Playa Flamingo's soft white sand with reef-protected lagoon invites you to swim, snorkel or learn how to surf where there is very little current. Just off the Flamingo shore reside the Catalina Islands chain, a world-renowned scuba diving and snorkeling spot teeming with colorful underwater creatures living in coral reefs and interesting rock formations. Playa Conchal features sparkling clear waters surrounded by shady palm trees and a pink sand beach made of tiny crushed shells. Both idyllic beaches offer opportunities of all kinds for aquatic activities such as offshore sport fishing, ocean kayaking, catamaran cruises, and stand-up paddling. For those who would like a momentary change of scenery, day-trips to the cloud forest and rainforests are available that will take you to volcanic hot springs, ziplining, white water river rafting, plus many other outdoor adventures. Golf anyone?
Adventure, Extreme, Zipline, Rafting
Here’s one action packed day full of all the adventures you want to do when you come to Costa Rica: Horseback Riding, Zip Lining, Rappelling, Rock Climbing, Whitewater tubing, and last but not least relaxing in the hot springs complete with volcanic mud bath!Typically the fun starts with a horseback ride along winding back roads to give you the feel of the Guanacaste countryside. The o ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Hot Springs, Wildlife Hike
This is an amazing opportunity to explore the majestic Arenal Volcano then luxuriate in over 20 hot spring pools of varying temperatures fed directly from the volcano in a lush tropical garden setting. You’ll be treating yourself to an effusion of enchantment hiking through the rainforest then over lava flow fields before soaking in the volcanic hot springs.The famous Arenal Volcano to ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Romance, Hot Springs, Wildlife Hike
This excellent combination of hiking the Arenal Volcano before luxuriating in the warm waters of one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural hot springs offers the ultimate opportunity to fully immerse yourself in a total volcanic experience. With transportation provided from the beach areas of Flamingo, Papagayo, Playa Grande and Tamarindo, you can sit back and relax in the air conditioned bus l ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Adventure, Extreme, Atv
This great ATV and Canopy Combo – Double is the exact same tour as the ATV and Canopy Combo – Single, except that you’ll be riding with two people on one ATV. After being picked up from your hotel, you’ll go for an awesome ATV ride on Honda brand ATVs exploring forest trails and streams. Afterward, you’ll each enjoy an awesome zipline experience along 7 cables plus 12 platforms and s ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Adventure, Extreme, Atv
Rev up those engines and slide into this winsome adventure! A thrilling off road ATV expedition up hills and along forests trails, through streams and mud combine with a high flying aerial zip line extravaganza soaring across a forest of huge Guanacaste trees, home to monkeys, iguanas, exotic birds, and so much more. You’ll begin this half day adventure by being picked up from where yo ...
Suggested age range: 16+
Atv
Identical to the exciting ATV Offroad Adventure – Single Tour, this tour is for those riding double on one ATV. Set in the tropical forest outside of Tamarindo, this outdoor adventure will take you along woodland trails and down into a stream where you can have fun driving through the mud. Be sure to bring an extra set of dry clothes to wear afterward! Experienced bilingual guides will lead t ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Atv
Gear up for a wild ATV adventure ride hitting back roads and private trails outside the Tamarindo area. You will be riding through monkey country in a privately owned, protected tropical dry forest, typical of the Pacific Northwest coastal area. Crossing rivers and zooming up and down hills, you’ll catch stunning ocean and mountain views in the distance along the way. Arriving at ATV ...
Suggested age range: 16+
Adventure, Hiking
If you want to do something truly different, you’ll want to check out the caves in Barra Honda National Park. You’ll hike through a rare protected dry forest before reaching the entrance to the cave system. Secured by a harness, you’ll make several vertical descents into various chambers using a series of fixed ladders attached to the cavern wall. Your guide will point out many types of r ...
Suggested age range: 12+
Beach, Snorkeling
What an opportunity to discover the best of the beaches and go snorkeling too! Costa Rica’s warm waters will entice you to come in for a delicious swim. You’ll be traveling to four breathtakingly beautiful beaches with differing unique features. For example, Playa Grande is the best known beach for where turtles come to lay their eggs during season. Playa Tamarindo is best known for good su ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Adventure, Nature, Culture
This full day awesome adventure allows you to experience the remote “real” Costa Rica via horseback and zip lines over and through jungle, waterfalls, mountains, plains, canyons and ranches before relaxing in natural hot spring pools and mud baths. It doesn’t get much better than this!To begin, you will be picked up from your lodging and transported into a magical forest with hidde ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Adventure, Nature, Culture
When you come to Costa Rica you want to do everything, zip line in the tree tops, hike in the jungle, see waterfalls, ride horses and soak in the volcanic hot springs. This tour will take you to an incredibly beautiful lodge deep in the heart of Guanacaste surrounded by lush green primary forests, exotic bird life, and spectacular waterfalls, providing a multitude of activities ending with a re ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Adventure, Nature, Romance
Here’s the perfect opportunity to experience the laid back Costa Rican lifestyle aboard a comfortable catamaran sailboat with super attentive crew as you are sailed over to a private beach to swim, snorkel, kayak, and walk or play along the shore. With fresh fruit drinks flowing, both the adult kind as well as for kids, you’ll relax and enjoy cruising over to a secluded tropical cove before ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Adventure, Nature, Romance, Learning Family
Let’s go sailing for the perfect mix of relaxation, recreation and Nature! Aboard a comfortable 40 foot catamaran, you’ll be wined and dined as you cruise the blue Pacific coastline before dropping anchor at a beautiful secluded bay. Here you’ll enjoy options to snorkel, kayak, paddle board, swim, beachcomb or just laze around on deck. With courteous crew, open bar and delicious meal and ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Adventure, Snorkeling
The warm dazzling waters in Tamarindo bay invite you to jump in a kayak and paddle to a small tropical island where you can enjoy a guided underwater snorkeling expedition and relax on the beach. The fluctuating tour times are determined by the tide tables and can be scheduled ahead. The certified, bilingual guide is sure to win your favor by pointing out the available marine life on the day of ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Adventure, Nature, Learning Family, Zipline
Congo Trails is a unique experience located in a natural forest hundreds of years old. Zip lining high in the canopy of giant Guanacaste trees is amazing and there is a good chance you may see monkeys living in the trees here. If you miss them, you can have an up close and personal encounter with both Howler Monkeys and Spider Monkeys when you visit Congo Park, a certified wildlife refuge carin ...
Suggested age range: 2+
Adventure, Nature, Learning Family
Congo Park is a small animal park with resident rescued monkeys and birds, a serpentarium and a petting zoo. Here you can see three different monkey species: Howler Monkeys, Spider Monkeys and White Face Capuchins. Typically there is a variety of birds in the bird sanctuary. And if you are fascinated by snakes, the Park showcases several different kinds of snakes endemic to Costa Rica.Ho ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Birding
With over 850 species of birds identified in Costa Rica, this is the place to do some serious bird watching! In a small group you will be led on an easy hike through a forest at a private farm early in the morning, then walk down to the beach areas to spot the many varieties of shorebirds. Along the way you will stop for breakfast. Your experienced guide with lots of local knowledge will be car ...
Suggested age range: 8+
The extraordinary golf course at Haciena Pinilla takes you on a stroll though tropical forests and wide fairways as well as along the contours of the Pacific coastline providing the perfect playground for teeing off while vacationing in Costa Rica. Designed to unite you with the natural landscape by Mike Young, this award winning 18 hole golf course with a par of 72 will allow you to play up to ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Romance, Zipline, Hot Springs, Canopy Bridges
Today you can mix it up with some of the best adventures Costa Rica has to offer including: zip lining, a Tarzan swing, hanging bridges, rappelling, waterfalls, rock wall climbing, horseback riding, hot springs, sauna, mud bath and a delicious traditional hot meal. All in one amazing day!Arriving by the provided transportation, you will be met by your certified, professional bilingual g ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Adventure, Nature, Romance, Learning Family, Culture
Horse lovers will especially enjoy these good-natured horses with their easy gait. Whether you are an experienced rider or a beginner, these well cared for, trained horses know just what to do. This is a 2 hour guided ride through beautiful forest and prairie landscapes in rural Guanacaste, the home of the Costa Rican cowboy.You’ll be picked up from your lodging and brought to an old G ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Culture
This historical city tour will illuminate why Liberia has often been referred to as the white city, due to the many adobe houses and churches painted white with natural limestone paint paired with the white sandy roads of the past. Costa Rica is proud to show visitors the rich Colonial style buildings of its cultural heritage in this capital town of the province known as Guanacaste. After the w ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Nature, Learning Family, Culture
Today’s exciting adventure will take you through the Guanacaste Mountains up to the Miravalles Volcano, its highest peak. From the base of this volcano you’ll go by horseback or horse drawn carriage to a nature trail where you’ll begin an easy guided hike. You will see various volcanic activities such as steam vents as well as bubbling mud and geysers. Along the beautiful forested hike yo ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore sport fishing on a 29 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day, 8 hour tour includes transportation, boat captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 5 anglers. Does not include 15 dollar fishing licens ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore sport fishing on a 36 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day, 8 hour tour includes transportation, boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 6 anglers. Does not include 15 dollar fishing lice ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Adventure, Nature, Beach, Learning Family
This tour is an opportunity to see giant sea turtles nesting in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Available from November through late January, the Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Tour is taken at night during the nesting season when the female turtles leave the Pacific Ocean and lay their eggs in the soft sand on the beach.The Pacific Green Turtle is a large sea turtle with an oval shell that can g ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Culture, Safari Cruise
Today you will go on the Palo Verde National Park tour. This tour starts off on a covered riverboat which will take you through the river in the national park. Palo Verde is a bird watchers paradise as it is home to the highest concentration of migratory birds in Central America. You will also have a great chance at viewing crocodiles, monkeys, and other wildlife. After the riverboat ride, you ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Learning Family, Safari Cruise
The Palo Verde National Park tour is a bird watcher’s paradise! Considered to be one of the most important wetlands in the world, this nature reserve with its seasonal flooding contains an abundance of migratory and native birds species alike. On this tour, you’ll journey down the Tempisque River on a covered sightseeing boat searching out a variety of wetland wildlife.Your trip will ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Romance, Beach, Snorkeling
If you are looking for a real class act aboard a luxury catamaran to discover the beauty of the Costa Rican coastline and underwater world, then this is the excursion for you. In addition to snorkeling, you will have the opportunity to use a sea kayak or paddle board or just lounge around the deck or go for a walk along a deserted beach. Complete with a sumptuous buffet prepared by the onboard ...
Suggested age range: 1 - 100
Snorkeling
Imagine opening your eyes underwater and discovering yourself surrounded by friendly fish displaying a myriad of colors, shapes, and sizes. This private 3 hour guided tour will take you on a journey into the quiet magical kingdom of the Pacific Ocean where giant starfish dot the sandy bottom, curious pufferfish blow themselves into a ball at your arrival, and colorful angelfish dart all around ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Learning Family, Hiking, Waterfalls
This tour is designed for you to experience hiking at Rincon de la Vieja which is a national park surrounding the volcano of the same name. Translated, “The Old Woman’s Corner”, it stands well over a mile above sea level and last erupted in April of 2020. This is one of the most active volcanoes in Costa Rica and is surrounded by fumaroles, or steam and gas vents in the earth’s crust, ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Adventure, Nature, Romance, Learning Family, Hiking, Wildlife Hike, Waterfalls
The Rio Celeste Waterfall tour is a well sought-after hike that leads to a unique sky blue river and beautiful waterfall. You will see how the combination of two mineral-rich rivers creates the blue appearance of Rio Celeste. As an intermediate hike, it provides a good workout for people of most physical fitness levels.At the beginning of the tour, you will be picked up at your hotel and ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Rafting, Safari Cruise
Today you will go on the Safari Float Tour on the Rio Corobici. This is a great tour for those that want the fun of whitewater rafting without the rapids. The safari float is done on a rafting boat, but at a much slower pace on a gently rolling river which creates a fun way to observe wildlife along the river edge. Please inform us if you weigh over 200 pounds as restrictions may apply. This 6 ...
Suggested age range: 5+
Nature, Learning Family
The Santa Rosa National Park tour is a great introduction to the history and amazing biodiversity that exists throughout Costa Rica. This National Park was founded in 1972 with the intention to preserve the largest remaining dry forest in the Neotropics. On this tour, you’ll go on a short guided hike of the forest, followed by a visit to Liberia, historically known as “The White City”, fo ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Adventure
The Snuba Catalinas Tour is a fun and different way to discover and explore a magical underwater world. Snuba is a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving but the cumbersome diving tank is floating on a raft instead of attached to your back. A long air hose is connected to the tank on the raft and attaches to your mouthpiece providing you with air. A chest harness is securely fastened to a t ...
Suggested age range: 4+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a full day of Offshore fishing on a 38 foot boat. You will be fishing for Marlin, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This full day tour includes transportation, boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 6 to 7 anglers. Does not include 15 dollar fishing license which ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Fishing
Today you will enjoy a half day of Inshore fishing on a 38 foot boat. You will be fishing for Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Mahi Mahi, Snapper, Roosterfish and Wahoo just to name a few. This half day tour includes transportation, boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 6 to 7 anglers. Does not include 15 dollar fishing license which must be paid online ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Beach
Standup paddle boarding, aka SUP, is one of the coolest new sports on the hot beaches of Guanacaste! The tour starts off with a pickup at your local area hotel and then you will be brought to the Flamingo Marina to start your adventure. Your bilingual guide will teach you the basics if you are not experienced and then you will be off. The concept of standup paddle boarding is to ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Surfing, Beach
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo are taught at an ideal Costa Rican beach with regular gentle wave action for learning how to surf. Surfing is an activity well-loved by people of all ages. All you need are good swimming skills and a sense of adventure.The tour will begin when you are picked up at your hotel in Tamarindo or the surrounding area. If you are staying in Tamarindo, you may get picke ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Adventure, Surfing, Beach
Private surf lessons in Tamarindo is a great idea if you would like to learn or enhance your surfing ability with the one-on-one support of a professional instructor.Taking a private surfing lesson gives you individual personalized attention from the instructor and allows participants to have a more intimate learning experience. It is a great option for singles, couples or families who w ...
Suggested age range: 6+
Surfing, Beach
Long sandy beaches, warm water, and outlying coral reefs breaking the waves, make this the perfect place to learn how to surf or improve your surfing skills. Entertaining expert surf instructors will help you to learn how to stand up on your surfboard and ride a wave during your first class. This is your opportunity to enjoy safe, fun, and easy instructions on how to surf. All that is required ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Adventure, Nature, Learning Family
This is a kayak trip through the Tamarindo mangroves designed to have a lot of fun and a little relaxation at the same time. Mangroves are unusual trees harboring a diversity of wildlife and grow in the calm waters of an estuary that flows between Playa Grande and Tamarindo emptying into the Pacific Ocean. The estuary runs through the Las Baulas National Park to the mouth of the river in Tamari ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Adventure
This thrilling Rio Colorado rafting tour combines whitewater rafting in Guanacaste. Although it can be challenging, you do not have to be an extreme athlete to enjoy this adventure.Your tour begins with transportation from your hotel to the rafting headquarters. Your bilingual guide will go over the safety procedures and introduce you to the rafting equipment you will be using. This tour ...
Suggested age range: 8+
Adventure, Extreme, Rafting
Whitewater rafting Rio Tenorio is an exciting, adrenaline-pumping river adventure that is not for the faint of heart. The Tenorio River has Class lll and Class lV rapids that will keep you busy paddling your oars as you splash your way downstream. Whitewater rafting in Guanacaste’s beautiful tropical forest terrain is an exquisite opportunity to explore the wild rivers and jungles of Costa Ri ...
Suggested age range: 12+
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