Tours and Attractions
Multi-Day Tours for Small Groups
Amy & Keith’s Excellent Costa Rica Adventure
This 8-day custom tour is designed specifically for a small group of close friends. It is a closed tour and available by invitation only. See photos from recent tours.
7-Day Costa Rica Adventure Tour
Bask in the warmth of Costa Rica! This shorter, affordable tour is especially suited for students recently completing their school year and eager to try something out of the ordinary — to learn, explore, relax and have fun in Costa Rica! See photos from recent tours.
10-Day “Escape to Costa Rica” Tour
Pura Vida is a common expression in Costa Rica, which literally means “Pure Life”. This take on life is our focus on this exciting excursion. You will get a taste of the Costa Rican lifestyle, including waterfalls, tropical beaches, family-owned coffee and chocolate cottage industries, zip lines, relaxation, and other truly Costa Rican cultural experiences. A perfect tropical break from everyday work and study, take in this exciting — at times exhilarating — experience as you gain insight into the Pura Vida life that Costa Rica has to offer! See photos from recent tours.
San Ramon, Alajuela
San Ramón is a charming city located in the province of Alajuela, in the northwestern part of the Central Valley, and is known for its beautiful landscapes, friendly community, and vibrant culture. The city is nestled in a mountainous region, which provides a picturesque setting with lush greenery and rolling hills.
The climate in San Ramón is typically mild and temperate, with an average temperature ranging from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) throughout the year. The region experiences a rainy season from May to November and a dry season from December to April, making it an ideal location for agriculture.
The economy of San Ramón is diverse, with agriculture playing a significant role. The region is known for its coffee plantations, sugar cane, and cattle farming. In recent years, tourism has also become an important economic driver, with visitors attracted to the area’s natural beauty, outdoor activities, and cultural heritage.
San Ramón is often referred to as the “City of Poets” due to its rich literary history and contributions to Costa Rican literature. The city is home to numerous cultural events, festivals, and traditions that celebrate local art, music, and dance. The community is known for its warm hospitality and strong sense of togetherness.
10-Day “Costa Rica Wonders” Tour
We offer this tour to small, closed groups, meaning groups composed of friends, family, clubs, schools, churches, etc. We have found that participants of closed groups enjoy themselves more when they know the other participants or at least have something in common with them
Local Tours and Day Trips
Please let us know which activities you are interested in and we will be happy to arrange them for you!
Nectandra — A Neotropical Wonder
Nectandra Garden Public Tours Nectandra is open to the public and dedicated to public education. They have naturalist-guided tours for a limited number of visitors by reservation. Visitors will have ample chance to hear the sounds of the forest, to observe the fauna and flora, and to experience the serenity of the place. The entrance fee includes the guided tour and a short lecture program.
Duration: Half-Day | Location: Forty minute drive | Skill level: Easy
Recommended: Closed-toe shoes, light jacket, rain poncho
Included: Guided walk in the cloud forest, lunch
Cost per person: $90
Cloud Forest, Birdwatching and Quetzals
Experience the immense cloud forest which we share with Monteverde, where orchids, birds and other animals such as tapir and jungle cats live. Breathe in the crisp air and take in the beauty as you walk and do some birding on this easy loop with an experienced, local guide. Afterward, have a hearty lunch in a quaint little open-air soda. During the months of February through June, the Resplendent Quetzal is frequently sighted.
Duration: Half-Day | Location: Forty minute drive | Skill level: Easy
Recommended: Closed-toe shoes, light jacket, rain poncho
Included: Guided walk in the cloud forest, lunch
Cost per person: $60
Coffee Tour
Take a relaxing walk on this lovely and informative coffee tour on this historical 640 acre coffee plantation on the northeast slope of an extinct volcano where you can see how some of the region’s finest coffee is cultivated, harvested, selected, roasted, ground and packed.
Duration: Half-Day | Location: Thirty minute drive | Skill level: Easy
Recommended: Comfortable shoes or sandals
Entrance fee: $30
Zip Line Adventure
Located in the lush cloud forest we offer you a safe and exciting zip line experience. You will glide along cables high up in the lush, green canopy. This 12-cable zip line adventure includes a half-kilometer superman-style zip line and an exhilarating Tarzan swing.
Duration: 2 hours | Location: Thirty minute drive | Skill level: Easy
Recommended: Comfortable shoes for hiking and a light jacket
Included: Guided zip line adventure, lunch
Entrance fee: $80
Nearby Nature Reserve and English School
Just a 10-minute walk from us, is our neighbor’s small English school where he offers classes to the locals for free. There are trails, where you can see a river, a waterfall and wildlife. You may also volunteer and converse with the students so they may practice their English.
Duration: 1 – 3 hours (self-guided) | 10 minute walk from us | Skill level: Easy
Recommended: Comfortable shoes for hiking
Entrance fee: Recommended donation of $10
