What to bring
DAY RAFTING TRIPS
- Rubber-soled, strap-on shoes that can get wet (Tevas, tennis shoes, water shoes, etc.)
- Swimsuit / swim trunks
- T-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material. A long-sleeve T-shirt (quick-dry) is handy if you get cold easily on the water or want more sun protection.
- Water-resistant sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) – please try to use biodegradable “reef safe” sunscreen to not contaminate the river.
- Sun hat or bandana
- Insect repellent
- Croakies or straps to secure glasses
- Change of clothes, including dry shoes, for after your tour
- Towel for changing/showering after the trip
- Any prescription medications necessary
DAY ADVENTURE TRIPS (BIKING, KAYAK TOURING)
- Water bottle
- Insect repellent
- Swimsuit / swim trunks
- T-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material. A long-sleeve T-shirt (quick-dry) is handy if you get cold easily or want more sun protection.
- Water-resistant sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher) – please try to use biodegradable “reef safe” sunscreen to not contaminate the river.
- Sun hat or bandana
- Croakies or straps to secure glasses
- Change of clothes, including dry shoes, for after your tour
- Towel for changing/showering after the trip
- Small waist pack or backpack for essentials you want with you for the tour. You can wear this while cycling or put it into a small drybag if kayaking.
- Any prescription medications necessary
HIKING / NATURE TOURS
- Comfortable clothes: T-shirt and shorts of a quick-drying material (especially useful in afternoon rain, which is common in Costa Rica). A long-sleeve T-shirt (quick-dry) is handy if you get cold easily or want more sun protection.
- Hiking shoes
- Rain jacket
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Water bottle
- Insect repellent
- Water-resistant sunscreen lotion (SPF 15 or higher)
- Sun hat or bandana
- Small waist pack or backpack for essentials you want to bring
- Any prescription medications necessary
MULTI-DAY ADVENTURE TRIPS
Same items as for day trips, with the addition of:
- Essential personal toiletries
- Sweater or sweatshirt (for cool evenings)
- Rain jacket
- Additional clothing – bring HALF of what you think you need!
- Reading material / journal
- Costa Rica is on 110V electricity, the same as the United States.