Golfito, Los Mogos, Puerto Jiménez, Punta Adela, and Corcovado National Park. Experience the breathtaking scenery, abundant marine life, and pristine beaches.
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
from $2,829
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Choose your days at Selva Bananito
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day land-based tour highlights the best of Costa Rica and Panama! Whitewater excitement and rainforest exploration in Costa Rica couple with relaxation amidst the turquoise waters of Panama for a perfectly paced vacation. Climb into the rainforest canopy, bask in the sunshine of Bocas del Toro, and fall into the rhythm of the Caribbean!
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