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San José: Tortuga Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

1. San José: Tortuga Island Tour with Lunch & Hotel Transfer

Explore Tortuga Island on a guided tour with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Go on a quick tour of the other islands in a boat, then arrive at Tortuga Island. Go snorkeling or swimming, and eat breakfast on the beach. Opt to do other activities, such as renting a jet ski. Tuck into lunch. Begin your tour by getting picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle directly from your hotel in either Heredia, San José, or Alajuela. Once you arrive at the harbor, hop into your speedboat and set sail on your adventure. Listen to your guide tell you about the local area and take in the views. Go on a tour of the Gulf of Nicoya, and see islands such as San Lucas, Isla Cedros, and Jesusita. Use the opportunity to take photos. Along the way, keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins that are residents of Puntarenas. See if you can spot whales or turtles, and stop to observe them. Upon arrival at the island, be provided with equipment to go snorkeling, as well as instructions on how to use them. Go searching for exotic and colorful fish underwater. Spend time relaxing on the white sand in the shade of palm trees. Opt to participate in other activities at an extra cost. Rent a jet ski or a kayak, or go paddleboarding. After you have explored the island, head back for lunch on the beach. Enjoy cold drinks and a coffee along with it. Hop back in the boat to be taken back to your hotel at the end of the day.

From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip

2. From Puntarenas: Tortuga Island Full-Day Boat Trip

Take a trip to Isla Tortuga, a island paradise with white sands and turquoise water. As a special treat, we will take you to the negritos Island wildlife refuge, island that is habited by spider monkeys. See dolphins and monkeys in their natural hábitat on way the island. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a private beach club and do snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters on this day trip from Puntarenas. Feel the ocean breeze in your face, take a panoramic photo of the Nicoya Stone Arch. This tour, is all day from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, offers a lot in one package.

Quepos: Horseback Riding to the Shaman Waterfalls

3. Quepos: Horseback Riding to the Shaman Waterfalls

During the 40-minute drive to the town, your guide will share interesting information about the history of Quepos and the area in general. Once you reach Londres, you will set foot on a picturesque property, where you can find restrooms, stables, a corral and an open-air waiting area. You will receive riding instruction, safety tips, and also get some practice time before heading out to explore the Costa Rican rainforest. This tour allows you to learn the exotic secrets that lie within primary rainforests, riding at a maximum altitude of 600 meters (1900 ft). The ride lasts about 2.5-hours (round-trip) and will be highlighted by amazing valley views, verdant vegetation and numerous wildlife species such as birds and reptiles. At the end of the trail there is the beautiful Shaman waterfall where you will be able to rest for about 30 minutes. Lie on the grass or take a swim, or even both! After the break, you will return riding the same trail. At the end of your horseback riding tour you will be taken back to the riding center, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch made with local ingredients and enjoy a little conversation before heading back to your hotel.

From Puntarenas: Bioluminiscence Boat Tour with BBQ & Drinks

4. From Puntarenas: Bioluminiscence Boat Tour with BBQ & Drinks

Embark on a bioluminescence boat tour and see millions of glowing plankton. This tour start at 3:30 pm and end at 10:00 pm, sunset tour is included. After, chill on the beach we will enjoy a BBQ dinner in escondida beach club. At the night grows dark, get ready for a personal encounter with the bioluminescence phenomenon. See how the microscopic plankton produce natural light at the touch of your hand. Explore these organisms up close as your guide takes you on a journey, and even go and swim. At the end we will arrange your drop-off at you hotel or airbnb near puntarenas town.

Monteverde: Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugar Cane Day Trip

5. Monteverde: Coffee, Chocolate, and Sugar Cane Day Trip

Discover the flavors of Monteverde on this day trip from Monteverde or Santa Elena. Enjoy a day in the countryside and have the opportunity to taste local coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane on this tour to Costa Rican plantations. Enjoy the convenience of being picked up by a comfortable and spacious bus at your hotel in Monteverde or Santa Elena. Soak up the lush countryside on the way to a coffee plantation, which is situated in one of Costa Rica's top 8 coffee-producing regions. Learn about how this area has the ideal weather, required altitude, and volcanic soils to produce a fine cup of gourmet coffee. Sip on some coffee that is grown on site before hopping back on the bus and heading to chocolate farm. Complement your coffee tasting with a visit to the chocolate farm. Find out how to produce high-quality chocolate products. Indulge your sweet tooth as you try some fine Costa Rican chocolate. Continue to the sugar cane plantation to learn about its history, growing conditions, and processing. Have the opportunity to sip on some handcrafted sugar cane juice. Return to your accommodation at the end of your day trip.

Jaco: Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall, & Hot Springs Tour

6. Jaco: Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall, & Hot Springs Tour

Tour the best locations of the Arenal Volcano area and learn about the nature of this unique destination. Swim in La Fortuna Waterfall, hike over lava trails, visit a look-out point to get the best views of the volcano on clear days, and soak in the hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano. Take the scenic route to the Arenal Volcano area and visit La Fortuna Waterfall, the most iconic of Costa Rica. Swim in its refreshing waters and admire the beautiful rainforest vegetation that surrounds this natural wonder, where wildlife can sometimes be observed. Stop for an authentic Costa Rican lunch in a restaurant located near the town of "La Fortuna." Then, prepare to take a hike over the lava trails from the volcano’s big eruption of 1,968. Take in the views at the volcano’s main look-out point and get the best views of this beautiful conic-shaped mountain on clear days. Arrive at “Paradise Hot Springs and Gardens” and relax for a couple of hours in the multiple hot spring pools surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens, which also provide great views of the volcano on clear days. Finish this great adventurous day with a delicious dinner on the route back to your hotel.

Manuel Antonio: Catamaran Cruise to Biesanz Bay with Lunch

7. Manuel Antonio: Catamaran Cruise to Biesanz Bay with Lunch

Discover the beauty of the Manuel Antonio National Park from the water on this catamaran cruise. Search for dolphins, whales, and other marine wildlife as you cruise past tropical islands and white sand beaches. Enjoy lunch, fresh fruit, and soft drinks and fruit juice as you sail.  Be picked up from select hotels in a comfortable bus and transfer to a spacious catamaran that is equipped with bathrooms, waterslides, beach chairs, and snorkeling gear.  Set off on your cruise and discover interesting facts about Quepos and the Manuel Antonio park from the Costa Rican crew members that are eager to show you the best of Costa Rica. Look for spotted dolphins, humpback whales migrating, sea turtles, and manta rays.  Gaze out at mysterious islands, craggy cliffs, and unusual rock formations as you travel along the Manuel Antonio National Park's coastline. Keep an eye out for pelicans, boobies, and ibises which have breeding grounds here.  Be fully engaged as your guide answers your queries, points out interesting sites, and provides a brief overview of the area's history. Anchor in a safe location within the picturesque Biesanz Bay. Where you can snorkel thorugh schools of colorful fish.  Come back on board once you've finished snorkeling and savor an exquisite lunch which includes grilled fish brochettes with onion and green pepper, pasta salad with vegetables, fresh tropical fruits, and natural fruit drinks.  Conclude with a return trip to the Quepos marina and the opportunity to witness a dramatic tropical sunset on the way to the harbor (during summer afternoon tours). Transfer back to your pickup point by bus. 

Jaco Beach: Jungle and Waterfalls Mountain Bike Tour

8. Jaco Beach: Jungle and Waterfalls Mountain Bike Tour

You will start with a recreational bike ride that will take you through the jungle and private farms, where you will ride along and occasionally through a small stream. We will slowly make our way out to our private waterfalls, where you can swim and cool off. You’ll ride approximately 1.5 hours Discover the Costa Rica jungle like never before, our bilingual guides will point out some of the most interesting trees and plants along the way. We will slowly make our way out to our private waterfalls, where you can swim and cool off. You’ll ride approximately 1.5 hours Discover the Costa Rica jungle like never before, our bilingual guides will point out some of the most interesting trees and plants along the way.

Corcovado National Park : Sirena station day tour

9. Corcovado National Park : Sirena station day tour

Did you know that Corcovado National Park is the only park in which all 4 Central American monkey species can be found? the howler monkey, the spider monkey, the capuchin monkey and the squirrel monkey. Spend a day exploring Sirena Station, the heard of the park with a naturalist certified guide and discover all the treasures hidden in this vibrant secondary forest. Wildlife is everywhere, and you'll feel like you're in an open-air zoo.

From Airport Puerto Jimenez: Corcovado Jungle Airplane Tour

10. From Airport Puerto Jimenez: Corcovado Jungle Airplane Tour

Experience Corcovado National Park! Corcovado is known worldwide as one of the places with the greatest biodiversity on the planet. On the Corcovado Jungle Tour, you’ll embark on a breathtaking adventure, seeking out Corcovado´s unique rainforest, hidden lagoons, and Carate´s beautiful beaches—scenes of nature’s raw power that you’ll never forget! Buckle into our Cessna 206 and pull on your aviation-grade headset, which opens up a clear line of communication between you and your family. Take off and rise high above the green landscapes of Osa. Soar over miles of lush forests as you head to witness the heart of Corcovado, Sirena Station. Once you reach the Park, you will fly over the Corcovado lagoon, numerous rivers, and the Llorona waterfall. Then, fly above the verdant terrain over the coast, before your return flight back to Puerto Jimenez.

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The tour was really nice and our guide as well, we got to spend 5 hours on the island after seeing many dolphins on the way and also got to see a beautiful sunset on the way back! Although the snorkelling part was not the best as the water is not clear but you can see a few fishes:)

We were fortunate to be the only ones on the tour, and our driver Enrique stopped along the way to show us all sorts of plants, from cinnamon to menthol. Our trail guide Cesar was also great, and we had a really nice ride. It was one of the best excursions we’ve been on!

Wonderful trip with beautiful views. You could do Kayaking and a couple of things o. The island and have a beautiful view on the Pacific Ocean.

Great experience with Fernando! Wonderful time swimming in the waterfall, hanging out in the hot springs while it poured and delicious food!

Inside tours an excellent operator, I loved the beach and our guide helped us a lot thanks for such kindness