Jet Ski Coastal Tour

Grab the handlebars, hit the throttle, and go feel the Pacific rush past you. This 90-minute run takes you along one of the most jaw-dropping coastlines in Costa Rica, and the wildlife shows up: dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans, mantas, boobies, flying fish, and, at the right time of year, even whales.

You'll skim over the warm Pacific waves and see Manuel Antonio National Park from an angle almost nobody gets, straight off the water. And no, you don't need any experience, the crew gets you sorted before you go.

Bonus: these are eco, low-emission jet skis, so you get the thrill without trashing the very ocean you came to enjoy. Kids 4 and up can ride as passengers, and you can drive your own at 14.