
At Blue Surf Adventures we offer a variety of Costa Rica tours, excursions, and activities for you to choose from! Discover the endless possibilities Costa Rica has to offer with one of our many tours full of fun and adventure and explore the incredible culture, wildlife, and landscape of this beautiful country.
Take an excursion to Isle Tortuga and snorkel with fascinating and colorful fish and ocean life, trot across gorgeous beaches on horseback, explore the vast and vibrant jungle with our Canopy Tour, or take a tour to see the breathtaking Montezuma Waterfalls in the heart of the rainforest.
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Costa Rica Tours & Activities
Surf Costa Rica
Surfing is the most popular of all our Costa Rica Tours and Activities. Blue Surf Adventures is extremely proud to be the only Billabong sponsored, upscale surf school and surf destination in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Penninsula! Surf with us at one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and experience the perfect combination of vacation and surf. Attend a Surf Camp, take Surf Lessons, or let us build a custom Surf Package just for you! Our dedicated and passionate instructors will work with you based on your skill set and level of comfort.
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP)
Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) has become extremely popular around the world over the past decade. Experience Costa Rica in a unique and interesting way with one of our many SUP Tours while improving your core, getting fun exercise, and having a blast on the water! Weave through the rivers of Costa Rica while seeing indigenous and tropical wildlife, journey through the jungle, explore unique and beautiful waterways, and see native marine life in the shallow, crystal clear water of the ocean!
Snorkeling & Diving at Isle Tortuga
Explore Costa Rica’s pristine clear waters and exotic sea life with our full-day Snorkeling and Diving Tour to Isle Tortuga. This is one of the most popular tours we offer at Blue Surf Adventures, allowing guests to experience a full day of fun in the sun, a complimentary group lunch, fresh fruit & drinks (beer, soft drinks, and water), and a group boat ride to and from Isle Tortuga from Montezuma. Explore and discover tropical wildlife at some of the best snorkeling spots around the Isle Tortuga, or scuba dive 30 to 50 feet below sea level around dramatic volcanic rocks and rock pinnacles full of sea life! Our Snorkeling & Diving Tour is perfect for the entire family, and has something for everyone!
Horseback Riding Tours
Adventure on horseback across stunning beaches, through the countryside, and across Hacienda Ario, a 5000 acre family owned cattle ranch through open fields, rivers, and along side the ocean. Choose from one of two Horseback Riding Tours–a horseback riding tour on the beach at sunset in Manzanillo, 20 minutes north of Santa Teresa, or a horseback riding tour across Hacienda Ario, a cattle ranch in Santa Teresa that prides itself on conservation and sustainability. Enjoy a peaceful and enjoyable ride on horseback through beautiful Costa Rica full of breathtaking and incredible views and unique wild life.
Canopy Tours
Take a Canopy Tour and soar through the treetops of Costa Rica’s tropical and vibrant jungle! Enjoy breathtaking views and see a different side of this incredible and beautiful country. Travel through the jungle canopy and experience the sounds of Santa Teresa’s local wildlife while exploring the biodiversity of one of the most incredible areas in the world! At Blue Surf Adventures, we offer three different Canopy Tour options for our guests to take: Canopy Mal Pais, Canopy Montezuma, and a specialized Nature-Canopy Tour.
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Bird Watching
Home to over 900 species of birds, Costa Rica is an incredible country for bird watching. The Nicoya Peninsula alone has over 300 species of birds, an interesting combination of resident species and migratory species. Santa Teresa offers a diverse landscape of beaches, forests, pastures, rivers, mangroves, and tropical rainforests attracting a variety of bird species unique to the area. At Blue Surf Adventures we are partnered with some of the best, local naturalist guides, and can arrange a tour around your interests. Join us for a Bird Watching Tour and experience exotic birds in their natural habitat! We supply binoculars and bird guides.
Sea Kayaking Tours
If you’re looking for something different to do on your vacation in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, you should try sea kayaking! Explore the open ocean, discover stunning views of the lush coastline, and experience vibrant and tropical nature up close, all while getting exercise. We offer four Sea Kayaking Tours: the Ocean Kayak Fishing Tour, the Kayak River Bongo/Pochote Tour, the Submarine Volcano Paddling Tour, and the Manzanillo Kayak River Adventure Tour. Have a blast while exploring Costa Rica on kayak!
Explore Tide Pools
Every day at low tide there are many wonderful tide pools that you can explore on the beach near our hotel, Blue Surf Sanctuary. You can relax in these awesome hot water pools or spend your time looking for treasures in magical rock enclaves. Many fish, crabs, lobsters, and shells can be found in the calm and clear water tide pools, and you can spend hours having fun searching for and exploring beautiful and unique shells and small ocean life!
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Montezuma Waterfalls
Hike and explore Costa Rica by taking a day trip to the Montezuma Waterfalls in Santa Teresa. Hike in the jungle and see three spectacular waterfalls. This is an all day trip, and you can either rent ATV’s or a car to get there. Once you arrive prepare to take a hike to each waterfall where you will most likely see locals jumping and diving from rocks above the falls. Relax, swim in the warm waters, and soak up the pure beauty that surrounds you. If you’re looking for an awesome adventure during your stay with us, then the Montezuma Waterfalls are a must see!
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Fishing
Venture to some of the best fishing spots in the area with our wonderful local fishing guides and learn about their fishing culture, meet locals, and enjoy a boat ride along Costa Rica’s scenic coastline. Depending on the season, your guide will take you to spots where you can catch Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, Yellow Fin tuna, Rooster Fish and so much more! If you enjoy fishing and think this is something you’d like to experience while staying with us at Blue Surf Adventures let one of our receptionists know and we can arrange your excursion!
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Rent ATV’s & Quads
While staying with us at Blue Surf Sanctuary you can rent ATV’s or Quads to get around the area. Take your ATV or Quad through the jungle, to certain excursions we offer, and around town! If you don’t drive to us this is a great way to get around and have a blast while doing so.
Yoga
Yoga is a great way to relax, unwind, and heal and mend the body while enjoying yourself on vacation with us at Blue Surf Adventures. There are several fantastic yoga studios in Santa Teresa, each featuring a diverse array of styles including Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Shakti Flow, Power Yoga, and Yin Yoga. Many of these studios also offer Pilates classes, Meditation Clinics, and private 1-on-1 classes to meet your individual needs. Exercise your mind, body, and soul with yoga while visiting us in Costa Rica. If you’re interested in one of our Surf and Yoga Retreats let us know and we will help you plan your perfect vacation.
Massage, Spa, and Acupuncture
Costa Rica is a fabulous place to relax and rejuvenate while on vacation. The soothing sounds of the ocean, the tranquil grounds of our Costa Rica surf resort, and magical sunsets all make for the perfect setting in which you can relax, recover, and nourish your body. While you are a guest with us at Blue Surf Adventures you have the option of requesting a variety of wonderful Spa Services. Loosen your muscles with an hour massage, relieve bodily pain with a session or two of acupuncture, or treat yourself to a manicure or pedicure. If you are looking for the full treatment, there is a lovely full service spa and beauty care resort called Bambu at our neighboring hotel, Flor Blanca. There you can experience the full treatment from their highly skilled therapists and professionals for the best nourishing spa treatment in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica.
Hiking and Wildlife Tours
Are you a nature lover? Did you come to Costa Rica to see as many exotic species as you can? Are you fascinated by the mysteries of a tropical jungle? If you answered yes to any of these questions then there are two fantastic nature tours you shouldn’t miss when you stay with us at Blue Surf Adventures! We are just driving distance away from two incredible parks: the Cabo Blanco Nature Preserve and the Curu Wildlife Reserve. Take a Nature & Wildlife Tour through either of these beautiful parks for an incredible educational experience while having memories that will last you a lifetime!
For more information about our Costa Rica Activities & Tours email us at info@bluesurfadventures or ask one of our receptionists for further details. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and can help you plan the perfect vacation!