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Aromatic coffee, sweet sugarcane, and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate are three of Costa Rica’s top agricultural exports—and its favorite products among locals and visitors alike. Learn about these three crops first-hand on this tour of a family-owned farm near La Fortuna. See how coffee is created from bean to cup, and then taste other delicious crops along with a guide.

Get up close to Costa Rican wildlife on this morning safari float along a river beneath imposing Volcan Arenal. Be prepared to get wet as you’ll be in an inflatable vessel, close to the water. Look out for animals including sloths, snakes, and a variety of birds. Take a short hike to an organic farm, where you’ll collect your lunch ingredients.

As one of Costa Rica's biggest exports, coffee plays a big role in Costa Rica's economy—and its culture, too. Learn about artisanal Costa Rican coffee from bean to cup complete with harvesting, roasting, and grinding on this tour of a family-owned coffee farm near Arenal Volcano. As a bonus, try other favorite Costa Rican crops such as chocolate and sugar cane.

Combine two outdoor activities on this all-day guided tour from La Fortuna. First, fly above the treetops with a ziplining canopy tour through the rainforest. Following that, go on a whitewater rafting trip, navigating Class 3 and 4 rapids. Your guides will choose from several different river runs, depending on the conditions. The tour also includes lunch at an organic farm.

Soak up views of Costa Rica’s tropical rain forest and waterfalls during a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure down the Sarapiqui River. Slip on your provided helmet and life vest, and safely navigate the river's rapids, twists, and turns with a guide. Refuel with a freshly prepared buffet-style lunch at an organic farm. Round trip transport from your hotel in La Fortuna is included.

Explore the Costa Rican capital’s rich history, landmark buildings, and modern culture on a combo bus and walking tour of San Jose. Get a great introduction to city highlights like the National Theater and Art Museum, and stop to walk through bustling markets and public plazas to feel the pulse of this modern Central American metropolis. Get an extra boost of Costa Rican culture by listening to traditional folkloric music onboard the bus.

In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions like Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this guided tour from San Jose. 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.

Discover San Jose’s hidden delights with this unique evening tour of the Costa Rican capital. Get up close and personal with the nightlife in San Jose, starting with the Morazán Park where we will learn post-colonial Costa Rican history. From there, our appreciation for San Jose’s historical architecture continues, with a walk by the Metallic Building, then on to Spain Park for a fantastic view of the Yellow House (now the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). We’ll continue to charming Barrio Escalante, one of the oldest residential areas in San Jose. Finish the night with a 3-course meal and wine or beer pairings at a gourmet Costa Rican restaurant.

Climbing the tallest volcano in Costa Rica need not be daunting; keep it easy with this guided tour to Irazu Volcano from San Jose. Join this guided tour to the summit of the volcano, an easy hike after the scenic drive, and take your time at the top admiring the views. This tour includes round-trip transportation from San Jose as well as all entrance fees.

See the vast diversity of Costa Rica on a 3-day tour that includes hiking at Arenal Volcano, exploring the Monteverde cloud forest, and enjoying the tropical white-sand beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. This expertly organized all-inclusive tour covers all of your transportation and accommodations, so busy travelers can maximize their time and not worry about any of the logistics.

Spend the day away from bustling San Jose and see the majestic Rio Celeste, one of the top attractions in Costa Rica. Located inside the Tenorio Volcano National Park, the deep turquoise waters of the river can be explored via a trail, which includes a waterfall, a suspended bridge, and a section of hot springs

Visit the Irazú Volcano National Park in just half a day with this excursion from San José. Your driver will pick you up early in the morning and take you to the volcano, where you can see the crater and learn about the history of the area from a local guide. Next, you'll head to the Los Angeles Basilica, a church and museum with a holy water source.

Explore the Orosi Valley and the Lankester Botanical Gardens on this guided combination half-day tour from San José. The gardens, which are located outside of Cartago, serve as a center for orchid research, including more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads, and other plants. Following the gardens, head to the town of Orosi to view the 18th-century Iglesia de San José de Orosi and colonial churches.

Enjoy two can't-miss Costa Rican experiences with a trip to Arenal Volcano (Volcan Arenal) and Baldi Hot Springs Resort. This overnight tour from San Jose gives you the chance to watch for lava flowing down an active volcano and then enjoy a relaxing soak in thermal waters. One night of accommodation is included.

Get a taste of San Jose’s culture and cuisine on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore Costa Rica’s capital accompanied by an expert guide and learn about the city’s history, architecture and flavor. Explore the produce stalls of two traditional markets and discover what makes Costa Rican coffee so delicious as you sample some local brews. The tour is capped at 12 people for a personalized small-group experience.

Get out into nature with this private half-day excursion to the Celeste River and its surroundings. Your guide will take you through the forest, where you will likely see all kinds of birds, primates, and sloths among the tropical flora. You will also have the opportunity to swim in the blue waters of the Rio Celeste during your visit.

Get a taste of Costa Rica’s famed biodiversity without straying too far from the city with this all-access day pass to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Featuring hiking trails through the cloud forest, cascading waterfalls, a rescued jungle cats educational program, and numerous specialty wildlife exhibits, La Paz Waterfall Gardens guarantees good fun for the whole family. This pass can be redeemed anytime during the park’s normal operating hours and is good for accessing all of the exhibits.

Arenal Volcano area: Arenal is a place that begs to be explored; rivers wind through bountiful rainforests, waterfalls crash amidst inspiring canyons, and hot springs gurgle up beneath the base of an impressive volcano. The Arenal tours we offer are varied and will help you to connect with this region of Costa Rica in any way you please. ``La Fortuna`` waterfall this 200-ft waterfall is a great place to picnic, swim or take photographs. The falls emerge from an emerald green pool below. Those that have brought along swimming suits and a hearty sense of adventure can swim in the chilly water below the fall. Others can enjoy a picnic along the rocky shoreline or a round of nature photography – indeed, it’s hard to take a bad picture in a place as beautiful. CANALES OF TORTUGUERO NATIONAL PARK: After reaching the Caribbean plains, you will be taken by boat through the jungle canals to Tortuguero, where you will go after flora and local fauna, including monkeys, crocodiles, caimans

On a guided walk through the Jurassic jungle, you will explore the multiple waterfalls of Baja del Toro and learn all about the volcanoes of the region. Your guides are locals, so they know all the secret spots, and can point out the vegetation and wildlife in the jungle. Enjoy water therapy as you enjoy the multi-colored waterfalls along this trek.

Costa Rica Descens Organic Farm The opportunity to witness agriculture in action is a rarity nowadays. To experience where our food is grown rather than to watch it arrive at supermarkets is the point of our farm tours. Our farmers are happy to work with you to design a farm tour that fits into your group’s focus. We are happy to share our farm with you in a way that meets the interest of your group. Sample group tour focuses are below to give you an idea of what a farm experience can offer. Local food production and distribution, with an emphasis on seasonality, what crops grow when, and how we distribute them. Medicinal Plants; Explain the  traditional medicine practices since prehistoric times. Plants synthesise hundreds of chemical compounds for functions including defence against insects, fungi, diseases, and herbivorous mammals.

Get to know and enjoy with your family some of the most tourist destinations in Costa Rica such as the so-called small ¨Amazonas¨ in Tortuguero, the majestic Arenal Volcano and the Central Pacific coast. In addition, you will be able to appreciate much of the extensive fauna and flora that inhabit Costa Rica.

Our tour starts at 1:30pm. We drive for 20 minutes to the entrance of the Arenal Volcano.Then , you will hike up adventurous trails to the highest part allowed explore , right there you can see the lava fields from the last eruption of the Volcano in (1968 and 2010) . Around 6 miles of extreme natural trails will be explored by you, there is a big possibility to find frogs,snakes, parrots and lots more. There is abundance of nature and the Arenal Volcano view is impressive. After the hike, we will take you to the Natural Hot Springs, relaxing in this place for about 1 hour. The drop off time at the hotels is around 5 30 pm.

Keep your eyes open for the chance to see toucans, sloths, monkeys, and other exotic wildlife. Either before or after your canyoning adventure, depending on your tour schedule, we serve a delicious typical lunch at our PureTrek headquarters (gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available). What is included: * 4 Rappels (3 waterfalls and a rock wall). * Monkey drop * Hiking through beautiful trails in the canyon between Rappels * Professionally trained bilingual guides. * Transportation to and from your hotel or vacation rental in La Fortuna. * Freshly made Costa Rican lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) *High quality equipment used in canyoning and rock climbing. * Photographer (photos to purchase after the tour) *Towels What to Bring: * Quick dry clothes * Safe shoes (running shoes, hiking boots, adventure sandals) *Change of clothes for after the tour (you will get wet) * Go to professional camera * A great sense of adventure.

Discover in an economic package, the magic of Costa Rica, 6 nights where you will discover Volcanoes, Beaches, Animals, Nature and more