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18 tours · 5 categories

Costa Rica adventure tours

ATV rides, waterfall hikes, canyoning, hanging bridges, night walks, farm tours and day trips to the volcanoes. Every tour is run by local guides, and most can be combined in a single day.

ATV ride through a mountain farm in Costa Rica

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ATV adventures

Two-hour private routes across mountain farms. No driver’s license needed, with lunch, hot springs or horseback add-ons.

1 tour, 8 combos

ATV adventure on private farms

Two hours on mountain trails and open pastures with big views. No driver’s license needed; seasonal fruit, water and phone photos included.

2 hoursVenecia, San Carlos

Add to your ATV ride

  • Traditional lunch
  • Hot springs
  • Horseback riding
  • White-water rafting
  • Canopy zipline
  • Kayak
  • Paddle board
  • Butterfly garden
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Hikers at a waterfall in a green canyon, northern Costa Rica

02

Waterfalls & canyons

Guided hikes to Quebrada Gata, Catarata del Toro, Blue Falls and Vuelta del Cañón, plus canyoning with rappels.

5 tours
Quebrada Gata waterfall at the end of the canyon hike

Quebrada Gata Waterfall

ATV ride plus a demanding guided hike into a volcanic canyon, with river crossings and a turquoise waterfall. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · challengingBajos del Toro
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Blue Falls waterfall hike in Bajos del Toro

Blue Falls of Costa Rica

ATV ride and access to marked trails leading to a series of blue waterfalls, explored at your own pace. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · self-guided trailsBajos del Toro
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Catarata del Toro falling into a volcanic crater

Catarata del Toro

ATV ride plus a guided visit to one of the region’s most iconic waterfalls, dropping into an extinct volcanic crater. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · moderateBajos del Toro
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Vuelta del Cañón waterfall on a guided hike

Vuelta del Cañón Waterfall

ATV ride and a guided walk to a spectacular waterfall, a favourite for photography and nature lovers. Lunch option available.

About 6 hours · moderateBajos del Toro
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Canyoning rappel down a waterfall in Costa Rica

Canyoning in Gata Media

A technical descent with rappels, natural pools and waterfalls, led by a certified guide. Minimum two people.

4 to 6 hours · challengingBajos del Toro
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Rafting on the Sarapiquí River, Costa Rica

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Rainforest & wildlife

Hanging bridges, night walks, a river safari float, horseback riding and birdwatching in Sarapiquí.

5 tours
Hanging bridge over the Sarapiquí rainforest canopy

Sarapiquí hanging bridges

A 390-metre hanging bridge above the canopy and three rainforest trails. Choose a day pass, a guided nature walk or birdwatching.

2 to 3 hours · easySarapiquí
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Guided night walk in the Sarapiquí rainforest

Night walk in the rainforest

Frogs, insects and nocturnal wildlife on trails and hanging bridges after dark, with a local naturalist guide. Minimum age 8.

About 2 hours · easySarapiquí
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Horseback riding through pastures in Sarapiquí

Horseback riding at Hacienda Pozo Azul

Ride through jungle, pastures and streams beside the Sarapiquí River on well-trained horses, with a bilingual guide.

2 hours · 9:30, 11:30, 14:30Hacienda Pozo Azul, Sarapiquí
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Safari float on the Sarapiquí River

Sarapiquí River safari float

A calm float on the Sarapiquí River to spot monkeys, birds, iguanas and otters with a naturalist guide. Suitable for all ages.

2 hours · all agesRío Sarapiquí
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Tropical bird seen while birdwatching in Sarapiquí

Birdwatching in Sarapiquí

Trogons, toucans, motmots and hummingbirds on private trails, with a specialist guide and spotting scope.

2 to 3 hours · easySarapiquí
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Fresh pineapple on a pineapple farm tour in Costa Rica

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Farm & culture tours

Chocolate from bean to bar, organic pineapple and a community coffee farm, each with tastings.

3 tours
Cacao and artisanal chocolate on a farm tour in Sarapiquí

Chocolate tour in Sarapiquí

Follow cacao from bean to bar on a working farm in Puerto Viejo de Sarapiquí, with tastings of artisanal chocolate.

1.5 to 2 hours · family friendlyPuerto Viejo de Sarapiquí
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Pineapple farm tour in Río Cuarto, Costa Rica

Pineapple farm tour

A tractor ride through an organic pineapple farm in Río Cuarto, with unlimited tastings, fresh juice and piña colada.

About 2 hours · family friendlyRío Cuarto
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Community coffee farm tour in Sarapiquí

Community coffee tour

The full seed-to-cup process on a cooperative farm in San Miguel de Sarapiquí, a walk to El Congo Waterfall and a typical lunch.

2 to 3 hours · lunch includedSan Miguel de Sarapiquí
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Crater of Poás Volcano, Costa Rica

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Day trips

Poás and Arenal volcanoes, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Dinoland in Bajos del Toro, with transport arranged.

4 tours
Poás Volcano crater on a day trip from San Carlos

Poás Volcano day trip

Transport and guide to Poás Volcano National Park and one of the world’s largest active craters. Park entry must be reserved with SINAC in advance.

Half day · reservation requiredPoás
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Waterfall at La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Costa Rica

La Paz Waterfall Gardens

Five waterfalls, a wildlife sanctuary, butterfly garden and hummingbird garden on rainforest trails in Vara Blanca.

4 to 7 hours · all agesVara Blanca
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Hiking trail in Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park

Walk the official trails over historic lava flows with views of the volcanic cone and Lake Arenal.

2 to 3 hours on trailsLa Fortuna
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Life-size dinosaur at Dinoland, Bajos del Toro

Dinoland in Bajos del Toro

A family park with life-size animatronic dinosaurs, the Río Agrio waterfall and an optional 195-metre dry slide.

Half day · family friendlyBajos del Toro
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How booking works

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  1. Pick your tours

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  2. We plan the day

    We confirm availability, suggest the best order and send the rate and meeting point.

  3. Confirm and go

    Secure your spot with the payment details we send, then just show up ready for the trail.

Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Yes. The ATV ride combines with the waterfall hikes, a traditional lunch, hot springs, horseback riding, rafting, canopy, kayak or a butterfly garden. Tell us what you want to do and we plan the timing.

The Sarapiquí River safari float, the hanging bridges, the pineapple and chocolate tours, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Dinoland suit all ages. The night walk starts at age 8.

The Quebrada Gata Waterfall hike, with steep sections and river crossings, and canyoning in Gata Media, with rappels over 4 to 6 hours. Both need good physical condition.

Most tours start at our base in Venecia de San Carlos or at the tour site. Tell us where you are staying and we confirm the meeting point and the transport options available for your date.

Yes. Prices shown are per person in US dollars and include Costa Rica’s 13% VAT. For tours marked rates on request, we send the final price on WhatsApp before you book.

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