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Upper Naranjo River White Water Rafting Class 3 RapidsWhite water rafting on the Upper Naranjo River's Chorro section near Quepos puts you on class 3 and 3+ rapids through a pristine mini canyon with jungle waterfalls and calm water sections where you can float in your life vest alone. The tour runs 4 hours, includes hotel pickup 30 minutes from Quepos, a bilingual guide, safety kayaker, all equipment and a fruit snack at the end. It operates December 15 through May 15.Is it for me?Small to medium groups mean you're not paddling with a crowd, which is what keeps the tour personal and the pace manageable for families and first-time rafters. The 30-minute drive from Quepos also means you spend your time on the river, not on the road.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Time with PhotosYou’ll follow an expert local guide along Manuel Antonio’s trails with optical gear to spot sloths, monkeys, frogs and more — plus get HD photos as souvenirs. Afterward, unwind on white and black sand beaches or hike at your own pace. It’s real Costa Rica: wild sounds, laughter from your group, maybe even new friends.
Monteverde Ziplining: 13 cables, hanging bridges & wildlifeZiplining in Monteverde combines a 13-cable canopy tour with a guided hike through Selvatura Park's hanging bridges and three live animal exhibits—butterfly garden, sloth habitat, and reptile and amphibian tour. A professional guide leads the whole day. Children from age 4 are welcome; the full experience runs 5 hours.Is it for me?You operate the zipline yourself—this is not a sightseeing tour where a guide points things out from a platform. If you want to clip in, move across cables, and feel the speed, this works. If you prefer to watch demonstrations or need a slower pace, the hanging bridges and exhibits give you that too, but the canopy tour is the centerpiece and it's hands-on.
Jaco Sunset Cruise Playa Fantasia & Water ActivitiesYou board a catamaran with 25 others maximum, cruise to a wildlife-reserve beach accessible only by water, spend the afternoon swimming and eating lunch prepared on site, and return watching for marine life. The fixed small group size and included chef lunch are what separate this from the crowded Tortuga Island tours that leave from the same area.Is it for me?Book this if you want a beach day without arranging transport, food or activities yourself, and prefer a small group over the larger Tortuga Island tours — the 25-person limit and included chef lunch are what make the difference.
Nauyaca & Portalon Waterfalls: Day Trip with Beach & LunchYou’ll swim beneath two waterfalls—including Nauyaca’s famous twin tiers—taste fresh coconut on an empty beach, explore Dominical’s laid-back surf streets with coffee or smoothies in hand, and share lunch after rainforest hikes. Expect laughter, muddy shoes, and small surprises along this full-day adventure from pickup to drop-off.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour with Spotting Scope: Quetzals & WildlifeYou’ll walk Monteverde’s cloud forest trails with a local guide, hearing stories and spotting wildlife along the way. Feel the damp mist on your face, listen for rare birds (maybe even glimpse a quetzal), then relax with fresh coffee as hummingbirds zip by just inches away.
Chocolate Tour in Costa Rica: Transportation IncludedA chocolate tour in Costa Rica that starts with cacao history and biology, moves through fermentation and grinding, and ends with you tasting chocolate made on-site. The tour includes pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, a live guide in English or Spanish, water, and visits to a medicinal plants garden and chocolate factory. Two hours total, suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Walk through fermentation tanks, grinding stones, and a working sugar mill to see exactly how chocolate, coffee, and sugar transform from raw materials into finished products.
Monteverde Cloud Forest: Guided Tour & Endemic WildlifeYou get a private guide through Monteverde Cloud Forest who finds endemic wildlife, explains the ecosystem's vulnerability, and uses an HD telescope to show you birds and animals in the canopy. Transport from your reception to the preserve entrance is included, along with field guides. Book your entry tickets ahead for your chosen time slot.Is it for me?This tour works well if you want to understand what makes Monteverde's ecosystem unique and see the endemic wildlife that lives nowhere else, without having to navigate the preserve or research the species yourself—the guide's knowledge and the telescope are what make the difference between walking through a forest and actually seeing what's in it.
Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour from Jaco: Up-close with giantsYou’ll cruise Costa Rica’s Tarcoles River with local guides who know every croc by name, spot wild birds from your boat, and glide through lush mangroves. Coffee and water are included during your tour—and if you’re hungry after all that excitement, there’s a riverside restaurant waiting with hearty local food.
Jaco: 10 Waterfalls Jungle Hike & Costa Rican LunchYou’ll taste fresh sugar cane juice before hiking jungle trails just outside Jaco, crossing rivers and ropes to reach ten waterfalls with natural pools for swimming or just dipping your toes. Along the way, learn about local plants from your guide and finish with a home-cooked Costa Rican lunch—leaving you sun-warmed and maybe a little changed.
Jaco: ATV Jungle Adventure Tour with Agujitas ViewsYou’ll feel every bump and breeze on this 2-hour ATV adventure from Jaco into Costa Rica’s rainforest. Climb to Agujitas Mountain for sweeping ocean views, pause by a hidden waterfall, and follow your local guide along winding jungle trails. Expect mud on your clothes and maybe a new story to tell.
Tenorio River Rafting: Class III-IV rapids with lunchWhitewater rafting on the Tenorio River near Tamarindo covers 12 kilometers of Class III-IV rapids, including over 22 named rapids and a 12-foot drop at Cascabel Falls, with hotel pickup, transport, lunch and a guide included. The full day runs about 10 hours from pickup to return. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the activity suits travelers with moderate fitness; those with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy should not book.Is it for me?Choose shared transportation if you're comfortable meeting other rafters and want the standard option; book private transport if you're traveling with a group and prefer to start and finish on your own schedule. Self-drive works if you have a rental car and want to meet the group at the launch point instead.
Marino Ballena National Park: Whale Watching & Dolphins TourYou arrive at the office, get picked up or park nearby, then board a boat in Marino Ballena National Park with a guide who knows where whales and dolphins move. The tour includes park entry, a lifejacket, tropical fruit, and time to swim, with the guide handling the spotting while you watch the coastline and wildlife. You're back in the Central Pacific by midday.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see humpback whales and dolphins in their habitat without arranging park entry, transport, or a guide yourself — the crew handles the logistics and the spotting, leaving you to watch the water and the coastline.
Manuel Antonio: Wildlife Walk & Beach Swim with Pro PhotosYou’ll walk slow through Manuel Antonio’s rainforest trails with a local guide who spots wildlife you’d miss alone—sloths, monkeys, birds—then end up at the famous beach where swimming is allowed. Photos from the pro spotting scope are included, so you can actually show people what you saw instead of just describing “a brown blur.”
Tortuga Island: Catamaran Day Trip with Lunch & SnorkelingYou’ll sail from Los Suenos Marina toward Tortuga Island on a catamaran day trip filled with easygoing adventure: snorkeling in clear waters, a fresh-grilled lunch right on the sand, banana boat rides or hikes if you want them—all with a bilingual guide who keeps things light. Expect laughter, new friends, and those quiet moments that stick long after you’ve rinsed off the salt.
Costa Rica Mangrove Boat Tour: Isla Damas Wildlife & Easy RideYou’ll float through Costa Rica’s Isla Damas mangroves by boat with a local guide who points out monkeys, sloths, and bright birds along the way. Taste fresh fruit on board while sunlight filters through tangled roots. No paddling needed—just relax into nature’s rhythm and let yourself drift for a while.
Quepos: ATV Rainforest Tour & Waterfall SwimmingYou ride a semi-automatic ATV for 15 miles through rainforest plantations and village roads, hike into primary forest, swim in a waterfall pool, and return for a traditional Costa Rican lunch — all with a bilingual guide, helmet, water, and hotel transport included. No separate arrangements needed.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to drive themselves through real Costa Rican landscape — plantations, villages, rainforest — without arranging transport, a guide, or a meal separately. The bilingual guide and fixed itinerary mean you don't navigate or time the stops yourself.
Monteverde: Private Nature Walk & Wildlife Guide in Cloud ForestYou’ll wander Monteverde’s lush cloud forest with a private guide who spots wildlife you’d never notice alone. Hear distant monkeys, smell mossy air, learn plant names (or try to), and move at your own pace — no rush or crowds here. Includes expert naturalist guiding for your group and all taxes; bring layers for shifting weather and let yourself slow down.
Surf Lessons in Santa Teresa: Learn to Ride WavesSurf lessons in Santa Teresa teach wave reading, positioning and the pop-up in a 90-minute session with a local instructor, surfboard and rashguard included. The lesson adjusts to conditions and your level—beginners start in whitewater, and the instructor supervises throughout. Children from age 6 are welcome; the class runs in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The 90-minute window fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating the whole day—book an early session and you have the rest of the day free, or take a lesson in the afternoon and still have time to explore Santa Teresa before sunset. Small group size means real instruction instead of a crowd watching one demo.
Quepos Catamaran: Manuel Antonio Whale & Snorkel TourYou board a catamaran at Quepos and spend three hours gliding the Manuel Antonio coast, likely spotting whales and dolphins along the way. You snorkel a reef at Biesanz beach with provided equipment, eat a typical lunch on the boat, and return with the whole day still ahead of you. Inclusions cover entry, snorkeling gear, lunch, drinks and fruit—nothing extra to arrange.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see whales and dolphins without arranging transport, snorkeling gear or a meal separately—the catamaran handles all three in one outing, and the 3-hour window fits easily into a day that includes other plans.
