This can be either inshore for species such as roosterfish, or offshore for billfish such as marlin and sailfish. The Northern Caribbean boasts some of the best tarpon fishing in the world.
Areas Where Available:
Northern Pacific - Tamarindo, Flamingo.
Northern Caribbean - Rio Colorado on the Caribbean.
Central and Southern Pacific - Jaco, Quepos, Golfito.
Ride through the rain forest canopy in a covered gondola with a naturalist guide. Great way to learn of the incredible biodiversity that exits in Costa Rica's rain and cloud forests.
Areas where Available:
Rain Forest Aerial Tram operates two trams, one in the Braulio Carrillo National Park and the other near Jaco.
Turu Bari Park near Orotina (about 1.5 hours from San Jose).
A visit to Costa Rica is not complete without the experience of a rain forest or cloud forest "zip-line" canopy tour. This is a zip line cable that extends from tree to tree. The platforms where you are attached to the cable can be as high as 200 feet, so it is not for those with fear of heights. Speeds reached on the cables can be as high as 60 mph.
Areas where Available:
You can find a canopy tour in almost every tourist area of Costa Rica.
Some of the most popular tours are in La Fortuna and Monteverde.
Costa Rica is a great place for the horse riding enthusiast. You can take a ride on the beach or through mountain trails with spectacular views. Most tours are guided.
Areas where Available:
You can find such tours available at any tourist area.
Costa Rica is famous for its hot springs. These are natural springs that are geothermally heated from the volcanic activity that abounds here. Most resorts featuring hot springs also offer full service restaurants, bars, lockers and changing rooms.
Areas where Available:
The most visited Springs in the country are in the area of the Arenal Volcano. However, there are also such springs at other locations such as the Rincon de la Vieja volcano.
These are great tours to get up close and personal with wetland wildlife. Tours are guided by a naturalist guide.
Areas where Available:
There are many areas that feature such tours, but one of the most famous is the Damas Island Estuary Tour near Manuel Antonio. This tour can also be taken in a covered boat. Another great place for such a tour is Caño Negro (not far from La Fortuna), which can also be done via kayak or covered boat.
This tour takes you to the island in the Golfo de Nicoya known as Tortuga. The island features crystal clear waters and a sugery white sand beach and lots and lots of sunshine. Activities such as snorkeling are offered on the island.
Areas where Available:
This tour can be taken from San Jose and also from any of the beaches of the Central Pacific or Nicoya Peninsula. Most tours offer lunch on the island.
Costa Rica has some of the best rafting rivers in the world. There are rafting experiences for the beginner all the way up to the experienced rafter. Rafting in Costa Rica also provides an opportunity to experience Costa Rica's natural beauty that otherwise stays hidden from the eye in super remote locations.
Areas where Available:
The best rafting in Costa Rica can be found in the Caribbean slope areas near Turrialba and Sarapiqui. Rafting on the Pacuare and Reventazon is best arranged from San Jose. Rafting on the Sarapiqui is often arranged from La Fortuna. There are other great trips as well such as the Naranjo in Quepos.
Costa Rica has some great locations for diving and snorkeling. For the real adventurous there is Cocos Island. However, to do that trip you have to spend three days on a boat just getting there. More relaxed day trip adventures can be arranged.
Areas where Available:
Catalina Islands - these are off the Pacific Coast near Flamingo in the Northern Pacific.
Caños Island - this is an island off the Southern Pacific Coast and one of the best spots for seeing marine life.
Costa Rica has more species of birds than all of North America. There are many areas where the number of different species that can be viewed and/or photographed at one sitting is absolutely astonishing.
Costa Rica is famous for many tours including this one that involves speeding through jungle or mountain roads on your personal all terrain vehicle (or you can ride tandem). These tours are guided and provide a thrill plus a great opportunity to view and learn of nature.
Areas where Available:
A.T.V. tours can be found in most tourist locations. We most often arrange such tours from La Fortuna, Monteverde and Manuel Antonio.
The secret that Costa Rica has some of the best waves on the planet got out years ago. However, you can still find empty waves of all shapes and sizes along the miles and miles of rugged coastline of the Pacific and Caribbean.
Areas where Available:
Nothern Pacific - offers such popular spots as Tamarindo, Witches Rock, and Playa Grande, just to name a few.
Central Pacific - Jaco and Hermosa are two of the most popular.
Southern Pacific - Dominical and for the more adventurous, Pavones, which boasts one of the longest rides in the world.
Caribbean - Cahuita and Puerto Viejo are the two most popular.
Costa Rica is rich in marine diversity as well. In fact, the deep blue waters off of Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast host one of the most important migratory routes of the humpback whale.
Areas where Available:
Most of our tours are arranged from Manuel Antonio and/or Dominical (or points further south).
Costa Rica's most popular beach communities offer this tour just to lay back in a beautiful sailboat, watch the sunset and sip a glass of wine. A great tour for the romantically inclined.
Areas where Available:
Manuel Antonio and Tamarindo both offer great tours.
The above are just some of the many activities that one can enjoy on a Costa Rica Vacation.
Costa Rica has something for everyone. For more information about these or any other tours, please contact us.
