Backroads

All the family itineraries come with a dedicated Kid Coordinator who organizes activities such as... More

Corcovado National Park

A wilderness enthusiast’s dream, the 127,000-acre rain-forest park is home to four species of monkey,... More

Costa Rica Expeditions

The tour operator pioneered active travel in the country in 1978; founder Michael Kaye was... More

Costa Rica Sky Adventures

A 1.7-mile zipline network in the Monteverde Reserve operated by Costa Rica Sky Adventures gives... More

Green Magic Travel

The eco-minded outfitter organizes customized itineraries with volunteer activities—protecting green, hawksbill, and leatherback turtle nests... More

Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge

The reserve protects 815 acres of coastal rain forest. Look for capuchin monkeys, toucans, and... More

Horizontes

This long established agency can organize botany, birding, or photography tours, and more.... More

Manuel Antonio National Park

Just south of Quepos on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica are a series of... More

Manuel Antonio Surf School

While this Pacific stretch’s notorious breaks are mainly for experts, novices can learn to hang... More

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

This private reserve stands 5,000 feet above sea level and is the place to see... More

Osa Aventura

An independent group of naturalists directed by biologist Mike Boston leads custom wilderness treks on... More

Playa Negra Surf School

Ríos Tropicales

Float quietly past the howler monkeys, green iguanas, crocodiles, and toucans that reside on the... More

Selvatura Park

The company arranges two-hour guided natural-history walks through the low-lying rain forest of the Monteverde... More

Sky Trek

The most dramatic zipline tour around, featuring 11 lines and the country’s tallest platform. ... More

Tabacón Grand Spa & Thermal Resort

Thomson Family Adventures

For the super-active family with older kids, the company has introduced teen-focused itineraries that include... More

Tortuguero National Park

In July and August, this is where to see leatherback, hawksbill, and green sea turtles... More

Villa Lunatica

North of Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park, the sleek oceanside villa has three bedrooms,... More