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Local tour operator · Northern Costa Rica

Costa Rica tours & eco adventures

Waterfall hikes, ATV rides, hanging bridges and farm tours with guides who live here. Pick one experience or combine several in a single day.

Hiker at the Quebrada Gata waterfall in a volcanic canyon, Costa Rica
Quebrada Gata waterfall
  • 5.0 rating on Tripadvisor
  • Local bilingual guides
  • Small groups and private options
  • Book direct with the operator

Most booked

Three tours to start with

Waterfall hike + ATVQuebrada Gata waterfall in a volcanic canyon

Quebrada Gata Waterfall

A two-hour ATV ride followed by a demanding guided hike into a volcanic canyon, with river crossings and a turquoise waterfall at the end.

About 6 hours Challenging
Rates on requestView tour
No license neededATV on a mountain trail in northern Costa Rica

ATV adventure on private farms

Mountain trails, open pastures and big views on a private route. Seasonal fruit, water and phone photos are included.

2 hours Easy to moderate
Rates on requestView tour
Day or night390-metre hanging bridge over the Sarapiquí rainforest

Sarapiquí hanging bridges

Cross a 390-metre hanging bridge above the rainforest canopy. Choose a day pass, a guided nature walk, birdwatching or a two-hour night walk.

2 to 3 hours Easy
From US$28 per personView tour

Why book with us

You talk to the people who run the tour

  • 01

    Guides from the region

    Our guides know every trail, river crossing and viewpoint, and they adapt the pace to your group.

  • 02

    Small groups

    Most tours run private or semi-private, so you are never one of forty people on the trail.

  • 03

    Direct booking

    Write to us on WhatsApp, get an answer from the operator and confirm without platform fees.

  • 04

    Full days, planned

    Combine an ATV ride, a waterfall and a traditional lunch in one day. We handle timing and logistics.

Where we operate

Between the volcanoes and the lowland rainforest

Our base is in Venecia de San Carlos, Alajuela, in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone. From here the canyons of Bajos del Toro, the Río Cuarto lagoon and the rivers of Sarapiquí are all within easy reach.

Approximate driving times from Venecia
Bajos del Toroabout 45 min
Sarapiquíabout 1 h
La Fortuna, Arenalabout 1 h 15 min
SJO airport, San Joséabout 2 h
Turquoise water of Río Celeste in the rainforest, Costa RicaRío Celeste

Traveler reviews

What guests say after the trail

“Excellent tour! We were delighted with Costa Rica and the excellent service from Pablo Montoya and his guide Abel, who has extensive experience with this type of tour.”
Dennis S · Tripadvisor · 04/2026
“The experience was amazing. Pablo also keeps excellent communication before the tour. Get ready for a super adventure!”
Bruna B · Tripadvisor · 06/2026
“Super good experience, totally recommended, incredible customer service, without a doubt I would return, the place is beautiful.”
Paula A · Tripadvisor · 09/2026

Excerpts from reviews published on Tripadvisor. Some were translated automatically by Tripadvisor.

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Before you book

Frequently asked questions

Most tours start from our base in Venecia de San Carlos, Alajuela, in Costa Rica’s Northern Zone. Tours in Sarapiquí and day trips meet at the site or include transport. We send the exact meeting point on WhatsApp after you book.

No. You do not need a driver’s license. Your guide gives a safety briefing before starting, and the routes run on private farms, not public roads.

Send us a WhatsApp message at +506 8851-1209 with the tour, the date and the number of people. We confirm availability and send you the payment details to secure your spot.

Rain is normal in the rainforest and most tours run as planned. Waterfall and canyon hikes depend on river levels: if conditions are unsafe, we offer you a new date or a full refund.

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before, or no-shows, are not refunded.

Closed shoes or water shoes, quick-dry clothes, a rain jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent and water. For waterfall and canyon tours, wear a swimsuit and pack a change of clothes.

Book on WhatsApp

Tell us your dates and we will plan the day

One message on WhatsApp is enough. We reply with availability, rates and what to bring.