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from $143
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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
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Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation
from $135
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Jaguar Rescue Center and Chocolate Plantation

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Visit Jaguar Rescue Center which houses monkeys, snakes, sloths, and jungle cats. Tour the chocolate plantation where the Bri-Bri indigenous make the chocolate from scratch. At the end of the tour, you have the chance to buy homemade chocolate and local handicrafts.
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A monkey clings to the tree
from $133
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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.
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Zipline!
from $124
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Puerto Viejo Canopy Zipline

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Easy Active
This half-day, adrenaline-filled tour is an exciting way to explore the jungle and get a taste of what Costa Rica has to offer. Start your adventure with the longest zip line in Costa Rica, exploring the jungle canopy via ten different platforms and 12 landings. Take the final swing like Tarzan, or do a Superman-style jump for the bottom!
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Coffee beans being roasted
from $121
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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
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A sloth smiles from the forest canopy
from $113
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Guanacaste’s Sloth & Animal Sanctuary Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Observe rescued sloths up close
  • Learn from sloth caretakers
  • Watch scheduled sloth feedings
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Guanacaste’s Animal Sanctuary, home to rescued two-toed sloths. Observe these delicate animals in an open habitat and learn about their recovery, care, and life cycle. Attend scheduled feedings for close-up views and insight from on-site caretakers dedicated to sloth rehabilitation.
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Hanging bridge at the Arenal Observatory Lodge
from $102
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Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges

Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
This hanging bridges 1/2-day tour consists of 8 bridges ranging in length from 150-510 feet. High above the Monteverde cloud forest floor, you can see the flora & fauna actively moving about down below. As you make your way on this 2-mile hike, your guide will point out an array of bird life that make their homes in the cloud forest.
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from $101
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Manuel Antonio Damas Island Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Damas mangrove canals
  • Watch colorful birds fly overhead
  • Observe unique ecosystems
  • Spot diverse local wildlife
Activity Level
Easy Active
Start this half-day adventure on the Paquita River by kayaking to Damas Island. Along the way, your guide will point out numerous species of birds, snakes, anteaters, and white-faced monkeys. You may also see herons, kingfishers, ospreys, frigatebirds, and migratory birds.
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Snorkeling in Costa Rica's crystal clear waters
from $95
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Cahuita National Park Snorkeling and Hiking

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Easy Active
This half-day tour offers an excellent introduction to the flora and fauna of the Caribbean coast. The Cahuita National Park has the largest coral reef system in Costa Rica. After snorkeling, you'll have an hour-long hike through the rainforest with a guide.
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Enjoy the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio.
from $77
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Manuel Antonio National Park Hike

½ Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
The 1-day Manuel Antonio National Park hiking tour is a great way to explore the famed attraction in Costa Rica. Spend time hiking through the rainforest, spotting sloths, birds, reptiles, and orchids on a 2 mile hike. Enjoy a relaxing break on the secluded white sand beach within the park.
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Kayaking in Biesanz Bay
from $88
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Manuel Antonio Snorkeling and Ocean Kayaking

½ Day Itinerary
  • Kayak Costa Rica coastline
  • Snorkel calm beach waters
  • Spot dolphins and whales
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy a half day of coral reef exploration in biodiverse Manuel Antonio. In the morning, board your kayaks and paddle to Biesanz Beach. As you paddle around inlets and small islands, keep your eyes open for whales, dolphins, and many bird species. Once you reach the beach, enjoy snorkeling before heading back for a great meal!
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Day 4: at sunrise, lizard on our front porch
from $48
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Monteverde Serpentarium

Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Enjoy the reptiles and amphibians of Costa Rica with your naturalist guide on this half day tour. You can see more than 35 species including venomous and non-venomous snakes, reptiles, lizards, iguanas, amphibians and land turtles all in naturally simulated terrariums. Learn about the history, habitat and individual characteristics of each species.
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Caution: do not lick
from $45
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Monteverde Hidden Valley Night tour

½ Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the jungle this evening as Monteverde's wildlife comes alive. Your naturalist guide will explain the different sights and sounds you observe throughout your hike. Snakes, spiders, tarantulas, tree frogs, coatimundis, agoutis, sloths, kinkajous, and the highly endangered olingo are among the many species you may spot along the way.
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Kayaking at the Hatillo Mangroves
from $3,470
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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary
  • Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
  • Rappel down waterfalls
  • Kayak off the Pacific coast
  • Hike lowland tropical forest
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast on this active 10-day multisport vacation. From river rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, and canyoning to relaxation time, you'll enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer while staying in sustainable eco-lodges and reserves. Visit Cahuita National Park, La Tirimbina Reserve, the Pacuare River, & Arenal Volcano.
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Bird watching in Costa Rica
from $13,113
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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
Whitewater Rafting, Rainforest Exploration, 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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Howler Monkey in the rainforest canopy
from $3,907
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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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Rafting the Pacuare River!!
from $2,965
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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zip-line through the cloud forest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy this 9-day guided Costa Rica adventure tour from San Jose to Arenal Volcano, Monteverde cloud forest, the rainforests of Manuel Antonio National Park, and whitewater of the Savegre River. Experience rivers, rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes as you hike, raft, zip-line, and view wildlife in this tropical paradise.
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Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
from $2,347
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Corcovado Lodge Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Whale Watching, Fishing, Horseback Riding, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Easy Active
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