Dive - Discover Scuba Diving
The PADI Discover Scuba Course is the perfect way to get a taste of Costa Rica underwater without having to complete the full PADI Open Water certification course. It is quick, fun, and safe. The course is a full day with 1 – 1 ½ hours for the pool and theory instruction, plus 2 open water dives in up to 40 feet of water. The class and pool session can be scheduled for any day. Tour Includes:- Roundtrip transfers from your hotel to the dive operations
- Services of a PADI instructor, class, and pool instruction, plus 2 open water dives.
- Use of all necessary scuba diving equipment to complete the Discover Scuba Diving course - including mask, fins, BC, regulator, tank, weight belt and weights
What to Bring:- Bathing suit (wear), towel, sunscreen, hat, extra t-shirt, comfortable boat/beach shoes, and camera, plus money for incidentals and/or tips.
Requirements and General Information:- Participant must be at least 12 years of age.
- Good health is required. You will be required to sign a liability disclaimer at check-in.
- Tour operates rain or shine.
- Gratuities are not included.
- Participant must not be going to higher altitude nor flying in a plane within 18 hours after their last dive.
- In effort to preserve the environment, the use of sunscreen is limited to only those that are ecological/environmentally safe.
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Dive - Single Day (morning) 2-Tank Dive
The Guanacaste area of Costa Rica has many great dive sites just a short boat ride away. Most of the local sites accommodate all levels of experience. The dives are multi-level starting at 30 feet and slope down to a maximum depth of 90 feet to a volcanic bottom, providing a spectacular setting for abundant marine life. Huge manta rays, white tip reef sharks, spotted eagle rays, as well as schools of jacks and grunts are among the most common species that divers usually spot. Tour Includes:- Roundtrip transfers from your hotel to boat pier
- Services of a PADI dive master
- Use of air tanks, weights, and belts. Other dive equipment and wet suits are available for rent.
- Water and light snacks
What to Bring:- Your Scuba Certification Card (C Card) and log book are REQUIRED
- Bathing suit (wear), towel, sunscreen, hat, extra t-shirt, comfortable boat/beach shoes, and camera, plus money for incidentals and/or tips.
Requirements and General Information: This tour is only for certified scuba divers, 12 years of age and older - You must present your C Card and log book on day of your scheduled dive.
- Good health is required. You will be required to sign a liability disclaimer at check-in.
- Tour operates rain or shine.
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Gratuities are not included.
- In effort to preserve the environment, the use of sunscreen is limited to only those that are ecological/environmentally safe.
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Tour - 1-Day Tour to Monteverde
A fabulous day of beautiful scenery and nature. The tour starts with a 30-minute drive aboard a microbus to the Arenal Lake Dam. Then you'll board a very comfortable and safe pontoon boat for a 30- to 40-minute ride to Rio Chiquito, a small town on the other side of the lake. Arenal Lake is the largest and most important lake in Costa Rica. During the boat ride you will see resident and migratory birds, great views of the Arenal Volcano, and perhaps some animals in the surrounding areas. Next, you'll take a 1 ½-hour drive to Monteverde. Once in Monteverde, you'll take an exceptional hike where you'll experience different species of birds, rich beds of moss, flowers, lichen, and bromeliads. Visit a frog pond or the serpentarium to see some of the wildlife in the area and complete the journey to the famous cloud forest. After the hike, lunch will be served before you head back to your hotel. - Departure Time: Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 7:30am.
- Return Time: Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel is approximately 3:30pm.
Tour includes:- Roundtrip transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Entrance fees
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 8 hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Arenal/La Fortuna hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear long pants, a sweater, and hiking shoes, and bring a camera, binoculars, sun block, and insect repellent
- Waiver is required to participate in this tour
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - 2-Night Arenal Volcano Tour (from Guanacaste)
Visit one of the most one of the most magnificent places in Costa Rica, the mighty Arenal Volcano. Stand at the foot of what was one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas since 1968. Day by Day Tour Itinerary: Day 1 - Guanacaste - Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna) This morning you will be picked up early in the morning at your Guanacaste area hotel and transferred to Arenal Volcano. The first stop will be Lake Arenal, where you will have the opportunity to see the majestic volcano in all its glory. Then, after reaching the other side of the lake, you will take a nature walk where you get to see various types of ecosystems. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the area. Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to The Springs Resort & Spa where you may enjoy the natural hot springs and pools followed by dinner. Later depart for the Hotel Arenal Manoa for your overnight stay. Includes lunch and dinner. Day 2 - Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna) After a delicious breakfast, the adventure continues. Discover the natural treasures of Costa Rica by choosing from 2 sightseeing options. The first option is hanging bridges, where you will be amazed by the views from the 15 bridges that form a 2-mile circuit amid the rainforest. The second option is Caño Negro, a riverboat tour where you will experience the ecosystem home to thousands of different species, including migratory and non-migratory birds, reptiles, and monkeys. During the 2-hour trip on the river, a naturalist tour guide will explain the different habitats. After whichever sightseeing option you choose, you'll return to La Fortuna where a local lunch will be served and then return to Hotel Arenal Manoa. Includes breakfast and lunch. Day 3 - Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna) - Guanacaste Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some leisure time to enjoy the beautiful location and the surrounding areas. Check out will be at 12 noon, followed by a return transfer back to Guanacaste. If you have an early morning departure on the last day, an early morning transfer directly back to Liberia (LIR) airport may be requested. Includes breakfast. 2-Night Arenal Volcano Tour Inclusions:- Pick-up and drop-off at your Guanacaste area hotel, and land transportation aboard an air-conditioned coach or van
- Hotel accommodations for 2 nights, at Hotel Arenal Manoa
- 2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 1 dinner
- Services of English-speaking guides
- Complete program of sightseeing as indicated on itinerary
- Entrance fees
Not Included:- Pre/post hotel accommodations
- Roundtrip transfers from LIR airport to Guanacaste area hotel
- Meals not listed on the itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities/extras in hotels
Other information:- Tour duration is 3 days / 2 nights
- Tour departes from Guanacaste on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- It is recommended that you bring hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit, a camera, binoculars, insect repellant and raincoat.
- Bring additional money for meals that are not included as well as for shopping, and cash in small denominations for purchasing handicrafts.
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate on this tour
- Be prepared to tip your guide
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Request the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on re-confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
- Customers planning their stay in Costa Rica before or after the tour, may book a pre/post-tour hotel by contacting one of our Reservations Specialists or their travel agent
IMPORTANT NOTE: The purchase of at least one night hotel stay in Guanacaste prior to the start of the tour is highly recommended. For those who choose not to select a hotel in Guanacaste for the night prior to the tour departure, it will be the responsibility of the customer to reconfirm the tour departure time and get to a predetermined meeting point in Guanacaste on the morning of the tour departure.
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Tour - 3-Night Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Tour (from Guanacaste)
Visit two of the most magnificent places in Costa Rica; the mighty Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna, where you will stand at the foot of one of what was the most active volcanoes in the Americas from 1968 until 2010, and the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, with it's scenic views. Day by Day Tour Itinerary: Day 1 - Guanacaste - Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna) This morning you will be picked up early in the morning at your Guanacaste area hotel and transferred to Arenal Volcano. The first stop will be Lake Arenal, where you will have the opportunity to see the majestic volcano in all its glory. Then, after reaching the other side of the lake, you will take a nature walk where you get to see various types of ecosystems. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the area. Later in the afternoon you will be transferred to The Springs Resort & Spa where you may enjoy the natural hot springs and pools followed by dinner. Later depart for the Hotel Arenal Manoa for your overnight stay. Includes lunch and dinner. Day 2 - Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna) After a delicious breakfast, the adventure continues. Discover the natural treasures of Costa Rica by choosing from 2 sightseeing options. The first option is hanging bridges, where you will be amazed by the views from the 15 bridges that form a 2-mile circuit amid the rainforest. The second option is Caño Negro, a riverboat tour where you will experience the ecosystem home to thousands of different species, including migratory and non-migratory birds, reptiles, and monkeys. During the 2-hour trip on the river, a naturalist tour guide will explain the different habitats. After whichever sightseeing option you choose, you'll return to La Fortuna where a local lunch will be served and then return to Hotel Arenal Manoa. Includes breakfast and lunch. Day 3 - Arenal Volcano (La Fortuna) - Monteverde Enjoy an early morning breakfast and then venture off to the Cloud Forest of Monteverde. You will be transferred to the Arenal Lake dam and board a pontoon boat for a 40-minute ride to Rio Chiquito, a little town located on the other side of the lake. During the boat ride you will see resident and migratory birds and great views of Arenal Volcano. Next, you'll take a 1 ½-hour drive to Monteverde. Once in Monteverde, there is an exceptional hike where you can take in the scenery and see different species of birds, other animals, and flowers. Visit a frog pond or the serpentarium to see some of the wildlife in the area and complete the journey to the famous Cloud Forest. After the hike, lunch will be served and then you will be transported to El Establo Mountain Hotel for your overnight stay. Includes breakfast and lunch. Day 4 - Monteverde - Guanacaste Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and some leisure time to enjoy the beautiful location and the surrounding areas. Check out will be at 12 noon, followed by a return transfer back to Guanacaste. If you have an early morning departure on the last day, an early morning transfer directly back to Liberia (LIR) airport may be requested. Includes breakfast. Tour Includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your Guanacaste area hotel, and land transportation aboard an air-conditioned coach or van
- Hotel accommodations 3 nights, including 2 nights at Hotel Arenal Manoa, and 1 night at El Establo Mountain Hotel
- 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner
- Services of English-speaking guides
- Complete program of sightseeing as indicated on itinerary
- Entrance fees
Not Included:- Pre/post hotel accommodations
- Roundtrip transfers from LIR airport to Guanacaste area hotel
- Meals not listed on the itinerary
- Alcoholic drinks
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities/extras in hotels.
Other information:- Tour duration is 4 days / 3 nights
- Tour departs from Guanacaste on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
- It is recommended that you bring hiking shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit, a camera, binoculars, insect repellant and raincoat.
- Bring additional money for meals that are not included as well as for shopping, and cash in small denominations for purchasing handicrafts.
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate on this tour
- Be prepared to tip your guide
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Request the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on re-confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
- Customers planning their stay in Costa Rica before or after the tour, may book a pre/post-tour hotel by contacting one of our Reservations Specialists or their travel agent
IMPORTANT NOTE: The purchase of at least one night hotel stay in Guanacaste prior to the start of the tour is highly recommended. For those who choose not to select a hotel in Guanacaste for the night prior to the tour departure, it will be the responsibility of the customer to reconfirm the tour departure time and get to a predetermined meeting point in Guanacaste on the morning of the tour departure.
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Tour - Arenal 4-in-1 Combo Tour
Experience 4 spectacular activities during this full-day tour. First choose between the hanging bridges walk or a river safari float. The hanging bridges walk is made up of 15 bridges that make up a 2-mile circuit in the rainforest. The safari float takes you leisurely down the Peñas Blancas River. Both areas are full of tropical flora and fauna. Next up is a walking tour at the majestic waterfall La Fortuna, a gorgeous 200-foot waterfall. After, your walk, a typical Costa Rican lunch will be served at a local restaurant in La Fortuna. After lunch depart for the Arenal Volcano National park and take a hike through the natural and geological history of the Arenal Volcano. Finally finish the day relaxing in the hot springs of your choice and then enjoy a delicious dinner. - Departure Time: Scheduled pick up from your hotel is approximately 7:30am.
- Return Time: Scheduled drop off at your hotel is approximately 9:00pm.
Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Either the Hanging Bridges or Safari Float activity option
- La Fortuna Waterfall walk
- Arenal Volcano hike
- Time to enjoy the hot springs of your choice
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Bottled water, sodas, and cookies
- Lunch and dinner
- Entrance fees
Other information:- Full-day tour, approximately 13½ hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Arenal/La Fortuna hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear light clothing, and bring hiking shoes, water shoes, swimsuit, camera, binoculars, sun block, insect repellent, and a raincoat.
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate on this tour.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Arenal Hanging Bridges
Nature lovers will love the views from the 15 bridges that conform a 2-mile circuit amid the rainforest. The bridges are made of aluminum, galvanized steel, and concrete to ensure maximum security as well as paving blocks to prevent slipping. A naturalist will guide you through a fascinating, colorful tropical rainforest world through natural history. The views of the volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest make for an unforgettable experience. - Departure Time: Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel approximately 8:00am.
- Return Time: Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel approximately 2:00pm.
Tour includes:- Roundtrip transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Hanging Bridges walk
- Services of a bilingual guide
Other information:- Half-day tour – approximately 6 hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Arenal/La Fortuna hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear light clothing and hiking shoes and bring a camera, binoculars, sun block, and insect repellent
- Good health is required for participation; a waiver is required to participate on this tour.
- Must be comfortable with high altitudes
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Book the date your choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers.
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Tour - Arenal Volcano & Hike
Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a gentle hike along the base of this marvelous volcano, which was one of Costa Rica's most active volcanoes from its initial eruption in 1968 until the end of 2010. This hike begins on one of the trails close to the volcano. The trail will take you through the forest over where in 1968, lava has flowed and the area, and is now in the process of regeneration. The hike lasts approximately 2 ½ hours. - Departure Times: Scheduled pick up from your hotel is approximately 8:00am
- Return Times: Scheduled drop off at your hotel is approximately 2:00pm
Tour includes:- Pick up and drop off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Entrance fees
Other information:- Half-day tour, approximately 6 hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Arenal/La Fortuna hotels only.
- It is recommended that you wear light clothing and hiking shoes, and bring a camera, binoculars, sun block, insect repellent, and a raincoat.
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate on this tour.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Rainforest Adventure
The most extraordinary views are yours on a gentle hike through the beautiful forest along the base of this marvelous mountain. This motivating hike starts at the volcano's slopes and you will be introduced to the splendor of one of the Earth's most complex and important ecosystems: The Rainforest. Afterwards, you can find yourself embraced savoring the moonlight swim in the luxurious hot springs at The Springs Resort and Spa and enjoy it's tropical landscape. Finish the day with a delicious dinner. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned coach bus or van
- Services of a bilingual guid
- Entrance fee to The Springs Resort & Spa
- Lunch and dinner
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 15 hours
- Tour operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Good health is required for participation
- Recommended that you wear shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit, rubber-soled shoes or waterproof shoes and bring a hat, camera, sunscreen, insect repellant, sandals, hiking shoes, raingear, sunglasses, towel, and an extra change of clothes.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Buena Vista Hot Springs/Canopy Experience & Water Slide
A great experience for adrenaline lovers, where they can climb right to the treetops , ziplining through the tropical forest. Then, feel the excitement of sliding down a waterslide through the jungle. Next, enjoy a delicious lunch before setting off on a relaxed journey along a dirt road through the forest either by horseback or on board a tractor tram up to the comforting hot springs. While at the hot springs, indulge your senses with a soothing soak in the thermal waters, steam bath, and natural spa. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned coach bus or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Canopy tour (zip line)
- Use of jungle waterslide
- Lunch
- Horseback riding
- Use of hot springs and mud rub
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 10 hours
- Tour operates on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Minimum age requirement is 8 years of age to participate
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate in this tour.
- Recommended that you wear shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit, rubber-soled shoes or waterproof shoes and bring a hat, camera, sunscreen, sandals, sunglasses, towel, and an extra change of clothes.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Caño Negro & Rio Frío
This tour is perfect for nature lovers! First, you'll take a 1½-hour drive through the scenic countryside of Costa Rica and then board a boat for a tour along the Frío River winding through canyons. During the boat ride, you will learn about the ecological history and see various species or wildlife, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. On the way back, you'll enjoy an authentic Costa Rican experience with lunch at a traditional style restaurant. - Departure Time: Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 7:30am
- Return Time: Scheduled drop-off service to you hotel is approximately 4:30pm
Tour includes:- Roundtrip transportation aboard air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Boat ride
- Snacks and lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 10 hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Arenal/La Fortuna hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear light clothing and comfortable shoes and bring a camera, binoculars, sun block, and insect repellent
- Recommended to bring original passport
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice and may vary based on minimum number of people required to operate
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Coffee Tour at Heliconia Ranch
Learn the history of coffee in Costa Rica accompanied by a specialized coffee guide while tasting samples of one of Costa Rica's best coffees grown in Monteverde. You will also have the opportunity to taste some of Monteverde's traditionally produced cheeses and learn how women prepare the traditional drink of coffee and the Costa Rican staple of corn tortillas. During this tour, you will visit the Heliconia Ranch and meet and take your picture with "Ferdinando," a 2,000-pound bull. - Departure Time: Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 8:30am or 2:00pm.
- Return Time: Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel is approximately 11:00am or 4:30pm
Tour includes:- Roundtrip transportation aboard air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Entrance fees
- Snacks
Other information:- Half-day tour approximately 2 ½ hours
- Tour operates 2 times daily at 8:30am and 2:00pm.
- Tour available from Monteverde hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear comfortable shoes and bring a camera, binoculars, and raincoat
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Colonial Granada Nicaragua
For those seeking to revive memories of a nostalgic past while enjoying the view of a gorgeous volcano, Colonial Granada will be an unforgettable day. Visit the historic city of Granada, founded in 1524, and located in Nicaragua. Once you enter the Nicaraguan border, you will admire the great view of the Maderas and and Concepcion Volcanoes, only a preview of the impressive view that guests will enjoy when they arrive at the Masaya Volcano, the only volcano in the western hemisphere where you are able to drive all the way to the rim. The tour will continue through a short drive down the mountain into one of the most picturesque places in Nicaragua, the city of Masaya. Known as the cradle of Nicaraguan folklore and the very heart of handicrafts. You will have an opportunity to enjoy lunch at a colonial restaurant where you will be delighted with Spanish and Nicaraguan dishes. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned coach bus or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- All taxes in Nicaragua
- Entrance fee to Masaya Volcano and Masaya Market visit
- Granada city tour
- Lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 15 hours
- Tour operates on Tuesday and Thursday
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Good health is required for participation.
- It is recommended that you bring or wear light casual clothing, comfortable walking shoes, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, insect repellant and binoculars
- Bring additional money for shopping
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
- A PASSPORT IS MANDATORY WITH MINIMUM 6 MONTHS OF VALIDITY
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Tour - Corobici or Tenorio Nature Float
What a better way to enjoy a beautiful river than running it in a rubber raft? This is a fabulous tour for those who don't mind getting a tan and doing a bit of paddling. Guanacaste's Corobici or Tenorio River is perfect for those who have dreamed about the joys of white rafting. During the floating, you may see some exotic birds, Jesus Christ lizards, and chattering monkeys hanging upside-down by their tails. Before you board the rubber raft, your certified river guide will instruct you on safety procedures. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Use of raft and all equipment
- Floating tour
- Lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour - approximately 8 hours
- Tour operates on Thursday
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Minimum age requirement is 12 years of age to participate
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate in this tour.
- It is recommended that you wear shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit, rubber-soled shoes or waterproof shoes and bring a hat, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, binoculars and an extra change of clothes.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Horseback Riding at Heliconia Ranch
Enjoy horseback riding inside a private ranch with more than 260 acres of beautiful landscapes and forest trails featuring breathtaking views of the Pacific ocean. At the end of the horseback ride, you'll enjoy a cup of fresh coffee grown and prepared in the local community. - Departure Time(s): Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 8:00am or 2:00pm
- Return Time(s): Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel is approximately 10:30am or 4:30pm
Includes:- Roundtrip transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Horseback riding activity
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide
Other information:- Half-day tour – approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours
- Tour operates 2 times daily at 8:30am and 2:30pm
- Tour available from Monteverde hotels only
- Children must be 6 year or older to participate.
- Waiver is required to participate
- It is recommended that you wear long pants and hiking shoes and bring a camera, binoculars, insect repellant, and a raincoat
- Be prepared to tip your guide
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Palo Verde National Park
The Palo Verde National Park experience will begin as you board your boat for a ride along the slow-moving Tempisque River, which crosses the dry Pacific savannas. As you travel along, you may spot a fabulous array of wild birds and a myriad of creatures such as howler monkeys, green iguanas, and king fishers. You may also have the opportunity to find other exotic animals such as anteaters and crocodiles basking in the sunshine. Palo Verde National Park is dramatic in its diversity with mangroves, swamps, swamp forests, saltwater and freshwater lagoons, marshes, and both deciduous and evergreen forests where the characteristic Palo Verde or Horse Bean grows can be found here. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned coach bus or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Boat tour
- Lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 10 hours
- Tour operates on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and operation is subject to river tides
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Good health is required for participation
- It is recommended that you bring or wear light casual clothing, comfortable walking shoes, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, insect repellant and binoculars
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Santa Elena Biological Reserve
Revel in the misty Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve and its habitat as you discover the amazing diversity of vegetation and wildlife. An experienced guide will take you through the trails of the 765 acres of preserved cloud forest on this 3- to 4 -hour journey. This reserve is one of the best places to see and hear howler monkeys in Costa Rica. - Departure Time(s): Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 7:00am or 1:00pm
- Return Time(s): Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel is approximately 11:00am or 5:00pm
Includes:- Roundtrip transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Entrance fees to Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide
Other information:- Half-day tour – approximately 3 - 4 hours
- Tour operates 2 times daily at 7:30am and 1:30pm
- Tour available from Monteverde hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear hiking shoes and bring a camera, binoculars, insect repellant, and a waterproof jacket
- Be prepared to tip your guide
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Selvatura Combo Tour
This is the perfect combo tour with 4 activities to experience at Monteverde and its cloud forest. The first adventure is the fun Selvatura Park Canopy Tour. As one of the safest adventures in Costa Rica, this canopy tour starts with an experienced guide assisting you with the appropriate equipment before you zipline through each of the 15 cables and 18 platforms and optionally on the Tarzan Swing. Next is the Selvatura Park Treetop Walkways (hanging bridges), which are outstanding structures with a trail that crosses through the cloud forest, on which visitors will walk through 18 different bridges from various lengths and altitudes. Less exciting, but just as beautiful, you will next explore a community of more than 20 species of butterflies at the Selvatura Park Butterfly Garden. Finally, the Hummingbirds Garden where you can observe more than 14 different species of hummingbirds including some species not commonly seen in other areas of Monteverde. - Departure Time(s): Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 7:50am.
- Return Time(s): Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel is approximately 3:00pm.
Includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Use of canopy equipment
- Hanging Bridges walk
- Entrance to Butterfly Garden and Hummingbird garden
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide
- Lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 8 hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Monteverde hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothing, and bring a camera, binoculars, insect repellant, and a raincoat.
- Children must be 4 year or older to participate.
- Maximum weight limit is to participate is 250 pounds.
- Be prepared to tip your guide
- Book the date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Selvatura at Monteverde
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve of Costa Rica is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics. Treetop walkways cross through the cloud forest letting you explore a community that gathers more than 20 species of tropical butterflies, Now, imagine more than 100 beautiful hummingbirds flying cheerfully around you. The Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve also has the world's third largest private insect collection. While at the preserve, a tasty lunch of local cuisine will be served. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned coach bus or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Entrance fee to walkways, butterfly garden, and hummingbird garden
- Lunch
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 14 hours
- Tour operates on Thursday
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate in this tour.
- It is recommended that you bring or wear light casual clothing, comfortable walking shoes, rain gear, light jacket, camera, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, insect repellant, binoculars, and a change of clothes (optional).
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Sky Tram & Sky Trek
Visit the Arenal Reserve, which is located between the rain forest and the Monteverde cloud forest. Experience spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and Lake from the Sky Tram or the Sky Trek or take a hike through the trails full of flora and fauna. The Sky Tram is a 15-minute aerial tram tour through the rain forest to the Miguel Angel observatory where you will have spectacular views of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, and the Tilarán mountain range. Then take the Sky Trek, which takes about 1 ½ hours and is a 3280-foot long zip line system allowing you to enjoy the rain forest and its beautiful views in a fun, easy, and safe ride. - Departure Time: Scheduled pick-up service from your hotel is approximately 8:00am
- Return Time: Scheduled drop-off service to your hotel is approximately 12:00 noon
Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard an air-conditioned motorcoach, bus, or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Sky Tram & Sky Trek activity
Other information:- Half-day tour – approximately 3 ½ to 4 hours
- Tour operates daily
- Tour available from Arenal/La Fortuna hotels only
- It is recommended that you wear long pants and hiking shoes, and bring a camera, binoculars, sun block, insect repellent, and raincoat.
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate in this tour.
- Children must be 8 years or older to participate.
- Must be comfortable with high altitudes.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Book the date you choose. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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Tour - Tenorio Whitewater Rafting
Get ready for a great adventure. Located in the heart of Guanacaste, the Tenorio River will test your courage and challenge your skills in its incredible rapids. For those already rafters, this trip is a must. Its challenges await you as you plunge through twists and turns down 15 miles of intense and challenging rapids like the "Rock, straight to the "cave", "Chautas Rapid", and "double drop". Finally, after your adventurous day, you will enjoy a healthy lunch. Tour includes:- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel and transportation aboard air-conditioned coach bus or van
- Services of a bilingual guide
- Use of raft and rafting gear
- Lunch is provided
Other information:- Full-day tour – approximately 8 hours
- Tour operates on Monday and Friday
- Tour available from Guanacaste area hotels only
- Minimum age requirement is 12 years of age to participate
- Maximum weight 250 pounds to participate
- Good health is required for participation. Waiver is required to participate in this tour.
- It is recommended that you wear shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes or waterproof shoes and bring a hat, camera, swimsuit, sunscreen, sunglasses, towel, and an extra change of clothes.
- Be prepared to tip your guides
- Program is subject to change without notice
- Tour requires a minimum of 6 persons to operate
- Book for date you choose. Reservations are made ahead of time for passengers. Instructions on confirming your reservation will be included in your travel documents.
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