Costa Rica tours, things to do and tickets

Discover the dense forests and volcanic landscapes of La Fortuna on a day trip. Enjoy a guided hike to sights like the La Fortuna waterfall and end your journey with a hot springs soak and cocktail.

Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture of Costa Rica. Relax in the thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs at the base of the volcano, near the town of La Fortuna. Lunch and dinner are included.

Hacienda Alsacia is our first and only coffee farm. We came here to work the soil, learn from the land and channel our passion into positive change.

Now we invite you to rediscover coffee through the human experience. Once you visit, you too have ownership in its future.

The regular group is of 8 to 10 people max.
The tour is a nature walk in the Manuel Antonio National Park with a nature specialist.

Manuel Antonio Park is considered to be one of the most diverse habitats in the world. The high number of species per square meter is countless. Monkeys, sloths, lizards, toucans, hummingbirds, lizards, and a lot more.

Our naturalist tour guides have a professional spotting scope for observing the wildlife and with the telescope, you can also take memorable photographs by taking your own pictures with our optical equipment.

Important:
- Bring swimsuits if planning to stay at the beach inside the park.
- Plastic commercial bottles are not allowed. You should bring your own personal water container for your own hydration.

Learn how to surf with Tamarindo’s #1 Surf School since 1989. All skill levels welcome. We are located directly in front of a beach break and we are Tamarindo’s original surf shop! We are highly experience, having taught over 100,000 surf lessons in the 30 years we have been operating. All of our staff members are friendly, bilingual and very experienced professionals. Over half of our staff has been with us for over 10 years! We cater specifically to each and every customer’s needs and it is our goal to have every customer leave 100% satisfied and we put a huge emphasis on safety. We are a fully insured company with properly trained instructors in water and surf safety, CPR and First Aid.

Discover one of the most enthralling nature experiences in Costa Rica during a tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Spot monkeys, sloths, and toucans in the wild.

Costa Cat cruises daily to beautiful Tortuga island from the world class Los Suenos Marina. A short shuttle from Jaco or the surrounding areas and you will be greeted by a complimentary light breakfast onboard prior to departing in comfort across the Gulf of Nicoya in our 55 ft air conditioned catamaran. Upon arrival at the island our guests have the option of going snorkeling or just relaxing under the swaying palms in their beach chairs and enjoying paradise. Next, our world-famous lunch is served, with both vegetarian and vegan options as well as standard Costa Rican fare. The next activities planned are some fun in the water on our banana boat ride, or a nature hike to explore the island and it’s epic sea views from the higher viewpoints of Tortuga Island.

Our Full Day Waterfall Adventure really is a tour like no other from top to bottom. Our attention to detail on every aspect of this tour is second to none. There is very limited hiking on this tour with easy access to each of the 5 locations, so this tour is perfect for large families ranging in ALL ages as well as athletic capabilities so that no one needs to be excluded. We have perfectly curated this tour to combine that "outside your comfort zone" sense of adventure without compromising you or your families safety! You are given the opportunity to SAFELY and EFFICIENTLY do some things you may other wise not have the chance to do by licensed and EXTREMELY capable tour guides. However, you will NEVER be forced to do anything you do not wish to do, only encouraged to try something you may not normally do! Safety and detail are what we hold in highest regard on our Waterfall Adventure and you will see what we mean first hand when you book with Paddle 9!

Experience a hands-on program, that lets you eat all the chocolate you want. Discover the ancient secrets of chocolate: from its discovery and use in tropical America to the processing of the product we know and enjoy today.

Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour. You’ll get up close and personal, through local food, history, culture even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy exotic, fruits, in the Borbon Market. We’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting local ice cream,this ice cream shop is over 100 years old. Seeing diverse sites the Cathedral, National Theater, the beautiful Morazan parks will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare Cafe Chorreado, enjoy a local caldosa, tamal cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, try our famous Agua de Sapo make with sugar cañe and lemon.

The Original Canopy Tour offers Canopy Tour, Rappel, climbing a Hollow tree, Tarzan Swing, and an exhilarating opportunity to soar through the treetops high above the forest floor on the adventure of a lifetime. Here you will view the jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a selected group of researchers and photographers. Everything was designed for your fun but always preserving the forest.

Discover the Arenal National Park on this guided morning tour. See the Arenal Volcano, an emerald lake, have a lunch of local food, and visit a small resort to relax in natural hot springs.

The best all day adventure combo on Rincon de la Vieja Volcano that includes ziplining, horseback riding, river tubing, full lunch, hot springs, and volcanic mud bath.

Ziplining
The course takes you into a steep canyon where you will go down 8 zip line cables, 18 platforms, a hanging bridge, rappel, and a tarzan swing! (rappel & swing optional)

Horseback Riding - 45-minute ride through the forest viewing the local flora and fauna of the volcano

River Tubing - You will have the time of your life bouncing down Rio Negro’s crystal clear and fun rapids in your individual rafting “tube” for over 5 kilometers.

Lunch includes a salad bar, many choices of entrees and sides, dessert bar, fresh juice, coffee and tea. All dietary resctrictions can be accommodated

After lunch you will driven to the Hot Springs & Mud Bath. Surrounded by tropical dry forest, the Río Negro Hot Springs feature ten pools with waters heated naturally by the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano.

The Adventure Pass is Diamante’s most popular pass allowing guests to “Experience It All” with the perfect combination of Adventure, Nature & Culture at the best value.

The Adventure Pass combines multiple tour options into one outstanding package giving guests the ultimate flexibility to enjoy everything at Diamante at their pace with activities for everyone of all ages.

A Diamante fun-filled day includes a fantastic zip line course with the longest ride times and features a nearly mile-long ocean view line, a 30-foot free fall “Quick Jump” and a Hanging Bridge over Crocodiles. 

The Sanctuary is home to a large variety of Costa Rican animals placed in our care and managed by a team of qualified and dedicated professionals. The Animal Sanctuary is home to frogs, snakes, crocodiles, monkeys, sloths, beautiful birds, butterfly observatory and a variety of cats including pumas and jaguars.

The Original Canopy Tour offers Canopy Tour, Rappel, climbing a Hollow tree, Tarzan Swing, and an exhilarating opportunity to soar through the treetops high above the forest floor on the adventure of a lifetime. Here you will view the jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a selected group of researchers and photographers. Everything was designed for your fun but always preserving the forest.

Enjoy a full-day Rio Celeste tour. Experience the natural beauty of Tenorio Park as you navigate trails that wind through stunning landscapes.

Experience the jungle like never before while we take you across zip-lines and hanging bridges on a 500 acre private reserve. Our location allows for some spectacular views of Manuel Antonio, the Rio Naranjo and the Pacific Ocean. We provide a proprietary, hands free braking system which will allow the riders to enjoy the incredible views without the worry and how and when to brake at the end of line. A delicious typical meal will leave you recharged by the end of this tour.

Discover the majestic Poás Volcano and visit La Paz Waterfall on a day trip from San José. Enjoy lunch along the way and stop at a coffee farm before heading back to San José.

This knowledgeable and entertaining 100% local tour operator is always looking to provide the best experiences and filling all the needs our clients deserve

Come and explore Manuel Antonio NP with the experts, we are certified and local guides ready for a lifetime experience during your visit, don't miss the chance we are happy to take you and enjoy our office!

Meet our guides at our office which is 2 min walking distance from the Park entrance, instructions for the meeting and recommendations for the tour will be sent after confirmation

Pura vida,
The MANT team

See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lush garden near the Arenal Volcano. Lunch, dinner and coffee tasting are included on this trip.