Costa Rica Coast to Coast

Get up close with some of Tortuguero’s coolest inhabitants. Make your way through the park’s narrow waterways, where the overhanging vegetation can bring 300 species of birds, 168 species of reptiles and amphibians, and 60 species of mammals right up under your nose.

In tropical, rainforest surroundings, the Sarapiqui River won't disappoint as you navigate the warm waters in your Kayak. For safety reasons, weight restrictions apply to this activity.

With a naturalist as your guide, take a walk by the light of the moon and discover the wonders of the nighttime rainforest, when most wildlife species are active. You will learn about the natural history of different rainforest species, with a focus on nocturnal species such as frogs, insects, spiders, sloths, kinkajous, porcupines, opossums, and others, revealing a completely different perspective of the rainforest.

Arenal is famous for its volcano, an unavoidable presence while traveling within this part of the country. It is tall, imposing, perfectly symmetrical shape makes it instantly recognizable.

Explore the origins and cultural significance of cacao while surrounded by the lush rainforest near Arenal Volcano. Participate in a hands-on experience that guides you through harvesting, grinding, and crafting traditional chocolate drinks. Taste organic chocolate and learn how ancient civilizations revered cacao as both currency and a sacred ritual ingredient.

Let the volcanoes take you away. At Arenal’s hot springs, bubbling lava fields heat the waters to make nature’s own jacuzzi.

Soar through the treetops for the unmatched close-up of the New World’s best wildlife refuge. Harness yourself to cables that run between platforms high in the trees, then step into thin air and zip from tree to tree. Experience a true bird-eye view from your new aerial perspective. For safety reasons, weight restrictions apply to this activity.

Accompanied by knowledgeable guides, ride on gentle horses that know the way through this blessed land. On this journey, nature is at your fingertips, as you ride through the forest and its surroundings, passing through rivers, with views of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. For safety reasons, weight restrictions apply to this activity.

Mosey on through Costa Rica’s “Old West.” Cows, horses, and sabaneros (Costa Rican cowboys) ride across the sun-struck landscape of this arid region. Seek out the local Guancaste tree, whose oddly shaped seedpods have given it the name “Monkey Ear Tree.”

Cruise by river boat through the winding waterways and mangrove forests of Palo Verde National Park. Watch for American alligators along the banks, white-faced monkeys in the trees, and colorful macaws soaring overhead as you explore this rich wetland ecosystem.