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Manuel Antonio National Park hiking tour: Wildlife beachesA full-day hiking tour of Manuel Antonio National Park departing from Jacó, with hotel pickup and a bilingual nature guide leading you through rainforest trails to spot endemic squirrel monkeys, howler monkeys, white-faced capuchins, sloths and tropical birds. The hike starts around 8:30am on well-defined paths, followed by a leisure stop and swim at the third beach, then lunch back at the operation center. Minimum two people per booking; suitable for all fitness levels.Is it for me?Book this tour if you are staying in Jacó and want to see Costa Rican wildlife and rainforest without arranging transport or a guide yourself—the pickup, the expert, and the meal are all handled, leaving you to focus on the hike and the animals.
Manuel Antonio Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Beginner Class & Board RentalYou get a two-hour lesson with an experienced instructor, a surfboard for the full day, and the confidence that comes from actually standing up and riding a wave. The lesson is paced for beginners, and the free practice time afterward means you can keep building on what you just learned without paying extra or renting another board.Is it for me?Right for you if you've always wanted to try surfing but weren't sure where to start. The lesson assumes you're a beginner, and the free practice time afterward means you can build confidence without rushing back to return the board.
Monteverde Birding Tour: Curi-Cancha Reserve with Professional GuideYou spend a morning walking through Monteverde's cloud forest with a professional birding guide, spotting scope and bird identification book. The guide uses a laser pointer to locate species in the canopy and shares the full sighting list via eBird. The tour runs early when birds are most active, and you can arrange a private departure if you prefer a smaller group.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actually see the birds Monteverde is famous for instead of just hearing them — the spotting scope and a guide who knows where to look are what make the difference between a walk in the forest and a real birding count.
ATV Riding in Costa Rica: Rainforest Waterfalls & Mountain TrailsATV riding adventure in the rainforest near Jaco, Costa Rica, where you operate your own machine on mountain trails, through remote villages and down to the Pacific coast. The tour includes a bilingual guide, pickup from the Jaco area, lunch at a riverside spot, and entry to a 35-foot waterfall (Cascada del Zorro). You'll climb to a mountain ridge with ocean views stretching from Manuel Antonio to the Nicoya Peninsula, pass through small pueblos like Mata de Platano and Las Delicias, and finish with a beach run alongside the Gulf before heading back. Riders must be at least 16 with a valid driver's license; unlicensed participants and children under 16 ride as passengers. A credit card hold is required on the day of the tour to secure the vehicle.Is it for me?Book this if you have a valid driver's license and want to ride your own ATV; unlicensed travelers can ride as passengers if your group has enough licensed drivers.
Quepos: Surfing Lessons Manuel Antonio Beach with EquipmentYou learn paddle technique and wave-reading on sand, then catch real waves with instructors who've been lifeguarding this beach for decades. All equipment and water time are included. The guarantee is simple: you'll be standing on the board within ten minutes, or the crew keeps working with you until you are.Is it for me?Right for first-time surfers who want to actually stand up instead of spend an hour falling off — the instructors' guarantee and two decades of beach experience mean you'll feel safe learning. The lesson moves at your pace, so fitness level or age isn't a barrier.
Monteverde: Curicancha Birdwatching Tour for Quetzals & Cloud Forest BirdsYou’ll walk slow beneath dripping leaves as your guide helps you spot resplendent quetzals and dozens of cloud forest birds in Monteverde’s Curicancha Reserve. With small groups and a high-definition spotting scope included, you’ll get close-up views—and maybe even hear monkeys overhead or orchids blooming along the trail.
Manuel Antonio Beach Day: Water Activities & WildlifeA beach day tour in Manuel Antonio starts with hotel pickup and ends with you settled into a premium lounge chair on Cacha Beach, a quieter section of the main shoreline where you can watch monkeys leap and scarlet macaws fly overhead. The tour includes an air-conditioned van, lounge chairs with umbrellas and a small table, boogie boards, unlimited fruit and water, and beach games like cornhole and frisbee. A beach concierge is on hand if you want to rent a surfboard or book a lesson. You bring your own towel to sit on.Is it for me?Book this if you're traveling with young children or anyone using a wheelchair—the setup includes an accessible beach area and on-site staff to handle logistics, so you can focus on the water and wildlife rather than managing equipment or accessibility details.
Quepos: Naranjo River Rafting Half Day & Hotel PickupYou get picked up at your hotel, driven 25 minutes to the Naranjo River, and spend 90 minutes rafting class 3 rapids through jungle with a safety kayaker alongside. The tour includes all gear, a safety briefing, snacks and the return drive — so you show up in swim clothes and everything else is handled. Small groups mean you're not competing for the guide's attention.Is it for me?Book this if you want to raft without losing half the day to driving, and if you prefer smaller groups where the guide actually knows who's in the boat. The 25-minute distance from Quepos is what makes a half-day tour possible instead of a full-day commitment.
2-Hour Surf Lesson in Uvita: Learn to Pop Up & Catch WavesA 2-hour guided surf lesson on the National Park beach in Uvita, Costa Rica, where you learn to pop up, paddle into green waves and read the ocean swell with experienced instructors. The lesson starts on sand with technique drills, then moves into the water to practice what you've learned in the lineup. Boards, leash, rash guard and sunscreen are provided; coconut water and fruit come during the break. Children from age 8 are welcome, and the beach is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?This is a shared group lesson with a live instructor leading the whole session, which means you learn at the pace of the group and share the guide's attention with other students—ideal if you want to meet other travelers and keep the cost down. If you prefer one-on-one instruction or a private session, ask about private lesson options at checkout.
Lake Arenal: Kayak & Paddleboard Rental with Gear IncludedYou’ll set off across Lake Arenal by kayak or paddleboard with all gear ready and local tips in your pocket. Expect cool water, bird calls, and maybe a wave from a fisherman or two as you glide along. Includes bottled water, safety gear, and a dry bag so you can focus on paddling—and that view will probably stick with you.
Chorro Whitewater Rafting in Quepos: Class IV & V RapidsChorro whitewater rafting on the Naranjo River near Quepos is a 4.5-hour activity featuring Class IV and V rapids, technical routes and tight rock walls for experienced paddlers. The trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, lunch at the office afterward, bilingual guides, a safety kayaker and all gear; approximately 1.5 hours are spent on the water. Minimum age is 15, and the operator recommends strong physical fitness.Is it for me?This trip is built for paddlers comfortable with intense physical exertion and technical whitewater—Class IV and V rapids demand active paddling and quick reactions, so it suits experienced rafters or strong swimmers willing to push themselves, not first-timers or anyone hesitant in fast water.
Jaco Beach Chocolate Experience: International Cocoa TastingA two-hour chocolate experience tour in Jaco Beach where you walk through the Central Pacific's only International Cocoa collection, taste raw cocoa fruit straight from the pod, watch the cocoa-to-chocolate production process, and sample an all-you-can-eat spread of chocolates, hot chocolate, and chocolate-drizzled tropical fruits with a live guide in English or Spanish. Strollers and service animals are welcome.Is it for me?Follow cacao from raw bean through production to finished chocolate, with your guide connecting flavors to the history and economics behind each stage.
La Fortuna canyoning and rafting comboThis eight-hour combo activity in La Fortuna combines canyoning and white water rafting: you rappel down tropical waterfalls, rock climb and zip-line in the canyon, then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, beverages, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all gear are included; children from age 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?One day, two epic adventures: rappel down waterfalls and zip-line through the canyon, then hit the rapids—your driver picks you up once and guides you through both.
Montezuma: Playa Grande Surf Lesson & Fresh Fruit BreakYou’ll walk from Montezuma through jungle sounds to Playa Grande’s wide sands for two hours of surf lessons with local Costa Rican instructors. Practice on the beach first, then ride real waves—with breaks for fresh fruit and stories under palm trees. Expect laughter, wipeouts, and at least one moment you’ll want to hold onto long after you leave.
Jaco ATV & Waterfall Rappelling: 5-Hour Jungle AdventureYou ride an ATV through jungle for 90 minutes, rappel a 180-foot waterfall, then zipline over 2000 meters of canopy. All equipment, a professional guide, and refreshments are included. You pick your start time between 8am and 5pm, and the whole experience stays in one park, so no time is lost to transfers between activities.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack three different adventures into one morning without arranging separate tours or spending time on transfers—the single-park setup means you move straight from ATVs to rappelling to ziplining, and your guide handles all the technical setup.
Tortuga Island Day Trip from San José: Boat & Beach LunchYou're picked up from your San José hotel and driven to Caldera pier, then ferried to Tortuga Island on a large boat with views of the Gulf of Nicoya and Isla San Lucas wildlife refuge. Once on the island, you spend the afternoon on a private beach with lunch (grilled fish and chicken, ceviche, salads, fruit), unlimited drinks including rum punch, and access to the water and beach facilities. The boat returns you to the pier in the late afternoon, and you're back in San José by evening. Total time is around 10–12 hours, and everything—transport, meals, drinks, and island access—is included.Is it for me?A good choice if you want a full beach day without arranging your own transport, meals, or island access—the fixed schedule and included pickup from San José mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.
Jaco & Los Suenos: Zip Line & ATV Combo with Ocean ViewsYou’ll start flying above Costa Rica’s rainforest canopy by zip line near Jaco Beach with ocean views peeking through the trees. Then shift gears for two hours of ATV adventure through jungle trails and river crossings around Los Suenos. Expect muddy boots, real laughter with local guides, and those moments where everything goes quiet except your own heartbeat.
Manuel Antonio Park Wildlife Tour: Private or Group with GuideA 2-hour guided nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park led by an ICT-certified specialist with over 16 years of experience. You choose between a private tour or a group departure, search for sloths, monkeys, toucans, birds and other wildlife on marked trails, and finish at Manuel Antonio Beach with time to swim or rest. The guide photographs your sightings with a Swarovski spotting scope at no extra cost, and all photos and videos go home with you.Is it for me?Book the private tour if you want the guide's full attention and a flexible pace; choose the group option if you prefer to share the experience and the cost. Either way, the guide's 16 years of experience in the park is what makes the difference between spotting a few animals and finding the ones most travelers miss — the scope and the photos are just the proof you were there.
SJO Airport to Jaco: Private Transfer with Crocodile StopYou get picked up at San José airport by a named driver holding a sign with your name, travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary drinks, and stop at Tárcoles Bridge to see crocodiles before reaching your Jaco or Los Sueños hotel. The driver coordinates around your actual flight time, so late arrivals don't trigger a scramble.Is it for me?A good fit if you're arriving at San José airport and want to reach Jaco or Los Sueños without arranging a taxi or worrying about shared vans—the private vehicle and driver coordination remove the airport arrival negotiation entirely. The two-hour drive is what it is, but you spend it in air conditioning with refreshments and a stop at the crocodiles, not in a shared shuttle or haggling at the curb.
Costa Rica Arenal: Butterfly Conservatory Tour & Rainforest TrailsYou’ll walk through lush rainforest trails at Costa Rica’s Butterfly Conservatory near Arenal, watch butterflies emerge up close during a live life-cycle demo, spot poison dart frogs and turtles in their habitats, and explore an insect museum filled with local curiosities. Expect laughter with guides and moments that linger long after you leave.
