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 (61–80 of 541)

Tenorio River Rafting: Class III-IV rapids with lunch
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Most booked
Tenorio River Rafting: Class III-IV rapids with lunchRaft Class III-IV rapids on the Tenorio River near Tamarindo, including a 12-foot waterfall drop, with hotel pickup and lunch provided.
185 reviews
4.91★
Duration
10h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Sunset Boat Tour Tamarindo: Snorkel, Paddle Board & Dinner
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Travelers' pick
Sunset Boat Tour Tamarindo: Snorkel, Paddle Board & DinnerSunset boat tour from Tamarindo with snorkeling, paddle boarding and a buffet dinner with open bar included.
181 reviews
4.61★
Duration
5h
Every day
13:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Liberia Airport to RIU Guanacaste Private Transfer Direct Pickup
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to RIU Guanacaste Private Transfer Direct PickupPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to RIU Guanacaste Hotel with a professional driver waiting at arrivals in a dedicated vehicle.
181 reviews
4.87★
Duration
40m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per group
Liberia: Volcano Horseback, Tubing & Zipline with Hot Springs
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Liberia: Volcano Horseback, Tubing & Zipline with Hot SpringsFull-day adventure at Rincón de la Vieja Volcano with horseback riding, Class II–III tubing, canopy zipline, hot springs and lunch. Transport and equipment included.
172 reviews
4.88★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person
Costa Rica: Zipline, Hot Springs & Horseback Day Tour
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Costa Rica: Zipline, Hot Springs & Horseback Day TourWake up to Costa Rica’s wild side: ziplining, horseback riding, hot springs and local flavors on a full-day adventure near Rincón de la Vieja. Includes pickup and lunch.
168 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
start times · Every day except Saturday
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 179per person
Costa Rica: Coffee, Chocolate & Cooking Tour with Tastings
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Best value
Costa Rica: Coffee, Chocolate & Cooking Tour with TastingsFeel like family on a hands-on Costa Rica coffee tour: walk the fields, roast beans, make chocolate, cook empanadas, and taste fresh sugarcane. Includes samples & guide.
166 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h 30m
start times · Mon–Sat
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 47per person
Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip
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Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day TripWatch monkeys, crocodiles & rare birds from a boat in Palo Verde, then share a Costa Rican lunch & see Chorotega pottery made by hand. Includes pickup.
165 reviews
4.62★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 130per person
Flamingo & Conchal Beach: Zip Line & ATV Adventure Tour
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Travelers' pick
Flamingo & Conchal Beach: Zip Line & ATV Adventure TourFeel the wind on a zip line, ride ATVs through Costa Rica’s towns, and spot monkeys near Flamingo Beach: includes gear and local guide, with easy pickup options.
165 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h 10m
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Horse riding tour Long Beach: River, jungle and beach
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Travelers' pick
Horse riding tour Long Beach: River, jungle and beachRide through Guanacaste forest and across Buenavista river on horseback, then paddle into the Pacific at a deserted grey-sand beach, calm horses.
162 reviews
4.83★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Tamarindo: Turtle Nesting Tour on Hidden Beach
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Tamarindo: Turtle Nesting Tour on Hidden BeachWatch sea turtles lay eggs on a dark, car-free beach near Tamarindo. Includes 40-minute drive, guided walk, water and flashlight. Evening tour, small groups.
162 reviews
4.63★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Cooking Class in Nosara: Learn Costa Rican Food on Wood Fire
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★Top rated
Cooking Class in Nosara: Learn Costa Rican Food on Wood FireLearn traditional Costa Rican cooking from a local chef in Nosara using a wood-fired fogón kitchen. Two hours hands-on, lunch and juice included.
160 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
Snorkeling and Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Playa Flamingo
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling and Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Playa FlamingoFour-hour catamaran snorkeling from Playa Flamingo with grilled meal, unlimited cocktails and waterslide: dolphins, turtles and whales are possible.
160 reviews
4.93★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 102per person
Liberia Airport to La Fortuna: Private Transfer 1-6 Passengers
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Liberia Airport to La Fortuna: Private Transfer 1-6 PassengersPrivate transfer from Liberia airport to La Fortuna with air-conditioned van, bilingual driver & hotel drop-off. 1-6 passengers, one free hour stop included.
159 reviews
4.94★
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalInstant confirmationfromUS$ 249per group
Sarapiqui River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna
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Sarapiqui River Rafting Class III-IV from La FortunaWhite water rafting on the Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna with professional guide, equipment and lunch included.
157 reviews
4.92★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 113per person
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Small Groups, All Levels
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Small Groups, All LevelsTwo-hour surf lessons in Tamarindo for beginners and intermediate surfers, with instructor-led ocean safety, technique and mindset coaching.
156 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo: ATV Jungle Ride & Beach Tour
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Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo: ATV Jungle Ride & Beach TourFeel the rush from Tamarindo to Puerto Viejo on an ATV adventure through jungle trails, river crossings, and local wildlife: includes helmet and guide.
152 reviews
4.63★
Duration
2h
start times · Mon–Sat
3
Live guide EN · ESInstant confirmationfromUS$ 80per person
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swimming
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon SwimmingTwo-hour hike through volcanic canyons to a hidden waterfall near Tamarindo, with swimming and cave passages. Includes transport and bottled water from Liberia or Flamingo.
151 reviews
4.93★
Duration
7h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
La Leona Waterfall Hike Guanacaste: Cave & River Canyon Adventure
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Travelers' pick
La Leona Waterfall Hike Guanacaste: Cave & River Canyon AdventureHalf-day waterfall hike in Guanacaste with cave passages, rope descents and turquoise pools. Minimum 2 people, includes fruit snack and waterproof bag. 1.3 miles each way.
150 reviews
4.97★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Tamarindo: ATV Beach Trails to Playa Piratas & Minas
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo: ATV Beach Trails to Playa Piratas & MinasFeel the rush of Tamarindo’s backroads on an ATV tour to Playa Piratas, Minas & Puerto Viejo beaches. Includes guide, bottled water, and return to base for showers.
150 reviews
4.78★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
12
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest
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Travelers' pick
Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour Monteverde Cloud ForestSoar through 15 ziplines and cross eight hanging bridges up to 510 feet high in Monteverde Cloud Forest with hotel pickup and guide.
139 reviews
4.47★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 212per person
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