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Top Things to Do in Playa Flamingo

We compared all 266 experiences in Playa Flamingo so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 266 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
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Most booked
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot SpringsFull-day volcano adventure from Tamarindo with 8 ziplines, 5km river tubing, lunch and natural hot springs. Hotel pickup 6am–7:40am, includes guide and transport.
1,578 reviews
4.80★
Duration
8h–12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 145per person
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with Guide
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★Top rated
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with GuideFour-hour sunset catamaran from Playa Flamingo with snorkeling, kayaks and paddleboards included. Hotel pickup covers Tamarindo.
1,177 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall
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Best value
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallFull-day tour from Tamarindo with Rio Celeste waterfall hike, sloth sanctuary visit, and Llanos de Cortés swim. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees included. 6:30am start.
1,187 reviews
4.62★
Duration
12h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 135per person

Recommended (7)

Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
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Travelers' pick
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
1,008 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h–8h
fromUS$ 160per person
Guanacaste: Catamaran Snorkel Cruise & Waterslide Lunch
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Guanacaste: Catamaran Snorkel Cruise & Waterslide Lunch
1,008 reviews
4.90★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 103per person
ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Dry Forest & Hidden Ocean Views
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Travelers' pick
ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Dry Forest & Hidden Ocean Views
931 reviews
4.89★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 95per person
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
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Travelers' pick
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
800 reviews
4.68★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 125per person
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
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Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
748 reviews
4.91★
Duration
7h–9h
fromUS$ 190per person
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & Lake
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Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & Lake
612 reviews
4.60★
Duration
15h
fromUS$ 230per person
Catalina Islands & North Island: 2-Tank Scuba Dive Tour CR
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Catalina Islands & North Island: 2-Tank Scuba Dive Tour CR
451 reviews
4.90★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 162per person

Top rated (10)

Flamingo Beach: Catamaran Snorkel Tour with Waterslide & Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Flamingo Beach: Catamaran Snorkel Tour with Waterslide & LunchSet sail from Flamingo Beach for a relaxed catamaran cruise, snorkeling with guides, a wild waterslide, and grilled lunch: family-friendly fun with shaded comfort.
314 reviews
4.98★
Duration
4h
Every day
14:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 103per 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
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
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
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & Waterfall
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Travelers' pick
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & WaterfallPrivate tour from Liberia through coffee and cacao plantations, a wildlife park, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall: walk easy trails, taste what you learn.
130 reviews
4.98★
Duration
8h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day Trip
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Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day TripPrivate day trip from your Costa Rica hotel to Río Celeste waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park with sloth spotting and a coffee tour.
102 reviews
4.98★
Duration
10h–11h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 269per person
Costa Rica Sloth Rainforest Private Tour & Waterfall Swim
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Costa Rica Sloth Rainforest Private Tour & Waterfall SwimSwim beneath a rainforest waterfall, spot sloths and toucans, and taste Costa Rican coffee on this private tour with local lunch. Book now for pickup.
101 reviews
4.98★
Duration
5h–6h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 450per group
ATV Beach and Mountain Tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride the Coast
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Travelers' pick
ATV Beach and Mountain Tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride the CoastRide ATVs along white sand beaches and mountain viewpoints near Playa Flamingo with a local guide, hotel pickup and helmet included.
421 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Tamarindo Zipline: 10 Cables & Tarzan Swing for Kids 2+
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Tamarindo Zipline: 10 Cables & Tarzan Swing for Kids 2+Ten zipline platforms through Guanacaste's tropical dry forest, plus a 23-meter free-fall jump and rope swing. Includes safety gear, water, and towel. Ages 2 and up.
399 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h
start times · Every day
3
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Playa Conchal: Jet Ski Tour & Hidden Beaches with Local Guide
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Playa Conchal: Jet Ski Tour & Hidden Beaches with Local GuideFeel the rush of a guided jet ski tour along Playa Conchal’s wild coast, spot turtles or dolphins, and explore secluded beaches. Includes local guide and photos.
394 reviews
4.97★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 3 May 2027Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 190per person

Lowest price (10)

Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIR
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Travelers' pick
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIRFeel that last bit of Costa Rica on a private transfer to LIR airport, with hotel pickup, local driver, and all insurances included. Book your ride for peace of mind.
114 reviews
4.70★
Duration
1h–3h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 5US$ 4per person
Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFi
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Liberia Airport Transfer: Private Car & WiFiPrivate airport transfer from Liberia, Guanacaste with dedicated driver, WiFi and fixed pricing. Wheelchair accessible, on-time guarantee.
50 reviews
4.98★
Duration
1.3d–1.9d
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 8per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with GuideTwo-hour boat tour through Tamarindo's mangrove estuary within the Baulas marine park, led by a naturalist guide in English or Spanish with free roundtrip.
124 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 47US$ 42per 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
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
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
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
Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuaryPaddle through the Tamarindo estuary mangrove forest between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande for 2.5 hours, spotting crocodiles.
53 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per 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
Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa Minas
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Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa MinasWatch nesting sea turtles at Playa Minas on a four-hour guided tour from Tamarindo with bilingual guide, flashlights and walking rods, plus hotel pickup.
31 reviews
4.94★
Duration
4h
Every day
17:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75US$ 66per person
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Playa Flamingo at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs, US$ 145 (8h–12h, 4.80★ · 1,578).
  • Top rated: Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with Guide, US$ 95 (4h, 4.85★ · 1,177).
  • Best value: Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall, US$ 135 (12h, 4.62★ · 1,187).

Of the 266 experiences: 262 with free cancellation, 230 with instant confirmation, 234 with hotel pickup and 116 bookable last-minute.

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