Costa Rica Hiking Tours
From the flat plains along the coast to cloud forests atop the continental divide, Costa Rica’s landscape is diverse and teeming with life. The hiking here is excellent and for many travelers is a primary reason to visit the country. There are easy hikes along flat and well-maintained trails, as well as more challenging treks up mountains like Cerro Chirripó, Costa Rica’s highest peak. Guided hikes provide a fun, safe and educational outdoor experience for travelers.
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Sensoria Tour of Rincón de la Vieja
From $345This tour of the Rincón de la Vieja forest is an idyllic hike past waterfalls and pools of bright blue water. It begins with a drive through the fields of Guanacaste, and then the landscape will suddenly transform into a lush forest.
Explore TourMontezuma Waterfall
From $213Take a hike to see some of the natural wonders hidden in the Montezuma forest. You’ll cross aerial bridges and swim in waterfall pools.
Explore Tour2-in-1 Hanging Bridges & Volcano Hike
From $366A tour that combines hanging bridges with a visit to volcano hike sounds like a perfect blend of adventure and wildlife observation
Explore TourTrekking Laguna de Hule
From $291On this tour you’ll hike a trail that covers 4.3 miles (7 km) of rainforest, and goes past two volcanic lakes. Your group will travel at a reasonable pace and take a break for lunch.
Explore TourRio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Rainforest
From $568As local legend has it, God washed his paintbrush in the Río Celeste after he painted the sky. Upon seeing the blue-tinted waters of this river, this legend will make a great deal of sense.
Explore TourSensoria Land of Senses
From $864This tour takes you to see the wildlife that surrounds the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano on a jungle trail called “Sensoria”—named for its sensorily overwhelming environment. Your three- to four-hour hike concludes with a dip in a thermally heated pool.
Explore TourJuan Castro Blanco National Park
From $145Juan Castro Blanco National Park covers 35,600 acres (14,250 ha). It was established to protect swaths of rainforest that grow on the sides of ancient volcanoes.
Explore TourRincon de la Vieja & Liberia City Tour
From $511Take this tour to explore the picturesque hiking trails of Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The tour lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours.
Explore TourMiravalles Volcano Combo Tour
From $638This tour begins with a one-hour drive through the Guanacaste mountain range. During this portion, you’ll be privileged with excellent views of the dormant Miravalles Volcano. Although the volcano hasn’t experienced significant eruptions in some time, it continues to expel gas and geysers near its base— expulsions that are used by the government to produce geothermal energy.
Explore TourBarra Honda Caves
From $851Indulge your adventurous side with a visit to the underground caves at Barra Honda National Park.
Explore TourCorcovado National Park 1 Day Tour at Sirena Station
From $333Rugged jungle terrain makes for an exciting hike and is home to an impressive variety of wildlife. Observe the serene, yet wild, beauty of Drake Bay as your boat takes you to Sirena Station. Let a naturalist guide help you identify plants and animals. Spend a day enjoying fresh air, exercise, and plenty of adventure in Costa Rica’s great outdoors.
Explore TourCorcovado National Park San Pedrillo Station
From $322The hike to San Pedrillo Station will take you through one of the most ecologically diverse forests in the world.
Explore TourSirena Station Corcovado National Park
From $372Corcovado National Park’s Sirena Station tour offers you a wildlife filled adventure. As you explore the park’s trail system, you will have the opportunity to observe countless forms of wildlife—including over 400 species of birds, all four Costa Rican monkey species, and 10 percent of the mammals within the Americas.
Explore TourLa Fortuna Waterfall Horseback Ride
From $77This tour gives you a comprehensive introduction to the territory that surrounds La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano. You'll go horseback riding, hiking, and swimming.
Explore TourGandoca Manzanillo Refuge Jungle Hike
From $188Explore the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge on a guided hike through a natural, Caribbean coast jungle setting filled with remarkable plants and wildlife.
Explore TourCabo Blanco Guided Hike
From $313See one of Costa Rica’s first nature preserves at Cabo Blanco Nature Reserve. It covers of 3,140 acres (1,270 hectares) of both dry forest and rainforest.
Explore TourParque Nacional Los Quetzales- Paramo Tour
Visit the second highest peak in Costa Rica (3480 meters asl).
Explore TourHacienda Pozo Azul Hiking Tour - Costa Rica
From $59Hacienda Pozo Azul’s 400 acres (160 ha) include tropical rainforests, quiet pastures, scenic rivers, and powerful waterfalls. A hiking tour is one of the best ways to experience this incredible outdoor abundance.
Explore TourRainforest Birdwatching Tour
From $330This three-hour tour will take you into the rainforest to see an incredible variety of birds. This is an early-morning tour that begins at 5:00 am.
Explore Tour4 in 1 Tour - Safari Float, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs
From $713This 4-in-1 tour takes you to Arenal’s most impressive sights, and you’ll have the chance to splash around some of Arenal’s prettiest swimming spots along the way. Get ready to see the sights with an experienced guide who can point out some of the unusual flora and fauna.
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This tour of the Rincón de la Vieja forest is an idyllic hike past waterfalls and pools of bright blue water. It begins with a drive through the fields of Guanacaste, and then the landscape will suddenly transform into a lush forest.
From $345
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