Playa Hermosa Central Pacific, Costa Rica Tours and Activities
The best tours in Costa Rica
The Explorer
From $93On The Explorer tour, you’ll get to explore the waterfalls in the forests of Jacó. This tour will take you to an area that resonates with the rushing water of 10 waterfalls. You’ll get the chance to hike the trails and swim in the natural pools.
5-in-1 Adrenaline Extreme Adventure
From $151The Adrenaline Extreme tour in Jacó, Costa Rica, offers a comprehensive adventure experience within a tropical forest near the beach. This 3.5-hour tour combines multiple activities, including an aerial tram ride, a 9-cable zipline course, a high ropes circuit, a 400-meter hike, and a visit to a butterfly garden.
Carara National Park & Bird Watching
From $155Immerse yourself in the wonders of the transitional wet-dry forest with our expert bilingual guides, who are eager to share fascinating insights about nature and birdwatching. Wander through lush gallery forests and pristine patches of primary forest, encountering majestic scarlet macaws and crocodiles basking by the iconic Tárcoles River Bridge.
If you came to Costa Rica for adventure and excitement then this tour is for you! Enjoy waterfalls, canyons, adrenaline rushes and the beauty of nature as you explore the jungle by hiking, zip lining, swimming, cliff jumping, and rappelling. This rainforest adventure is perfect if you want to combine a nature excursion with awesome activities.
Jaco Extreme Canyoning
From $102Get ready for the ultimate adventure with Vista Los Suenos Extreme Canyoning, a thrilling experience that combines hiking, rappelling, and trekking through the stunning rainforest. This high-adrenaline tour takes you on a journey through the heart of nature, where you'll encounter breathtaking waterfalls, rugged river beds, and lush vegetation.
Jaco Jungle Horseback Riding
From $86The Jungle Horseback Riding and Natural Pool Tour is a 2-hour adventure that offers a unique and immersive experience in the Costa Rica rainforest. Located in Jaco, this tour takes participants through Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park's private and exclusive 80-acre property, featuring well-kept horses and breathtaking views. Just 20 minutes from Villa Caletas and Playa Hermosa area, this tour is a must-do for nature lovers.
Our 2-hour tour takes you to the Tulin River, a stunning natural spot surrounded by lush vegetation. We’ll make a stop at a tall bridge—an ideal location for memorable photos. During the rainy season, the river is strong and lively, while in the dry season it becomes calm and shallow. Depending on water levels, you may even have the chance to step into the river and enjoy some refreshing splashing fun.
Jaco Private Surf Class
From $82Our two-hour private lessons are a fantastic choice for couples or families eager to learn together in a fun and supportive environment.
Our 2-hour tour takes you to the Tulin River, a stunning natural spot surrounded by lush vegetation. We’ll make a stop at a tall bridge—an ideal location for memorable photos. During the rainy season, the river is strong and lively, while in the dry season it becomes calm and shallow. Depending on water levels, you may even have the chance to step into the river and enjoy some refreshing splashing fun.
Aerial Tram
From $72Prepare for awe-inspiring views of the dense vegetation surrounding you as you move through the bio-diverse forest canopy.
Costa Rica itineraries from local insiders
Explore hand-picked Costa Rica itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.
Pura Vida Adventure Together
We both love nature and hiking so Costa Rica is ideal for both of those. We went during what’s considered the rainy season so you need to be aware of that going in. It rained at some point almost every day we were there but we still had a very enjoyable time. We visited La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed La Fortuna more. La Fortuna was more jungle whereas Manuel Antonio was more coastal and felt more touristy.
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Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart
Costa Rica was just magnificent. The people, food, jungles, beaches were all fantastic. Can’t wait until my next trip back.
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Big Multi Family Group Adventure
Embark on a vibrant Costa Rican adventure that juxtaposes bustling urban energy with lush, untouched rainforests, delivering a dynamic escape from everyday routine. From San José’s lively streets you’ll head to Monteverde’s cloud‑forest canopy for sky tram rides and hikes, then dive into Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters and trek El Silencio’s volcanic paths. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in coffee farms, rainforest sounds, and volcanic vistas, leaving you with lasting memories of Costa Rica’s spirited hospitality and natural wonder.
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60th birthday jungle adventure
If you like the outside at all, Costa Rica is for you! It truly is a rich coast. The diversity of wildlife is mind blowing. It is spectacular.
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Costa Rica Two Family Journey
Lovely, relaxing country. Lots of activities, everything from lounging to adventure and more. Friendly people, tasty food, family-friendly.
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Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday
Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!
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Family Time in Costa Rica
Michelle and her family embarked on a multi‑generational adventure in Costa Rica, where mist‑cloaked cloud forests meet surf‑kissed Pacific beaches, offering a vibrant contrast of cool heights and warm tides. Your journey weaves through Monteverde’s canopy zip lines and canyoning thrills, the turquoise Tenorio River’s Class III/IV rapids, and La Leona waterfall’s lush river tubing. Guided by local experts and supported by a comfortable van, your family will soak up Pura Vida hospitality, returning home with shared stories of soaring forests and surf‑side sunsets.
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Family Adventure Through Costa Rica
Rachel and her family of four spent a week moving across Costa Rica, from Arenal to the Pacific coast, with every transfer and tour arranged door to door. In Arenal they rode the Sky Adventures aerial tram and ziplines, took on the Balsa River's Class II–III rapids, and walked the EcoGarden trails to find sloths in their actual habitat, not a roadside stop, then the falls at La Fortuna. On the coast at Manuel Antonio they hiked the national park with a local guide, snorkeled the reef, and chased the Mulguri waterfall. As Rachel said, these weren't tours with twenty other tourists trailing the buses. They were the real thing, reachable only through local connections, with the family's days handled start to finish.
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Everything else in this category, from half-day escapes to multi-day adventures, all run by the local insiders we work with year-round.
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Savegre River Rafting Class II-III
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