4 Costa Rica Adrenaline Activities Worth Booking

1.Extreme Zipline tour in Monteverde

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 262 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $72Our pick

At Monteverde Extremo Park, you’ll tackle more than 10 cloud forest cables, including a 1-kilometer hands-free Superman line, a subway-style cable, Tarzan swing, and other high-adrenaline rides. Plan on three hours, steep walks between platforms, changing weather, and dark clothes that can get dirty.

“The rides were amazing. My son really enjoyed it. The main drawback is it is easy to miss some rides as they were not marked clearly and getting to each ride requires a lot of walking/hiking.”

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2.White Water Rafting Canyoning Combo Maquique Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $170Top rated

Spend about eight hours near Alajuela combining white-water rafting with canyoning, five rappels, three waterfall descents, a zip line, a rainforest hike, snacks, drinks, and a Costa Rican lunch. Maquique Adventure supplies the rafting and rappel gear. You need moderate fitness, swimming ability, and good weather.

“This was hands down the highlight of my trip to Costa Rica! The entire experience was thrilling and unforgettable, from rappelling down waterfalls to canyoning through stunning gorges and rafting in the rushing rivers. Each activity was increRead more”

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3.5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $160

At The Park at Ocean Ranch near Jaco, you’ll combine jungle ATV riding, a tractor ride, waterfall rappelling, and more than 2,000 meters of zipline. Guides such as Jesus and Carlos lead the activities in English and Spanish, with equipment, refreshments, and selected hotel transfers included. Lunch costs extra.

“Rappelling from the waterfall was so much fun!! Wish there was more of it. Our teenager really enjoyed the ATV tour. You'll have the option to order a lunch with this activity. Guides were excellent and you can tell they love their jobs. 100% would book this again. Great communication prior to the activity. Guides speak English and Spanish.”

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4.Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Start with Pure Trek’s waterfall canyoning, including rappels, rock climbing, and a forest zipline. Then ride about 45 minutes to the Balsa River for Class 2 to 3 rafting, swimming, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Guides such as Byron, Myron, Warner, Mario, and Augusto have helped make this a friendly, safety-focused day.

“It was an absolutely amazing tour. Full of thrills. We loved the combo tour of both rappelling and Rafting”

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