Most destinations in Costa Rica whether birdwatching, waterfall rappelling, ziplining, or relaxing in a hot spring require hiking at some point. First time visitors to the area want to be sure to pack comfortable hiking shoes. Depending on the type of hike you are interested in, you may need to know if you can walk at least a mile at an incline, or up several flights of stairs. The country’s landscape varies from sandy beaches to rocky mountainous terrain. There are gentle hikes such as the one at Children’s Eternal Rainforest in Monteverde, as well as difficult hikes requiring physical stamina such as the rugged exploration of Corcovado National Park. Spelunkers will need to climb 150-foot vertical ladders to access all the caves at Barra Honda National Park. Hanging bridges offer aerial hiking. It will be good to gauge your hiking ability with the tour description you plan to take.
Adventure, Hiking
If you want to do something truly different, you’ll want to check out the caves in Barra Honda National Park. You’ll hike through a rare protected dry forest before reaching the entrance to the cave system. Secured by a harness, you’ll make several vertical descents into various chambers using a series of fixed ladders attached to the cavern wall. Your guide will point out many types of r ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Adventure, Extreme, Nature, Hiking, Waterfalls
The El Burrito Extreme Jungle Hike will take you on a challenging 3.5-kilometer hike through the rainforest and into the cloud forest. As you climb and hike through the rugged terrain, you may spot exotic birds and animals and eventually reach a towering waterfall! The day starts off when you are picked up from your La Fortuna area hotel. Transportation will be provided to a local finca ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Nature, Learning Family, Hiking, Wildlife Hike
The Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge tour will take you over remarkable wilderness hiking trails that allow you to sample the different ecosystems of the area. This refuge encompasses 11,00 acres of land including several pristine Caribbean beaches, lush tropical rain forests as well as the transition areas and accompanying wildlife.The tour will begin when you are picked up from your ...
Suggested age range: 12+
Nature, Romance, Hiking, Waterfalls
A hike to the Las Chorreras Waterfalls from Hacienda Guachipelin is one of the best ways you can immerse yourself in the abundant beauty of Costa Rica. Following the moderate hike through the tropical dry forest, you’ll have a chance to go for a refreshing swim in the cool waters of a natural pool created by two waterfalls cascading over the rock face of a surrounding canyon.Hacienda G ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Learning Family, Hiking
The Las Pailas Trail is located in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, one of the most interesting places for hiking because it is the home to the active, 6217 foot high Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, and showcases the resulting geothermal activity, like geysers and fumerols scattered around the base. This 35,000 acre national park with its numerous trails twisting throughout the park is teeming wit ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Learning Family, Hiking, Birding, Wildlife Hike
This amazing old growth cloud forest, rescued from the threat of mining during the 1970s by a visiting scientist and resident Quakers, retains a unique ecosystem found nowhere else in the world. This region, believed to have the highest density of orchids on earth, with over 500 species of exotic birdlife, over 100 species of reptiles, and hosting animal life from both North and South America, ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Learning Family, Hiking, Waterfalls
This tour is designed for you to experience hiking at Rincon de la Vieja which is a national park surrounding the volcano of the same name. Translated, “The Old Woman’s Corner”, it stands well over a mile above sea level and last erupted in April of 2020. This is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica and is surrounded by fumaroles, or steam and gas vents in the earth’s crust, ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Adventure, Nature, Romance, Learning Family, Hiking, Wildlife Hike, Waterfalls
The Rio Celeste Waterfall tour is a well sought-after hike that leads to a unique sky blue river and beautiful waterfall. You will see how the combination of two mineral-rich rivers creates the blue appearance of Rio Celeste. As an intermediate hike, it provides a good workout for people of most physical fitness levels.At the beginning of the tour, you will be picked up at your hotel and ...
Suggested age range: 5+
Nature, Learning Family, Hiking, Wildlife Hike, Waterfalls
The Rio Celeste Waterfall is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world! Imagine yourself in front of a turquoise blue waterfall surrounded by lush, emerald green jungle. The tour starts off when you are picked up from your La Fortuna area hotel. The ride to the Rio Celeste takes about 2 to 2.5 hours and takes you through rural countryside that few tourists have the opportunit ...
Suggested age range: 5 - 66
Hiking, Canopy Bridges
The Sky Walk and Hanging Bridges Tour is an amazing way to observe the rainforest from both ground level and right in the tree tops. Imagine hiking through the jungle and canopy in search of exotic wildlife! You will be picked up from your La Fortuna area hotel and be transported to the Sky Adventures Park. Along the way from most hotels you will go around the iconic Arenal Volcano w ...
Suggested age range: 1+
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