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 (121–140 of 541)

Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-off
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Drop-offPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia Airport with meet-and-greet, AC van, and free 2-hour delay wait. Bilingual drivers available, WiFi included.
91 reviews
4.95★
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 295per group
Snorkeling in Samara: Dolphin watching and reef exploration
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Samara: Dolphin watching and reef explorationSnorkel Samara Beach reefs and spot bottlenose and spotted dolphins on a guided half-day boat trip with hotel pickup and all gear provided.
90 reviews
4.72★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Horseback riding in Costa Rica: Barigona Beach & jungle
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Horseback riding in Costa Rica: Barigona Beach & jungleRide through Costa Rica's Guanacaste jungle and forest to Barigona Beach, galloping white sand with a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
90 reviews
4.72★
Duration
3h
Every dayLive guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driver
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Liberia Airport - Guanacaste: Private transfer with driverPrivate round-trip transfer from Liberia or San Jose Airport to Guanacaste hotels or houses. Includes pickup, local driver, and bottled water. Book now.
90 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 187per group
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & WaterfallHike through rainforest to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall and spot sloths and toucans, then swim at Llanos de Cortés.
89 reviews
4.85★
Duration
8h–10h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 160per person
Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local Cooking
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Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local CookingHalf-day river tour through Costa Rica's tropical dry forest with private transportation, wildlife viewing and a local family cooking lesson from 6am to 1pm.
89 reviews
4.91★
Duration
1h–7h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Horseback Riding at Playa Conchal: Private Beach Trail
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Travelers' pick
Horseback Riding at Playa Conchal: Private Beach TrailRide through tropical trails and along Playa Conchal's coast on a private 1.5-hour horseback adventure with a local guide, meeting your horse at the stables.
88 reviews
4.82★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Tamarindo & Flamingo: Canopy Zipline Tour with Wildlife Sighting
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo & Flamingo: Canopy Zipline Tour with Wildlife SightingFeel the rush as you zipline through Costa Rica’s dry forest near Tamarindo & Flamingo, spot monkeys, enjoy hotel pickup, and connect with local guides on this canopy tour.
85 reviews
4.81★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Private transfer from Liberia Airport to Guanacaste hotels
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Best value
Private transfer from Liberia Airport to Guanacaste hotelsPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport with bilingual driver, air conditioning and bottled water included.
85 reviews
4.87★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 5US$ 4per person
Tamarindo Beginner Surf Lessons with Local Instructors
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Tamarindo Beginner Surf Lessons with Local InstructorsPrivate surf lessons in Tamarindo with local instructors who know the breaks. Includes board, rashguard, water, and pickup. Small groups, personalized coaching.
84 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person
Sloth Discovery, Río Celeste & Coffee–Cacao Journey
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Sloth Discovery, Río Celeste & Coffee–Cacao JourneySwim in turquoise Río Celeste, spot sloths and toucans in Tenorio Volcano rainforest, and visit a local farm to learn how coffee and cacao are grown before enjoying lunch.
83 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
07:00
Live guide EN · FRHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 145US$ 131per person
Liberia Airport to Riu Palace transfer: Private roundtrip
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Airport to Riu Palace transfer: Private roundtripPrivate roundtrip transfer from Liberia Airport to Riu Palace in Guanacaste with air-conditioned vehicle, name-sign pickup.
83 reviews
4.96★
Duration
30m–45m
Every dayPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per group
Half-day mountain tour Nosara: Viewpoints and farm lunch
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Travelers' pick
Half-day mountain tour Nosara: Viewpoints and farm lunchMountain tour from Nosara with multiple viewpoints, ATV ride, and farm-to-table lunch made from on-site crops.
82 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 150per person
Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica: Active Volcano & Granada
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Nicaragua One Day Tour from Costa Rica: Active Volcano & GranadaCross the border from Costa Rica to Nicaragua to see Masaya's active volcano and walk Granada's colonial streets in one day trip.
81 reviews
4.94★
Duration
9h–12h
start times · Every day except Saturday
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 232per person
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Howler Monkeys & Crocodiles
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Travelers' pick
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Howler Monkeys & CrocodilesBoat tour on the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park with a bilingual guide, binoculars and lunch included.
81 reviews
4.81★
Duration
2h–3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
ATV Riding in Brasilito: Beaches & Dry Forest
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ATV Riding in Brasilito: Beaches & Dry ForestRide ATVs through Brasilito's coastal beaches and Guanacaste dry forest with a local guide, hotel pickup included.
80 reviews
5.00★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private, Group & Semi-Private
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private, Group & Semi-PrivateLearn to surf in Tamarindo with patient instructors teaching all skill levels: equipment, rashguard and water included, lessons run two hours with private.
79 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Sámara: Chora Island Kayak & Snorkeling with Fruit Snack
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Travelers' pick
Sámara: Chora Island Kayak & Snorkeling with Fruit SnackSlip away from Sámara Beach by kayak, paddle calm waters to Chora Island, snorkel with tropical fish, and enjoy fresh fruit. Includes pickup and all gear.
78 reviews
4.72★
Duration
2h 30m
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalfromUS$ 63per person
La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private Adventure
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La Leona Waterfall Cliff Jumping & Tubing Private AdventureSeven to nine hours of cliff jumping up to 45 feet, a rope-and-ladder hike into La Leona Waterfall's cavern.
77 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h–9h
Every day
07:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 280per person
Playa Grande Surfing Lesson: Small Group, Personal Instruction
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Playa Grande Surfing Lesson: Small Group, Personal InstructionPrivate surfing lesson in Playa Grande with a local instructor, small group ratio, and personalized guidance in the water.
76 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
5
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 65per person
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