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Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of Costa Rica with our 33 diverse tours that launch from the bustling city of San José in 2024. San José, a city where the pulse of Costa Rican culture and history resonates through its streets and markets, serves as the gateway to a country brimming with natural wonders. From the verdant rainforests that host an astonishing variety of wildlife to the thundering rapids of its majestic rivers, these tours offer an array of activities including rainforest exploration, wildlife viewing, and whitewater rafting. Spanning over 6 to 12 days, each journey promises to enrich your spirit with adventure and discovery. Whether you're ascending the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, ziplining through the cloud forest, or snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Pacific, the memories you create will be as diverse as the landscapes you traverse. With options starting from $1,750, seize the opportunity to experience the essence of Costa Rica's natural beauty and adventure. To weave these unforgettable experiences into your own travel tapestry, contact one of Adventure Life's Costa Rica specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Howler monkey and baby
$2,031
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Costa Rica Quest

8 Day Itinerary
  • Observe nesting sea turtles
  • Hike in the rain forest at night
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Explore nearby Arenal Volcano
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Costa Rica is the adventure & wildlife capital of Central America, and this 8-day tour has it all, including volcano hiking, turtle observation, and even whitewater rafting. Explore the nesting sites of green sea turtles at Tortuguero National Park, and carry on to a thrilling rafting excursion …
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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
$1,936
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Beaches & Rainforest

8 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Snorkel a large coral reef system
  • Hike through the rainforest
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This eight-day Costa Rica tour is jam-packed with adventure activities, including whitewater rafting, jungle walks, horseback riding, and even the opportunity to climb into the jungle canopy. Spend the first three days exploring the tropical rainforest, and then relax on a Caribbean beach …
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica
$13,113
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Costa Rica Escape

9 Day Itinerary
  • Helicopter over volcanos
  • Watch the sun set over the Pacific
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Take a sunset bird watching cruise
Activities:
Helicopter Tour, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Spa & Relaxing, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Pair the adventurous spirit of a Costa Rican getaway with a little pampering and relaxation and you'll have an unforgettable 9-day vacation. This hand-crafted luxury tour takes you to Arenal Volcano and its soothing hot springs, on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanos, and …
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Arenal and flowers
$2,245
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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zipline through cloud forest.
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
In just 9 days, this thrilling Costa Rica tour packs adventure at every turn. Start with a trek up the active Arenal Volcano, followed by an excursion deep into the heart of the Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve, where you'll likely spot capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two and three-toed …
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Agami Heron at nesting site in Pacuare Reserve
$2,048
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for the scarlet macaw
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
Activities:
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Moderate
This 8-day Costa Rica trip is perfect for the active traveler hoping to experience Corcovado in the most engaging way possible. After an exhilarating 2-day whitewater rafting trip, head toward the untamed Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park - one of the only places in Costa Rica where large …
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Rafting the Pacuare River!!
$3,196
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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zipline through the cloudforest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activities:
Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 9-day guided Costa Rica vacation is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big on adventure. Start your travels with two days at Arenal Volcano, followed by a 3-day exploration of the beautiful Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve in search of capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two …
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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
$2,971
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Discover Costa Rica

Multisport Adventure Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft Class III-IV rapids
  • Bike through an agricultural center
  • Sample local foods from the field
  • Kayak to Ballena Island
Activities:
Biking, Hiking, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Start your 9-day Costa Rica adventure rafting on the wild waters of the Pacuare River. Next, explore the country's tropical plantations as you take a fun bike tour through the celebrated agricultural research center, CATIE. Learn about local vegetation and sample exotic fruits - try the coffee …
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
$4,190
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Wild Costa Rica Escape

6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Navigate Costa Rica’s Guanacaste
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Jose
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Discover the treasures of Guanacaste, one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, on a six-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. Snorkel and kayak among untouched corals and palm-lined beaches in the Guanacaste Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hike, ride horseback, and zipline …
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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
$2,678
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Costa Rica Multisport

9 Day Itinerary
  • Raft the Pacuare River
  • Hike through the cloudforest
  • Zip line through the rainforest
  • Kayak and snorkel around Ballena
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Land, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Challenging
Take part in this 9-day active Costa Rica trip designed for those who like to keep their blood pumping while on vacation. The trip includes a 2 day/1 night trek up Chirripo peak, zip lining, whitewater rafting, snorkeling, and kayaking! This is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big …
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Visit the lush jungle and stunning waterfalls
$2,251
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Wild Costa Rica

Nicuesa - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Spend two days rafting the Pacuare
  • Camp along the river
  • Tour the jungle with a naturalist
  • Take a night walk to see wildlife
Activities:
Fishing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
We start our Costa Rica adventure with a two-day rafting trip on the Pacuare river. This river is as famous for its wild waters as it is for its beauty! Next we'll fly to the tropical landscape of Playa Nicuesa where we will explore one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on earth. …
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Holding a baby sea turtle
$2,311
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Turtles & Rainforest Pacuare Reserve

Pacuare - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Assist biologists on turtle rounds
  • Learn about rain forest ecology
  • Ride horseback through family farms
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / San Jose
Activities:
Hiking, Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, Volunteering, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Conservation of Costa Rica's pristine nature is an important job, and this 8-day tour allows you to join biologists for two nights of research at the most important nesting ground of leatherback turtles in the country. Pacuare Reserve is located a few miles south of Tortuguero, but with a group …
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Rapelling waterfalls on the canyoning tour in Arenal
$2,723
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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary
  • Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
  • Rappel down waterfalls
  • Kayak off the Pacific coast
  • Hike lowland tropical forest
Activities:
Kayaking, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
This new Costa Rica multisport tour features 10 days of exhilarating experiences: Raft the Pacuare River, snorkel Cahuita National Park, hike Tirimbina Reserve, and of course soak in hot springs at Arenal Volcano. Designed for active travelers with a taste for authenticity, take part in adventure …
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A local fisherman pulls his boat ashore at sunset in Costa Rica
$2,402
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Caribbean Adventure - Bocas Town

8 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Hike deep into the jungle
  • Snorkel the marine-rich coral reef
  • Tour Panama's vibrant capital city
Activities:
Horseback Riding, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Urban Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 8-day getaway combines the first half of our popular Costa Rica tour, Beaches and Rainforest, with the clear blue waters of Panama's idyllic Bocas del Toro Archipelego. Enjoy the riotous rapids of Costa Rica's Pacuare River and three nights at Selva Bananito Lodge surrounded by wild …
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Wendy and Amy at the Flower Market
$215
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Explore Barrio Lujan

Activities:
Land, Local Market
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Rafting on the Pacuare River in Costa Rica
$171
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Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level:
Moderate
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A butterfly at La Paz Waterfall Garden
$133
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Doka Estate Coffee Plantation
$121
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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Village Visit, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Orchids of Costa Rica
$125
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Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Trekking & Hiking
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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We went to the Patagonia on the Chile side and Perito Moreno in El Calafate, Argentina. Eric of San Diego handled our trip with expertise. The preparation went smoothly, despite some changes on our part with scheduling conflicts. He offered great advice which made us feel at ease with all decisions on the trip. It was truly a great experience.
Evelyn and Edwin
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We had a great experience- they were very helpful in trip planning and making sure we got to do all the activities and see the places we wanted. There were some things we couldn't do/see due to the time of year being the rainy/low season and they steered us away from those. We had never been to Costa Rica before and it gave us a good overview of this lovely country.
Jody Dice
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My travel consultant went out of her way to make sure everything went smoothly, everything from the flight reservations to the final booking.
johnw
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Angie was patient and very pleasant
Elizabeth Traxler
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Efficient and thorough.
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