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Choose from one of these hand-picked trips visiting the best beaches in Costa Rica. Relax in the sun and sand, or enjoy beaches, snorkeling, cruises, land tours, and wildlife viewing as you explore Puerto Caldera, Panama Canal, Colon, San Blas Islands, and Playa Hermosa. Contact one of our Costa Rica beach vacation specialists to get started planning your escape in the sun. 
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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
Tour Details
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Horses on pasture near Arenal Volcano
$2,585
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Costa Rica's Mountains and Beaches

8 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Lake Arenal
  • Relax on the beach
  • Watch for unique bird life
  • Explore Costa Rica's hidden gems
Starts / Ends:
Hotel Arenal Manoa / Liberia
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour Details
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Red-eyed tree frog on flower
$2,651
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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary
  • Skytram & Skytrek Tour
  • Navigate class III rapids on tubing
  • Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
  • Horseback riding at Hacienda Guachi
Starts / Ends:
Arenal / Liberia
Activities:
Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour Details
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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
Cruise Details
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Panama adventure
$1,640
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Panama to Costa Rica

8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Visit the Caribbean world
  • Swim & snorkel at the Pearl Islands
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
Starts / Ends:
Balboa / Puerto Caldera
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise Details
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Explore beautiful Costa Rica
$6,420
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Panama and Costa Rica by Sea: The Natural Wonders of Central America – with Smithsonian Journeys

Colón - Puntarenas - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover San Blas
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Explore Fuerte Amador
  • Visit Darien National Park
Starts / Ends:
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise Details
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Exploring the coast by kayak
$212
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Danta Beach Coastal Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Kayaking along Playa Danta
  • Snorkel around Playa Dantita
  • Encounter diverse marine life
Starts / Ends:
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities:
Kayaking, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour Details
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Catamaran on the Costa Rican coast
$188
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Sunset Sailing on the Timarouba Catamaran

1 Day Itinerary
  • Dive into crystal-clear waters
  • Enjoy amazing views and sunset
Starts / Ends:
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities:
Kayaking, Snorkeling, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Tour Details
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$126
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Guanacaste Mountain and Beaches Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • ATV tour on beaches and forest
  • Stop in Sardinal town
  • Watch out for wildlife encounters
Starts / Ends:
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities:
Local Market Visits
Activity Level:
Moderate
Tour Details
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San Blas
$7,090
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Secrets of Central America

Colon - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Fort San Lorenzo
  • Discover San Blas Islands
  • Experience Panama Canal
  • Swim in the Pearl Islands
Starts / Ends:
Colon / Puntarenas
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise Details
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Crossing a stream on Osa Peninsula
$11,295
Savings
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Costa Rica & Panama Canal

Costa Rica - Colombia - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Costa Rica's wildlife
  • Discover vibrant bird species
  • Learn about the Emberá tribe
  • Cross the Panama Canal
  • Visit Curú National Wildlife Refuge
Starts / Ends:
San Jose / Colon
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Scuba Diving, Small Ship Cruises, Snorkeling, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise Details
0
Costa Rica Toucan Bird
$1,640
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Costa Rica to Panama

8 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Visit Golfo de Chiriquí
  • Swim & snorkel at the Pearl Islands
  • Enjoy Isla Tortuga’s beaches
  • Discover diverse tropical ecosystem
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Caldera / Balboa
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Small Ship Sailing, Snorkeling
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise Details
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$7,820
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Secrets of Central America

Colón - Puntarenas - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover National Parks
  • Sail through the Panama Canal
  • Encounter with Emberas tribe
  • Visit San Blas archipelago
Starts / Ends:
Puerto Caldera / Colon
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Cruise Details
0
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Jess was terrific and patiently guided us to make what we feel will be a wonderful family adventure.
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Jessica was extremely helpful and generous with her time. She was very responsive to our questions and comments and in a very timely fashion. She worked with us in partnership to plan a trip specifically for us and our wants and needs.
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Just as she did last time we booked with Adventure Life, Franny really listened to what we wanted for our trip and went the extra mile to help us build the perfect itinerary.
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6 months ago
What made our Costa Rica experience great was the wonderful places we stayed and transportation to get to our different areas to visit was excellent! The white water rafting and the snorkeling & dolphin watching were really fun!
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