One day Tours

One day tours in Costa Rica

Each region in Costa Rica is full of different activities to do. One day tours in Costa Rica are the perfect complement to your dream vacation in this tropical paradise. We promise that the memories of this Costa Rica trip will last forever with our wide variety of one day tours in Costa Rica.

You can choose from our great variety of Costa Rica one day tours, featuring National Parks, museums, coffee plantations and activities as whitewater rafting, swimming and bathing in natural hot springs waters, family walks, canopy, rainforest hiking, scuba diving, bird watching among others.

We have Costa Rica's top attractions at the Best Rates you can find.

Remember to ask about our group discounts !!!

 

Tours in San José

We have a wide variety of one day trips form San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital city. Whether you want to go river rafting through the Pacuare River, visit volcanoes, go for a walk in a coffee plantation, experience the rain forest in a zip line or view all our nature from an aerial tram we have the one day tours from San Jose for you!

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Tours in Manuel Antonio

We have a wide variety of one day trips form San Jose, Costa Rica’s capital city. Whether you want to go river rafting through the Pacuare River, visit volcanoes, go for a walk in a coffee plantation, experience the rain forest in a zip line or view all our nature from an aerial tram we have the one day tours from San Jose for you!

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Tours in Monteverde

Monteverde is a zone of extraordinary beauty, blessed by nature’s considerable gifts: lush emerald valleys and amazing cloud forests harboring a multitude of spectacular bird and plant life, is one of the areas with most wildlife diversity in Costa Rica. We offer you a wide variety of one day tours from Monteverde filled with lifetime memories.

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Tours in Arenal

Arenal Volcano, one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world, is a fascinating natural wonder and a must visit destination for many travelers to Costa Rica. There are a wide variety of one day tours from Arenal: rafting, hiking trails, horseback riding, mountain biking, waterfall rappelling, hot springs, hanging bridges, canopy tours, zip lines, wildlife viewing, and even cave tours. You'll want to spend a few days in the area to experience these action packed tours.

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Tours in Puerto Viejo

Located in Limon province on the shores of the Caribbean Sea of Costa Rica, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a beach lover’s paradise full of one day tours to do. With its gold sand beaches, tropical vegetation and many interesting attractions nearby such as the Cahuita National Park, Talamanca Indian Reserve and Gandoca Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge, visiting Puerto Viejo de Talamanca is a great opportunity to experience Costa Rica at its best. Aside from surfing, one can also indulge in horseback tours of the area, as well as snorkeling, diving, artisanal fishing, hiking or boogie boarding. We invite to experience all of the one day activities Puerto Viejo has to offer.

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Tours in Guanacaste

Long summer days and beautiful beaches are two phrases that best define what Guanacaste is all about. A province for the active soul, Guanacaste draws visitors with its stunning shoreline, incredible bird watching, amazing horseback riding, excellent surfing, turtle nesting watching and many more. With so much to do, it’s easy to understand why so many people come to visit this amazing Costa Rica province. We offer you a wide variety of one day tours from Guanacaste, just take a look and see it for yourself.

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TOURS IN in Dominical

Located on Costa Rica’s amazingly beautiful Central Pacific coastline, the small village of Dominical is a surfer’s paradise where waves can reach over 10 feet high. Attracting surfers not only from across the country, but from all over the world, this village is a great place to lie back and enjoy the various activities and water sports found around here. You can kayak off the coast or enjoy some diving or snorkeling opportunities in the area. Visit the Marino Ballena National Park, which is home to a number of marine mammals like turtles and whales that come here seasonally to mate and nest. If you like, you can take a short day trip to the lovely Caño Island just off the coast. We have it all, you can choose from our one day tours from Dominical and enjoy all the many activities this area has to offer.

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Important Links

Important Links

As part to our commitment with the environment and the sustainable tourism, we like to introduce you some organizations and foundations of the country who are dedicated to take care of the natural patrimony:

FONAFIFO

The National Fund of Forestall Financing (FONAFIFO), executes the Payment for Environmental Services Program (PPSA), for the benefit of small and medium landowners of lands with forest or forest aptitude with the purpose of promoting the maintenance and the recovery of the forest of Costa Rica.

www.fonafifo.go.cr

FRIENDS OF COCOS ISLAND FOUNDATION

Friends of Cocos Island Foundation (FAICO) which was created in 1994 under the laws of the Republic of Costa Rica is an independent, proactive, non-profit, apolitical and multi-sectorial organization, which is committed to the long-term management, protection and conservation of the Cocos Island National Marine Park, World Natural Heritage Site (UNESCO 1997) and Wetlands of International Importance (RAMSAR 1998). It is integrated by distinguished citizens, businessmen and women, scholars, government officials and nature lovers who make up the General Assembly, the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Has an effective and efficient internal organization which also out sources additional resources for defined periods of time to implement specific projects.

www.cocosisland.org

FRIENDS OF THE OSA

Friends of the Osa (FOO) – Amigos de Osa – was founded in 2003 as a nonprofit organization with a goal to preserve the Osa peninsula's globally significant biodiversity. FOO maintains a small office in Washington, D.C. with larger staff based on the Osa Peninsular – in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica.

www.osaconservation.org

MARVIVA

MarViva is non-profit, non-governmental organization that works together with the authorities and communities to protect marine and costal resources along the Eastern Tropical Pacific and the Caribbean.

www.marviva.net

CORCOVADO FOUNDATION

The Corcovado Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the natural resources in the Osa Peninsula, especially in government protected areas such as Corcovado and Piedras Blancas National Park, Golfo Dulce Forestry Reserve, Caño Island Biological Reserve and Golfito Wildlife Refuge. With the support of donors and NGOs, such as The Nature Conservancy, Conservation International and others, we have hired 72 park rangers and other important positions such us environmental educators, forestry engineers and environmental lawyers. We are also promoting "Best Practices" and sustainable tourism among hotels in Drake Bay and the Osa Peninsula. We have an environmental educator working permanently in Drake Bay promoting community development, recycling and other important topics.

www.corcovadofoundation.org

MONTEVERDE CONSERVATION LEAGUE

The Monteverde Conservation League (MCL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the tropical forest. Our mission is to Conserve, Preserve, and Rehabilitate Tropical Ecosystems and their Biodiversity.

www.acmcr.org

ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES

The Organization for Tropical Studies (OTS) is a nonprofit consortium of nearly sixty universities, colleges, and research institutions from around the world. In the early 1960's, scientists from U.S. universities forged working relationships with colleagues at the Universidad de Costa Rica in the interest of strengthening education and research in tropical biology. Intense interest, both in the U.S. and in Costa Rica, led to the founding of OTS in 1963. OTS was founded to provide leadership in education, research and the responsible use of natural resources in the tropics.

www.ots.ac.cr

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Important Legislature

Important Legislature

MTA Travel Solutions carries its tourist activist under the strict guidelines of the laws of Costa Rica. It is our duty and responsibility to communicate and to encourage the proper enforcement of the laws and to be a responsible company to society.

Law against Sexual Harassment in the Work Place and in Education (Law No 7476)

The company will severely punish any sign of sexual harassment towards any person or any situation in which any of its collaborators is affected while working inside or outside the company offices.

We provide information on all the legal aspects of this law to our employees, collaborators, suppliers and customers. No exceptions will be made for anyone inside or outside the company that incurs in this act and we will proceed according to the law.

Law against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (Law No 7899)

MTA Travel Solutions will have zero tolerance against anyone who does not comply with the law, including the sexual exploiter.

We all have to collaborate to eradicate this disgusting activity and to protect our children from the sexual predators.

Our commitment is to inform everyone that in Costa Rica the violation of this law is punishable by imprisonment. We are part of The Code of Conduct and we encourage all of our allies to be a part of it.

Law on Narcotics, Psychotropic Substances and Drugs of Unauthorized Use (Law No 8204)

In Costa Rica, the use, possession, traffic and commercialization of narcotics, psychotropic substances and illegal drugs are punishable by law.

MTA will denounce every case related to illegal drugs by any party involved. If case of a fault we will take all the necessary measures.

Law of Protection of Archaeological Heritage (Law No 6703)

Our archaeological heritage is the legacy of our ancestors and an important part of our culture. We understand that it belongs to the society and not to particular individuals.

We are committed to defend our national heritage and archeological patrimony. We are against any type of trading of archeological objects as well as any type of damage to the heritage.

We will denounce any illegal act to the proper authorities, which in this case is The National Museum and we will make an adequate disclosure of the law.

Law of Conservation of Wildlife (No 7317)

MTA Travel Solutions has a strict policy against the damage of the wildlife. We promote the conservation and the protection of one of our most precious gifts of nature, especially those that are endangered. Our visitors will be properly informed about the matter.

We won't hesitate to report wildlife species in captivity, the commercialization of wildlife species forbidden by law and the extraction of flora and fauna of the country.

Environment Law (No 7554)

The environment is the common heritage of al Costa Ricans and we all have the responsibility to participate in its protection and conservation. Everyone is entitled to enjoy a healthy and ecologically sustainable environment, that is why all our operations are responsible and we ensure our activities won't contaminate the sea, the land, the air, the rivers, the wild areas, the forests, the lakes and any other considered under this law.

We will denounce any pollution or harm of the environment and we will inform all our visitors about the matter. We also make sure that our suppliers have all the necessary permits to operate.

Biodiversity Law (No 7788)

The objective of this Act is the conservation of the biodiversity and the sustainable use of the natural resources, and to distribute fairly the benefits and costs arising.

MTA Travel Solutions is a sustainable company therefore we understand and promote the biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of the resources.

The National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) is in charge of our protected areas and it does a great job but we all have to help. MTA Travel Solutions always works with its suppliers, allies, employees and clients in a sustainable and responsible way encouraging the correct use of the resources and distribution of the benefits and keeping all informed about the matter.

Forest Law (No 7575)

The forests are one of the most important natural resources that we have. Healthy forests mean healthy life. We all have to collaborate in their protection, conservation and proper management. The production, exploitation, industrialization and development of the forests must be done in a sustainable way.

We have to fight against the indiscriminate and illegal logging and the misuse of the forests. Costa Rica is one of the few countries in the world that increased its forest cover from 21% in the eighties to 52% in 2012, but there is still plenty of work to do.

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Carbon Footprint Calculator

Carbon Footprint Calculator

In the following link you will find a Carbon Footprint Calculator so you can know your CO2 emissions for your upcoming Costa Rica trip and for other daily activities as well. If you want to compensate your emissions please let us know, we have a program to help you achieve it.


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Sustainable Traveler

Sustainable Traveler

What we can do to contribute to the Sustainable Tourism?

Besides fun and adventure, to practice sustainable tourism has a commitment: to maintain and to respect the natural and cultural patrimony of the places we visit. It is very easy to become a responsible tourist and we all can do it. The following tips will help you be a better tourist:

Don't throw garbage in the streets, roads, rivers, beaches and other places. Always identify the correct places to deposit the garbage or other residues.

Try to recycle and to reuse as much as you can.

Try to use organic products that are environmentally friendly.

Try to save water and energy. Follow the conservation policies of the hotels and other service providers.

Enjoy the natural and cultural wonders. Don't damage or mark them so that others can appreciate them.

Only take pictures, don't take plants or animals as a souvenir.

If you can, try to learn some words of the local language and about the culture and traditions of the destinations you visit.

Don't buy products related to species in danger, like turtle eggs, animal furs or bird feathers. If you see or notice anyone selling this kind of products report it to the authorities.

Follow the trails and signed roads and always listen the directions of the guides and park rangers.

Try to choose itineraries that generate the most benefit for the small populations.

If you find a wild animal during a journey, don't bother it, the surest thing is that it will run away. Don't try to feed it either.

The sexual exploitation of children and the use of prohibited substances are a crime.

Choose touristic destinations whose service providers are responsible with the use of water, power, biodiversity, beaches and forests. They should also have a good waste management program.

Buy and use products and services offered by rural or indigenous communities. You will help to preserve the natural areas and contribute to improve the life quality of its inhabitants.

For a better experience try to do the tours with a local naturalistic guide. Don't use flashy clothes, strong fragrances or perfumes, keep quiet, watch well where you walk and most important be respectful with the nature.

Make contributions to help a cause.

What can I do to take care of the environment?

To make the difference is in all of us. With our little daily decisions we can contribute to preserve the environment and the well being of future generations. The following tips will help you start a firm commitment with the environment and to make the world a better place to live:

Use only the necessary water and don't pollute it. The water is life and we all depend on it.

Try to generate as less garbage as possible, reuse everything that you can and recycle as much as possible

Save energy. Take advantage of natural light, change your light bulbs from regular to fluorescent or even LED and use less hot water.

Take care of the plants; they give us oxygen, shadow, food, medicines and a lot of benefits.

Take care of the animals; remember that the wild species are not pets.

Preserve the air, don't burn the garbage and don't use polluting vehicles in excess.

Protect the natural areas, especially the virgin zones; don't pollute and don't kill animals.

Preserve the soils; avoid the use of insecticides, toxic waste and polluting oils.

Don't make annoying noises; keep the volume of the music at normal levels that don't disturb your friends, family or neighbors.

Act in a responsible way with the living beings. Plant a tree. Avoid the use of products that damages the environment and give priority to organic products. Recycling, avoid polluting and don't using sprays are a few things that we should do to preserve the environment.

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