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Discover the beauty of Costa Rica's Pacific coast on 12 kayaking tours for 2025 and 2026. Kayak through lush mangroves, tranquil lagoons, and explore secluded beaches as you experience the unspoiled beauty of Costa Rica. Marvel at diverse wildlife including howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, and iguanas. Interact with local communities to learn about their history and culture, and feel your spirit soar in this paradise on Earth while being active on an unforgettable adventure. Our kayaking trips start at $457, and expeditions can last up to 5 to 10 days. Adventure Life will ensure you have a seamless journey with every detail taken care of from start to finish, so you can focus on creating lasting memories out in the wilds of Costa Rica! Contact one of our Costa Rica kayaking specialists today to start planning your trip!
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Discover stunning waterfalls in the jungle
from $1,908
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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
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 8-day Costa Rica tour explores the Caribbean coast, Cahuita National Park, & the Pacuare River. Whitewater rafting, hiking, climbing, and snorkeling will highlight your experience in the lush tropical rainforest, wild rivers, jungle lodges, and beautiful beaches of Costa Rica.
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Agami Heron at nesting site in Pacuare Reserve
from $2,149
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Wild Costa Rica Corcovado

8 Day Itinerary
  • Whitewater raft the Pacuare River
  • Search for scarlet macaws
  • Camp on sandy beaches
  • Hike along paths in Corcovado
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience an 8-day Costa Rica vacation package that immerses you in the natural wonders of Central America. After a two-day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River, explore the Osa Peninsula and Corcovado National Park, where you can go horseback riding, hiking, kayaking, surfing, snorkeling, whale watching, or take a rainforest canopy tour.
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Wildlife of Costa Rica - colorful tree frog
from $2,877
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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
Activity Level
Easy Active
This thrilling 9-day Costa Rica multisport adventure tour takes you whitewater rafting on the Pacuare River, biking through tropical plantations, hiking the cloud forest at the Savegre Reserve, zip-lining through the canopy at Hacienda Baru, snorkeling & kayaking in Ballena National Park, and strolling along the beaches of the Pacific coastline.
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Spot stunning wildlife in the tree canopy
from $4,536
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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
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Snorkeling, Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the treasures of one of Costa Rica’s richest regions, Guanacaste, on a 6-day voyage aboard National Geographic Quest. As you venture from uninhabited isles to wildlife-rich jungles and friendly surf towns, bask in the “pura vida” that infuses this ecologically rich country.
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Kayaking the Central Pacific coast in Costa Rica
from $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
Activity Level
Challenging
On this active 9-day Costa Rica vacation you'll explore the rainforest by raft, hike, zip-line, and kayak - from Los Cusingos Biological Reserve to the summit of Chirripo Peak and down to the coastal beaches of Ballena National Marine Park & Terraba Sierpe Mangrove Swamps.
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Visit the lush jungle and stunning waterfalls
from $2,314
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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
Activity Level
Easy Active
This exhilarating 8-day tour takes you first on a thrilling two-day whitewater rafting trip along the Pacuare River and then into the lush jungle to learn about the birds, monkeys, sloths, and other animals that live there. This is followed by a 3-day trip to Playa Nicuesa, where you can see beautiful macaws before heading back to San Jose.
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Rapelling waterfalls on the canyoning tour in Arenal
from $3,470
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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
Whitewater Rafting, Rainforest Exploration
Activity Level
Moderate
Explore Costa Rica from coast to coast on this active 10-day multisport vacation. From river rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, and canyoning to relaxation time, you'll enjoy the best that Costa Rica has to offer while staying in sustainable eco-lodges and reserves. Visit Cahuita National Park, La Tirimbina Reserve, the Pacuare River, & Arenal Volcano.
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Playing in the mist of the falls
from $2,498
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Beaches & Rainforest

9 Day Itinerary
  • Climb a giant kapok tree
  • Relax on white sand beaches
  • Snorkel and kayak in the Caribbean
  • Raft the Pacuare River
Activity Level
Easy Active
Enjoy this active and varied 9-day Costa Rica vacation that is suitable for almost any age of traveler. Plunge down the whitewater of the Pacuare River, experience the jungle adventures of Selva Bananito Lodge, and end with a few relaxing days on a Caribbean beach. Snorkeling, kayaking, and rainforest exploration highlight this trip.
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Horseback ride at Selva Bananito
from $2,347
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Corcovado Lodge Adventure

6 Day Itinerary
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Fishing, Scuba Diving, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Easy Active
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River trip
from $456
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Tortuguero

3 Day Itinerary
  • Cruise La Suerte & Tortuguero river
  • See exotic widlife
  • Observe green sea turtle breeding
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
Discover the amazing Tortuguero National Park, called Costa Rica's "Little Amazon." Explore the canals winding through the rainforest, home to exotic wildlife. Take a boat ride along the La Suerte River, through the canals, and along the Tortuguero River. A two night stay at Turtle Beach Lodge is included.
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Trekking through Corcovado National Park in Costa Rica.
from $7,315
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Costa Rica and the Panama Canal

San Jose - Panama - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Quest
  • Observe animals in their habitat
  • Kayak through magical mangroves
  • Transit the historical Panama Canal
  • Explore Gulf of Panama beaches
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Costa Rica & Panama on this wonderful 8-day expedition cruise aboard the National Geographic Quest. Venture into remote wilderness and hike among monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, explore idyllic islands, snorkel over a vibrant coral reef, and take an expedition landing craft cruise through mangroves.
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Manuel Antonio Park in Costa Rica
from $941
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Manuel Antonio

4 Day Itinerary
Activities
Ziplining
Activity Level
Relaxed
This highly customizable 4-day tour takes you into the tropical jungle/ Pacific coastal region of Manuel Antonio, where you can enjoy deep sea fishing, canopy ziplining, mangrove kayaking, horseback riding, sailing tours, ATV tours, snorkeling tours or relax at the beach. You can also explore Manuel Antonio National Park each day.
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