Tours and Vacations for Women - Costa Rica Adventure

Costa Rica Adventures

Costa Rica is a land of volcanoes, rain forests, waterfalls, and rivers, and active travelers will be spoilt for choice from a variety of activities: rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing, canopy hiking, canyoning, horse riding, zip lining, paddle boarding, mountain biking, and this is not even a complete list. Costa Rica is on the radars of every eco-savvy traveler hoping their next trip will include days spent soaring through treetops à la Tarzan and nights spent ogling rare rainforest species. This verdant, mountainous country with miles of coastline is a veritable adventure traveler's Mecca, and it lures less adventurous folks with its enchanting natural hot springs and gorgeous beaches. Some of the signature adventure experiences in Costa Rica are:

Flying Through the Forest
Soaring over the jungle on Costa Rica's famed zip-lines is one of the most exhilarating, and to some, terrifying, experiences around. This top tourist attraction, advertised as a canopy tour, features platforms connected by thick cables stretching across tree-laden ravines, hillsides and valleys. Participants are strapped into harnesses, clipped onto the cables and sent flying from one platform to another.

Exploring the Rainforest, Day or Night
The country's lush forests are some of the most tranquil and beautiful in the world. Here you'll find crashing waterfalls, gentle streams and unusual wildlife galore, including three-toed sloths and howler monkeys. During night walks, you can glimpse nocturnal species you won't see during the day: sloths, snakes, frogs, bats, spiders and a wide variety of insects, illuminated only by the beam of your flashlight.

Scaling a Volcano
Costa Rica is part of the infamous Pacific Ring of Fire, a belt of volcanic activity that includes parts of the Americas, Antarctica, Asia and the Philippines. As a result, it has a wealth of volcanoes, five of which are active and another dozen of which are dormant but could awaken in the future. You can climb, drive or ride horses to the top of these volcanoes such as Poas, one of the country's most popular attractions, where you can peer over the edge into massive craters. In the tiny town of La Fortuna you can glimpse Arenal, the most active and unpredictable volcano in Costa Rica. If the clouds break, you'll be able to see tendrils of lava slinking down Arenal's cone.

Riding the Rapids
Costa Rica is considered one of the world's best places to ride rapids, offering enough white water to appease even the most experienced rafters. But you don't have to be an expert to enjoy Costa Rica's rivers. The country offers plenty of opportunities for all skill levels, including those with no rafting skills at all. Novices can take leisurely paddles down tame rivers such as the Sarapiqui and Corobici. Both offer a great way to see the country and an ample opportunity for wildlife viewing, so don't be surprised to see an otter frolicking in the water or an iguana basking in the sun.