Top Central Pacific Unique Experiences

Soar above the beach and rainforest on a paramotor flight from Jaco, Costa Rica. Strap into your paragliding gear with your instructor and glide through the skies at a gentle speed. Fly over the mid-Pacific coast for a maximum of 30 minutes and enjoy aerial views of the landscapes below. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from Jaco, Herradura or Hermosa beaches.

Glide over the rain forest near Jacó Beach during a tandem paragliding flight in Costa Rica. Your guide ensures that you are securely attached by the harness before lifting off and soaring up to 900 feet (275 meters) high. Take in panoramic views and hear commentary from your guide during the flight, which lasts about 20 minutes. Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from Jaco, Herradura, and Hermosa beach areas.

Pop up on a surfboard and catch your first waves in Montezuma with a professional surf lesson. Learn the basics of surfing rules and etiquette on the shore, and then jump in the water to try out fundamental moves with the help of your guide. A big sandbar makes Montezuma a great place for beginners to safely and comfortably try a new sport, and all equipment is included so you don’t need to fuss with any rentals.

Manuel Antonio may best known for its beautiful beaches, but another world comes alive in its jungles at night. Get an up-close look at nocturnal creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bats on a private night hike through a nature reserve. A certified naturalist guide knows just where to find these creepy crawlers and ensures the safety of your group on this educational adventure.

Not only is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve an impressive place to explore with a guide thanks to its huge range of biodiversity, but it is also the home to some of Costa Rica’s biggest industries. This guided tour combines the best of Monteverde’s natural offerings into a single outing: hike through the cloud forest with a guide and then see how coffee, chocolate, and sugar are produced from plant to final product.

Delve deep into Costa Rican coffee culture with this farm tour taking you step-by-step through the production process. From seed all the way to delicious cup, learn about Costa Rican culture using coffee as a focal point. In addition to coffee, you'll have the chance to explore the production of two other important staples, chocolate and sugarcane.

The tour will begin with pick up from your hotel in Monteverde or Santa Elena, this is a unique experience for all coffee and chocolate lovers. The tour will continue through the coffee plantation accompanied by your English guide to learn about coffee and chocolate processing and production, from the cultivation and harvesting to the preparation of the final coffee and chocolate product. Your tour will conclude with the pleasure of enjoying a delicious cup of coffee and chocolate while you admire the beautiful view of the Nicoya Gulf.

Combine a serene morning with an adrenaline-pumping afternoon! This Horseback Waterfall Tour is perfect for new and novice riders, the unhurried outing winds along rainforest trails dense with tropical flora. Your guide points out some native plants, encouraging you to breathe in the sweet scents of lemon and mango leaves. An exclusive horse adventure, trail riding through a pristine rainforest creates indelible memories of your visit to Costa Rica. Our 3 Hours ATV Tour takes you through the mountainous landscape that backs Jacó Beach. Tear along trails through primary rainforest to spots with sweeping vistas across the Pacific coast stretching south to Manuel Antonio Park and north to the port of Puntarenas. This tour also stops at a towering waterfall that empties into a natural swimming pool where you can take a 15-foot leap from a rock platform. On the descent back to town, loop along the edge of Carara National Park.

Jaco is known for its beaches and nightlife, but its natural beauty should not be missed. Enjoy a visit to a nearby national park via 4x4, and learn about the rainforest from your naturalist guide. Stop by a series of waterfalls for an exhilarating plunge, then relax during lunch while taking in the lush jungle views.

Adventure awaits in Jaco. Make unforgettable memories during this half-day tour combining off-road ATV action, zip lining, a hike to a waterfall and a deliciously authentic lunch in a quintessentially Costa Rican setting.

On this Jaco off-road ATV tour, it’s all about the journey—and the destinations. Take a thrilling ride through rugged mountain terrain en route to a vista point and two waterfalls, one of which has a 15-foot (4.5-meter) jump to try (if you dare). Be sure to bring a swimsuit to refresh yourself in the natural pool either way.

When you come to Costa Rica, you want to see and do it all! Make the most of your time during this action-packed half-day ATV tour from Jaco. Hit the trails and climb up into the mountain rain forest for spectacular panoramic views and a waterfall swim. Relax and refuel with a deliciously authentic lunch before continuing on for more nature immersion and adventure before returning back to headquarters.

One of the most unique ways to experience a Costa Rican sunset is from the surrounding rainforest that climbs thousands of feet above her shores. Our cruise through secondary rainforest gets you to the most photogenic Costa Rican sunsets in the Jaco and Los Suenos area. Your English-speaking guide will be happy to point out any wildlife that should cross your path, as well as other points of interest along the way. You will have a great chance to see Costa Rican wildlife that only appears around the close of day. Bring your camera, and if you like, your own beverages to enjoy this unique experience. Enjoy the show from the mountains surrounding Jaco and Los Suenos as the sun falls delicately across the Bay of Nicoya, over the Pacific Ocean and Nicoya Peninsula. The perfect end to another day in paradise!!

See the largest exhibition of butterflies in Costa Rica assisted by our guides. Visit our habitat for exotic frogs and also turtles, lizards, and other exhibits. Possible to view various wild animals and birds along our trails. Learn how previously cut rainforest is being regenerated to natural forest. See our large rain forest Insect Collection Live demonstration of the Butterfly Life-Cycle Encounter your awareness in nature in our botanical gardens.

Learn to fish in one of Central America's largest mangroves on this popular tour in Damas Island. Follow your expert guide into this incredible ecosystem and cast your line into fresh and salt waters. Fish for snapper, grouper, jack crevasse and more, as you float along tropical shores and watch white faced monkeys swing through the trees. 

RSVP to the biggest party in Monteverde with this nocturnal tour of the area's famed wildlife by moonlight, when nearly 80 percent of Monteverde's mammalian residents come out to play. Join a guide who will help you spot animals such as gray foxes, reptiles, and more as they come out after dark. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off as well as all transportation and entrance fees.

Explore the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve on a two-part tour that goes out in the morning and evening. Your guide leads nature walks that provide you with a total of about five hours in the cloud forest when the animals are most active. In the morning you might spot wildlife including toucans, monkeys, or a quetzal, and in the evening you might see nocturnal critters such as sloth, porcupines, or kinkajou.

You will truly appreciate the wonders of Peñas Blancas river and the surrounding rainforest as we float down the river, this way you will enjoy the journey quietly rowing and taking photos. The Safari Float will also take you to enjoy a visit to learn about coffee, cacao and sugar from sugarcane, as well as the importance of these crops for Costa Rica development, followed by a typical snack and tasting of the final meals from these plants. In our tour, you will have the best part of your visit to La Fortuna. Come and enjoy this great experience!

Jaco is famous for its waves, and a surf lesson is the best way for novice surfers to enjoy the water. In this beginner surf lesson, learn the basics of surfing moves, etiquette, and terminology as you ride the white water with a guide. You'll get the feeling of surfing and maybe even catch a wave on your own!

This private Costa Rican cooking class in Jacó lets you work closely with a chef to learn recipes and techniques unique to the region’s cuisine. Cook healthy and classic dishes like ceviche and soup alongside a published cookbook author, with the option of cooking in her home kitchen or yours for the ultimate convenience. This class culminates in a filling and delicious lunch.