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What It Means to be Among the Best for Costa Rica Adventures

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As our website proudly states, we are pleased to have been rated as one of the Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth by National Geographic Adventure. Today we thought we’d talk a bit about the criteria they used, and what those ratings say about our ability to host your perfect Costa Rica adventure.

  • Quality of Service: we rated 92.5 out of 100 on this aspect, because of our expert local guides, small group sizes and over 16 years of experience in Costa Rica’s adventure vacation industry. We know and love the fantastic opportunities available here in Costa Rica, and we have that critical insider’s connection which allows us to provide you with friendly and superb service. We also always make safety a top priority, so that you can enjoy your adventures without concern.
  • Sustainability: we rated 89.5 on this aspect, because of our commitment to respecting and supporting the environment in every way possible. We recycle and compost, donating all our organic waste to a local organic cocoa bean farm. We have a No Trace policy whereby we intend to leave every one of our stunning natural habitats as clean and unspoiled as we found it.
  • Spirit of Adventure: we scored 89 on this aspect, because we focus on the incredible diversity of adventurous opportunities available. From sea depths to volcanic heights, you can go snorkeling and diving, kayaking and sailing, rappelling and climbing, hiking and biking…the opportunities truly are endless.
  • Education: we scored 82.5 on this aspect, because our local guides have that innate knowledge that comes from growing up in Costa Rica. Unlike a lot of travel companies which are based far from the location of their adventures, we understand this country at a deep level, and love to share its riches with all our guests.
  • Client Satisfaction: we scored 100 on this aspect—that’s right, a perfect score! We are very proud of this accomplishment, because it illustrates how successful we are at fulfilling our Mission Statement, which says that we “will provide the highest quality service to meet all client’s needs and expectations.”

We invite you to contact us today and make plans to come discover the Costa Rica Rios experience that National Geographic has rated so highly.

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A Costa Rica Adventure Vacation is Perfect for Thrill Seekers

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The adventurous and thrill seeker alike will find so many exciting things to do and experience in Costa Rica. From whitewater rafting and hiking to snorkeling and surfing; aCosta Rica adventure vacation has it all.

No matter what your preference in excitement, there are vacation packages that fit every person.

For instance, the scheduled Costa Rica Adventure Vacation is an eight day trip that includes a variety of exciting activities such as kayaking, whitewater rafting, zip lines, surfing, snorkeling, mountain biking and more. As exciting as all of that sounds, your complete tour is located right by an active volcano to add to the experience. Imagine zip lining over the rainforest or hiking where you can see tropical birds and sloths right up close and personal. All of this awaits you with the Costa Rica “Week of Adventures” Adventure Vacation.

The 8 Days Whitewater Kayaking Package is another package you may be interested in if whitewater kayaking is what you love. On this trip kayaking is the main focus of the itenerary. Whether you are a class II, III, or class IV, each skill level is addressed and personalized. Even if you’re into kayaking and someone else on your trip is not, we provide a non-paddlers option for those guests.

There are also packages available for honeymooners. In fact, you can choose from a 12-day Eco-Deluxe Honeymoon, an 8-day Volcanoes, Jungles and Beaches Adventure Honeymoon, an 8-day Exotic Adventure Honeymoon or an 8-day Caribbean Adventure Honeymoon. All of these include many of the same exciting adventures of the other tours and are geared towards couples away on their special trip of a lifetime.

Keep in mind that you can always create and design your own tour with the Costa Rica Custom and Private Guided Tours. The same activities are available so that you can still seek your adventure but you are in control of what you do and when you do it. These custom tours allow you to choose the itinerary that fits you and your guests perfectly. For instance, choose from activities that fit every budget, age group, skill level and make it for the number of days that fits best for your plans. You still get the same 24/7 excitement and fun but these tours are perfect for those that like to make their own rules.

There’s something for every adventurer to do in Costa Rica and we can help you make it happen. Simply contact us and we’ll help you plan the adventure vacation of a lifetime.

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Travel to Costa Rica for the Honeymoon You’ve Always Imagined

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Many people have pictured their ideal wedding since childhood.  A perfect dress for the bride to look beautiful in, an abundance of friends and family as the audience, and a beautiful location in which to hold the ceremony are but a few of the ideal wedding fantasies.  However, there are those who want just a little bit more.   They want surprise, expect adventure, and they seek beyond the ordinary.  These types of people have a goal in mind and that is to awe not just the attendees, but themselves as well.  Their goal is to exceed the extraordinary, and to reach beyond their limits in order to have that amazingly romantic wedding.  What that goal requires is a honeymoon that will never be forgotten, a honeymoon planned as a trip to an exotic location.  That sort of goal requires nothing less than a trip to somewhere amazing, such as a honeymoon in costa rica.

Exotic honeymoons and destination weddings can be tricky, because of the exuberant costs associated there with, but that should never be the case.  If a couple wishes to begin their new life together with a note of risk and with a hint of passion then it should be conducted exactly as they want it and without the influence of money and others.  A honeymoon is meant as a celebration of the beginning of a new life, as a chance to become familiar with one another, and an adventure for the newlyweds.  At Costa Rica Rios we work with you to plan your honeymoon exactly as you envision it in order to ensure you get exactly what you are anticipating and then some.  Whether you seek adventure or exotic destinations, we have it all.  We work with you to coordinate the ultimate honeymoon that takes your budget as well as your wishes into account in order to plan that fantasy honeymoon you have always dreamed of.

Whether it be kayaking, zipling, rafting, jungles, wildlife, volcanos, beaches, surfing or snorkeling we offer it all and more.  An exotic honeymoon should only be limited by the imagination of those involved!

Contact us for more information on planning your destination honeymoon in the beauty of Costa Rica.

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An Adventure Honeymoon is the Perfect Start to Your New Life

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If you’re planning your wedding then you most likely have an idea of what you want to do on your honeymoon. For the active couple that enjoys doing things a little different, an adventure honeymoon in Costa Rica is the perfect way to enjoy your new life together.

You can create a custom itinerary or choose from one of the exciting itineraries that are set up. Best of all, you can even take advantage of the Honeymoon Registry Program that allows you to get your honeymoon as a wedding gift.

Imagine eight exciting days with the Caribbean Adventure where you’ll enjoy kayaking, whitewater rafting, a zipline/canopy tour, guided waterfall hikes, a snorkel boat tour and a visit to the sloth sanctuary.

On the Exotic Adventure Honeymoon, you’ll enjoy eight days of bliss with surfing lessons, a jetski safari snorkel tour, a zipline/canopy tour and then can choose from two exciting activities at the safari lodge that includes scenic waterfall hikes, adventurous whitewater rafting or horseback riding for those that want to relax a little.

The eight day Volcanoes, Jungles and Beaches Adventure Honeymoon offers some of the same excursions such as whitewater rafting and ziplining but also has kayaking and surfing and you’ll find picture perfect moments when you’re exploring scenic volcanoes, rainforest, rivers, beaches and you may even spot some of the local wildlife.

The Eco-Deluxe Honeymoon is a thrilling 12 day adventure. This honeymoon tour has many of the same exciting adventures such as whitewater rafting and ziplining but you’ll also enjoy the Tabacon Hot Springs entrance and dinner, Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering and an extra activity that can include an extreme volcano hike, a waterfall horseback ride, mountain biking, stand up paddle boarding, a national park hike, an ATV tour and this is in addition to all of the other things you’ll see and experience.  You will stay in premium luxury eco hotels who are leaders in eco-tourism and sustainability.

No matter which itinerary you want to explore or even if you want to create your own personalized honeymoon, you’ll be guaranteed an adventure that creates  the memories of a lifetime. If you’re ready to explore your options in stunning Costa Rica, contact us and we can help you plan the perfect adventure honeymoon.

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Costa Rica Vacation Packages – Whitewater Rafting and Kayaking

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Looking for an exciting vacation that will provide thrilling adventure, breathtaking scenery, and exotic flora and fauna? Look no further than Costa Rica Rios and our many costa rica vacation packages. Our whitewater rafting or kayaking packages provide all of the memorable thrills of a lifetime. And they can be customized to your interests and ability levels.

The rivers we run in Costa Rica rise out of the mountain spine that divides the Atlantic watershed from the Pacific watershed. The Rio Sarapiqui rises out of the highlands on the eastern side of the cloud forests that are also home to Poas Volcano. The Rio Pejibaye and Pacuare River have headwaters out of the Talamanca Mountains. Each river has a distinctive nature, but all provide exciting whitewater and scenery.

The trade winds from the west bring copious amounts of rain down on the mountains as the moisture carried by the winds hits the colder air in the higher elevations. This abundance of moisture also provides unique ecosystems such as the cloud forests with their huge diversity of plant and animal life. When you travel the rivers, it’s not unusual to see anteaters, sloths, iguanas and capuchin monkeys along the way. Birds of all kinds, including the colorful toucan, parakeets, ospry, hawks, and blue herons, are as entertaining as the whitewater. The distractions of the scenery and wildlife can almost make you forget the adventure you came to experience.

The culture, people and cuisine of Costa Rica are also part of the draw. Our experienced guides always have your comfort and safety in mind. While you experience the adventure, our crew will create meals you will remember and your lodgings will always be comfortable and luxurious. The people you meet are the heart of Costa Rica and their charm and character will warm your memories forever.

When you’re ready to create the adventure of your dreams, contact us for more information and any personalization of your plans for the trip. We will make your kayak tour of Costa Rican rivers the best adventure travel you will ever experience.

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Costa Rica trips for school vacations

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With summer vacation coming up at schools and colleges across the U.S., Costa Rica trips make an ideal vacation for adventure travel. Forget about laying on the beach doing nothing! In Costa Rica, you can mountain bike volcanoes, whitewater raft past primary rainforest, hike national parks, harness up to a zip line in the jungle, surf or snorkel in warm tropical waters or soak in natural hot springs near an active volcano.  So show your kids how to much fun an active adventure vacation can be.

Make your school break a Costa Rica adventure vacation with some learning thrown in.

The tropical paradise of Costa Rica boasts several different ecosystems, from the Monteverde cloud forest, to tropical rainforests to the beaches on both the east and west coasts of the country. Your guides will teach you all about the rainforest, flora, fauna, culture and history of this diverse country.  They are will bring the country alive for you and thrill your imagination beyond your expectations.

With Costa Rica Rios, you can choose your own adventure with our packages designed for the active traveler. The all-inclusive Week of Adventures adventure tour features kayaking, whitewater rafting and snorkeling. Zooming along a zip line and mountain biking volcanoes are also included. Don’t worry, beach time is part of the package, as well!

Custom or family vacation packages

If none of the pre-packaged tours fit the bill, Costa Rica Rios can also design custom tours for families, couples and groups of friends. Honeymoon packages are also available for couples who want to celebrate the lifelong adventure of marriage with an adventure honeymoon.

Contact us today to start planning your adventure vacation in Costa Rica.

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Try Something New with Costa Rica Guided Tours

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Perhaps it feels like you’ve been taking the same kind of vacation all your life. Your family has always vacationed at that same cabin by the lake. As a kid, it was great to sit and listen to grandpa’s fish stories, while you yourself caught nothing, but now you really would be happy not to ever pick up a fishing pole again. Sure, the canoe was fun when you were 6 years old, but over the years it’s lost its charm, and now you just aren’t interested in the same old experience. Now, watching your children fish and canoe, you realize that you want them to have more variety in their vacation experiences. You’re not sure where to begin, but you know that you are ready to try something new for your next vacation.

We suggest that you start with us. Since you’re moving outside your comfort zone, we invite you and your family to join one of our Costa Rica guided tours.

Thoroughly and professionally planned with your particular interests in mind, we can create a week that safely and enjoyably expands your family’s horizons. Instead of fishing in the lake, we’ll take your family snorkeling, where you will see tropical fish in shapes and colors you never could have imagined. Instead of lazily paddling your canoe around a lake, we’ll go sea kayaking or whitewater rafting, giving you a chance to improve upon those basic skills in thrilling new surroundings. Instead of watching the deer and raccoons around your family’s cabin, we’ll take you zip lining across the forest canopy, where you will be surrounded by an amazing assortment of wildlife, with brightly-colored birds, raucous monkeys, and sloths as motionless as you used to be on that old cabin’s dock. Even our bicycles will take you to new places, filled with tropical sights, sounds and smells that you never could have imagined.

So this year, take a break from the family cabin and explore the tropics with Costa Rica Rios. Contact us and we promise you an adventure that will set a new standard for your family’s vacations!

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Plan a Costa Rica Adventure Vacation of a Lifetime

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Planning a vacation is exciting. You know that you want to enjoy something unique, fun and maybe even a little adventurous but what to choose? A Costa Rica adventure vacation is the perfect setting for memories that will last a lifetime.

Imagine kayaking, adventurous white water rafting, snorkeling, surfing, mountain biking and even gliding over the jungle on a zip line. In our all-inclusive tour, you get to experience all of that and more.

Your Costa Rica guided tour includes spending some nights in the rainforest jungle lodge, biking across live volcanoes and some of the most beautiful beaches in the world where the jungle and wildlife meet up with crystal clear water that is teeming with rare sea life.

It doesn’t matter if you want to meet others that share your love of adventure or you are traveling with your family and want to make memories that you can share for the rest of your life, Costa Rica is the perfect place to enjoy adventure.

You don’t have to worry about what to do or about being safe while enjoying your vacation. Our guides are trained professionals that have your safety and fun in mind. Since everything is all-inclusive, you won’t have to figure out where to dine for the evening or what hotel to stay in. The accommodations offer a volcanic view and luxurious surroundings that are picture perfect.

The best thing about your adventure is the experiences like no other. Where else can you have a morning coffee with a volcanic view and then kayak down a river or zipline through the jungle all in the same day ?

If you’re ready to experience the vacation of a lifetime where every photo will tell a unique experience then contact us so we can help you plan your next adventure.

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Let Your Children Design Your Costa Rica Family Adventure!

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It’s time to plan your next vacation…but your children roll their eyes when you start talking about it. Perhaps they are teenagers, whose main goal in life seems to be staying “cool” about everything, or perhaps they are younger and their favorite summer phrase is “are we there yet?”

Here’s a chance to get your children involved:  have them plan your very own Costa Rica Adventure! We have lots of options for them to choose from, and you can be confident that our professional guides and courteous staff will make your custom vacation into an unforgettable experience for everyone in the family. If your daughter is into animals, we’ll go in search of sea turtles, snorkel among the fish and take a canopy tour to where the exotic birds hang out. If your son is just learning about other cultures, we’ll hike into a remote village where you can meet the locals and discover how they live. If your teen believes that he or she has “seen it all,” we will plan a day full of sights, sounds and experiences that can only be found in Costa Rica. If the most important thing is to keep everyone active, we have sea kayaks, mountain bikes, whitewater rafts, ziplines, surfboards…everything you could want to have a fun-filled and lively day together.

Costa Rica Rios will create your custom adventure with the entire family in mind. As a parent, you will appreciate our high quality adventure equipment and excellent safety record, and value our commitment to sustainability and the environment. Your entire family will enjoy our comfortable and upscale lodgings and outstanding food. Our expert local guides will draw you into the heartbeat of our life here and make your Costa Rica Adventure a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Contact us or click now on our Custom and Family Tours page and get started!

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Adventure Vacation Week

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Another great Week of Adventures in progress as we speak. Today our group (all females this week!), are out rafting on the Pacuare river. The weather is great and the water levels are perfect. We don’t imagine there is a better place to be in the world right now!

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