Playa Herradura, Costa Rica Tours and Activities
The best tours in Costa Rica
The Explorer
From $93On The Explorer tour, you’ll get to explore the waterfalls in the forests of Jacó. This tour will take you to an area that resonates with the rushing water of 10 waterfalls. You’ll get the chance to hike the trails and swim in the natural pools.
Carara National Park Tour
From $105The Carara National Park is situated between Amazonian and Mesoamerican habitats, placing it within a transition zone that harbors a unique blend of flora and fauna. During this tour, participants will be able to explore the park’s trails and get a look at the plants and creatures that call it home.
5-in-1 Adrenaline Extreme Adventure
From $151The Adrenaline Extreme tour in Jacó, Costa Rica, offers a comprehensive adventure experience within a tropical forest near the beach. This 3.5-hour tour combines multiple activities, including an aerial tram ride, a 9-cable zipline course, a high ropes circuit, a 400-meter hike, and a visit to a butterfly garden.
Jaco Extreme Canyoning
From $102Get ready for the ultimate adventure with Vista Los Suenos Extreme Canyoning, a thrilling experience that combines hiking, rappelling, and trekking through the stunning rainforest. This high-adrenaline tour takes you on a journey through the heart of nature, where you'll encounter breathtaking waterfalls, rugged river beds, and lush vegetation.
Jaco Mountain Bike
From $63Embark on an adrenaline-fueled mountain biking adventure through the heart of the jungle, where lush vegetation, challenging trails, and the thrill of the ride converge for an unforgettable experience. This 2-hour tour takes you on a recreational bike ride through the jungle and private farms, where you'll ride along and occasionally through small streams.
Jaco Zip Line Canopy Tour
From $71The Vista Los Suenos Zip Line Canopy Tour is designed not only as an extreme adventure, but also as a way to enjoy nature without harming the environment. The property boasts spectacular views of Herradura Bay and Island, and the Nicoya Gulf. Within the property, visitors can see scarlet macaws, chestnut mandible toucans, and whiteface monkeys in their natural environment. This property has 80 acres of land, and 50% of it is protected by the government institution FONAFIFO.
Jaco Jungle Horseback Riding
From $86The Jungle Horseback Riding and Natural Pool Tour is a 2-hour adventure that offers a unique and immersive experience in the Costa Rica rainforest. Located in Jaco, this tour takes participants through Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park's private and exclusive 80-acre property, featuring well-kept horses and breathtaking views. Just 20 minutes from Villa Caletas and Playa Hermosa area, this tour is a must-do for nature lovers.
Jaco Full Day Combo
From $204The Jungle, Horses, ATVs, & Waterfalls Full Day tour is an 8-hour adventure that offers an unparalleled experience in Costa Rica's rainforest. Located just 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Suenos Resort, this tour combination is the ultimate way to experience the best of Costa Rica's adventure tourism.
Make your way through Manuel Antonio National Park’s emerald rainforests and soft, sandy beaches on a guided tour. Learn about the region’s plants and animals as you soak up the beauty of nature on this 2 mile (3.2 km) hike.
If you came to Costa Rica for adventure and excitement then this tour is for you! Enjoy waterfalls, canyons, adrenaline rushes and the beauty of nature as you explore the jungle by hiking, zip lining, swimming, cliff jumping, and rappelling. This rainforest adventure is perfect if you want to combine a nature excursion with awesome activities.
Costa Rica itineraries from local insiders
Explore hand-picked Costa Rica itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.
Pura Vida Adventure Together
We both love nature and hiking so Costa Rica is ideal for both of those. We went during what’s considered the rainy season so you need to be aware of that going in. It rained at some point almost every day we were there but we still had a very enjoyable time. We visited La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed La Fortuna more. La Fortuna was more jungle whereas Manuel Antonio was more coastal and felt more touristy.
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Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart
Costa Rica was just magnificent. The people, food, jungles, beaches were all fantastic. Can’t wait until my next trip back.
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Big Multi Family Group Adventure
Embark on a vibrant Costa Rican adventure that juxtaposes bustling urban energy with lush, untouched rainforests, delivering a dynamic escape from everyday routine. From San José’s lively streets you’ll head to Monteverde’s cloud‑forest canopy for sky tram rides and hikes, then dive into Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters and trek El Silencio’s volcanic paths. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in coffee farms, rainforest sounds, and volcanic vistas, leaving you with lasting memories of Costa Rica’s spirited hospitality and natural wonder.
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Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday
Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!
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Family Time in Costa Rica
Michelle and her family embarked on a multi‑generational adventure in Costa Rica, where mist‑cloaked cloud forests meet surf‑kissed Pacific beaches, offering a vibrant contrast of cool heights and warm tides. Your journey weaves through Monteverde’s canopy zip lines and canyoning thrills, the turquoise Tenorio River’s Class III/IV rapids, and La Leona waterfall’s lush river tubing. Guided by local experts and supported by a comfortable van, your family will soak up Pura Vida hospitality, returning home with shared stories of soaring forests and surf‑side sunsets.
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Family Adventure Through Costa Rica
Rachel and her family of four spent a week moving across Costa Rica, from Arenal to the Pacific coast, with every transfer and tour arranged door to door. In Arenal they rode the Sky Adventures aerial tram and ziplines, took on the Balsa River's Class II–III rapids, and walked the EcoGarden trails to find sloths in their actual habitat, not a roadside stop, then the falls at La Fortuna. On the coast at Manuel Antonio they hiked the national park with a local guide, snorkeled the reef, and chased the Mulguri waterfall. As Rachel said, these weren't tours with twenty other tourists trailing the buses. They were the real thing, reachable only through local connections, with the family's days handled start to finish.
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Dream Honeymoon Adventure in Costa Rica
Embark on a honeymoon that swaps city bustle for Costa Rica’s emerald rainforests and sun‑kissed beaches, where romance meets adventure in every sunrise. From Monteverde’s misty cloud forest trails to Arenal’s volcanic hot springs, then Playa Conchal’s Pacific surf and Damas Island’s mangrove kayak tours, you’ll hike, soak, and sail. Friendly local guides and vibrant community flavors will weave unforgettable memories, leaving you with a deeper connection to nature, Costa Rican warmth, and each other.
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Costa Rica Off Season Adventure
We found Costa Rica to be really beautiful. I loved the flowering plants everywhere, but the wildlife is the main reason we went. We didn't see monkeys in every tree or even toucans up close, but we did see them from a distance. We also saw lots of colorful birds in the National Forests that we have never seen before.
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