Tours in Other Parts of Costa Rica
We love the Caribbean Coast and we think there is so much to do here that you’ll never get bored! But while Costa Rica is not a big country it is full of unforgettable nature and adventures on both coasts and in the highlands above! Our tour experts at Gecko Trail Adventures have chosen a selection of activities from more whitewater rafting, canopy tours, coffee tours, exploring cloud forests and much more.
Whitewater Rafting
Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast has some of the world’s best whitewater rafting but there are also some amazing river experiences in other parts of Costa Rica.
Rio Tenorio – Arenal/Guanacaste |
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| Enjoy a beautiful 2.5-hour rafting trip along the arrid and impressive canyon of the Tenorio River in Costa Rica’s picturesque Guanacaste province. Get over 20 fun, exciting rapids, a fresh fruit snack, hike to a local waterfall, and plenty of wildlife along the way like iguanas, tropical birds and monkeys. | ||||
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Rio Toro – Arenal |
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| Experienced and first-time rafters love the Río Toro for full-day, class III-IV rafting. The Río Toro offers over 45-continuous rapids along more than 16 kilometers of deep-canyon gorges and waterfalls where you will often see sloths, monkeys and tropical birds, such as toucans and the Montezuma Oropendula. | ||||
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Rio Sarapiqui – Arenal |
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| The Sarapiquí River is one of Costa Rica’s most-exuberant rivers and offers two different difficulty levels. No matter which one you choose, you’ll get plenty of splashes on this fun, 2-hour rafting trip as you pass by beautiful rainforest and lush farmland. At the end, enjoy fresh, tropical fruit and a typical Costa Rican lunch. | ||||
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Rio Balsa – Arenal |
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| Challenge yourself as you paddle through fun & safe rolling rapids with names like “Congo Loco” & “Rock around the Croc” and the very technical and challenging”Las Dragas” section. Then play around in tranquil river pools in an isolated rainforest river canyon! | ||||
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Tours from San Jose
The capital is central to many activities so many people spend part of their trip there and use it as a home base for exploring and taking advantage of these great activities.
San Jose City Tour |
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| This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San José. It begins with an orientation and drive through the beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica then continue at the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. | ||||
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Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour |
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| A day trip to see the wonderful Arenal area and relax in the famous hot springs, and view the Arenal Volcano. Enroute you’ll stop at Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. | ||||
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Irazu Volcano, Orosi Valley & Lankester Gardens |
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Isla Tortuga |
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Tours from Arenal and Monteverde
The Arenal and Monteverde areas are full of activities, national parks and adventures. Here are some of our favorites.
Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs |
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Horseback Ride in Arenal |
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Sky Trek and Sky Tram Arenal |
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Mountain Bike Tour between Arenal and Monteverde |
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| If you love to ride mountain bikes you can now do so as a means of transport between Arenal and Monteverde. The scenery is a combination of secondary rainforest, farmland and great views of the lake and volcano. | ||||
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Sky Trek and Sky Tram Monteverde |
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Arenal to Monteverde Horseback Ride |
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Travel the old-fashioned way and take a scenic and safe ride along the Arenal Lake where you’ll get several glimpses of the famous and very active Arenal Volcano and ride beside lush and beautiful rainforest – try and spot toucans, Montezuma Oropendolas, sloths, monkeys, the elusive “paca” and other tropical creatures. |
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Arenal to Monteverde Boat+Shuttle Crossing |
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Don’t waste a day driving or being driven around the lake, it’s faster and a whole lot more fun to go straight across the lake on a boat! And if you want to see even more on the way try our special tour which includes a coffee tour, Tilapia fishing in the lake. and a demonstration of the extraction of juice from sugar cane using a manual sugar cane mill. |
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Day Tour to Solentiname Island in Nicaragua |
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| Visit the pintoresque islands of Solentiname situated in Nicaragua Lake and learn everything about their history and their famous cultural heritage. | ||||
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Day Tour to Nicaragua and Caño Negro |
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| One of Nicaragua’s primary rivers, bordering Costa Rica, Río San Juan connects Lake Nicaragua with the Caribbean Sea, giving it enormous strategic value as well as a past filled with bitter dispute. It is home to an overwhelming number of birds and other animals and rich flora, and a key area in conserving the Central American biodiversity and wildlife. On this boat trip to Nicaragua you will see lots of wildlife and will have the chance to get to know a little about our neighbour’s history and culture during your visit to San Carlos. | ||||
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Monteverde Horseback Riding Tours |
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Kayak Expedition on San Juan River |
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| This adventurours kayak expedition will lead you in 4 days from San Carlos to Bocas de Sabalo, Castillo and then back to San Carlos. Return transportation from La Fortuna to San Carlos by bus and boat is included in this package. | ||||
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Tours from Manuel Antonio
The Pacific Coast destination of Manuel Antonio had one of Costa Rica’s first national parks and is still a favorite destination for many.
Hike to the Manuel Antonio National Park |
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| See how many different kinds of flora and fauna you can spot just in the span of a 2 ½ hour nature walk or hike. If you are lucky, you might spot one of the only 1,000 remaining endangered Mono Titi or squirrel monkey, who lives in only one location in the world, in our Manuel Antonio National Park biological corridor. | ||||
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Other parts of Costa Rica
There are so many other activities as well all over the country. Here are some recommended tours.
Looking for something else?
Please see our tours overview page for all the categories of tours offered.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Have Questions? Contact us!
Our onsite travel and tour company partner Gecko Trail Adventures can arrange all sorts of local activities in the area beyond those listed here or make special arrangements and tours for groups, etc.
They also can help you arrange the rest of your trip around Costa Rica by arranging transportation, hotels and activities throughout Costa Rica.
So send them an email or give them a call. They’re happy to put together a package of activities that suits your needs or answer any questions you have about any of this.
You can contact Gecko Trail Adventures at:
- email [email protected]
- telephone in Costa Rica at +506 2756-8412 (that’s 011-506-2756-8412 from USA/Canada and 01-506-2756-8412 from most other parts of the world)
- telephone them via their USA number 1 415 230-0298 which forwards to Costa Rica.
