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Start with a trip you love. Change the hotels, swap the tours, choose your transportation, add days, or rethink the route. We’ll help make it your Costa Rica.

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Bring your appetite for active days and explore Costa Rica itineraries featuring experiences such as rafting, canyoning, and ziplining. Discuss your experience, comfort level, and each activity’s requirements with your planner before shaping the route and pace.

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Arenal Volcano & Monteverde

Coco Loco Adventure

7–9 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 3 nights at Arenal Springs Resort and SpaFamily-friendlyResortHot springsEco-style stay
  • 3 nights at Poco a Poco Hotel and SpaFamily-friendly

Included experiences to make your own

  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
  • Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling Ultimate Adventure With Pure Trek

+ 2 more in the full itinerary

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $1,052per person · double occupancy
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Travelers paddling an inflatable raft through a river rapid

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio

Eco Xtreme Adrenaline

10–12 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 3 nights at Arenal Springs Resort and SpaFamily-friendlyResortHot springsEco-style stay
  • 3 nights at Poco a Poco Hotel and SpaFamily-friendly
  • 3 nights at Shana By The BeachRomanticBoutique hotel

Included experiences to make your own

  • Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Rio Balsa Class II and III
  • Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling Ultimate Adventure With Pure Trek

+ 3 more in the full itinerary

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $1,552per person · double occupancy
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Arenal Volcano & Flamingo Beach

Mango Madness Inclusive Adventure

7–9 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 3 nights at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and SpaFamily-friendlyResortHot springsEco-style stay
  • 3 nights at Margaritaville Beach ResortAll-inclusive resortFamily-friendly

Included experiences to make your own

  • Canopy Zipline Adventure at Ecoglide
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $1,099per person · double occupancy
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Helmeted travelers sharing a laugh aboard a whitewater raft

Arenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio Beach

Funky Monkey Adrenaline Junkie

7–9 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 3 nights at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and SpaFamily-friendlyResortHot springsEco-style stay
  • 3 nights at Shana By The BeachRomanticBoutique hotel

Included experiences to make your own

  • Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Rio Balsa Class II and III
  • Canyoning & Waterfall Rappelling Ultimate Adventure With Pure Trek

+ 1 more in the full itinerary

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $951per person · double occupancy
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Two travelers practicing their stance on surfboards ashore

Dominical Beach & Southern Mountains

Waves and Caves Challenge

9–11 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 2 nights at Adventure Inn
  • 5 nights at Hotel Villas Rio MarFamily-friendlyEco-style stay
  • 1 night at Diamante Rappelling Overnight Tour

Included experiences to make your own

  • Surf Lesson - Dominical Surf Adventures
  • Coastal Kayaking at Marino Ballena Park

+ 2 more in the full itinerary

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $973per person · double occupancy
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Travelers paddling a raft through a steep whitewater rapid

Turrialba Volcano & Dominical Beach

Pure Adrenaline

7–9 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 3 nights at Hotel Villa FlorenciaFamily-friendlyEco-style stay
  • 3 nights at Hotel Villas Rio MarFamily-friendlyEco-style stay

Included experiences to make your own

  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Pacuare - Explornatura
  • Canyoning and Canopy

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $850per person · double occupancy
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A traveler rappelling beside a waterfall and rocky gorge

Savegre Valley, Southern Mountains & Costa Ballena

South Pacific Eco-Xtreme

9–11 days100% customizable

Your starting stays

  • 3 nights at Rafiki Safari LodgeEcolodge
  • 1 night at Diamante Rappelling Overnight Tour
  • 3 nights at La Cusinga Eco LodgeEcolodge
  • 1 night at Hilton Doubletree Cariari ResortResort

Included experiences to make your own

  • Horseback Riding - Full Day
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Savegre Full Day

+ 2 more in the full itinerary

These are the starting hotels and experiences. Change any hotel, tour, transportation method, or number of days with your planner.

Sample trip from $1,487per person · double occupancy
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Starting prices apply to the listed sample itinerary, per person, double occupancy—not every duration in the suggested range. Your dates and changes determine your custom quote.

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Extreme Adventures: your planning guide

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Good to know before you plan

Good to Know

Costa Rica offers unparalleled extreme adventure travel, leveraging its diverse landscapes for heart-racing experiences. Visitors can enjoy whitewater rafting, canyoning, ziplining, ATV tours, and surf lessons across iconic destinations like Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio. These thrilling adventure vacations are fully customizable to suit individual preferences and budgets.


Extreme Adventures: more to explore

Costa Rica is Central Americas premiere destination for adventure travel! Imagine whitewater rafting through the jungle, canyoning down rainforest waterfalls, ziplining through the canopy, ATV riding through the mountains, or taking surf lessons on exotic beaches! We offer all of this and more on our extreme adventure vacations. Each sample itinerary below is 100 percent customizable. Check them out and let us know how you would like to customize and plan your thrilling Costa Rica adventure today! 

Extreme Adventure in Costa Rica

Extreme Adventure in Costa Rica

Water is splashing in your face, you try to find your footing, then you remember you are rappelling down a 200-foot waterfall, and a smile comes to your face. Canyoning combines waterfall rappelling with an active outdoor experience. Discuss fitness, age, equipment, and tour requirements with your planner before choosing an excursion.  Canyoning tours depart daily from several parts of the country, include a full day of repelling waterfalls, and normally a fresh, local lunch.

Costa Rica offers endless opportunities for the adventurer in all of us.  From whitewater rafting to jungle ATV tours, Costa Rica's vast and varying landscape will satisfy the needs of any thrill-seeker.  The range of activities appears endless: canopy zip-lining, cave exploration, scuba diving, surf lessons, and even an overnight stay in one of Costa Rica's hidden caves!

 

Just Imagine

Just Imagine...

Imagine being suspended hundreds of feet above Costa Rica's natural rain forest, zooming from treetop to treetop.  Sounds exciting, right?  Then you need to try one of Costa Rica's famous Canopy Zip-Line tours!  Those visitors interested in the wildlife of Costa Rica, but prefer to add a little speed and heart rate to the experience, need to try zip-lining.  With dozens of zip-line tours leaving daily, it is easy to get the blood pumping while you admire everything Costa Rica has to offer.

For those beach-lovers who want to stay closer to shore, they can have the same intense, heart-wrenching experiences.  How about a trip to Costa Rica's Witch's Rock and surf 10-foot, barreling waves? Or how about a scuba expedition to shark-infested waters?

Costa Rica offers an extreme adventure for everyone, whether it be deep inside the rainforest or hundreds of feet below sea level, the thrill is there.  The only question you need to ask yourself is, are you ready?

Costa Rica: Unleash Your Limits

Costa Rica: Unleash Your Limits

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For those who crave the edge, the adrenaline surge, and the unyielding challenge, welcome to Extreme Costa Rica. Our specialized team isn't just planning trips; we're orchestrating your ultimate test against nature's raw power. Forget the beaten path; we're your elite navigators to the most intense, heart-pounding experiences this country offers. Picture rappelling down thundering waterfalls, tackling class V rapids, or exploring uncharted rainforests where few dare to tread. We customize each itinerary around your experience, interests, and the requirements of the selected activities. Let us handle every logistical extreme, from remote access to specialized gear, so you can focus solely on pushing boundaries and discovering the "pura vida" spirit of pure, unadulterated adventure.

Planning your extreme adventures vacation

Planning your extreme adventures vacation

Can I customize a extreme adventures itinerary?

Yes. Change the hotels, tours, transportation, destinations, pace, and number of days with your planner. Start with a sample route or tell us your own ideas.

How do I choose a route?

Compare Coco Loco Adventure, Eco Xtreme Adrenaline, Mango Madness Inclusive Adventure. Look at the destinations, suggested lengths, and included experiences before deciding what to keep or change.

What does the starting price cover?

Where a sample price is shown, it applies to that listed itinerary, per person, double occupancy. Travel dates and changes to hotels, tours, transportation, and nights affect your personal quote. Confirm meal plans and other inclusions for each stage of your trip.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What extreme adventure activities can I experience in Costa Rica?

Costa Rica offers a wide array of extreme adventure activities including whitewater rafting, canyoning down rainforest waterfalls, ziplining through the canopy, ATV riding through mountains, surf lessons on exotic beaches, cave exploration, scuba diving, waterfall jumping, kayaking, and horseback riding.


Can Costa Rica extreme adventure itineraries be customized?

Yes, all extreme adventure itineraries in Costa Rica are 100% customizable to fit your budget and specific needs, allowing you to tailor your thrilling vacation experience.


What are some popular destinations for extreme adventures in Costa Rica?

Popular destinations for extreme adventures in Costa Rica include Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Manuel Antonio, Flamingo Beach, Dominical Beach, the Southern Mountains, Turrialba Volcano, Savegre Valley, and Costa Ballena.


What is canyoning in Costa Rica?

Canyoning in Costa Rica involves rappelling down waterfalls, often 200 feet high, and is described as one of the country's safest and most adrenaline-pumping activities. Tours typically include a full day of rappelling and a fresh, local lunch.


Can I change the hotels, tours, transportation, and trip length?
Yes. These are sample itineraries, and every part can be customized. Start with the route you love and make changes with your planner.
Does the starting price cover every duration in the range?
No. Starting prices apply to the listed sample itinerary, per person, double occupancy. Dates, extra nights, and changes to hotels, activities, and transportation affect your custom quote.
Do I need to choose a sample itinerary before using the planner?
No. Use Plan Your Trip to tell us what you like and share your dates, travelers, and budget. Your planner can build a vacation around those preferences.

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