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Costa Rica Extreme Adventure Vacations

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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.


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! 

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Coco Loco Adventure

Arenal Volcano & Monteverde
Coco Loco Adventure vacation itinerary
Are you ready for inland adventure? If so, the Coco Loco Adventure is just right for you! This fun filled vacation includes the top two inland destinations in Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Cloud Forest. The adventure begins at Arenal where you'll go rafting on a tropical river and then go on a thrilling canyoning adventure in the jungle. After crossing Lake Arenal by boat and continuing on to Monteverde, you'll go on a high speed ATV tour and then soar through the cloud forest on a canopy zipline adventure. Similar to all of our amazing vacations, this value-packed itinerary can be 100% customized to your budget and needs. Check pricing notes for details.
Trip length
7 days6 nights
Starting at
$1,052
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
94%
4576 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 3 nights at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
  • Canyoning Pure Trek Ultimate Adventure Rappel
  • 3 nights at Hotel Poco a Poco
  • Hanging Bridges Guided Hike - Selvatura

+ 1 more in the full itinerary

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Eco Xtreme Adrenaline

Arenal Volcano, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio
Eco Xtreme Adrenaline vacation itinerary
The Eco Xtreme Adrenaline is even more awesome than it sounds and this writer's favorite vacation! This epic adventure will not only satisfy your thirst for adventure, but will take you to the top destinations in Costa Rica. Go rafting and canyoning by day at Arenal Volcano and unwind in soothing hot springs at night. Blaze trails on a cloud forest ATV adventure and soar through the canopy at Monteverde. Learn how to surf on the gorgeous tropical beaches of Manuel Antonio and enjoy exotic wildlife. Similar to all of our amazing vacations, this value-packed itinerary can be 100% customized to your budget and needs. Check pricing notes for details. Take Advantage of Green Season Discounts!
Trip length
10 days9 nights
Starting at
$1,552
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
93%
5030 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 3 nights at Arenal Springs Resort and Spa
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
  • Canyoning Pure Trek Ultimate Adventure Rappel
  • 3 nights at Hotel Poco a Poco
  • Aventuras Canopy Zipline Tour

+ 3 more in the full itinerary

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Mango Madness Inclusive Adventure

Arenal Volcano & Flamingo Beach
Mango Madness Inclusive Adventure vacation itinerary
Looking for adventure? Look no further! The Mango Madness Inclusive Adventure is an awesome vacation that will take you to a couple of Costa Rica's top destinations. You'll go on thrilling canopy zipline and whitewater rafting trips while at Arenal Volcano and the wind down in the volcanic hot springs in evenings. Then you're off to Flamingo Beach for an all-inclusive stay at one of the prettiest beaches on the Pacific. Similar to all of our amazing vacations, this value-packed itinerary can be 100% customized to your budget and needs. Check pricing notes for details. Take Advantage of Green Season Discounts of up to $300!
Trip length
7 days6 nights
Starting at
$1,099
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
92%
968 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 3 nights at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa
  • Canopy Zipline - Ecoglide
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
  • 3 nights at Margaritaville Beach Resort
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Funky Monkey Adrenaline Junkie

Arenal Volcano & Manuel Antonio Beach
Funky Monkey Adrenaline Junkie vacation itinerary
The Funky Monkey Adrenaline Junkie is not only fun to say, but also more fun than a barrel full of monkeys! This thrilling adventure vacation will take you to two of the best destinations in Costa Rica, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio. You'll enjoy some of Costa Rica's best whitewater rafting and canyoning adventures, beautiful scenery and more at Arenal Volcano. Then on to Manuel Antonio where you'll enjoy gorgeous beaches and one of the most thrilling ziplines in Costa Rica. Similar to all of our amazing vacations, this value-packed itinerary can be 100% customized to your budget and needs. Check pricing notes for details. Take Advantage of Green Season Discounts of up to $270!
Trip length
7 days6 nights
Starting at
$951
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
93%
1190 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 3 nights at Los Lagos Hotel Resort and Spa
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class II and III
  • Canyoning Pure Trek Ultimate Adventure Rappel
  • 3 nights at The Shana Hotel
  • Canopy Zipline - Titi Canopy
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Waves and Caves Challenge

Dominical Beach & Southern Mountains
Waves and Caves Challenge vacation itinerary
The Waves and Caves Challenge is jam packed with adventures including surfing lessons, kayaking, snorkeling, canyoning, waterfall jumping and you'll even sleep in a cave for a night! Go off the beaten path and enjoy some of Costa Rica's best hidden treasures along the beautiful South Pacific. Similar to all of our amazing vacations, this value-packed itinerary can be 100% customized to your budget and needs. Check pricing notes for details. Take Advantage of Green Season Discounts!
Trip length
9 days8 nights
Starting at
$973
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
89%
1542 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 1 night at Country Inn and Suites
  • 3 nights at Hotel Villas Rio Mar
  • Surf Lesson
  • Kayaking at Marino Ballena Park - Ballena Aventura
  • 1 night at Diamante Rappelling Overnight Tour

+ 4 more in the full itinerary

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Pure Adrenaline

Turrialba Volcano & Dominical Beach
Pure Adrenaline vacation itinerary
The Pure Adrenaline Adventure is an epic off the beaten path adventure! The adventure begins in the Turrialba Volcano region where you'll raft the best whitewater in Costa Rica and go on a thrilling canyoning adventure. Then you're off to the stunning South Pacific coast for surf lessons, exotic wildlife, and fun in the sun. Similar to all of our amazing vacations, this value-packed itinerary can be 100% customized to your budget and needs. Check pricing notes for details. Take Advantage of Green Season Discounts!
Trip length
7 days6 nights
Starting at
$850
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
94%
47 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 3 nights at Hotel Villa Florencia
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Pacuare
  • Canyoning and Canopy
  • 3 nights at Hotel Villas Rio Mar
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South Pacific Eco-Xtreme

Savegre Valley, Southern Mountains & Costa Ballena
South Pacific Eco-Xtreme vacation itinerary
The South Pacific Eco-Xtreme is a one of the most thrilling eco-adventures you will ever find! This amazing vacation will take you to some of the wildest places in Costa Rica for an epic adventure that words simply cannot describe!
Trip length
9 days8 nights
Starting at
$1,487
per persondouble occupancy
Guest rating
92%
196 ratings

Itinerary highlights

  • 3 nights at Rafiki Safari Lodge
  • Horseback Riding - Full Day
  • Whitewater Rafting Rio Savegre Full Day
  • 1 night at Diamante Rappelling Overnight Tour
  • Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling

+ 3 more in the full itinerary

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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 is one of Costa Rica’s safest and most adrenaline-pumping activities, as long as you don’t mind getting a little wet.  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!

 

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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?

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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 meticulously custom-design every high-octane itinerary, leveraging deep insider knowledge to ensure maximum thrills and unparalleled safety. 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.

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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.