Activities
What to expect, what to pack — and where to book.
🤿Easy
Discover Scuba Diving
No cert needed — brief training on the boat, then 2 guided dives to ~12m at the Catalina Islands. Giant manta rays and white-tip reef sharks in March.
Bring
- ✓Reef-safe sunscreen
- ✓Light breakfast (no big meal before diving)
- ✓Swimwear
- ✓Wetsuit provided
~$115/ppBook · Scuba Diving Flamingo ↗
🎣Moderate
Sportfishing
Offshore charter out of Guanacaste chasing dorado (mahi-mahi) and yellowfin tuna.
Bring
- ✓Hat & polarised sunglasses
- ✓Motion-sickness tablets
- ✓Cooler
~$650/boatBook · Papagayo Fishing Charters ↗
🧗Challenging
Canyoning
Waterfall rappelling through the jungle near Arenal — 5 waterfalls, lunch included.
Bring
- ✓Sturdy shoes
- ✓Change of clothes
- ✓Waterproof camera
🚣Challenging
Whitewater rafting
Class III–IV rapids on the Balsa River through the Arenal jungle. Hotel pickup included.
Bring
- ✓Swimwear
- ✓Water shoes
- ✓Dry bag for valuables
~$71/ppBook · Desafio Adventures ↗
🏄Easy
Surfing
Private surf lessons at Manuel Antonio — consistent waves, perfect for learning.
Bring
- ✓Rash guard
- ✓Reef-safe sunscreen
- ✓Swimwear
⛵Easy
Catamaran sailing
Full-day sail off Manuel Antonio with snorkelling stops and dolphin watching.
Bring
- ✓Sunscreen
- ✓Towel
- ✓GoPro
- ✓Seasickness tablets just in case