Top Central Pacific Day Trips - page 4

Sail out to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya from Puntarenas on this all-day boat trip. Hop aboard a catamaran boat and head towards the island, which boasts a protected forest and clear waters that are ideal for swimming. There, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy a day away from the Costa Rican mainland.

It is a unique experience since we pick you up in Jaco in an air-conditioned vehicle, upon arrival at the park we have certified and experienced guides, you will be able to see various types of animals, see birds, sloths, monkeys and more and be on a white sand beach, finalism with typical food of the area,

Discover one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets: the Eco Chontales waterfall. Take a scenic drive along the coastline, admiring the landscape and preparing for your adventure. You’ll hike to the river where you’ll find the 150-foot waterfall. Learn about the different features as you and your guide hike to swimming holes. The unique features created by the waterfall allow you to waterslide and even leap into the water from rocks.

Learn about the flora and fauna in the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest on this half-day guided tour. Known for the foggy, low-hanging clouds that hover around its upper canopy, the forest is a popular attraction in Costa Rica. It is home to over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, and 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles. This tour also includes a horseback riding adventure.

Enjoy this full day out and live the pura vida, having fun on an ATV driving to Mal Pais, then ziplining through the canopy, and then walking to Montezuma and visiting the waterfall. You'll depart at 7:30am, and then get on the ATV and drive to the jungle. After this you'll get back on the ATV and visit several more towns, beaches, and then the waterfall.

This tour combines an educational ride along the Tarcoles River with a zipline adventure through the forest canopy, a combination that highlights two Costa Rica environments in one day. Look out for animals like crocodiles, macaws, and lizards as you float along the river, and then soar with birds and monkeys on an 11-platform zipline course.

During the tour, our experienced guides will provide you with interesting and educational information regarding the history of the Volcano, lithological cycles, forest formation processes, and general volcanology. Then Fly underneath the canopy of a Costa Rican rain forest on a zipline adventure. Novice adventurers and adrenaline junkies alike can enjoy this thrilling aerial experience soaring down galvanized steel cables at up to 37 miles (60 kilometers) per hour and gain a bird's eye view of the lush foliage below.

From the moment we pick you up it is an incredible experience, the air-conditioned transport, the fruits, the hanging bridges and the experience with the monkeys is undoubtedly incredible, and you will also try the typical food of the area.

This experience offers comfortable and air-conditioned transportation, experienced guides and a visit to one of the most touristic cities in Costa Rica, with authentic typical food and the best natural hot springs.

You'll do snorkeling in the second best place in Costa Rica after of the Coco Island, the water is very clear all year, on the route you'll know the mangrove terraba- Sierpe , it's the mangrove biggest in Centroamerica

Today, get into the Monteverde Cloud Forest for this private birdwatching and photography tour. Your professional guide will take you to three areas to observe birds like quetzal, trogons, toucans, and black-bellied hummingbirds. This is a small group experience, lasting around six hours. Use the telescope provided by your guide to take closeups of the wildlife on your cell phone.

Minimum of 4 people to operate, reach out if less and we can check availability. Enjoy the day South of Jaco, first at Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can witness nature firsthand and enjoy the cool waters at the beach. Second, we enjoy a great typical lunch in Manuel Antonio before heading back towards Jaco. During the ride back we stop at the Monkey Mangrove to learn about the families of white-faced monkeys that habitat the area.

Bring your binoculars on an early morning birdwatching tour at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Tucked in between Arenal’s volcanic ranges and the Tilarán mountains, this family-owned nature reserve offers an eco-friendly and accessible way to view Costa Rica’s amazing biodiversity. Mistico Park zone is one of the best spots in Costa Rica for birdwatching tours. This protected reserve of 600 hectares is a biologic corridor for migratory and native species. With this experience, you will immerse in a lush rainforest, and be able to sight bird species from the canopy trees at the hanging bridges of the park. Mistico has a catalog sight of more than 450 species of birds. This customized tour with a maximum of 4 people per guide is recommended for birdwatchers, nature lovers, and people looking to connect with nature and its magical beauty. Mistico Park offers this tour for people with disabilities, with an extra fee of $12 you can rent an electric wheelchair.

In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions like Arenal Volcano, Mistico Hanging Bridges and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this guided tour from Guanacaste Hotels. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you well entertained and informed as you explore. This tour includes all entrance fees plus two meals, adding up to a great value. Take a walk through the rainforest canopy on a tour of the hanging bridges surrounding Arenal Volcano. Many species of Costa Rican wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and frogs live up in the trees, so these suspended walkways give you a bird’s-eye perspective of Arenal’s amazing ecosystem. The mostly flat aerial hike is gentle enough for most ages and abilities, so the whole family can experience the wonder of the rainforest.

Spend a day out in the natural beauty of Monteverde, and see how many types of plants, birds, and other animals that you come across. You’ll visit several places today, all organized by your guide and driver, so you just need to enjoy being out in the cloud forest. You’ll visit the biological reserve, Santa Elena Town, Sky Adventures Park, and the wildlife refuge all in one day’s tour.

Not only is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve an impressive place to explore with a guide thanks to its huge range of biodiversity, but it is also the home to some of Costa Rica’s biggest industries. This guided tour combines the best of Monteverde’s natural offerings into a single outing: hike through the cloud forest with a guide and then see how coffee, chocolate, and sugar are produced from plant to final product.

Costa Rica has become the world's premier destination for ecotourism. Places like La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park are the reason why. Hike through rainforest and cloud forest on purpose-built trails to discover incredible biodiversity. Butterflies, monkeys, hummingbirds, reptiles - this is just the start of a long list of what you'll see. In addition to wildlife watching, learn all about coffee, from tiny seed to delicious cup.

If you want to learn more about the wildlife of Costa Rica or just want to see its most popular animals, this tour is for you. Natuwa is a sanctuary that cares for animals so one day they can be released into the wild. You will be able to see a wide variety of animals, such as monkeys, jaguars, multi-colored macaws and, of course, sloths. It is an experience that everyone who visits Costa Rica should live.

What includes? Round trip transportation from Monteverde. Certified Captain Certified bilingual guide (Spanish / English) Full color printed bird guide Safety equipment Filtered water to refill bottles Liability Policy

We will visit a special place where emergent trees still exist and the animals got a balance in the ecosystem with enough resources. This place is home of more than 400 species of birds among those the second largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, Toucans, Motmots and the Antpitta such as examples. First, we will wake up early in the morning in order to pick up tourists at 5am in the hotel. Second, we will head to Carara National Park which opens at 7am where we will explore the main trails and spots inside the two different areas of the park to find and watch all the species possible during around 4 hours. After birding all the morning we will visit a costa rican homemade soda to have lunch and may go to another close spot around Tarcoles River before to come back to Manuel Antonio. There's also an option for those who want to know the local birds without driving long distances and it´s to explore the local hot spots that only local birders know and we know can be great

We guarantee that your experience will be unforgettable, by enjoying the beautiful colors of Rio Celeste. Where, according to local Aboriginal beliefs, it was where their gods washed the brushes after painting the sky.

As one of the best places for birding in Costa Rica, Carara National Park’s diverse ecology makes it a popular destination for spotting endemic and seasonal bird species. This tour begins early in the morning and stops at spots where you may see flycatchers, trogans, and hummingbirds. Your guide will have a Swarovski Crystals Scope that you can use throughout the experience, though be sure to bring your own binoculars.

An ATV tour of Carara National Park lets you explore off-the-beaten-path of this Costa Rican gem. After a safety and instructional briefing, take your ATV on a guided tour along rugged jungle trails, past teak plantations, and over 14 river crossings, stopping to admire views and beaches along the way. Then, head down the Tarcoles River on a boat tour for a chance to spot crocodiles, monkeys, and more.

Adventure travelers will love this tour, waking up at 3am to drive 10,000 feet above elevation in search of the Quetzal with your guide, and then learning all about Costa Rican coffee in the town of Santa Maria de Dota. You’ll have a traditional gallo pinto breakfast, and another meal, or casado, later in the day. You’ll use ATX or BTX Swarovski Spotting Scopes to capture photos and videos of the beautiful birds, too, on this 14 hour day out.