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Adventure Tours in Costa Rica

Lush rainforests, tropical beaches, enchanting mountains, and an abundance of exotic wildlife await you in beautiful Costa Rica. Known for pura vida, or the pure life, Costa Rica is filled with people who know how to enjoy life and invite you to experience the natural peace and beautiful adventures this country has to offer. Choose to spend your days hiking through jungles, relaxing on sandy beaches, or zip lining above cloud forests. With a seemingly endless list of adventure travel programs in Costa Rica, this is a destination that adventure junkies can’t miss.
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85 Adventure Programs in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Photo Tour
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Penda Photo Tours

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Costa Rica Photo Tour

Few countries rival Costa Rica’s richness in wildlife. Home to ne...

Adventure in Costa Rica - gapforce
931 reviews

Gapforce

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Adventure Guide Training with Gapforce

The ultimate adventure travel experience, gain high-quality train...

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Adventure Travel in Costa Rica
9.0423 reviews

Raleigh International

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Volunteer Abroad in Costa Rica - Adventure with Purpose

Joining a Raleigh Costa Rica Expedition is a truly unique experie...

9.2654 reviews

MAXIMO NIVEL

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Volunteer Adventure—2 weeks in Costa Rica

The Volunteer Adventure program combines 1 week of volunteering w...

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Encounter - Costa Rica
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Encounter My Way

Encounter Costa Rica

This 17-day journey offers an enriching blend of thrilling advent...

9.55793 reviews

International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]

Worlds #1 Volunteer Programs. 40+ Countries from $20/day!

At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

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9.7914 reviews

Travel For Teens

Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service

Join us in Costa Rica for unforgettable memories and valuable ser...

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9.3315 reviews

InterExchange

Sustainable Action Costa Rica

Our next trip dates are as follows: June 10-17, 2023 (1 week) ...

9.710 reviews

Global Works

Costa Rica Service Programs

Global Works specializes in service trips and educational experie...

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9.437 reviews

ARCC Programs

Costa Rica: Cloud Forest Community Initiative

The Costa Rica: Cloud Forest Community Initiative program offers ...

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9.235 reviews

Rustic Pathways

Top Rated Program Adventure Travel in Costa Rica 2025
Costa Rica Surf, Adventure, Service & Turtle Programs

Costa Rica is where adventure, service, cultural immersion, and t...

9.6837 reviews

GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization

GoEco - Top Rated & Award Winning Volunteer Programs Abroad

GoEco is one of the world’s top volunteer organizations, with awa...

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Putney Student Travel

Middle School Costa Rica: Service and Adventure

Travel abroad to a welcoming host community in Costa Rica and com...

9.758 reviews

GoBeyond Student Travel

GoBeyond - Global Community Service Adventures for Teens

This program goes beyond ordinary high school travel programs and...

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Westcoast Connection

Costa Rica Adventure

Welcome to La Pura Vida! Upon arrival, you are quickly struck by ...

71 reviews

Broadreach

Costa Rica: Sea Turtle + Marine Conservation

Get your hands dirty on a wildlife adventure! Journey through the...

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Pure Exploration

Expedition Travel | Costa Rica

Get ready for six weeks of non-stop adventure in Costa Rica! This...

9.8432 reviews

Arcos Journeys Abroad

Community Service & Eco Adventure

Travel to Costa Rica for a program rich in community service and ...

91 reviews

Jakera: Learn Spanish, Volunteer and Adventure

Learn Spanish & Surf or Yoga 1 or 2 Weeks

The lively beach town of Santa Teresa is world famous for surf br...

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102 reviews

Seeds of Change Research

Bioinformatics - Genetics Research

Seeds of Change seeks to train young biology students in comparat...

A Guide to Adventure Travel Abroad in Costa Rica

Most Adventurous Places

Located in Central America between Nicaragua and Panama, Costa Rica is home to over five percent of the entire world's biodiversity.

La Fortuna. A small town located at the base of Volcán Arenal, La Fortuna is the gateway to adventure travel in Costa Rica. Travelers can choose from a variety of activities, including hiking the side of the volcano, rafting the Balsa River, canyoning in the Lost Canyon, kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding on Lake Arenal, and relaxing in the natural hot springs heated by the activity of the volcano.

Monteverde. Nestled between two cloud forests, you'll know you've arrived in Monteverde by the dramatic temperature shift and a change in scenery. Surrounded by lush flora and fauna of a misty rainforest, Monteverde is home to a complex ecosystem of over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, thousands of insects, and plant life that will enhance your Costa Rica adventures.

Manuel Antonio. Home to Manuel Antonio National Park, this Pacific Coast town is your best bet for spotting curious spider monkeys and sleepy sloths. If you want to learn to surf, Manuel Antonio's coastal beaches are known for being some of the best places in the world to do just that.

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The best 10 days of my life

November 22, 2025by: Paige Post - United StatesProgram: Travel For Teens: Costa Rica Adventure and Service
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This trip was the greatest experience of my life. Obviously getting on a plane and going to a far away place with a bunch of strangers is a bit intimidating, but I am so thankful and happy I took a leap out of my comfort zone to experience this. The connections I made with the people on the trip, and not to mention the amazing activities and service projects I got to participate in. I would recommend this to everyone thinking of taking a trip!

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