Costa Rica Experiences

A holiday to Costa Rica means you visit one of the most biologically diverse countries in the world, having 4% of all the known species of plants and animals in only 0.04% the earth's surface. Due to its altitude variations and its exposure climatic factors that vary between the Pacific and Caribbean slopes, Monteverde is perhaps one of the richest regions in the country where there are 3,021 ...

Selvatura Park is a cloud forest conservation project where a wide variety of tours are hosted. Visitors can glide along zip lines (canopy tour) through the cloud forest; take the treetops walkways (hanging bridges) consisting of a 1.9 mile (3-kilometre) trail and eight different bridges or enjoy a guided natural history walk. The Park also features a butterfly garden hosting more than 50 differe...

Selvatura’s treetop walkways provide the best way to safely admire the cloud forest. The treetop walkways tour consists of 1.9 miles of trails. The visitors will walk on eight bridges of various lengths, ranging between 170 feet and 560 feet. 90% of the walk leads through virgin rainforest and the visitors will be able to appreciate a wide variety of flora and fauna. The treetop walkways are...

For those who wish to discover the night-time wonders of the forest, a visit to Hidden Valley is a must. Under the cover of darkness, the forest awakes once again, as the nocturnal creatures start to emerge. The guide will explain many of the unique sights and unusual sounds while pointing out an array of insects, reptiles, birds and mammals that inhabit the forest at night. Snakes, spiders, espec...

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most popular in the country thanks to its wide variety of flora and fauna specimens. It is home to 3 of the 4 existing monkey species in Costa Rica. The park itself boasts 3 different trails that vary in grade from flat to very steep. Accompanied by a knowledgeable nature guide explore a trail of approximately 2 miles that is flat and loops through the Pa...

This Manuel Antonio tour is the perfect choice for those interested in taking a little bit of exercise to see nature. Kayak a challenging open ocean paddle along one of the most beautiful coastlines in Costa Rica and nearby islands where you can observe and admire numerous marine birds and their nesting grounds. The adventure begins in the town of Quepos and winds along the Manuel Antonio coastlin...

After an early morning pickup from San Jose hotel, drive in a comfortable bus to the operations centre for a delicious, typical Costa Rican breakfast. After changing into their rafting gear, they will drive to the rafting area on the banks of the Pacuare River where a guide will give the necessary instruction on paddling and how to enjoy a safe adventure. Their hearts will pound as the raft careen...

?The adventure starts with a 1.5 hour transfer from the hotel in Manuel Antonio to the Savegre River. The road trip to the rafting site offers picturesque views of African palm plantations, picturesque hamlets, small rivers and jungle vegetation. Upon arrival, everyone will receive a safety briefing and an opportunity to practice before getting into the river. The rafts are built for 6 passengers....

San Gerardo de Dota offers excellent opportunities for bird watching. More than 170 bird species have been identified in the area so far, including Tanagers, Black Guans, Flycatchers, Hummingbirds (Colibri), Trogons, Emerald Toucanet and Sparrows, among many others. Tour can be arranged in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on guides availability and guest’s preferences. Depending ...

Visit a local chocolate farm and learn about the chocolate-making process from start to finish. Did you know that the cacao bean grows in a pod and the beans are ground into a sweet white coating? Learn about the labour intensive and detailed process of making chocolate, right from the cacao pod to the chocolate bar. Sample chocolate at every point in the production process and learn about the his...