Top Central Valley Cruises & Sailing

The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.

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).

If you’re wanting to see some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful sights, but trying to avoid major crowds, this Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise is a great choice. You’ll cruise out on Lake Arenal with views of the Arenal Volcano and local flora, fauna, and wildlife. Plus, you can relax as you ride while sipping on Costa Rican moonshine and sampling tasty snacks, too.

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.

Leave behind the urban bustle of San Jose for the clear, aquamarine waters and unspoiled beauty of Tortuga Island on this full-day sailing adventure. Cruise on a yacht or catamaran through the Gulf of Nicoya to Tortuga and the surrounding archipelago, where protected forests, white-sand beaches, and pollution-free waters house an amazing array of plant and animal species. Enjoy a fresh lunch on board, sip tropical cocktails, and sway to live music as you sail through this picturesque island paradise.

Get from the jungle city of La Fortuna to the beaches of Manuel Antonio with ease aboard this shared shuttle service. Enjoy pickup from your accommodation in La Fortuna, either from the downtown area or areas near the national park. Then, head towards Manuel Antonio making a stop in San Ramon to use the bathroom or purchase a souvenir.

Personalized service, small groups, flexible start, wildlife spotting, kids and family friendly. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience.

Fly like Superman on the zip line at Adventure Park Costa Rica. Feel the adrenaline rush of safely soaring like a superhero high above the treetops, with breathtaking views over the ocean, mountains and rainforest. This 2-hour, smaroup canopy tour — described as 'the experience of a lifetime' by previous visitors — is led by a professional guide, with all the necessary equipment provided. Healthy snacks included. Transportation to and from this Costa Rica zip line tour is an available option. Participants must be at least six years old and less than 280lbs (127kg).

Trek through Costa Rica’s lush rainforest on an adventurous day tour from San Jose. Start off with a bird’s-eye perspective of the jungle canopy from aboard an aerial tram, and then descend to the forest floor for a challenging hike through this wildly diverse ecosystem. With the help of your guide, learn about the surrounding flora and spot native wildlife like tropical birds and howler monkeys. Stop for a swim in a natural tropical pool, and enjoy a replenishing riverside picnic along the way.

Giddy up and explore the surrounding landscape of the Samara area on this horseback riding tour. From downtown, you’ll head out to the nearby jungle where you’ll be able to spot wildlife like monkeys and a variety of birds. Plus, during the afternoon ride, you might be able to catch the sunset while on the beach.

Experience two of Costa Rica’s impressive natural wonders in one day with this private full-day tour from San Jose. Enjoy a scenic hike through the Poas Volcano National Park, admire magnificent views of the crater, and look out for hummingbirds and quetzals in the cloud forest. After lunch, explore the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, where you can spot wildlife such as white face and spider monkeys, wildcats, snakes, and butterflies.

This tour combines the best of Manuel Antonio in a single day, leaving early from the city of San José we take you to enjoy a tour in Camarán through one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and then to explore the rain forest of Costa Rica in a guided tour with experts in search of animals, seeing animals and marine life of the place in its natural habitat. Manuel Antonio National Park is among the 10 most beautiful parks on the planet, and you can explore the land and sea area in one day. 99% of our travelers approve or rate this activity as essential if you are in San José and have little time to enjoy the wonders of Costa Rica. We are the only company in Costa Rica that offers this combination from the city of San José. We will leave San José at 05:30 a.m. and we return to the hotel again at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Get off the beaten path in the Monteverde Cloud Forest without the risk of getting lost with a private guide. Nature lovers who want to explore deeper into the park will love the chance to travel by four-wheel-drive into parts of the forest that travelers on a quick visit usually miss. This is a customizable private tour so you have the freedom to choose your itinerary.

Go off the beaten path on this all-day 4x4 adventure from San Jose. This excursion, designed for up to 4 passengers, can be customized to your preferences, including traveling to Guanacaste to visit the beaches or heading to Ballena Park to spot whales and dolphins and to snorkel. The drivers can suggest places to see and where to eat.

Avoid uncomfortable public transport or intimidating self-driving with this handy driver-guide service. Starting from San Jose hotels or the airport, your driver will take you to Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna for the day, then back to San Jose after. Plan your own sightseeing itinerary to suit your interests while traveling with the reassuring presence of a local English-speaking driver and guide.

I am a traveler, I discovered in Peru, Mexico and France that traveling with a local completely changes the travel experience is enjoyed more is known what tourism agencies do not sell is known how beautiful a country is. I love my country, I am a Tico in love with this little piece of land and I gladly show you how pure life my Costa Rica is.

The Peñas Blancas River, which meanders through the rainforest near Arenal Volcano, is home to wildlife you’re more likely to spot from the water. On this experience, you’re picked up from La Fortuna and taken to the town of La Perla for a beer and safety briefing. Afterward, raft down the river with a guide in search of howler monkeys, sloths, caimans, iguanas, and many types of birds.

Three hours from San Jose lies Manuel Antonio National Park, a lush world of rainforests and unspoiled beaches. With your private driver at the wheel, the time will fly by—it’s a scenic, relaxing drive along the Pacific coast. Once at the park, your guide will help you spot sloths and monkeys, lead you along the verdant trails, and show you beaches more beautiful than you can dream.

If you want to have a quiet day at the beach, Isla Tortuga is the destination you should visit, a paradisiacal beach with beautiful views during your tour on our large catamaran will make you enjoy this beautiful place to the fullest.

You will probably find many transportation options for your Costa Rica vacation, but no other option will be like Tico Paradise. We have 10 years of experience where our 25 modern vehicles have allowed us to offer our clients a variety of services, among which stand out personalized private transport with a luxury vehicle, drinks or snacks for their trip. We have vehicles available for all social classes, from VIP clients to backpackers. Our drivers are friendly, professional, punctual and always available to provide interesting information about Costa Rica, pick out fascinating wildlife along the way or even teach you a few words in Spanish.

This tranfer its for groups from 5 to 10 passengers This company have more than 15 years working on the tourism area, so we have a lot of experencia and you will be on good hands on this choise Our company will be waiting for you on the Airport or the Hotel lobby in a minivan, and will be make the transportation to Limon, you decide if we drop you on Cahuita  hotels or Puerto viejo hotels

Get off the beaten track by 4x4 and explore Bajos del Toro where some of the most gorgeous waterfalls are waiting for you to jump into. This tour is flexible, so your driver can go wherever your group wants. Suggested is to stop for lunch at Silencio lodge, but you can also spend your time going exploring all the waterfalls and caves.

If you only have a short amount of time to discover Costa Rica, a guided tour is a great choice for making the most of it. This guided tour from San Jose includes a taste of everything: see wildlife, try tropical fruits, zipline, cruise down a river, and more. All activities and transportation are included, so you don’t have to book or plan anything extra.

This experience stands out by offering kayaking down the Peñas Blancas River and a 75-minute Swedish Massage. Get picked up in La Fortuna and make the 30-minute drive to La Perla near the Peñas Blancas River. After a restroom break and safety briefing, kayak or raft down the river known as one of Costa Rica’s white-water gems. After spending a few hours on the river, you’re taken back to La Fortuna for a 75-minute Swedish massage.