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Costa Rican Vacations
742 reviews
#1 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"Lisa, from Costa Rica Vacations, set up the best & most adventurous
itinerary
: zip lining, rappelling down waterfalls, whitewater rafter (Defasio adventure company), chocolate tour, ATVing, volcano hike, snorkelin..."
"Lukas planned a perfect vacation for me and my family everything was organized to perfection my kids said they had the best time of their life with the
white water rafting
volcano hikes zip lining on the clouds th..."
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Costa Rica Expeditions
900 reviews
#2 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"White water rafting, ziplining on the side of a volcano, rappelling through canyon waterfalls,
surfing
lessons, stand up paddleboarding with more
surfing
, guided nature walks with knowledgeable guides, great hotel..."
"Every activity ( rappelling, nature
boat tour
, cloud forest, zip line and canopy tour, nature hike, white water rafting, and whale watch) were things that grandparents, kids and grandkids all did and enjoyed sharing."
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Costa Rican Trails - Day Tours
275 reviews
#3 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"Key points include their impeccable timing of pick-up's and drop-off's, for airport transfers, boat transports, to hotel pickup's - they were always there and
always on time
, with a nice smile, courteous help with..."
"Our stay coincided with a festival in the village to celebrate the end of the nesting season of the giant
sea turtles
, and the lagoon was filled with gaily decorated boats from the lodges and hotels."
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Rios Tropicales
757 reviews
#4 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"... times, while giving us an unforgettable experience!!! Would highly recommend this activity and this company for a family experience that will fill you with
adrenaline
and awe at the beauty of the Pacuare river."
"The whole experience was great and our guide Enzo was very professional in both keeping us safe down the
rapids
and filling in the time with snippets of Costa Rica history and nature stories."
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Azteca Tours
88 reviews
#5 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Ivantours
163 reviews
#6 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"One of the best things I did when I was on my trip to
Panama and Costa Rica
."
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Green Stone Adventures - One Day Tours
86 reviews
#7 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"Our
trip in Costa Rica
included: Zip lining, rafting, crocodile viewing on river boat tour, Arenal Volcano hike, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Manuel Antonio National Park, El Tucano Resort and Spa, Maquenq..."
"... Antonio National Park, El Tusano Resort & Thermal Spa, Mystical Hanging Bridges, Sarafi Float, Don Pedro Ranch and Maquenque Park in Costa Rica and Boca del Toro Archiepelago an
indigenous community
in Panama."
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Asuaire Travel
63 reviews
#8 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"The time and effort that both Cristina Calvo and Miguel Moya went to, both in terms of advice and recommendations, as well as planning the
logistics
, made both the holidays unforgettable!"
"Asuare travel made excellent arrangements during our trip to Costa Rica; the hotels were great, locations interesting and the
logistics
worked very well."
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Calypso Tours San Jose
152 reviews
#9 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
65 reviews
#10 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"Amanda planned a 10
day trip
with 4 hotels, rainforest tour, hanging bridges, waterfall tour, volcano tour in national park, white water rafting, night tour of eternal children’s forest, kayaking on the ocean and..."
"Amanda is just AMAZING, we were a little confused to chose activities in SJO area, but when we found her was marvelous, she helped us with information and
transportation
to enjoy our trip to Volcán Irazú in Cartago."
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Travel in Paradise CR Day Tours
51 reviews
#11 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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CostaRica Tracks
21 reviews
#12 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"We took a day
tour
of Corcovado (La Sirena) with Felix, and it was the best
tour
of our entire trip."
"Captain Felix brought us in the middle of the Corcovado forest letting us spot a lot of different
animals
along the way."
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A&E Tours Travel
63 reviews
#13 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Tropical Sea Kayaking
18 reviews
#14 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"Their extensive knowledge of the ecosystem helped us to really enjoy the
birds
, wildlife, jungle, mangroves and sea."
"The places we visited and the people who provided us with great
accommodations
, food, and guiding were super friendly, professional, and welcoming."
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Transunshine
20 reviews
#15 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Costa Rica Groups Travel Company
109 reviews
#16 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Costa Rica Única
30 reviews
#17 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
"we got rain and preparation made the trip worth it our
guide
was excellent, took pictures of us and pointed out alot of neat stuff, was very knowledgeable on everything!"
"He genuinely showed care in his job and liked showing how proud he is of his beautiful country and it’s kind Ticos :) I can’t wait to go back and hopefully have Jordan again as our
guide
."
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Ecogetaways Travel Designs
23 reviews
#18 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Rincón Corobicí River Float
17 reviews
#19 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Adventures Under the Sun
9 reviews
#20 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Boreal River Adventures - Costa Rica
8 reviews
#21 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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COSTA RICA MIA
6 reviews
#22 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Ticotravel Adventures
5 reviews
#23 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Costa Rica Experts
4 reviews
#24 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Serendipity Adventures
25 reviews
#25 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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JD's Watersports
16 reviews
#26 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Costa Rica Tours
4 reviews
#27 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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The Real Deal Tours
15 reviews
#28 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Costa Rica Info Center
1 review
#29 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Go Costa Rica Vacations
1 review
#30 of 51 Boat Tours & Water Sports in San Jose
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Which experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in San Jose?
These experiences are best for boat tours & water sports in San Jose:
Tortuga Island Cruise from San Jose
Full-Day Tortuga Island Cruise from San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to Tortuguero National Park (Canals)
Tortuga Island by Cruise From San Jose
One Day Whale Watching From San Jose
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What are the best places for boat tours & water sports in San Jose?
These places are best for boat tours & water sports in San Jose:
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
COSTA RICA MIA
Ticotravel Adventures
Costa Rica Info Center
Frida Travel Costa Rica
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in San Jose for kids and families?
These are the best places for kid-friendly boat tours & water sports in San Jose:
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Costa Rica Expeditions
Costa Rican Trails - Day Tours
Green Stone Adventures - One Day Tours
Asuaire Travel
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in San Jose for couples?
These are the best places for couples seeking boat tours & water sports in San Jose:
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Costa Rica Expeditions
Costa Rican Trails - Day Tours
Green Stone Adventures - One Day Tours
Asuaire Travel
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in San Jose for groups?
These are the best places for groups seeking boat tours & water sports in San Jose:
COSTA RICA TRAVELLING TOURS BY AMANDA
Costa Rica Expeditions
Costa Rican Trails - Day Tours
Asuaire Travel
Travel in Paradise CR Day Tours
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Which places provide the best boat tours & water sports in San Jose for travelers on a budget?
These are the best places for budget-friendly boat tours & water sports in San Jose:
Green Stone Adventures - One Day Tours
Asuaire Travel
Travel in Paradise CR Day Tours
Ivantours
Costa Rican Vacations
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