Top Central Pacific Shore Excursions

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

A private tour of Manuel Antonio National Park gives you a personalized look at the park’s many attractions. As you make your way through the forests, your guide shares information about the local ecosystem that you might miss on your own, and helps you spot wildlife like sloths, toucans, and monkeys using high-tech scopes—not included on most Manuel Antonio tours. This tour includes all transportation and your admission ticket, too, giving it extra value.

Feel the adrenaline rush of soaring over 11 different waterfalls on this small-group canopy tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica. Enjoy breathtaking views over the ocean, mountains, and rainforest on 25 zipline cables, the longest in Costa Rica. Led by a professional guide, this tour emphasizes safety and provides all the necessary equipment. Lunch and bottled water are included. Transportation to and from this Costa Rica zip line tour is an available option. Participants must be at least seven years old and weigh less than 280 pounds (127 kg).

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Whether you're looking to relax or enjoy something more active, this full-day catamaran excursion to Tortuga Island from Jacó will accomplish your goals. The island has some of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Make use of the hot tub on board and take a fun banana boat ride if you wish. It is an ideal fun day for couples and groups of friends.

See the natural beauty of the jungle after dark with this night tour to Rainmaker Park. Your naturalist guide will take you and your group into the jungle for a two- to two-and-a-half-hour journey, where you’ll get to learn about the local ecosystem and maybe even spot some bats, spiders, owls, and colorful tropical frogs.

Pickup time for this tour depends to the high tide. We'll give you the pickup time right after receiving your booking. The mangrove forest is one of the most vital and astounding ecosystems in the world. Damas Island, located just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio is currently one of the most important remaining mangroves in Costa Rica. Covering thousands of acres of protected forest, this amazing biodiversity is home to a large number of birds, reptiles, mammals and insects. Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable boat tour through the channels of the mangrove forest, far away from civilization. You can discover an abundance of species native to the area such as white-faced monkeys, anteaters, boas, iguanas, birds and thousands of colorful crabs.

Central America’s longest zipline runs for nearly a mile, with 14 tree platforms, three natural walks, six hanging bridges, and more. On this tour, you’ll experience it for yourself, zooming above the forest like a clay-colored thrush (Costa Rica’s national bird, of course). You’ll also sit down to a traditional lunch to fuel up for the adrenaline-filled day.

More than just a fun white-water rafting trip, this tour on the Savegre River includes a fully-narrated drive to the put-in location for an opportunity to learn about local wildlife. Plus, in the middle of running Class II and III rapids with a guide, you stop to visit tucked-away waterfall—chances are you'll be the only people there.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Paquera Bay is one of the few places in the world where you can view bioluminescence year-round. With this tour, experience the natural phenomenon on a night tour, setting out by boat at sunset and enjoying more than an hour at Isla Cedros. See the plankton glowing in the dark waters, jump in to swim and snorkel, and watch as schools of fish swim over to feed.

Spend the day in the stunning natural scenery of Costa Rica on a small-group kayaking tour along the Manuel Antonio coastline. Get a closer look at marine life as you paddle in a sea kayak and a beach to enjoy a delicious snack. This excursion is suitable for new kayakers and includes lunch, snacks, equipment, and round-trip hotel transportation from select areas.

Sail along the coastline of Manuel Antonio National Park on this tour from Quepos. Onboard a catamaran, cruise to snorkeling and swimming spots in Bahia Biezans for the chance to spot marine life in their native environment. Lunch is included with fresh fruit, cocktails, fruit drinks, and Costa Rican coffee.

Discover the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Nauyaca, deep in the Costa Rican jungle, during this full-day tour from Quepos. Join a small group and head to the park where you must embark on a short hike to reach the falls. Enjoy time to take a refreshing dip in the natural pools and capture photos of your surroundings before heading back.

Enjoy the best of Tortuga Island on this private full-day excursion. Travel there by boat and don't miss the dolphins along the way. On the island you can snorkel, observe spider monkeys and visit the spectacular stone arch from where you will enjoy a great view of the island and the ocean. It will be a great day for families or groups of friends.

When staying in Manuel Antonio, take time to visit the private nature reserve of Rainmaker Park. Get different perspectives on the tropical rain forest and its wonderful wildlife as you cross one of Costa Rica's longest series of hanging bridges. Cool off with a swim in natural waterfall pools before recharging over a delicious restaurant lunch.

We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will learn a lot of the country.

Experience the thrill of flying through the air on a zipline course in Monteverde. You'll cross 14 cables, ranging in height from 246 feet (75 meters) to 492 feet (150 meters). Plus, you'll have the chance to rappel almost 100 feet (30 meters) and take flight on a Tarzan swing.

Spend a full day exploring the beauty of the Gulf of Nicoya on Isla Tortuga, starting in Jaco. First stop at the Tarcoles River and watch the crocodiles from the bridge, then have a safety speech, and hop on a boat to the island. On the way visit Negritos Island to see spider monkeys and dolphins, then to the Nicoya stone arch for photos, and on to snorkel and have lunch.

Spend a day exploring Manuel Antonio National Park with a local guide with this group tour from Jaco. You'll hike for around two miles, stopping along the way for swimming at a local beach. Expect to see plenty of wildlife along the way, including tropical birds and maybe even monkeys and sloths.

Challenge yourself with an exciting half-day adventure on the Naranjo River with this small-group excursion that is designed for more experienced paddlers. Tackle class III/IV rapids as you ride along the wild river as it makes a steep drop from mountain to sea level and through the Naranjo canyon.

The natural habitat of Costa Rica is beautiful, but the beaches can get very crowded. This Jaco Paragliding Tandem Flight Experience lets you experience the country’s magnificence from the air—high above the crammed land below. You’ll paraglide with another and reach heights of at least 1,500 feet (457 meters), giving you an awesome vantage point for sightseeing and nature watching.

Explore one of the most important mangrove ecosystems in Costa Rica on this fun kayak tour. Just offshore from the popular Manuel Antonio National Park are thousands of acres of protected forest, home to all kinds of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects. Your naturalist guide will tell you about the area’s biodiversity while you paddle peacefully in the shade of the mangroves.