- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
Catamaran: morning or sunset
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
- Duration
- About 3.5–4 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions
- Price
- from $85 per person
- Adventure
- Water
White-Water Rafting on the Savegre River
Class II–III rapids through the rainforest, with calm stretches to float and look around.
from $125 per person
Overview
A rafting day on the Savegre River, with Class II–III rapids and calmer sections for spotting wildlife. Round-trip transport from Manuel Antonio and Quepos, all safety gear and a traditional Costa Rican meal are included.
What happens
- Hotel pickup in Manuel Antonio or the Quepos area.
- A scenic drive into the mountains to the Savegre River.
- Safety briefing at the rafting base; you get a helmet, paddle and life jacket.
- Raft Class II–III rapids, with calmer sections for relaxing and spotting wildlife.
- Stops for photos, swimming and waterfall views when conditions allow.
- A local meal at the end of the route, then transport back to your hotel.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Wildlife
- Water
- Easygoing
Mangroves by boat or kayak
Calm channels between mangrove roots, with a naturalist scanning for birds, iguanas and crocodiles.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including transport
- Price
- from $75 per person
- Adventure
- Water
- Family-friendly
Full-day waterfall adventure
Three waterfalls, a natural rock slide and a hidden beach, all in one day.
- Duration
- Full day, about 6–8 hours
- Price
- from $140 per person