Playa Grande Tours
Best known as a protected nesting area for Leatherback sea turtles, Playa Grande also features some of the best surf breaks making it a popular beach for surfers beginner to experienced. Quieter than its next-door neighbor, Tamarindo, offers beautiful beaches for swimming and sunbathing. Located on the northwestern shores of the Nicoya Peninsula, Playa Grande’s protected beaches also provide a safe habitat for Leatherback turtles to lay their eggs. Countless beach activities are available including ocean sport fishing, surf lessons, catamaran cruises, snorkeling, plus ocean and coastal kayaking. Inland tours will take you on a variety of volcano, rainforest, and cloud forest explorations where you can hike, zipline, go caving, birdwatching or simply enjoy a luxurious soak in natural hot springs surrounded by jungle. Nearby you’ll find Braulas National Park. Wherever you go, you’re sure to encounter some of Costa Rica’s iconic wildlife!
Catamaran and Snorkeling Cruise - Lazy Lizard Sailing
Surf Lesson - Arenas Adventure Tours
Coastal Kayaking and Snorkeling
Sportfishing 27 Foot Dusky Outcast - Half Day
Today you will enjoy a half day of inshore fishing on a 27 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 boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 4 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing license which must be paid online following this link: http://www.incopesca.go.cr/
PRIVATE Snorkeling Boat Tour
Today you will go on a private 3 hour guided snorkeling trip by boat visiting sites that have the clearest visibility on the day of your visit. This tour is limited to only 7 people giving each participant individualized attention. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and driven to the tour office where you will meet your boat captain and crew. You will be taken to the best snorkeling sites available which may include nearby islands, beaches, and rocky outcroppings. Instructions will be given that can accommodate even a first-time snorkeler. Your guide will lead you through areas home to many aquatic species which will be pointed out and identified. After about 45 minutes you will return to the boat to enjoy cold water and fresh fruit drink refreshments. You are welcome to bring aboard your own snacks. Your captain will then head over to other snorkeling sites. Your crew will be happy to bring aboard fishing gear for your use. You can choose to go on a morning or afternoon tour. Often a morning tour is preferable during rainy season. The afternoon tour can be timed to watch the sunset from the boat. This tour includes a licensed boat captain, bilingual snorkeling guide, fins, mask, life vest, cold water, fruit drinks, as well as transport from local Tamarindo hotels, the Flamingo Beach Resort or the Westin Playa Conchal. One-way transport from your hotel can take from 15 to 30 minutes to the tour headquarters. Total time of tour with transportation is usually between 3.5 and 4 hours. Water shoes, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, and a protected camera are recommended. You may want to have dry clothing to change into for the ride back to your hotel.
Barra Honda Cave Spelunking
Sportfishing 27 Foot Dusky Outcast - Full Day
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore fishing on a 27 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 boat, captain, mate, bait, tackle, lunch, soft drinks and beer on board. Valid for up to 4 anglers. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing license which must be paid online following this link: http://www.incopesca.go.cr/
Offshore Sport Fishing 29 Ft. Boat - Full Day
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. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing license which must be paid online following this link: http://www.incopesca.go.cr/carnets/tramites/SolicitudTraducido.aspx. Please contact your travel advisor if you need any assistance.
Surf Lesson - PRIVATE
Sportfishing 38 Foot Topaz-Talking Fish - Full Day
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. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing license which must be paid online following this link: http://www.incopesca.go.cr/carnets/tramites/SolicitudTraducido.aspx. Please contact your travel advisor if you need any assistance.
Offshore Sport Fishing 35 Foot Boat - Full Day
Today you will enjoy a full day of offshore sport fishing on a 35 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. IMPORTANT! This service does not include the $17 USD fishing license which must be paid online following this link: http://www.incopesca.go.cr/carnets/tramites/SolicitudTraducido.aspx. Please contact your travel advisor if you need any assistance.