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 Volcano between San Jose and Arenal, and rafting on the Sarapiqui River between Arenal and San Jose .

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Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.
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