Scenic Adventures
Along nearly every travel route in Costa Rica there are interesting things to see and do, whether it is enjoying a short hike in a national park or reserve, taking a tour of a coffee or pineapple plantation, visiting an animal re-rehabilitation center, or shopping for handcrafted souvenirs to bring home. In many cases, traveling between destinations can be an experience, rather than just a means to get from place to place. If you know what destinations you plan on visiting, we can help provide scenic adventure options that compliment your travel routes.
In this section, we have outlined of a variety of scenic adventure options for popular routes including a taxi-boat-horseback journey between Arenal and Monteverde, a stop along the Tarcoles River en route to Jaco and Manuel Antonio, a trip to the Poas Volcan between San Jose and Arenal, and rafting on the Sarapiqui River between Arenal and San Jose.
Espiritu Santo Coffee Tour
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The history and development of Costa Rica has been tied to coffee plantations, and no trip to Costa Rica would be complete without the cultural experience of a coffee tour. Espiritu Santo’s 640 acre high-quality Arabica coffee plantation sits in the picturesque rolling mountains of Naranjo, conveniently located near the handcraft center of Sarchi. From San Jose, it lies in route to many northern destinations including Arenal, Monteverde, and Guanacaste.
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Tortuga Island Cruise
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Enjoy a day in the sun on board Calypso's 71 food state of the Catamaran Mantaraya. Sit in one of the fresh water deck pools or lie on one of the giant nets overlooking the ocean while cruising the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya on your way to the beautiful white sand palm studded beach of Tortuga Island.
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Veragua Rainforest full day tour without transport
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The Full Day Tour to Veragua Includes a Canopy Tour, Naturalist Guide, Rainforest Tram, Trail of the Giants, Puma Waterfall trail, visit to the INBio research station, Hummingbird Garden, Frog Habitat, Butterfly Habitat, Reptile exhibit, and lunch. The Veragua Rainforest is a nature reserve, adventure park and research station for the Costa Rican National Biodiversity Institute (INBio). With 1300 hectare (3200 acres) of protected forest the Veragua Rainforest offers visitors an exciting and educational opportunity to experience the majestic Caribbean Rainforest.
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Veragua Rainforest half day tour without transport
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The Half Day Tour to Veragua Rainforest includes a Naturalist Guide, Rainforest Tram, Trail of the Giants, Puma Waterfall trail, visit to the INBio research station, Hummingbird Garden, Frog Habitat, Butterfly Habitat, Reptile exhibit, and lunch. Visitors to Veragua will have the opportunity to learn from naturalist guides about the rich biodiversity found within the rainforest as well as visit the snake exhibit, frog and butterfly habitats and observe ongoing research by the INBio lab.
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Horseback Arenal to Monteverde (Lake Route)
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For the most versatile transportation option from La Fortuna to Monteverde (or from Monteverde to La Fortuna), take the taxi-boat-horse route.
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Horseback Riding Arenal to Monteverde (Mountain Route)
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For intermediate and advanced horseback riders, this adventure tour and transportation combination is the ideal way to travel from La Fortuna to Monteverde (or from Monteverde to La Fortuna).
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Rain Forest Aerial Tram
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A visit to the Rain Forest Aerial Tram along Costa Rica's Caribbean coast ensures an experience filled with natural beauty, animal spotting, and educational opportunities. Located 50 minutes from San Jose, this 475-hectare (1,200 acre) private reserve shares a border with the Baulio Carrillo National Park and protects huge numbers of plant and animal species.
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