With world class surfing and easy access to many other activities Costa Rica is a great place for someone to take their first adventure travel vacation.

Surfing

Whitewater Rafting

Diving and Snorkeling

Zip-line Canopy Tours and Canyoning

Horseback Riding

Sailing and Fishing

Hiking and Camping

Cultural Sights and Sounds

Bird and Wildlife Watching

Other Exciting Activities

Costa Rica has some of the best surfing in Central America on both the Caribbean and the Pacific Coasts. Experts and beginners will enjoy the excellent surf breaks and beach vibe in these surfing communities. Depending on your itinerary, we will build in surf lessons and trips to meet your quest for the perfect wave.

The Costa Rican topography and weather patterns create the perfect environment for exceptional rafting. There are rivers ranging from Class I and II scenic floats, to Class IV and V exciting and technical multi-day trips. We are also kayak friendly and can arrange a trip that meets any paddler’s ability level. We usually spend at least two days rafting on any given trip.

There are great reefs and islands to snorkel and dive around in Costa Rica. Depending on the season and the ocean currents, we can arrange full-day, half-day and sunset adventures in multiple locations. Our favorites are near the Nicoya Peninsula, the Oso Peninsula, and parts of the Caribbean. The tropical fish are most appreciated when you are face to face with them cruising around the reef, or deep underwater on a diving adventure.

These growing activities in Costa Rica are an adrenaline-filled way to fly through the sky above the rainforest or climb your way down a deep tropical gorge. Adventures Around the World uses only the most respected companies and the safest equipment to help both young and old experience these amazing activities. Imagine zipping along above the treetops at almost 40 miles per hour or rappelling through the warm mist of a waterfall.

Costa Rica has a rich history in ranching and using horses as transportation. You can still see horse-drawn carts in many of the more rural communities, and traveling by horse is preferred in many places. Opportunities range from beach excursions down the coastline to rugged mountain trail adventures, as well as transfers between certain destinations. We research our partner companies to make sure that you are getting the best treated horses that can get us to where we need to go.

 

With endlessly beautiful coastline, the best way to see the beach is sometimes from a boat. We arrange both private and group sailing excursions for full-day, half-day, and sunset sailing adventures. Ocean fishing is also an amazing experience with record-setting marlins, tarpon and snook waiting to be hooked. Most of our trips pair together snorkeling with sailing or fishing.

Some of the most pristine areas of Costa Rica are only accessible by foot, including remote mountains, indigenous hill communities, community development projects, and isolated national parks and coastlines. Duration and difficulty varies by group, but there is nothing like voyaging into the jungle with only a guide and your equipment to truly see the old Costa Rica.

We place emphasis on the immersion into Costa Rica’s deep history and ethnic diversity. As well as active and exciting activities, we always include incredible cultural sights and sounds. Adventures Around the World works hard to find unique activities to educate you on the people and places of Costa Rica. Whether it’s a guided tour around the historic sights of San Jose or an overnight adventure to a community development project, we make sure that all of our adventurers get to know Costa Rica.

Many tropical birds and migratory birds call the lush forests, savannahs and coastline of Costa Rica home for at least part of the year. Parrots, toucans, resplendent quetzals and many more are viewable in many of our destinations. We always have a few pairs of binoculars and ID books with us on our trips, but some locations do have built-in birding outings. Depending on your interest and desires we customize your trip for a tropical birding experience.

Different regions of Costa Rica offer exciting opportunities for the adventurous traveler. Activities such as kite boarding and windsurfing, ATV excursions, mountain biking and many more await your arrival in Costa Rica with Adventures Around the World.