Located on the deserted shores of northwestern Guanacaste, this pristine region offers excellent off-shore sport fishing tours as well as a myriad of ocean activities including scuba diving, snorkeling, surf lessons and leisurely catamaran cruises. After sunning yourself on the sand under tropical palm trees, you may choose to go whitewater rafting, ziplining, birdwatching, or soaking in volcanic hot springs deep in the interior rainforest region close by. Serious spelunkers won’t want to miss an incredible caving experience, available only during dry season, at famous Barra Honda National Park. Horseback riding and ATV adventures can be found along the beach as well as in the interior. Visit the city of Liberia with its colorful history on a cultural tour with the chance of picking up artisanal souvenirs. With several exciting combination tours to choose from, you can experience the many facets of a Costa Rican vacation all in one day!
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: 7+
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: 7+
Adventure, Nature, Culture
This is a full day combination tour featuring zip-lines or hanging bridges, hot springs, waterslide, natural spa, and horseback ride. This fun filled day has something for everyone, adrenaline seekers or nature lovers. Come with us and enjoy gliding through the forest during the canopy tour, then slide down the 400 mts. (1200 ft.) water slide, after these two activities, a delicious lunch will ...
Suggested age range: 7+
Congo Trails features a thrilling high flying zip lining experience you won’t want to miss. Located in a protected forest preserve with abundant plant and animal life, this well established company provides an authentic encounter with Nature as you zip through the tops of a giant tree canopy just like the monkeys who live there. Custom engineered cables and back up lines ensure your safety wh ...
Suggested age range: 2+
Adventure, Nature, Beach
Aboard this 66 foot catamaran sailboat you’ll spend an amazing day cruising along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast. The attentive crew will pamper you with cold tropical drinks as you laze around the spacious deck enjoying the sun or finding a comfortable spot in the shade. Along the way you might like to use the trolling line to catch a fish. You’ll drop anchor in the bay of a remote island where ...
Suggested age range: 1+
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+
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: 5+
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: 1+
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: 5+
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: 4+
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+
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: 6+
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: 5+
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: 4+
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: 3+
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: 5+
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: 8+
The Papagayo Peninsula and Playa Hermosa in Costa Rica offer a wide range of exciting tours and activities to enhance your vacation experience. If you're a fishing enthusiast, sport fishing tours in the area provide the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species in the rich Pacific waters.
For a unique wildlife experience, embark on a riverboat safari at Palo Verde National Park. Cruise along the Tempisque River and witness the diverse ecosystem, including crocodiles, monkeys, and a variety of bird species.
Thrill-seekers can enjoy a canopy zipline adventure, soaring through the treetops and enjoying panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. For a day filled with adventure, the Hacienda Guachipelin day pass offers a combination of activities such as horseback riding, ziplining, and soaking in hot springs.
Nature lovers will be captivated by the beauty of Rio Celeste Waterfall, known for its mesmerizing turquoise waters. Take a guided tour to witness this natural wonder and learn about the geological processes that create its unique color.
If you're an early bird, consider an Early Bird Watching Tour to discover the region's diverse birdlife during the prime hours of activity. Experienced guides will lead you to the best spots to observe and identify various bird species.
For a volcanic experience, the Miravalles Volcano Combo Tour offers a chance to explore the geothermal wonders of the area. Enjoy activities such as hiking, mud baths, and soaking in hot springs, all amidst the stunning natural landscapes.
Papagayo Peninsula and Playa Hermosa provide a wealth of options for adventure, wildlife encounters, and natural beauty. Whether you're seeking adrenaline-pumping activities or serene nature experiences, these tours will ensure an unforgettable time in Costa Rica.
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