Costa Rica Tour
Rafting the Upper Reventazón River (near
Turrialba) - The Class V "Guayabo" section of this popular
river is serious white water. Only experienced and gutsy river
runners need apply. If you're not quite up to that, try a 2-day
Pacuare River trip, which passes through primary and secondary
forests and a beautiful steep gorge.
Swinging Through the Treetops on a Canopy Tour - This
unique adventure is becoming quite the rage. In most cases, after
a strenuous climb using ascenders, you strap on a harness and zip
from treetop to treetop while dangling from a cable. There are
canopy tours all around Costa Rica.
Mountain
Biking the Back Roads of Costa Rica - The lack of
infrastructure and paved roads that most folks bemoan is a huge
boon for mountain bikers. There are endless back roads and cattle
paths to explore. Tours of differing lengths and all difficulty
levels are available.
Coffee/Butterfly
Tour - Visit a plantation, taste some of the world's finest
brew & see many species of butterflies.
Costa Rica Highlights Tour -
11 hour tour that covers Poas Volcano, a coffee plantation, river
tour and more.
Poas Volcano / Sarchi Ox Cart Factory Tour
- Great 1-day trip to
Poas Volcano and Sarchi ox cart factory. See the giant steaming
crater, then on to the artisan town of Sarchi for souvenirs.
Arenal
Volcano/Tabacón Hot Springs - When
the skies are clear and the lava is flowing, Arenal Volcano
provides a thrilling light show accompanied by an earthshaking
rumble that defies description. You can even see the show while
soaking in a natural hot spring and having a drink at the swim-up
bar.
Tortuguero Village & Jungle
Canals (on the Caribbean coast, N of
Limón) - Tortuguero Village is a small collection of rustic wooden
shacks on a narrow spit of land between the Caribbean Sea and a
dense maze of jungle canals. It's been called Costa Rica's Venice,
but it actually has more in common with the South American Amazon.
You can fly into the small airstrip, but it's better to take one
of the slow boats that ply the river and canal route. On the way
you'll see a wide variety of herons and other water birds, three
types of monkeys, three-toed sloths, and huge American crocodiles.
If you come between June and October, you may be treated to the
awe-inspiring spectacle of a green turtle nesting -- the small
stretch of Tortuguero beach is the last remaining major nesting
site of this endangered animal.
Costa Rica Fly Fishing Tour -
Enjoy pure fly fishing
adventure in a wide variety of fishing locations: from mountains
to sea. Fish for all types of species, small to huge and in
waders or watercraft. Expert guides show you the secret honey
holes.
Hiking Mount Chirripó
- The highest mountain in Costa Rica, Mount Chirripó is one
of the few places in the world where (on a clear day) you can see
both the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean at the same time.
Hiking to Chirripó's 3,724m (12,215-ft.) summit will take you
through a number of distinct bioregions, ranging from lowland
pastures and a cloud forest to a high-altitude.
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