A few hours out
Half-day tours
Short adventures you can fit around a beach day: zip-lines, horseback, ATV trails and after-dark wildlife.
Canopy Tour
GuanacasteTen cables and certified guides above the Guanacaste forest: a zip-line for the whole family.
Horseback Riding Tour
Tamarindo beachGallop along the beach at golden hour: the dream ride for horse and animal lovers.
Turtle Nesting Night Tour
Las Baulas ParkWitness the whole nesting process of sea turtles on a guided beach walk after dark.
ATV Tour
Guanacaste SabanasExplore the Guanacaste backcountry by quad with a local, family-run outfit and real culture.
Make a day of it
Full-day tours
Volcanoes, cloud forests, waterfalls and combo passes, door-to-door, with the driving and planning handled.
Spa Day – Altos de Eros
Hills above TamarindoEscape to a jungle spa retreat near Tamarindo for a day of massage, pools and total calm.
Diamante Adventure Pass
GuanacasteA full day of zip-lines, a wildlife sanctuary and beach time on one all-access adventure pass.
Nicaragua Day Tour
NicaraguaCross into Nicaragua to see a dormant volcano and colonial highlights on a one-day border tour.
Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs
La FortunaA rainforest nature walk beneath the iconic volcano, capped by a soak in natural hot springs.
Guachipelin Adventure Combo
Rincon de la ViejaThe ultimate Rincon de la Vieja day: zip-lines, river tubing, horseback and hot springs.
Monteverde Butterfly, Bridges & Sloth
MonteverdeCloud-forest hanging bridges, a butterfly garden and the canopy's sleepiest residents.
Monteverde Zipline & Hanging Bridges
MonteverdeSoar and stroll through the misty cloud-forest canopy of Costa Rica's legendary highlands.
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Rincon de la ViejaA full day exploring the flora, fauna and steaming natural wonders of the volcano's park.
Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth & Waterfall
Tenorio VolcanoHike to the surreal turquoise waterfall of Rio Celeste, with a stop at Llanos de Cortes falls.
La Leona Waterfall Hike (Private)
GuanacasteAn off-the-beaten-path private hike to a hidden canyon waterfall with your own guide.
Buena Vista Adventure Combo
Rincon de la ViejaZip-lines, hanging bridges and a 400-meter waterslide on an all-day combo at Buena Vista.
On & under the Pacific
Water activities
Reefs, rivers and golden-hour sails: diving, snorkeling, rafting and catamaran cruises along the coast.
Diving Tours
Catalinas / Bat IslandsGuided dives for certified and first-time divers across Guanacaste's richest reefs.
Snorkel Tour
Catalinas IslandsDiscover a world of underwater wonders on our local snorkel and diving tour, departing right from Tamarindo.
Palo Verde Boat Tour
Tempisque RiverA river cruise through Palo Verde's wetlands, dense with crocodiles, monkeys and birds.
Tenorio River Rafting
Tenorio RiverClass III & IV whitewater down the Tenorio: a wild, scenic ride for adventurous groups.
Tamarindo Estuary Mangrove Tour
Las Baulas ParkA quiet safari boat through Las Baulas mangroves to spot crocodiles, monkeys and shorebirds.
Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Tamarindo BaySail the Pacific at golden hour with snorkel stops, open bar and dinner aboard a roomy catamaran.
Tour pricing shown is a representative sample. Confirm exact rates and availability on inquiry.
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