Activities
Costa Rica Tours and Activities
Costa Rica has some of the world’s most amazing activities for guests to enjoy. Breathtaking waterfalls. Indigenous Boruca Mask experience. See a sloth. Learn to surf. Go hiking in the jungle – during the day or the night. ATV Tours. Horseback riding on the beach. Volunteer opportunities at a turtle reserve. Bird watching. Zipling. Ancient Costa Rica Spheres – who made them and how?
These are just some of the amazing Costa Rica Activities that our guests enjoy on a daily basis. We invite you to book a vacation rental and have our Concierge reserve your spot on one – or several – of these amazing activities.
Copey Estate Winery Tour
During the visit you will be able to learn more about our history and how the project started, walk around of one vineyard and golden berry plantation plus an explanation of the processes (golden berry liqueur, red and white wines). Last but not least, you will taste 4 wines from our extreme vineyards in Israel, California and CR, plus two ways to drink the Golden Rush (the only golden berry liqueur in the world) with pairing.
Note: Children are allowed in the Family and Private Tours and adolescents (13 years or older) in all the Tours that we offer.
Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary
- Closed Mondays
- Guided Tours Only
- Reservation required
- Tours are in English only, Spanish tours can be arranged with advance notice
- Tuesday to Sunday
- 9:00 am, 11:00 am, and 1:00 pm
- Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Please arrive 10 minutes before your tour time begins
Prices (including taxes)
Adults – $33
Children (3-12) – $17
Adult Nationals – $11
Children (3-12) Nationals – $5
Tennis Club Quepos
Combo 4X4 Safari Car + Rainforest & Waterfalls Tour
All-Inclusive Jungle Night Tour
One Day Tour To Corcovado From Manuel Antonio
ATV Tour Manuel Antonio Half Day Trip
Manuel Antonio
All Inclusive Catamaran Eco Adventure from Manuel Antonio
Sunset Sails Tours Morning or Afternoon Tour
Zip lining, rappel and a Tarzan Swing
Catamaran Manuel Antonio
Whale tail Walk.
Join us on this magical walk along Uvita’s
famous Whale Tail, a natural sandbar
formation that becomes exposed at low-tide
and disappears at high-tide. Learn about
history and struggle of a united community
Interested.
The Golfito Water Bike Experience
As long as you can reach the pedals, then you’re good to go! Riding a water bike is a GREAT idea for a first date, birthdays, exercise, reunions, bachelorette parties, bird watching or just taking in the sights.
This is a great way to see the sights and everything going on below you in the water from the BEST perspective. Our water bikes are human-powered and is the best eco-friendly way to get around the area to see everything Golfito waters has to offer. The water bikes easily hold up to 300 pounds and have adjustable seats for all different heights of riders.
Location – Golfito
Minimum Passengers – 3
Maximum Passengers – 8 or more
Includes :
- Transportation from Uvita to Golfito and back .
- Safe parking.
- All Equipment and Safety vests.
- Water, Snacks, and Fruits.
- Guided tour
- Complimentary trip to a local waterfall to cool off.
Skydiving Quepos
The jump includes a scenic flight where the different beaches, islands, rivers and mountains of the Central Pacific are appreciated, instruction, the use of all the equipment, the payment to the packer of the main parachute in addition to the instructor to fly from 9.000 feet of height with an approximate duration of 30 seconds of free fall. Then there are approximately 8 minutes under the parachute.The jumps take place in Quepos, Manuel Antonio.
Transportation is the responsibility of those interested in jumping.
If the interested person does not attend the day of the jump he/she will lose the reservation. If the jump cannot be done because of bad weather conditions or new restrictions by the Government due to the pandemic we will reschedule without any additional cost or we will do a refund if no other date suits you.
Restrictions: Max weight is 95 kgs/209 pounds. People over 90 kgs/198pounds will be charged a $20 extra fee. Only 18+ years old allowed.
Days available: Monday thru Sunday.
Savegre Rafting Tour – Full Day
We paddle down for about 11km (2/3hours) with a scenery of jungle wildlife from toucans, incredible plants and sloths on route. There are fun flat pools to swim and incredible waterfall spots for a quick refreshment.
What’s included?
Lunch & Snack
Transportation
Rafting Equipment
Entrance Fee
Photos
Waterfall
Rainforest and Waterfalls Safari Tour
Tour Features
Visit to waterfalls by pleasant path without crowds
Short walk (1 km) through the jungle, crossing bridges
Private Natural Reserve, part of the Corridor B. Paso de la Danta.
Chance to see wildlife like frogs, birds, and monkeys.
View of the sea and mountains from our special viewpoint.
Authentic Costa Rican lunch wrapped in banana leaves.
Version without walking for older adults or people with difficulties.
Experienced Local Guide. Low physical difficulty. 4 hours of tour.
IMPORTANT:
• Reservation Required
• 100% of the payment required before leaving the tour
• No show pays 100%
• Same rate for adults and children
• Minimum 2 people, Maximum 6 People
• Departure from Hotel Natuga Ecolodge, Barú PZ.
Garza Island experience
In our experience our motivation is a satisfied customer, an achievement for us.
What the experience offers:
. Transfer to and from the island
. Stay on the island for 4 hours
. Bottled water
. Coconut water
. Miguelito cocktail
. Heron-style plate
• shrimp curry
• Caribbean chicken arranged with pineapple and coconut.
• fish papillote style
In addition, beers are provided for an additional cost
Mangrove tour from the terraba river.
The mangrove tour is the most desired by tourists because during your trip you can have the opportunity to enjoy the sighting of flora and fauna (monkeys, crocodiles, birds and other species). With an approximate duration of 3 hours by the terrába river. with a maximum capacity of 10 people.
The tour includes
•Bottled water.
• Pipe water.
• Fruits (pineapple and watermelon)
•Bilingual guide.
• Policy.
• Safety equipment (life jackets, emergency kit)
Diving Isla del Caño Biological Reserve
This tour is 1 full day, starting at 7:00 am and returning at approximately 3:30 pm. The tour includes the entrance fees to the protected areas, the tour on the boat, the diving instructor, all the equipment, 2 dives at different points, as well as snacks, soft drinks, fruits and lunch. (available all year)
Diving Course
Isla del Caño, includes 5 pool sessions, 4 dives in Isla del Caño (2 days), all equipment, PADI Instructor, snacks, fruits, soft drinks and lunch for each tour to the Island, in addition to the certification. (available all year)
Pulpería y café Don Emilio
You are a coffee enthusiast and would like to learn more about the production of Costa Rican coffee? If you want to experience the whole process, from coffee bean to coffee cup, then this tour is for you!
The family of Don Emilio are authentic coffee growers that will show you their farm and teach you everything about producing coffee. You will also get a chance to practice with them!
Get to know the process of coffee making, from its plantation to achieving a delicious cup of coffee!
Perfect for all coffee lovers!
Departure: 9:00 am
Estimated time: Duration from 3 hours or more up to you 🙂
Meeting point: House of the family in charge of the tour , San Josesito (30 min from Uvita. Address will follow after booking).
Requirements: 4×4 vehicle to get to San Josesito. If you don’t have any available vehicles let us know! We can help you coordinate a reliable taxi.
Includes: Bilingual (English/Spanish) guide
Canyoning Uvita
The tour starts at the Costa Canyoning Base Camp where you’re introduced to your guides and the equipment you’ll be using (safety harness, descending gear and helmet). From Base Camp it’s a 15 min. 4×4 drive through the Bamboo forest and up the ridgeline to the top of the canyon. There you will receive thorough safety instructions before starting your adventure.
Waterfall ATV tours
The waterfall tour starts at 9am, we will be meeting at the office located in Dominical town, we will sign some waivers and give a brief explanation of the tour.
You will need 4WD transportation to arrive at the starting point, please let me know if you need this service to coordinate as well.
Once you arrive at the starting point the ATV tour starts driving approximately for 1 hour until we reach the waterfall entrance, from there it is a very easy 15 minutes hike to the waterfall.
When you decide it is time to come back you will take the hike and will drive back the ATV’s where a typical Costarican lunch will be waiting for you all upon arrival at the meeting point.
Canopy tour in Baru
- This 2-3 hour canopy tour is locally known in Dominical as the flight of the toucan; sweep down through the treetops of primary rainforest looking out for monkeys, sloths, birds and an abundance of tropical flora and fauna! A bilingual tour guide will show the ropes zip lining after instructing a detailed safety induction. This Dominical canopy tour features 8 separate cables, 14 land-based platforms and 1 tree-based platform, crossing through valleys and streams. This ultimate canopy tour gives you an amazing bird’s eye view of Costa Rica’s coastal paradise!
Ventanas Kayak see caves tour.
Ventanas kayak Sea Caves
Duration – 2 1/2 to 3 hours
Location – Playa Ventanas, Puntarenas
Minimum Passengers – 2
Maximum Passengers – 15
Includes :
- Transportation from Amigos location and back.
- Safe and Private parking.
- All Equipment and Safety vests.
- Water, Snacks, and Fruits.
- Guided tour through Playa Ventanas and surrounding Sea Caves.
- Complimentary trip to a local waterfall to cool off.
https://youtu.be/O5R0weWictQ
The Ultimate Adventure Manuel Antonio
The Ultimate Adventure Manuel Antonio
Duration – Full Day Tour 6 to 7 hours
Location – Manuel Antonio, Playa Biesanz
Minimum Passengers – 4
Maximum Passengers – 15
Includes :
- Transportation from Amigos location and back.
- Safe and Private parking.
- All Equipment and Safety vests.
- Water, Snacks, and Fruits.
- Guided tour through Manuel Antonio and Playa Biesanz.
- Snorkeling (Weather Conditions Apply)
- Lunch in Paradero Nahomi
- WildLife hike through the jungle at Hacienda Baru.
Surf Lessons
Duration – 3 1/2 hours
Location – Playa Hermosa
Minimum Passengers – 2
Maximum Passengers – 15
Includes :
- Transportation from Amigos location and back.
- Safe and Private parking.
- All Equipment and Safety vests.
- Water, Snacks, and Fruits.
- 30 mins of Theory and Practice (on the beach)
- 1-2 hours of Lessons (in the ocean)
- Complimentary trip to a local waterfall to cool off.
Parasailing Tour
They are the Pioneers of Parasailing in Costa Rica! They have over 25 years of experience in parasailing and all water sports, so you can relax knowing you are in the safest and most experienced hands when you choose Aguas Azules for all of your beach adventures.
The DELUXE Option is a 30 minute Flight and we can fly 1, 2, or 3 people at the time!
All you need to do is take a few steps on the beach to soon be floating through the air. Once the time is up, we’ll gently landing you in the water where our staff we’ll pick you up by Jet Ski to bring you back to shore. Safe, Fun, and Easy!!!
Boruca Tour Indigenous Culture
It includes
Mask workshop
Mask painting workshop
Weaving workshop
Natural dye workshop
Walk through the community
Lunch at the house of quasran (waterfalls)
Minimun 2 people.
Caño Island fishing from Sierpe
There are different ways to fish around the Island, trolling and casting, also jigging from 100 to 200 feet.
Fish with live bait is possible, although sometimes the live bait is not easy to find but not impossible …
The peak months for Wahoo and Yellowfin tuna around the island is from June to November; for Mahi Mahi the best time normally is from September to November. Course there is the chance to catch any kind of fish anytime.
Do not forget to bring sunglasses, a hat, comfortable clothes, sun block and a raincoat for the months of May to November.
We recommend you to bring a dry bag to store your cell phone, cameras and other things that can be damaged by water. And if you plan to keep some fish, do not forget to bring a cooler and plastic bags to pack the fish fille that you are going to take with you.
Waterfall with rappel adventure.
Tour includes:
- Certified Wilderness Responder guide.
- Visit to the organic garden.
- Hike to the highest point of Diamante at 600ft and experience breath taking views of the valley.
- Private and pristine natural swimming pools for refreshing swims and optional cliff jumping.
- Vegetarian lunch freshly prepared and served behind the falls.
*Please be advised that our journeys are for those who relish a physically demanding hiking experience, you will sweat and keep on sweating, covering 800 meters of elevation over approximately 3 kilometers of trail time.
https://youtu.be/o1DQp-YqIIA
Bird Watching Hike
The Ecolodge is surrounded by Baru National Wildlife Refuge which conserves 330 hectares (815 acres) of tropical rainforest, mangrove, wetlands, river bank, and beach front. This wide variety of ecosystems means a high level of biodiversity, and that is why Bird Watchers have sighted over 365 species on the refuge. The six cottages and six pool view room are very nice and comfortable.
What to bring: Hiking Shoes or Tennis Shoes, Binoculars, Sunblock, Hat, Camera, Water Bottle, and Bug Spray.
Reptile Tour and botanical garden.
Many animals to see and things to do:
- See reptiles without going into the jungle
- Learn to identify the venomous snakes of Costa Rica
- Observe tiny new born reptiles in our nursery
- Take spectacular pictures
- Plentiful animals to see, representing 90 species
- Besides Snakes, Lizards, Turtles and Tortoises, we also have a small collection of Frogs
- Both Costa Rican and Non Costa Rican Reptiles
- Fully Certified
Botanical Garden :
We landscaped the park with over 100 species of plants and trees. Enjoy the beautiful trees and flowers while walking from the one animal exhibit to the other. We labeled 27 trees so far and more to come.
Cacao Tour
The chocolate tour includes:
History of chocolate and cacao
Species, features,pre-columbian and medicinal purposes.
How cacao is produce
Soil preparation, seeds sowing, pruning.
Visit to the organic cacao plantation.
Chance to harvest the fruit (during harvest season).
Processing and roasting of cacao.
Harvest – fermentation -drying roasting – milled.
Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
A 100% pure and organic hot chocolate drink.
Tour duration 3 hours
Suitable for adults children
Bilingual guide english spanish
Cash payment only.
Location playa hermosa, costa ballen 4×4 need it.
Epic ATV tours.
VISIT TO VILLAGES FARMERS
San Luis Coffee Tour
Coffee Don Emilio We impart
Process Talk
Cultivation and Production of Coffee.
TASTING OF ORGANIC COFFEE
Don Emilio Prepares a Tasting of the
Different types of coffee that he grows.
We go into the Mountain where we enjoy
of a route For the Adventure.
HIGHEST POINT
OF THE TOUR
We will enjoy a great landscape where if
The Climate Allows Us We Can Appreciate The
Cerro Chiripo and at the same time Appreciate
the entire southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica.
The Marino Ballena National Park has a large amount of
Scenic Landscapes, In Our Tour You Will Have The Possibility Of Appreciating One of its Main Assets such as the Famous
Whale tale or Punta Uvita, This is a Natural Formation of Great Importance for Our People.
El Bambu waterfall
We will enjoy a Refreshing Swim Surrounded by
Nature, while one of our guides prepares a
delicious Fresh Fruit Snack.
The tour would take 4 to 5 hours
Must be 16 years old to drive.
Matapalo Mangroves by Kayak or Sup
Immerse yourself in the captivating mangroves, hide the estuaries, birds and animals exotic.
You will have the opportunity to paddle every hidden path in search of Herons, hawks, sloths, monkeys, raccoons, crabs and many more.
Experience level: Begginer
For all abilities and ages 3 years and older.
Duration: 4 hours (Paddling 2 & 1/2 hours)
Departure time depends on high tide
San Buenas Golf Course
Enjoy of this beautiful sport in San Buenas. Play golf at the jungle.
Whales and Dolphin watching
Very professional and very responsible.