Costa Rica Adventure Travel Tours

Costa Rica is pure life—literally. "Pura Vida" isn't just a saying; it’s a way of life. Zip through cloud forests, surf Pacific waves, or soak in hot springs near volcanoes. With over a quarter of the country protected as nature reserves, it’s a paradise for eco-travelers, thrill-seekers, and anyone craving vibrant wildlife and warm hospitality.

Costa Rica Adventure

If you’re looking for a taste of Costa Rica’s world-class highlights but want to keep things spicy with a sampling of hidden treasures, this action-packed adventure tops the menu. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica is one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world with volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests, and beaches to explore. This adventure offers a great balance of guided excursions and free time. Optional activities abound — choose to get your adrenaline pumping or take it easy with a stroll through a butterfly garden.

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Trek Hidden Costa Rica

Think you know Costa Rica? Trade in the same old settings for the real deal. Trek into the heart of the jungle to live with three families in a remote village. Discover the emerald core of a diverse land while bunking down amid the beauty of the jungle. Learn about the medicinal plants native to these parts and how to make sugarcane candy. This is a spectacular country with opportunities for waterfall rappelling, surfing, and whitewater rafting. This is what adventure is all about.

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Central America Escape: Guatemala to Costa Rica

Soak up the authentic local cultures of Central America on this 17-day whirlwind trip of entrancing scenery and laid-back vibes. Enjoy a blend of public and private transportation as you traverse the Pacific Coast, tropical rainforests, and roads less travelled through Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. From a community guesthouse stay on the island of Ometepe to beach time in El Tunco, get ready for infinite memories to be made along the way.

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Central America in Seven Countries: Mexico to Costa Rica

Are you looking for the maximum Central American adventure at minimum cost? Try this 32-day trip on for size and visit seven different countries, filling your days with Mayan ruins, clear Caribbean waters, lush rainforests, and Pacific waves. With ample free time to choose your own activities in some iconic destinations between Mexico and Costa Rica, there’s no limit to the epic experiences. Explore indigenous Mayan villages and meet locals for an immersion into the authenticity of Central America!

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Costa Rica: Ocean Waves & Sunsets

Hit two of Costa Rica's famed features — volcanoes and beaches — on this exciting trip that isn't too hard on the wallet. Get the adrenaline pumping in La Fortuna, then travel to Santa Teresa and relax on the beach. While you're free to choose your own adventure with optional adrenaline-inducing activities like waterfall rappelling, your accommodation and transportation are included. Our expert CEOs (Chief Experience Officers) will help you make the most of your time. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials — eight days of maximum Costa Rica at minimum cost.

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Basic Costa Rica: Coastlines & Cloud Forests

Stay flexible in Costa Rica on this unique two-week adventure. You'll hit the volcanoes, a cloud forest, and both of the incredible coasts. Chill out on white-sand beaches and explore pristine wildlife reserves. Best of all, this trip gives you the flexibility to create the adventure of a lifetime, so you can soar across the treetops by zipline, rappel down a waterfall, or learn to surf the Pacific breaks. Take a trip that's packed with just the essentials — everything you need to explore the diversity and beauty of Costa Rica.

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Journeys: Explore Costa Rica

With a quarter of its land covered in national parks and wildlife refuges, Costa Rica is a dream for the nature lover and adventure buff. On this unforgettable journey, discover the country’s diverse and breathtaking landscapes, from the Caribbean coast to the Pacific. Explore the lush waterways of Tortuguero National Park, where thousands of sea turtles come to nest every year; assist in a tree-planting program in the cloud forests of Monteverde; and cap off your journey on Manuel Antonio’s pristine beaches, experiencing the true meaning of “pura vida”—the Costa Rican way of life.

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Costa Rica Family Experience

Nothing brings learning to life like real-world experience. This week-long trip’s engaging lesson plan gives kids an education in biology and ecology that can never be found in a textbook. Here, spend the days (and nights!) studying the flora and fauna that inhabit the cloud forest and Manuel Antonio National Park. Elsewhere, get in touch with the land by rappelling, rafting, swimming, horseback-riding, and even surfing all over it. Science + gym? You do the math.

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Costa Rica North and South: National Parks, Wildlife & Hot Springs

Experience Costa Rica to the fullest on this comprehensive 15-day exploration into the country's spectacular, diverse landscapes. Featuring a perfect blend of essential highlights like La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio National Park, venture even deeper into the unspoiled jungle and beaches of the Osa Peninsula in search of wildlife and adventure. Stay in motion with kayaking and hiking, with time for kicking back in regenerative natural hot springs. Costa Rica is calling—be sure to pick up.

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Costa Rica: The Wonders & Wildlife of the North

If you're craving a wilder side of Costa Rica, this six-day adventure will take you off the beaten path to the wildlife-rich wonders of the north. Known for its insane biodiversity, Costa Rica's best-kept secrets await. Start by exploring the volcanoes and lush rainforests of Rincón de la Vieja National Park, then kick back on the pristine sands of Playa Flamingo in the northern Pacific’s Guanacaste region. This trip strikes the perfect balance of guided exploration and free time, giving you a taste of both inland jungle thrills and coastal bliss — showing you a side of Costa Rica few get to see.

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Costa Rica: Beaches, Wildlife & Wild Times

If the thought of tropical forests and ridiculously scenic beaches gets you all giddy inside, this six-day tour of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province is definitely for you. Hike to a waterfall or go for a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters of Poza Los Coyotes on your way to the laid-back beach town of Nosara. Next, you’ll visit some jaw-dropping viewpoints and the quaint town of Guaitil for a pottery demonstration en route to Tamarindo. Wrap up your adventure by surfing waves and soaking up its incredible nightlife.

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Journeys: Highlights of Costa Rica

Home to lush rainforests, pristine beaches, and an astonishing diversity of wildlife, Costa Rica has long been a leader in conservation and the protection of natural heritage. Experience this gorgeous Central American nation on a fun-filled adventure, taking you from the foot of an active volcano to the misty highlands and Pacific coast. Hear from a researcher at the National Geographic–supported Monteverde Institute, learn the art of tortilla-making with a local family, and seek out the country’s unique creatures—from blue morpho butterflies to howler monkeys—on hikes through the forest.

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Costa Rica Quest

Nature called you to Costa Rica — now here you are, suspended in the jungle canopy, locking eyes with a curious monkey. This action-packed tour of Costa Rica’s highlights is perfect for the adventurer with limited time who wants to explore the region’s diversity. Get your adrenaline pumping, follow a trail to the base of a waterfall, explore Manuel Antonio National Park, or relax on a beach — your CEO will help you find the secluded spots only the locals know.

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Costa Rica: Wildlife, National Parks & Hidden Gems of the Northwest

Beloved by all travellers, Costa Rica is a small but mighty gem — and this 14-day adventure from San José to Playa Flamingo shows you why. You'll hit the highlights while veering off the beaten path to uncover local favourites. Soar through the jungle canopy of Monteverde, feel the spray of a waterfall in Manuel Antonio National Park, and marvel at the electric blue waters of Rio Celeste. With visits to three national parks, the gorgeous beaches of Guanacaste, and peaceful rainforest retreats, this trip strikes the perfect balance between adventure and relaxation. Costa Rica like never before!

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Costa Rica: Rio Celeste & Rincon de la Vieja

Discover Costa Rica from a whole new angle on this six-day adventure through the wild and wonderful northwest. Start your journey in San José, then head to the vibrant blue waters of Rio Celeste as you venture into the lush rainforests of Rincón de la Vieja National Park. With guided hikes and hidden gems, you'll explore the jungle before hitting the pristine beaches of Guanacaste to soak up some sun. Perfectly blending adventure and relaxation, this trip offers a fresh perspective on a country you’re sure to love even more.

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Solo-ish Costa Rica

Costa Rica is calling, and this 8-day Solo-ish adventure is your perfect chance to answer. Designed for adventurous spirits craving both connection and independence, this trip dives deeper into the heart of Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity. You'll hit all the must-see spots while discovering hidden gems that keep things exciting. Learn to cook local cuisine with fellow solo travellers in vibrant San José, visit a community coffee project in Sarapiquí, and spend an unforgettable day in La Fortuna with a special G twist. From the volcanoes of Arenal to the cloud forests of Monteverde and the beaches of Manuel Antonio, you’ll return home more connected — to yourself and the world.

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Costa Rica: Monteverde and La Fortuna

Cloud forests, coffee plantations, and canyoneering — Costa Rica's best sights aren't just a lesson in alliteration but an opportunity to get up close and intimate with this land of natural wonders. You'll do just that on this seven-day tour with a visit to a sustainable farm, free time to explore the incredible cloud forest of Monteverde, and endless thrilling activities up for offer in the adrenaline capital of La Fortuna. With options for canyoneering, whitewater rafting, and waterfall jumping here, you can choose your own adventure.

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Costa Rica: Volcanoes, Cloud Forests & Zip-Lines

Hey, bucket list: prepare to get shorter, because this six-day trip through Costa Rica’s interior is jam packed with once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Staying in amazing hostels as you go, you’ll kick things off by catching views of the Poás Volcano’s massive crater en route to the outdoor adventure capital of La Fortuna. Hop on a boat and cruise across Lake Arenal on the way to Monteverde for some zip-lining above the cloud forest and whatever other optional activities get your adventure senses tingling.

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Costa Rica Active Adventure

Trekking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, ziplining. Costa Rica really is the ""Adventure Capital of the Americas."" Thrill-seekers will find more than enough to keep themselves busy over this trip’s 13 action-packed days. After landing in San José, embark on four days of exploration around Monteverde and Arenal Volcano. Raft down the mighty Pacuare River before crossing over to our remote rainforest lodge, surrounded on all sides by the thick, enveloping jungle. End the journey by heading down to the beach at Puerto Viejo. Phew! Tired yet? No? Time to book!

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Costa Rica Family Journey: From Rainforest to Coast

Blanketed in pristine rainforest, lined by golden sands, and brimming with curious-looking creatures, Costa Rica is the ultimate family playground. Explore inland jungles and volcanic wonders in every way possible: soaring on a zip line, riding on horseback, and hiking misty trails. Then head for the Gold Coast on the Pacific Ocean for some sun, surf, and adventures out at sea.

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Costa Rica: The Osa Peninsula & Manuel Antonio National Park

Just the name of Costa Rica is enough to conjure up images of beaches, jungles and wildlife—and this eight-day adventure serves up them all in style. With essential highlights like Manuel Antonio National Park, venture even deeper onto the path less trodden to the wilds of Corcovado National Park and its pristine wilderness and beaches. Revitalize yourself at a glamping wellness camp at the foot of Chirripó Mountain, the highest in the country. Uncover some of the best that Costa Rica has to offer.

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Wellness Costa Rica

Simply say “Costa Rica” and vivid images of paradise instantly flood the imagination. This eight-day tour makes those dreams a reality while letting you connect with the country’s charming people. Your spirits will be lifted with a visit to Mi Cafecito Community Coffee Plantation and a G for Good project supporting 200 local farmers, before carrying on to the outdoor utopia that is La Fortuna. There, you’ll be treated to a world of wellness, with yoga sessions overlooking the Arenal Volcano, hiking, free time for meditation, and a rejuvenating trip to thermal hot springs. Continue on to remote Rincón de la Vieja for more yoga and a therapeutic mud bath before a final stop in Playa Carrillo — home to a beach devoid of buildings, hotels, and restaurants that will give your mind a sense of clarity you may have previously thought impossible.

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Epic Costa Rica: Craters, Rainforests & Hanging-10

Volcanoes! Jungles! Beaches! Costa Rica has it all — and this 11-day hostel-fuelled adventure will smack you in the face (in a good way) with the best of it. You’ll stare in awe at the active crater of the Poás Volcano en route to La Fortuna, where waterfalls, rivers, and hot springs await. After that, you’ll be zip-lining over the cloud forest in Monteverde, hiking through the jungle to the idyllic waterfall at Rio Celeste, and then heading to the beach towns on the Nicoya Peninsula for surfing, nightlife, and non-stop good times.

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Costa Rica: Tortuguero, La Fortuna & Rio Celeste

Somewhere between the ocean and the sky lies a special place where the forest comes alive with energy. Where? Costa Rica, of course. Immerse yourself in the heart of this natural paradise, where kayaking, walking, and hiking are your ticket to breathtaking experiences, all while savouring the comforts of cozy retreats and mouth-watering dining. Let your senses come to life in Tortuguero as you watch for birds and wildlife, before heading high above the rainforest canopy in La Fortuna for panoramic view of the country's unbelievable biodiversity. This is Costa Rica the way it was meant to be experienced.

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