Costa Rica Tours and Activities
Having trouble making a decision on which tours and activities to enjoy while in Costa Rica?
Rest assured, we have hand picked the best of the Costa Rican Tours to make your vacation to Costa Rica second to none! Select tours are shown below. For complete information, special arrangements and for Costa Rica tour activities not featured, please contact a vacation tour specialist from Oceanside. We specialize in arranging bi-lingual tours for North Americans.
We take in consideration the professionalism of the tour group, price, value, location, entertainment value and your safety in all of the tour companies that we have partnered with. We look forward to assisting you! Contact an Oceanside Tour Specialist Today for complete details and answers to all of your tour questions!
Book all of your tours in advance for special savings discounts!
Zip Line Canopy Adventure (*Staff Favorite)
Experience the excitement of swinging from treetop to treetop, all the while enjoying spectacular views of Herradura bay and Islands, as well as of the Gulf of Nicoya. Scarlett Macaws, Toucans, and White Faced Monkeys are all commonly seen on the property. Enjoy the tour with 100% bilingual guides, certified by the Costa Rican Tourism Board.
What To Bring: Light clothes, camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, and cash for pictures or t-shirts
Highlights: 15 platforms including the longest cable in the area, and amazing views and an adrenaline rush
Includes: All equipment, certified, bilingual guides, fruit and water Golfing at La Iguana / Marriott Los Suenos Costa Rica
Hit the links with a tee time at the beautiful Ted Robinson Jr. designed golf course at the spectacular Los Suenos Resort. This beautiful 18 hole Par 72 course wanders from sea level with Pacifc Ocean and Herradura Bay ocean views into the beautiful, green rain forest. The course is challenging, but playable. Also available, is the La Iguana driving range for practice prior to playing your 18 holes in paradise.
Highlights include one of the most beautiful courses imaginable plus monkeys, iguanas and rare sightings of majestic scarlet macaws. Caddy's are available. Includes a cooler full of ice cold bottles of water. Other refreshments and food are available from the club house or canteen cart. Golf Club rental available.
ATV Mountain Tours in Jaco and Hermosa
Picture yourself on your own ATV discovering Costa Rica's beaches, rainforests, remote villages, waterfalls, and wildlife. Whether you're a first-time ATV rider wanting to take a mellow trip through the rainforest, or a seasoned veteran looking for something more technically challenging, we have the tour for you. Enjoy the tour with guides who are bi-lingual, licensed, extremely fun and safe.
What To Bring: Closed toe shoes, clothes that can get dirty, Visa or MasterCard
Highlights: Climb to elevations of 3,000 ft. and spectacular view of the Pacific Coast & the Nicoya Peninsula, rainforestand waterfalls (tours routes vary based on time and experience level)
Includes: Helmets, goggles and refreshments
Mountain Biking in Costa Rica
Costa Rica is famous for is Route of the Conquistidors mounting biking race (Ruta de los Conquistadores), known as the most difficult mountain biking race in the world, but the varied terrain is great for all skill levels. Ride to a volcano, up a mountain, through the valleys or along the beach and Pacific Ocean at your own pace. Custom tours include all mountina biking gear (bike, helmet and all gear - bring your own padded shorts). Prices vary based on skill level, number in group, number of days and type of tour. Or bring your own bike and Garmin GPS and explore the back roads and trails on your own at your own pace. There are several day trips available from Jaco and the surrounding areas.
Horseback Tours to Waterfalls, Mountains, and Beach
Even if it is your first time in the saddle, these horses will make you feel like an accomplished rider. Riders with experience will appreciate how happy, fit and responsive the horses are. Specializing in small groups
What To Bring: Swimwear and towel, sneakers, sunscreen, hat and camera
Highlights: Stunning scenery, such as natural forest, meandering hills, and deserted shores
Includes: Fresh fruit, and ice cold drinks Jaco Beach Surf Lessons
Make the most of your surf trip — whether it is learning the basics in Playa Jacó, or getting shacked at Hermosa, Costa Rica's best surf instructors will make sure you learn the meaning of the pura vida (“pure life”), which makes this magical little country a surfer's paradise. Besides the breathtaking beaches and natural thrill of learning to surf, what makes Jaco Beach such an amazing experience are the people. With a package tailored to suit your needs, these surf instructors will do everything they can to make you comfortable and to share their fascinating knowledge of Costa Rica with you.
What To Bring: Swimwear and sunscreen
Highlights: Learn to surf with expert instructors who are also expert surfers and trained lifeguards; learn basic ocean knowledge and fundamental surfing skills
Includes: Instruction, beach transportation, surfboard, rashguard, water and fruit Rain Forest Aerial Tram (Jaco)
Created to raise the world's consciousness of the importance of the tropical rainforests, the Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram allows guests to discover the hidden secrets and hanging gardens of the transitional tropical rainforest, small waterfalls and scenic views of the Pacific Coast from an awe-inspiring perspective. Also includes a walking tour through the gardens and serpentarium
What To Bring: Walking shoes, hat, camera, insect repellent, binoculars
Includes: Entrance to the park, multimedia presentation, guided walking tour, Heliconias Gallery, medicinal plant garden, snake exhibition, flight on Aerial Tram gondolas, expert naturalist bilingual guide Bird Watching in Costa Rica (Birding Costa Rica)
Costa Rica is known for its vast biodiversity due to its strategic location between North and South America and transitional forests. See the famuous motmot, resplendent quetzal, parrots, scarlot macaws, woodpecker varieties, herons, and so much more.. Have a bird on your list that you absolutely must see? No problem. Our expert guides will take you to the habitat that your bird calls home and will go all lengths to spot that special species. What To Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, shorts or light pants, hat, rain gear, came insect repellent, binoculars Includes: Entrance to the park, transportation within the park, local, experienced guide, bird list, guided walking tour, breakfast and lunch. Note - tours vary. Specialized tours available for experienced bird watchers seeking a specific type of rare bird. Bilingual Guides. Catamaran to Tortuga Island (*Staff Favorite)
No visit to Costa Rica is complete without a trip Costa Rica’s Tortuga Island. The day begins at your hotel or condo where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide and seated on an air-conditioned bus. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas stopping along the way for Costa Rican typical breakfast. Upon arrival in Puntarenas you will board super catamaran, MantaRaya. The Manta Raya has fresh water showers and full bar featuring delicious Piña Coladas made with fresh pineapple. Once underway the Manta Raya makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya. On the way, her white clad crew pampers guests with fresh tropical fruits and drinks. Particularly enchanting for it's beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for swimming and snorkeling. Sip cold wine in the shade of white umbrellas at tables covered with white linen and be served the midday feast. A sumptuous delight, the meal starts with a ceviche appetizer and followed by a medley of salads. The main dish is a delightful bar-b-qued breast of chicken covered in a mouthwatering tropical sauce accompanied with julienned vegetables all cooked fresh on the grill by the expert crew.
The Captain and his crew are the masters of this seascape. They are seasoned mariners who will convey their love of Costa Rica to you.
What To Bring: Casual clothes, bathing suit or shorts, sunscreen, camera, sun glasses, tight fitting hat, light weight long sleeved shirt, rubber sandals, tennis, or boat shoes, towels, cash for alcoholic beverages, optional tours, souvenirs, and tips
Highlights: Optional island activities: scuba diving, kayaks, paddle boats and snorkeling
Includes: Air-conditioned bus transportation, Costa Rican breakfast, BBQ lunch served with chilled white wine, soft drinks and fresh fruit, live music, and bilingual guide
Surf Board Rentals and Insider Surfer Information
The Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica is known around the world for its consistent swells and world famous surfing beach, Playa Hermosa was host to the 2009 World Surfing Games! Love to surf but don’t want to travel with your board? No problem! Oceanside can arrange a board Rental for your size, weight and skill level - a board that’s perfect for you. Also available free of charge are area tide charts and surf reports. Contact Oceanside's own Andrea Jimenez for the local advice on when and where to surf while in Jaco, Hermosa or the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Andrea has been surfing the swells around Jaco for twenty years and is our Resident Professional.
Mangrove Island Boat Tour
Adventure Costa Rican's natural history – it’s exotic flora and fauna -- is highly recommended for any naturalist, young or old, who wants to experience first hand the pulse of the mangrove ecosystem and how it interacts with the earth's ecosystem. Wind through acres of a protected, pristine Costa Rican estuary as your experienced guides educate you on the secrets – both past and present – of the mangrove eco-structure so vital to Costa Rica and the world as well. And don’t forget to point out the caimans, sloths, crocodiles, stunning rainbow boas, white face monkeys, egrets, and so many more species of wildlife, as your boat leisurely winds its way through the mangrove channels along the gentle currents of the coastal tides. And finally, end your adventure with a relaxing yet rewarding meal in typical Costa Rican flavor at a local “hot spot” restaurant before you return to your Costa Rican residence
What To Bring: Camera, light cloth shirt, shorts, insect repellent and sunscreen
Highlights: Wildlife - lots of birds, reptiles and monkeys and informative bi-lingual guides
Includes: Transportation, tour and lunch White Water Rafting
Itching for an adrenaline adventure? Then this white water rafting trip is for you! Led by world-class, internationally-trained, bilingual guides and safety kayakers who will expertly guide and teach you how to navigate through this exciting river experience. Tours vary by time of year, skill level and time in the water.Half day or full day tours. What To Bring: Swimsuit, sneakers or sandals with straps, crockies (for glasses), sun block, dry cloths and towel
Highlights: class II to and class IV rapids, lots of fun and wildlife
Includes: Gear, transportation, snack, and lunch Jungle Crocodile Tour (**Staff Favorite)
Visit one of Costa Rica’s unique tourist destinations on The Tárcoles River and home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild with crocodiles up to fifteen feet in length and 80 years old. Also seen, over fifty different species of exotic birds including the very rare scarlet macaw and a great variety of resident and migrant waterfowl. The bilingual guide offers expert orientation about the crocodiles and other associated wildlife. On the way downstream, the boat heads along the Estero Guacalillo, a most awesome mangrove ecosystem that features four different species of mangrove trees. In addition to sightseeing, photography and videotaping are permitted. Tourists receive a bottle of cold drinking water along with a brochure that shows all 56 bird species commonly sighted along the river. Note - this tour is safe as you sit in a boat well above the crocodiles. Fun for all ages! What To Bring: Light cotton clothes, tennis shoes or sport sandals, hat, binoculars, camera, and sun block Highlights: River is home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild, crocodiles up to 15 ft. long, 50 different kinds of birds, intriguing reptiles. Guide actually exits the boat to hand feed a giant, wild crocodile! Includes: Spectacular crocodile show, brochure that shows all 56 bird species commonly sighted along the river, bottled water, Costa Rican coffee and tropical refreshments, visit to handicraft store Manuel Antonio National Park (Day Trip) (*Staff Favorite)
Manuel Antonio National Park is a must see during your Costa Rica vacation. This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast. World renown for its expansive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line, Manuel Antonio is nothing short of Paradise. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. The park includes 12 little isles just off the coast; at times, dolphins and migrating whales can be observed. Manuel Antonio contains a charming combination of rain forest, beaches and coral reefs. The beaches are the most beautiful in the country, lined with lush forest, and are excellent for snorkeling. The forest is home for sloths, iguanas, the rare and adorable squirrel monkeys and millions of colorful little crabs. Manuel Antonio offers some fabulous hikes with spectacular views. The park is easy to reach and is near a good selection of hotels and restaurants. Oceanside Realty has excellent drivers who will give you a private, personalized trip to Manuel Antonio. Far more appealing then a loud, crowded tour bus, these drivers have comfortable, spacious vans and act as your personal tour guide. Travel at your own pace and enjoy the beautiful countryside. Contact Noelle Armstrong at Oceanside Realty to book your private trip today. Taxi Boat to Montezuma
Travel the scenic way in taxi boats and save time as you travel from the shores of Montezuma to Jaco Beach. Boats depart daily from the center of Montezuma a 9:30am for the one-hour ride across to the mainland. Departures leave from Herradura beach, just north of Jaco, at 10:45am for the return trip to Montezuma.
What To Bring: Comfortable clothes, sun block, and binoculars (optional) Highlights: Opportunities to see dolphins, whales, Manta Rays, sea turtles and other marinelife Sea Kayak and Snorkeling Tour This Sea Kayak and Snorkeling tour is serious fun. The scenery is spectacular, the equipment is top notch and easy to paddle. Snorkeling (when conditions permit) is done from the beach so people also have the option of monkey watching or beachcombing. The tour is a half day affair with departures from Playa Agujas. Transportation is available from Jaco and all the surrounding beaches. What To Bring: Shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, hat, sun screen, change of clothes, and camera Highlights: Beautiful paddling conditions, beautiful white sand beach, swimming, nature hikes and waterfalls, and snorkeling when conditions permit Includes: Expert guides, bottled water, fresh fruit buffet, and drink after the tour. Private Sailing Tour
Looking for a relaxing sunset cruise? Or how about a day out on the water to sunbathe and swim? Well, then this private sailing tour is for you! Ashuma is comfortable, spacious, fast, well equipped and all yours. With a large cockpit with room for 8 and trampolines for lounging with lots more space, you can charter by the hour with a 2 hour minimum. Soft drinks, beer and wine are included, as well as snorkeling equipment and trolling for big fish. Upon Ashuma you will have the opportunity to whale and dolphin watch, as well as view gorgeous sunsets and scenery.
What To Bring: Swimsuit, towel, sun screen, sandals/flip flops Highlights: Whale and dolphin watching, gorgeous sunsets and scenery Includes: Soft drinks, beer, wine, snorkeling equipment, and trolling for big fish; Scuba Diving Diving on the Southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica can be simply described as spectacular. This diving experience explores several sites around the small island of Caño . Protected as a biological reserve by the Costa Rican Government, the water surrounding the island is extremely pristine and teeming with life. Twelve miles west of Drake bay, Caño Island offers some of the most exciting diving anywhere in the world. A wide variety of marine life can be discovered beneath the island waters. Schools of mobula rays (devil rays), turtles, and white tip reef sharks can be seen on many dives. On almost every dive, the large schools of fish swimming around and overhead can be breathtaking. Although not as common, the elusive whale shark and the giant bull shark are often spotted in the area. Water visibility is good and can range from 45-90 feet. Temperatures hover in the upper seventies to low eighties throughout the year and provide for an exquisite diving experience. The dive center is a certified pure air station and carries only well serviced, name brand equipment from Sherwood and O’Neill. PADI instructors teach courses ranging from basic open water to dive master and can conduct many specialty courses of interest. Charter Sport Fishing (from Los Suenos Marina and Herradura)
Costa Rica has some of the best sport fishing in the world! Jaco, Herradura, Manual Antonio and its surrounding areas are known for incredible deep sea and inshore fishing. The waters are full of Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado, Tuna, Wahoo, Roosterfish, Snapper, and more! Book your Costa Rican fishing charter today! Sport Fishing Charters include a 32’ Custom Carolina Express, a 28’ Carolina Classic powered by twin 315 h.p.Cummins diesel inboards, (both with full electronics, US Coast Guard Certified, Penn and Shimano rods and reels, live well, tuna tubes, life raft and safety epirb Coast Guard beacon) out of Los Suenos Marina, and a 25' center counsel local fishing boat (max of 4 persons) from Herradura Bay.
What To Bring: Sunscreen, Dramamine pills, hat, sunglasses and camera Includes: Drinks, beer, ice, lunch, fruit, bait, all equipment offshore, inshore, bottom and fly fishing Note - Larger boats with additional amenities are available. Contact US today for complete details.
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