Pleasant Activities - Top Tours And Activities In Costa Rica
Arenal Volcano
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Arenal Hanging Bridges is a new tourism attraction in La Fortuna, within a 250 hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest. isitor who love nature can enjoy 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly design along 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails built with paving blocks to prevent slipping. Guided by a naturalist, who through the natural history will open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest, make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience.
Rio Celeste
Mysterious and imposing, in the very bowels of the Tenorio Volcano, manifestations of hidden power transform the union of the Buena Vista and Roble rivers into a sky blue stream, giving birth to one of the most extraordinary phenomenons of nature: Light Blue River. Along the river well find hot springs, bends of heavenly tranquillity and a waterfall of singular beauty, all surrounded by varied flora and fauna. We leave at 7:30 a.m. from La Fortuna. After a typical breakfast in route to Rio Celeste, the tour arrives at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, were begins our 7 k.m hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. It will arrive to Los Te deros of the Rio Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water come together and form the heavenly color blue that gives the river its name.
Central Pacific Coast
Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs from Puntarenas
This trip takes you to a unique and diverse variety of ecosystems, where you will see the most scenic natural beauty in Costa Rica and the majestic Arenal volcano with its spectacular fire display of thundering explosions.Then; the hot mineral springs will give you the opportunity to relax. At night enjoy a delicious dinner, while you wait for the volcanos night show.
Calypso Island Cruise from Puntarenas
We depart for a scenic early morning drive to the Pacific seaport city of Puntarenas. Upon arrival, you will be met by the experienced skipper and crew of the yacht Manta Raya. She is specially desingned for comfort and safety and will take you on an exciting cruise on the calm waters of the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya. Tour includes transportation to and from Puntarenas, a sumptuous seafood buffet, a cruise among more than seven islands, and time for snorkeling, shell collecting or just plain relaxing. All equipment furnished at no extra charge. Note: Cruise vessel limits its number of passengers to fifty for extra comfort.
Guanacaste
Canopy Tour from Guanacaste
This tour is an unforgettable experience. After a short hike through the forest, we will get up to a platform on the ground. Swing from tree to tree over steel cables exploring the different levels of the canopy. Expert guides and strict safety measures will allow you to fully enjoy this half day fascinating adventure.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour
Monteverde has always been world famous because of its unique ecology. Experience the different levels of the forest walking over bridges as we visit the Hanging Bridges in the forest. After lunch we will visit the butterfly farm. This tour is also available on a two days one night trip.
Jaco
Poas Volcano and Sarch oxcart from Jaco
The Poas Volcano, northwest of San Jose, is as captivating as the famous Irazu Volcano to the east. Towering to 9,000 ft., Poas is a phenomenon of nature. The active crater is one of the widest in the world, occasionally erupting with a discharge of smoke and steam. The ever changing panorama begins when we start our ascent from the Colonial city of Alajuela until we reach the Poas National Park. There is remarkable beauty in this sub-alpine environment. From the crater, a nature trail leads to a beautiful Volcanic lagoon. At the Oxcart Factory you will witness firsthand the creative artist and craftsman working on the Costa Rican famous Symbol.
Bijagual Waterfall from Jaco
Plummeting from cliffs deep in the jungle, the Bijagual Waterfalls await to be discovered by explorers like you! The jungle trail leads visitors to within a few hundred yards of the roaring sounds of the waterfalls and they blend with the calls of Toucans and Scarlet Macaws.
Manuel Antonio
White Water Rafting Savegre River
Costa Rica offers some of the world's best white water rafting. Wild and untamed, these big , brash rivers plunge through spectacularly beautiful, largely unexplored tropical wilderness. Enjoy our local tropical rivers, whether and expert or beginner, nature lover or thrill seeker, this expedition is for you.
Carara Biological Reserve from Manuel Antonio
Carara covers a low mountainous area of 4,700 ha. In a climatologically zone of transition, from the dry north Pacific to the very humid coast of the south. Despite the lushness of vegetation, this dry rain forest has relatively clear undergrowth which makes it easy to observe the abundant wildlife. You will spend approximately 3 hours exploring the trails under the canopy of giant trees. A stop will be made at Jaco Beach where you will have time to enjoy the beach and lunch.
Monteverde
Butterfly Farm
The Monteverde Butterfly Garden, or Mariposario, is one of the areas original and most visited attractions. Situated in Cerro Plano, between the town of Santa Elena and the Monteverde Reserve, the Mariposario offers a biodiversity center, medicinal plant garden, live leaf cutter ant colony, in addition to four climate-controlled butterfly gardens where visitors can observe some of the most beautiful and fascinating insects in the Tropics.
Sky Walk
Sky Walk Tour is a spectacular combination of suspension bridges with easy and well maintained walking trails build in the Monteverde Cloud Forest and above the tropical forest canopy. Sky Walk Tour is built in the cloud forest that offers an opportunity to explore the forest canopy in a safe and easy manner.
San Jose
San Jose City Tour
Visitors will be dazzled as they enter San Jose, the vibrant, cosmopolitan capital of Costa Rica. Predominatly of European origin, they are energetic and happy people with a deep sense of democratic tradition. Like the Paris Opera House, the classic National Theare, completed in 1897, is breathtaking. Your city tour will also include the National or Gold Museum. The University of Costa Rica and the Supreme Court building, along the path of beautiful, elegant, residential homes, will demonstrate fine examples of Costa Rica architecture. Your tour would not be complete without visiting some of the country?s bargain handicrafts.
Irazu Volcano
Chills and thrills. Your journey begins from San Jose to the old capital city of Cartago. You will pass through one of the richest coffee producing areas of the country. From Cartago we continue to climb for 20 miles up the magnificent lush slopes of the volcano. The deep richness of the volcano soil is evident as you capture the brilliant green hues of the farmland reminiscent of Switzerland itself. The spectacular view, which awaits you from the 11,300 ft. summit, will never be forgotten. On a clear day it is possible to view both the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans. A stop will also be made at Cartago to visit the famous Los Angeles Basilica where the patron saint of the country is enshrined.
