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2026 FIELD CHEAT SHEET · LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 31, 2026

The Yes Costa Rica Insider Guide (2026)

A printable adventure planner: eight tours with age and weight limits, five ready-made itineraries and the best months for rivers and ziplines.

1. Top Vetted Costa Rica Tours & Departure Logistics

ExperienceDurationStarting PriceVerificationDeparture & Pre-Booking CheckAction
Pacuare River Rafting Day from Turrialba6 hrsFrom $99Verified on ViatorPickup in the Turrialba area (the operator confirms the time) — Check: Ages 12 and up. About 6 hours.See Availability ↗
Sarapiquí River Extreme Rafting, Class IV5 hrsFrom $85Verified on ViatorArenal Rafting Company office, La Fortuna, at 8:15 am (100 m north of the police station); pickup within 6 km — Check: Ages 14 and up; you must be able to swim.See Availability ↗
Pure Trek Canyoning: 4 Waterfall Rappels & Monkey Drop4 hrsFrom $95Verified on ViatorPickup from La Fortuna hotels — Check: From age 5. Wear shoes that can get wet.See Availability ↗
Sky Adventures Arenal: Aerial Tram & Zipline2 hrsFrom $110.60Verified on ViatorSky Adventures Arenal park (meet on site) — Check: Pickup from La Fortuna hotels costs extra. Weight limit 136 kg.See Availability ↗
The Original Canopy Tour, Monteverde2 hr 30 minFrom $90Verified on ViatorPickup from Monteverde-area hotels — Check: From age 5. Weight limit 250 lb.See Availability ↗
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience2 hrsFrom $105Verified on ViatorFree pickup in La Fortuna town (within 3 km) — Check: A driver's licence is required to drive. Children ride as passengers.See Availability ↗
Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning near Manuel Antonio6 hrsFrom $168.37Verified on ViatorOffice at Km 2 on the Quepos–Manuel Antonio road; pickup in Quepos and Manuel Antonio — Check: Ages 8 and up. Moderate fitness needed. Transport from outside Quepos/MA costs extra.See Availability ↗
Tenorio River Rafting, Class III & IV10 hrsFrom $119Verified on ViatorHotel pickup from Tamarindo, Langosta, Pinilla and other Guanacaste beaches (from 6:45 am), or meet at Tenorio Adventure Zone at 9 am — Check: Ages 8 and up. Minimum 2 people per booking. About 10 hours.See Availability ↗

2. Ready-to-Use Costa Rica Itineraries (1-Day, Weekend, 3-Day, Family & Couples)

1-Day

One Big Day in Arenal

Canyon in the morning, tram and zip after lunch.

Weekend

Arenal Adrenaline Weekend

Water, then wheels.

3-Day

Three Rivers, Three Days

Pacuare, Arenal and Monteverde.

Family

Adventure for Kids 5+

Real thrills with age limits that fit.

Couples

Adventure for Two on the Pacific

Waterfalls and rapids.

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