Canopy
Nothing will prepare you for the thrill of flying through the air some 15 meters off the forest floor. This sport is not for the acrophobic since the platforms are sometimes as high as 27 meters in the canopy.

While standing in the swaying canopy equipped with quality harnesses and safety lines, you can take a few minutes to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the forest canopy. Bromeliads and epiphytes as well as the abundance of birds are a treat to see, especially from the top!Several outfitters run this type of tour so check it out and enjoy the experience of the adrenaline rush.

Mountain biking
Claimed to be one of the world’s fastest growing sports, mountain biking in Costa Rica is gaining ground in popularity. It is offered in a number of areas in the country but perhaps better suited for the area of Tilarán.

Local operators are currently expanding their operations and have begun developing several biking routes for die-hard enthusiasts who want to sweat and work it when on their bikes. While there are routes that take as long as six-hours to complete there are also more moderate paths for those less-experienced riders.

Caves’ exploration
At Barra Honda National Park (Guanacaste province) and Venado Caves (Alajuela province), an extensive system of limestone caverns are protected. However, to enter them it is necessary to receive special advance permission from the Park Service and there are many daily tours leaving from the main hotels near both places.

Horseback riding
Horseback riding in Costa Rica can take you along beaches, at the edge of country roads, through pastures and along forest trails. Riding is great fun - once you get used to the different saddle, stirrups and neck-rein steering-.

Although not strictly necessary, a little equestrian experience will stand you in good stead since ranch horses are usually rounded up for trail duty. Lessons on how to control your mount and special assistance should be requested (if it is not offered) before setting out on any trail ride.

Sky-diving (Parachuting)
Though sky-diving is a relatively new activity in Costa Rica, the enthusiasm of high-adventurers has developed one of the most exciting sports in the setting of one of the capitals of ecology. In Costa Rica, there is space, equipment and spirit needed to make parachuting a major attraction.

It’s been 200 years since André-Jacques Garnerin became the first person to jump with a parachute from 6500 feet over Paris. The shapes and materials of parachutes have changed ever since, but not the passion that makes men and women plunge into the wide open space to feel a combination of freedom and excitement.

Bungee jumping
While throwing oneself off a bridge attached to a relatively thin elastic cord may not sound like a holiday for most people, Bungee Jumping is making a big splash (pardon the pun) in Costa Rica. Popular with young Costa Ricans and adventure-seeking tourists, the sport is less expensive here than in the U.S.The sport is really very safe: no deaths or serious injuries have been reported in Costa Rica since 1993 bungee jumping arrived, and all international safety standards are observed.

Hot air ballooning
Costa Rica provides unquestionably the most fascinating ballooning available in the world: low and slow drifting, over rainforest or mountain villages, caressing the tops of giant trees, chasing monkeys in the tree-tops, ascending to watch awesome Arenal volcano erupting above its halo of clouds.

The balloons are expertly maintained by the American balloon factory-trained inspectors in accordance with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and all pilots are U.S. FAA licensed Commercial pilots

Trekking
Costa Rica’s National Parks are ideal for trekking, although you definitely need a guide if you plan to venture away from well-marked trails.

It’s all too easy to get lost in the rainforest, where everything looks the same. Overnight treks can be arranged through local outfitters and a climb up Mount Chirripó is highly recommended for those in good physical condition.

Country Bicycling
The country bicycling tours in Costa Rica have been designed in the Orosi valley, an area that gives novice and experienced cyclists alike the chance to enjoy stunning mountain panoramas, fertile valleys with a large diversity of crops and historical sites with minimal ups and downs, making this region of Costa Rica suitable for anybody in average shape to be able to complete this 10 mile route in a relaxing unhurried pace.A support van follows the tour and allows any participant the option of resting anywhere along the trip.