Tours & Eco-Adventures
Tours & Adventures at Pura Vida Retreat & Spa
Costa Rica’s breathtaking natural beauty is calling…
Astonishing tropical birds and wildlife, dazzling flora and fauna, majestic cloud-capped forests, flowing rivers, waterfalls, hot springs, tropical rainforests and coffee plantations. Check out Pura Vida’s incredible portfolio of tours and eco-adventures, carefully curated to introduce you to the beauty, culture, traditions, and history of the “rich coast” we consider paradise on earth.
Tours can only be booked once on property.
During the COVID 19 Pandemic: Some restrictions may apply, please check with your reservation agent.
Full Day Tours

What you need:
- Comfortable light clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes such as Teva-style or tennis shoes
- Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Cash for souvenirs, tips, and coffee if available
- Water
Wednesday only. Please sign up before 8 pm on Monday.
Guided tour.
Full-day tour departs Pura Vida at 7:30 am, returns at 6 pm.
Lunch included.
Travel time Approximately 2.5-3 hours.

What you will need:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Bathing suit
- Towel
- Water
- Repellent
- Backpacks and other items may often be left on the bus, which will be locked and supervised by our drivers during the eco-adventure.
$120
Wednesday only. Please sign up before 8pm on Monday.
Guided tour.
Full-day tour departs at 7:30 am, returns at 6pm.
Lunch included.
Travel time Approximately 2.5 hours.
Before we begin, we will gear you up with a life jacket, helmet and paddle, followed by a full safety briefing for this guided, moderately challenging whitewater rafting adventure.

Difficulty: Class 3-4
Distance: 30km / 18 miles
Number of Rapids: 52
Approximate river time: 4 hours
Minimum age: 12 years
What you need:
- Comfortable light clothes / bathing suit
- Comfortable shoes such as Teva-style or tennis shoes
- Towel
- Repellent
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Cash for souvenirs, tips, coffee or beer after rafting
- Water
- One change of clothing
$120
Wednesday only. Please sign up before 8pm on Monday.
Guided tour.
Full-day tour departs at 5:30 am, returns at 6pm.
Includes breakfast and a full lunch riverside.
Travel time Approximately 2.5 -3 hours.
Half Day Tours

What you need:
- Comfortable walking shoes
- A light rain jacket or warm sweater
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Repellent
Mondays only.
Guided tour.
Half-day tour departs Pura Vida at 8:45 am, returns at 1:30 pm in time for lunch.
Travel time Approximately 45 minutes.

What you need:
- Comfortable walking shoes (closed toe)
- A light rain jacket or warm sweater
- Long pants for Cloud Canopy Adventure
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Repellent
$60
Tuesdays only.
Guided tour.
Half-day tour departs Pura Vida at 8:45 am, returns at 1:30 pm in time for lunch.
Travel time Approximately 30-40 minutes.

What you need:
- Comfortable walking/hiking shoes
- A light rain jacket (May-November)
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Water
- Repellent
- Cash for souvenirs
$60
Friday only.
Guided tour.
Half-day tour departs Pura Vida at 8:45 am, returns at 1:30 pm in time for lunch.
Travel time Approximately 45 minutes.
Thursday only.
All tour sign-ups are done on site. Any tour canceled with less than a 24-hour notice will be subject to a cancellation fee up to the full price of the tour. All tours require a minimum of 4 people. **In December 2022, tour prices will increase.