Top Central Pacific Day Trips

A guided tour enriches your experience in Manuel Antonio National Park by providing information about the park’s plant and animal life and expert navigation between the park and your regional hotel. Plus, this tour offers a stress-free way to visit one of Costa Rica’s must-see destinations in just one day.

Explore Manuel Antonio en esta excursión guiada a caballo. Diseñada para no más de 10 personas, esta excursión le permite recorrer un rancho local para observar la fauna y flora de la zona. También incluye una caminata donde tendrá la oportunidad de visitar una cascada. Se proporciona además un delicioso almuerzo costarricense.

If simply looking at waterfalls from afar is too tame for you, join this half-day guided tour to Nauyaca Waterfall. Your friendly guides will show you how and where to climb the waterfall safely, and where to jump from for a refreshing swim. Make new friends on a small-group tour, and learn about the biodiversity of this beautiful area.

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.

Discover the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Nauyaca, deep in the Costa Rican jungle, during this full-day tour from Quepos. Join a small group and head to the park where you must embark on a short hike to reach the falls. Enjoy time to take a refreshing dip in the natural pools and capture photos of your surroundings before heading back.

Costa Rica’s famous wilderness can’t be seen from the side of the road. Get off the beaten track to access little-known waterfalls, patches of rain forest, tropical beaches, and more on this 6-hour ATV tour from central Jaco, which includes select commentary from your guide for adventurous sightseeing.

Escape the beach for a jungle adventure on this full-day tour from Jaco. Explore off-the-beaten-track in a 4x4, stopping along the way to marvel at waterfalls, trek through the rainforest, and cool off in natural swimming holes. Lunch is included.

This well-rounded tour is the perfect way for nature lovers to experience the best of Costa Rica's outdoor beauty. Enjoy a scenic boated on the Rio Frio with departure near the border of Nicaragua. Cruise through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and see the incredible biodiversity that makes this nation to unique. You'll have up close encounters with birds, snakes, herons and other animals, as well as various species of monkeys and sloths.

Stopping at both Curi Cancha Reserva and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, this guided birding tour will show you the diversity and multitude of species in each one. Totaling 4-5 hours, you’ll try to find the most birds you can. This is a private tour for your group, so you have the flexibility in time, as your guide and driver will arrange all the logistics on tour.

Whether you're looking to relax or enjoy something more active, this full-day catamaran excursion to Tortuga Island from Jacó will accomplish your goals. The island has some of the most pristine beaches in Costa Rica, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Make use of the hot tub on board and take a fun banana boat ride if you wish. It is an ideal fun day for couples and groups of friends.

Spend a full 14 hour day at Cocovado National park with a naturalist guide, exploring one of the most biodiverse places on earth. This wildlife adventure may lead you to see Large American Crocodiles, Toucans, Macaws, bull shark fins, or Tapirs. This is an active walk, in a wild and remote area of Costa Rica, and sure to be a wonderful day.

Fly, hike, and swing through Monteverde's cloud forest on a combo zipline and hanging bridge tour at Selvatura Park. Soar through the treetops on a 15-cable zipline course, take a turn on the giant Tarzan swing, and then slow down to observe the rain forest ecosystem in finer detail as you cross a series of suspended walkways. Back on the ground, marvel at Costa Rica's jewel-toned winged wonders on a stroll through one of the world’s largest hummingbird and butterfly gardens.

Explore Costa Rica’s most beautiful and popular destination, on this Arenal Volcano Combo Trip from Jaco. Swim at the refreshing waters of La Fortuna Waterfall and admire the lush rainforest that surrounds this natural wonder. Hike on lava trails at the base of Arenal Volcano and get the best views of this beautiful conic-shaped mountain on clear days. Towards the end of your tour, relax in the thermal mineral waters of Paradise Hot Springs and Gardens, a truly relaxing experience at the foothills of Arenal Volcano.

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Navigate the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park on this incredible hiking tour from Jaco. Wander the rugged terrain of the park's scenic peninsula, stroll on beautiful beaches and explore tropical rainforest and stunning coastlines. This tour is ideal for active outdoorsmen who want to experience the beauty of Costa Rica's diverse landscapes and incredible wildlife. 

The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Spend a full day exploring the beauty of the Gulf of Nicoya on Isla Tortuga, starting in Jaco. First stop at the Tarcoles River and watch the crocodiles from the bridge, then have a safety speech, and hop on a boat to the island. On the way visit Negritos Island to see spider monkeys and dolphins, then to the Nicoya stone arch for photos, and on to snorkel and have lunch.

Getting off the beaten track is even more fun on this rain forest booze cruise from Jaco. Rumble through untouched forest and traditional towns far from tourist zones on board a rugged safari vehicle, all while enjoying an included case of beer and shot of Costa Rican moonshine.

Pickup time: 7:30 AM This tour is definitely our best option for an "OFF THE BEATTEN PATH WATERFALL ADVENTURE". Virgin Green Forest with amazing breathtaking waterfalls. Our trip starts with pickup at Manuel Antonio. Once we arrive to our first stop our guide receives us to take us into the rainforest with a nice and comfortable four-wheel safari car. There would be a few stops for enjoying the beautiful waterfalls while you do a short walk in the breathtaking rainforest. The tour includes snacks and a delicious typical lunch which is served in an authentic traditional costarican local house, which is used only for serving the meal. Although the house is well saved for the purpose of allowing our clients to feel the experience for being in such amazing magical typical costarican house. Our safari car ride will take you to the very top of the rainforest, where you'll have the chance of enjoying the most amazing views of Costa Rica.

Discover the natural delights of Manuel Antonio National Park on this day tour from Jaco. One of Costa Rica's most-visited parks, Manuel Antonio is known for its white-sand beaches, diversity of wildlife, and mangroves and other vegetation. Look for monkeys, sloths, birds, and more on this small peninsula. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Explore the Nicoya Península and Curu National Wildlife Refuge with this private guided tour from Santa Teresa. Visit secluded beaches and walk along nature trails to see all manner of wildlife that calls the reserve home. Your naturalist guide is there to help you spot creatures that range from howler monkeys and scarlet macaws to iguanas and coati. This private tour requires a minimum of two people.

Let's explore one of Costa Rica’s best kept waterfall secrets. This tour begins with a very scenic drive along the coastline. Upon arrival, our short hike down to the river begins! As soon as we will enter the canyon you will come to face with a majestic 150-foot waterfall. We will guide you to the many different features Eco Chontales has to offer - multiple calm swimming holes, areas perfect for taking photos, a mini waterslide & even places to jump from! There is a small jump (6 feet), but also a larger one for the thrill-seeker - 9 meter (28 feet +/-)! After we have explored all the features of the waterfall, we will create a mini on the spot-spa and turn into Avatars. We will apply mineral rich naturally colored blue clay on our bodies. This “rainforest clay” we provide is sourced near fresh spring water and is renowned for its healthy skin care properties. To finalize our experience, we will get to enjoy a delicious, freshly cooked Costa Rican meal at the river restaurant.