This leisurely and luxurious Catamaran Cruise to a secluded island in the Nicoya Gulf is among the most popular tours in Costa Rica. A full-day tour that sails from the Pacific coast port of Puntarenas past islands such as Sugar Loaf and San Lucas on your way to Isla Tortuga (Turtle Island). On the cruise, watch tropical fish and other marine life through the...

Costa Rica white water rafting tours range from Class I through IV. Whether you ride the rapids or take a leisurely cruise downstream, Costa Rica white water rafting presents a rare view of the rain forests and wildlife in this tropical paradise. Rapids run from moderate to fast and challenging, so you can float down Rio Coribici and see some of the 300 bird...

To begin this recommended tour, which should really be called Ten in One, we take the Pan-American road to Alajuela, where we go by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the Mango's Park. As we continue to climb to Poas Volcano we go by coffee plantations, flower and fern nurseries, and strawberry fields. There is a noticeable change in...

We at Costa Rica Uncovered are somewhat biased when it comes to canopy tours or zip-lines as they are often called. Many are good and some are outstanding. To be out standing in "our book" 1. means a real canopy experience (not a few lines between trees in a dry tropical forest) 2. highly trained expert guides, and 3. an untouchable safety record. Although...

Relaxing rain forest tours in Costa Rica are easy to find across the country. Whether you visit Guanacaste, the Central Pacific coast, Osa, Corcovado or the Caribbean coast, you will discover a wide variety of tours. Cloud forests are more common in the north-central area. Choosing from the many rain forest tours here may prove the most challenging part of your...

One of the most popular tours in Costa Rica, canopy zip line tours are found throughout the country. After being strapped into the harness (securely attached to a cable), you will soar through the air like a hawk. The exhilarating sensation of a canopy zip line tour cannot be matched by any other experience -- it's the closest you'll ever come to flying. At the...

Imagine following the journey of a coffee bean on the plantation, from the plant to a cup of gourmet coffee. When you take the Coffee Tour at Cafe Britt you'll do exactly that. The professional acting troop dressed in traditional garb, will escort you through a multi-media, interactive tour through the history of coffee Observe and participate in the traditions...

The trip begins ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans! After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our...

This excursion introduces you into the culture and the history of San Jose Costa Rica by visiting the best museums, parks and historical sites of the capital city.. We start our tour passing by the huge green Metropolitan Park of La Sabana, often called the lung of the City, visiting the distinguished residential area of Rohrmoser with its different Embassies....

The tour will take you along the famous Pan-American highway heading towards the town of Alajuela, passing by the Agricultural Monument of Juan Santa Maria and the famous Mango's Park. As we begin to ascend towards the volcano, we will make a quick stop at a coffee plantation for a brief explanation about the growing and processing of Costa Rican coffee. Our ascent...

The Arenal Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in the Americas . Located north of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a natural phenomenon that attracts thousands of visitors a year due to its permanent, extraordinary and trusted volcanic activity, which on clear nights can seem like fireworks with intermittent explosions of ash and lava....

This tour begins when we head towards the Pacific Coast through the old Spanish route of 1606. Once we reach our destination, we will start the jungle boat tour that takes you on the Tarcoles River. Our guides will show you to the world of crocodiles and diverse species of birds. After the boat ride, the tour continues to Punta Leona Beach Resort, one of the...