Top Things to Do in Guanacaste and Northwest

We compared all 541 experiences in Guanacaste and Northwest so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 541 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

All tours (41–60 of 541)

Tamarindo Estuary: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting
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Tamarindo Estuary: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingPaddle through mangrove forest in Tamarindo with a naturalist guide. Spot crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and 175 bird species. Includes water, fruit and hotel pickup.
308 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 45US$ 41per person
Playa Sámara: Family Surf Lessons & Free Board Rental
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★Top rated
Playa Sámara: Family Surf Lessons & Free Board RentalFeel the Pacific at Playa Sámara with surf lessons for all ages, run by local instructors. Includes rashguards, board rental, and flexible timing. Just book & ride.
287 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making Tour
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Travelers' pick
Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making TourPick up from your hotel and head into the Bijagua rainforest to spot sloths, frogs, and birds. Includes lunch, waterfall swim, and roast your own coffee and chocolate.
276 reviews
4.84★
Duration
8h–10h
start times · Every day
6
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Rincón de la Vieja: Zipline, Tubing, Horseback & Hot Springs Day
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Travelers' pick
Rincón de la Vieja: Zipline, Tubing, Horseback & Hot Springs DayFeel the rush in Rincón de la Vieja with ziplining, river tubing, horseback rides to waterfalls, and volcano hot springs. Includes lunch and all activities.
274 reviews
4.75★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Playa Flamingo: Volcano Hike & Hot Springs with Private Transport
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Travelers' pick
Playa Flamingo: Volcano Hike & Hot Springs with Private TransportPrivate volcano tour from Playa Flamingo with rainforest hiking, waterfall swim, and Rio Negro hot springs. Includes lunch and transport. Full or lite trail option.
266 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h–10h
start times · Tue–Sun
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal: Shell-Sand Beach
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Travelers' pick
Private Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Conchal: Shell-Sand BeachRide along Playa Conchal's white shell-sand beach on a private tour with a licensed guide who speaks English or Spanish.
264 reviews
4.84★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
11
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & Waterfall
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Rincon Nature Day Pass: Hot Springs, Mud & WaterfallSpend five hours at Rincon exploring hot springs, mineral mud baths, a waterfall and suspension bridge.
254 reviews
4.73★
Duration
5h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Playa Grande Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes for Beginners
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Travelers' pick
Playa Grande Surf Lessons: 2-Hour Classes for BeginnersLearn to surf at Playa Grande in a 2-hour lesson with a maximum of 4 students per instructor.
251 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h 15m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Scuba Diving in Tamarindo: Try Diving Without Certification
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Travelers' pick
Scuba Diving in Tamarindo: Try Diving Without CertificationScuba dive without certification in Tamarindo with a guide, two dives at different sites, and all gear included.
242 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 195per person
Intro Scuba Diving at Catalina Islands: 2 Open Water Dives
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Travelers' pick
Intro Scuba Diving at Catalina Islands: 2 Open Water DivesLearn to scuba dive in Costa Rica with a PADI instructor, then do two open water dives at Catalina Islands and North Island in a single 5-hour session.
240 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h
Mon–Sat
06:45
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 223per person
Playa Flamingo: Catalina Islands Snorkeling & Two Dive Sites
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Travelers' pick
Playa Flamingo: Catalina Islands Snorkeling & Two Dive SitesTwo 40-minute snorkeling sessions around Catalina Islands from Playa Flamingo, spotting sharks, rays and reef fish. Hotel pickup included, equipment provided, departs 7:30am.
237 reviews
4.56★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 115per person
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La Fortuna
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La FortunaTube down the turquoise Rio Celeste for an hour and a half, then spot sloths, monkeys and exotic birds on the drive back through Tenorio Volcano National.
236 reviews
4.97★
Duration
10h–11h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Snorkeling and Fishing in Playa Flamingo: Small Group Sunset Sail
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling and Fishing in Playa Flamingo: Small Group Sunset SailSail the Gulf of Papagayo aboard a 50-foot Beneteau with up to 13 passengers for snorkeling, fishing and lunch: all gear provided, sunset included.
228 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h–5h
Mon, Wed and Sun
13:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus: Beach and Pool Crawl
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Travelers' pick
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus: Beach and Pool CrawlSunday Funday party bus crawl in Tamarindo hits Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero with welcome drinks at each stop, a bonfire at sunset.
223 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
12:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Discover Freediving Course in Tamarindo: Learn to 5m Depth
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Discover Freediving Course in Tamarindo: Learn to 5m DepthLearn freediving breathing and underwater technique in Tamarindo with a professional instructor, reaching 5m depth on your first day. Includes equipment.
222 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay Eggs
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Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay EggsWalk remote beaches north of Playa Grande after dark to watch Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles nest and lay eggs.
218 reviews
4.22★
Duration
4h
Every day
17:30
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 46per person
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Day Trip from Liberia
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Travelers' pick
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Day Trip from LiberiaFull-day Arenal Volcano tour from Liberia with Mistico hanging bridges, Lake Arenal breakfast, hot springs soak & lunch. Hotel pickup included, 8-10 hours.
216 reviews
4.64★
Duration
12h
start times · Wed and Fri
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 210per person
Costa Rica: Turtle Watching Night Tour with Naturalist Guide
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Travelers' pick
Costa Rica: Turtle Watching Night Tour with Naturalist GuideFeel the hush of Costa Rica’s beaches on a night turtle watching tour, guided by a local naturalist. Includes pickup, flashlights, and bottled water for comfort.
208 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h–4h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75US$ 68per person
Tamarindo & Flamingo: Horseback Ride to Conchal Beach with Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo & Flamingo: Horseback Ride to Conchal Beach with PickupFeel the rhythm of Guanacaste on a horseback ride from Tamarindo or Flamingo to Conchal Beach, guided by locals. Includes hotel pickup, helmets, and time to explore the sand.
200 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Surf Lessons Playa Grande: Learn to Catch Your First Wave
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Surf Lessons Playa Grande: Learn to Catch Your First WaveSurf lessons in Playa Grande for all levels, from complete beginners to intermediate surfers. Group.
194 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
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