Our Tours

Rafting & Floating
Come experience the whitewater rivers of Costa Rica’s tropical central pacific!

Waterfalls & Hot Springs
Come and relax in the thermal springs or swim in a waterfalls pristine pools.
Or spice it up with a little cliff jumping!

Hiking
Come explore Costa Rica off the beaten path!
Some reviews from our clients...
Our group of 8 included family members between the ages of 25 and 87. Thanks to Mel and Damian we were able to enjoy activities together as a family. We... read more did everything from visit waterfalls, enjoy a hot spring complete with mud mask, white water rafting, hiking, exploring and even a little shopping and dining! They also helped make other arrangements for our family and took extra-special care of our 87-year-old family member. Costa Rica is a beautiful country with the most gracious, hospitable and friendly people. Mel and Damian can help make your travel dreams come true when you visit Costa Rica! We are already planning our next trip to Manuel Antonio and will be seeing Mel and Damian again! PURA VIDA!


January 25, 2023
We were picked up at our hotel by Mel & driven out to the Hot Springs. The whole way Mel told us about the history of the area and explained... read more everything that we passed along the way. We got to the springs, but first went to the river that runs behind them. There are many places where you can slide down the rocks or “ride” down the river for short segments. My teenagers loved it & I thought it was a lot of fun too!
We then went over to the springs. It was early in the day so there was only one small group of maybe four people there (no one was at the river when we were there) so we were able to enjoy sitting & relaxing in the springs which felt a lot warmer after being in the cold river! You can move from one “pool” to another around the springs - they all seemed to be a slightly different temperature to me, and we gave ourselves a mud-mask facial. Mel let us decide what we wanted to do at each place & how long we wanted to stay. He never seemed hurried or rushed us to leave somewhere. He also took many pictures for us everywhere we went!
Afterwards, Mel drove us to a local beach where we hung out and swam for a while (again, we decided how long we wanted to stay). Unfortunately, my daughter started to not feel well so we left the beach & headed out to lunch. We had a traditional Costa Rican lunch of chicken (you could choose chicken, beef, or fish), beans, rice, & salad. After lunch, Mel dropped us back off at our hotel. We had a great time & I would definitely do this tour again!


January 20, 2023
Whitewater on the Naranjo - Mel and Damian were fantastic. Two really great guys and a young lady that we enjoyed spending time with. They knew their craft and navigated the river to perfection. Could... read more not recommend this group more if I tried. I would give them seven stars if it was allowed.

January 20, 2023
So this review is ridiculously late but I think my still wanting to take the time over a year later must say something about what a WONDERFUL adventure this was... read more for our whole family!. My husband and two sons (18 and 19) went white water rafting on the Naranjo River through the Chorro section. It was the perfect mix of adreline and security. It can be difficut to "impress" my 19 year old at the time but he said afterwards that it was the coolest thing he had every done. We echo everyone else's comments that it was an unforgettable experience with wonderful guides who we had the utmost confidence in giving us an exciting adventure while keeping us safe. Damien and Mel (as well as their driver and photograher) are true professionals. They have serious white water rafting expertise. We would use these outfitters again and again. We really can't recommend their services any higher. They will exceed your expectations. Thank you guys for being one of the highlights of our Costa Rican family vacation. We won't ever forget the amazing experience! Eric, Shannon, Jack and Charlie Jan 2022


January 16, 2023
ABOUT US
Costa Rica off the beaten path
Welcome to Costa Rica Tropical Adventures, a new venture with a fresh and original approach to wilderness tourism in the Quepos-Manuel Antonio area of Costa Rica.
Our names are Damian Gallardo and Mel Bejarano , long-time friends who are committed to protecting the natural environment while lending our talents to a different kind of tourism: fun but conservation-based, crafted to the individual needs of our guests.
Together we have over 30 years of international experience as bilingual certified guides specializing in whitewater rafting. With that know-how we’ve been inspired to devote ourselves to a less commercial and more personal experience for our guests —smaller to medium sized groups, that allow us to cater to your personal preferences.
Our programs include three whitewater rafting excursions, waterfall and hot springs, and a unique back-country hiking experience.
We are located in Manuel Antonio on the Central Pacific coast, 2 ½ hrs south of the San Jose airport. This stunning area is blessed with pristine beaches along its island-speckled coast and boasts the second-most-visited national park in Costa Rica. In fact, Manuel Antonio National Park was recently named by Forbes Magazine as one of the world’s 12 best national parks.
And just half hour to an hour away there are spectacular rafting rivers with gushing waterfalls, and jungle trails for all levels of hiking, from kids to seniors. These trips can be half day, three quarter day, all day or overnight, depending on the level of adventure you seek and your desire to share the beauties of the untouched rainforests of Costa Rica.



Looking for the best Manuel Antonio Adventures?
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+506 8932-4772 / +506 8482-8211