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Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (1,565)8h–12hYou zipline through a canyon on eight cables and platforms, tube five kilometers down Rio Negro's rapids, eat a full lunch with dietary options, then soak in ten natural hot spring pools and apply volcanic mud like a spa treatment. Hotel pickup and return transport are included, and the whole day runs from early morning through late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full-day volcano adventure without arranging separate activities, transport and timing — the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, leaving you to show up and move through the day.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 145View ›
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Ziplining: Ocean Views & Wildlife
Diamante Eco Adventure Park Ziplining: Ocean Views & Wildlife★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (1,489)3hThe Adventure Pass at Diamante Eco Adventure Park combines zip lining, an animal sanctuary and beach access in one day, with lunch and a bilingual guide included. You choose the order and timing of activities — zip the nearly mile-long ocean view line called "The Howler," cross a hanging bridge over crocodiles, and walk through habitats holding monkeys, sloths, jaguars and pumas. The park is located in Costa Rica and operates from 11 am to 3 pm for meal service; children must be at least 5 years old to zip line.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying nearby without a car—everything's walkable from local hotels and transit, and one pass covers zip lining, wildlife, and lunch so you check in once instead of buying separate tickets at each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −20%fromUS$ 145View ›
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.62 (1,177)12hYou're picked up from your hotel at 6:30am and driven to Tenorio Volcano National Park for a two-hour hike to the turquoise Rio Celeste waterfall, then taken to an organic farm to see sloths and frogs up close, fed a traditional Costa Rican lunch, and finished at Llanos de Cortés waterfall for a swim before returning to Tamarindo by evening. Hotel pickup, park entry, lunch, and a bilingual guide are all included; you just need to bring your passport photo.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main natural attractions around Tenorio in one day without arranging your own transport, park tickets, or timing—the fixed schedule and included lunch mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 135View ›
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (973)6h–8hThis is a guided rainforest tour in Costa Rica led by local guides from Guanacaste, combining wildlife viewing, a waterfall swim, and hands-on coffee and chocolate preparation. The tour runs 6 to 8 hours with lunch, bottled water, an air-conditioned vehicle and all fees included. A family-owned operation, it suits travelers who want to move through several stops without arranging transport or meals separately.Is it for me?The 6 to 8 hour span is long enough to move through the waterfall, wildlife sections and the coffee harvest without rushing any of them, but short enough to leave the rest of your day free—the guide and the vehicle handle all the logistics, so you show up and the stops unfold in sequence.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −27%fromUS$ 160View ›
Costa Rica: Diamante Animal Sanctuary Ticket & Traditional House Tour
Costa Rica: Diamante Animal Sanctuary Ticket & Traditional House Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.61 (874)2h–3hYou’ll wander among Costa Rican wildlife at Diamante’s animal sanctuary, learning their stories from local guides. Then step inside a traditional house for hands-on tastes of chocolate, coffee, and sugar cane—all included with your entry ticket. Expect real moments: laughter with guides, quiet time with animals, and flavors that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationBest valueKids −18%fromUS$ 55View ›
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (784)12hA full-day guided tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park combines a moderate 2-hour hike through volcanic terrain with swimming at Oropendola Waterfall and soaking in Río Negro Hot Springs, including a volcanic mud bath. Hotel pickup and drop-off, park entry, lunch and a bilingual naturalist guide are included; you can also arrange to meet the group at the park entrance instead. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and the tour runs 12 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book the shared transportation option if you're arriving without a rental car and want the guide to handle the route and timing; choose the self-drive option if you have a car and prefer to meet the group at the park entrance at 9:00 am and skip the pickup fee.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 125View ›
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall
Costa Rica: Rainforest Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés Waterfall★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (746)7h–9hYou’ll walk high above Costa Rica’s rainforest on hanging bridges near Tenorio Volcano, swim beneath Llanos de Cortés Waterfall’s cool spray, and spot sloths lounging in their own habitat. Taste local casado for lunch and watch butterflies drift past your shoulder. It’s a day full of small surprises and real jungle moments you’ll carry home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 190View ›
Tamarindo: Snorkel & Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Lunch
Tamarindo: Snorkel & Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (676)4h 30mYou’ll sail from Tamarindo along Costa Rica’s coast on a spacious catamaran, spotting dolphins or turtles as you go. Snorkel in quiet bays or relax on deck while the crew prepares a fresh lunch with local flavors and homemade cookies. Drinks flow freely from the open bar as sunset colors fill the sky — it’s easygoing and real, not rushed or staged.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 132View ›
Superman Zipline in Guanacaste: Nearly a Mile Face-First
Superman Zipline in Guanacaste: Nearly a Mile Face-First★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (639)2hDiamante Eco Adventure Park's zipline course in Guanacaste features the Superman line, where you ride face-first nearly a mile over the Pacific and rainforest canopy. The activity includes a free fall Quick Jump, dual cable lines to ride side-by-side with a friend, and an automatic braking system that handles the stop—no reaching required. A professional guide leads the whole thing in English, Spanish or French, and the park meets ACCT safety standards. Children from age 5 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?Two hours is enough to complete the full course without eating the rest of your day—the Superman line and the other runs fit into a morning or afternoon, leaving time to explore elsewhere in Guanacaste or recover at your hotel before dinner.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 92View ›
Nicaragua Day Trip from Costa Rica: Granada, Masaya Volcano & Lake Islets
Nicaragua Day Trip from Costa Rica: Granada, Masaya Volcano & Lake Islets★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (608)15hYou’ll cross into Nicaragua before sunrise with a local guide handling every detail—from border paperwork to breakfast stops. Stand beside Masaya Volcano’s crater, wander Granada’s colonial streets, shop lively markets, then drift past lake islets where monkeys might grab snacks straight from your hand. It’s fast-paced but leaves you with those small moments you’ll replay long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 230View ›
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible Pickup
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (419)45m–1h 25mYou’ll step out of Liberia Airport to find your driver waiting—no guesswork or stress—and settle into an air-conditioned car with cold drinks on hand. Enjoy small local moments along the way as you head through Guanacaste toward your hotel or rental. It’s simple comfort but somehow feels personal—especially when someone else is keeping track of time for you.Is it for me?Your driver meets you at baggage claim with a sign—no hunting for taxis or waiting around after landing at Liberia.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 130View ›
Gold Coast Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour
Gold Coast Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.73 (412)4h 30mA 4.5-hour catamaran snorkeling and sailing tour departing from Playas del Coco along Costa Rica's Gold Coast, with time in the water for snorkeling and swimming, followed by a BBQ lunch and open bar as you motor back to shore at sunset. Life vests, snorkel gear and stand-up paddle boards are available; the boat stays anchored in a secluded bay while you're in the water, and those who prefer to stay dry can relax in the shaded main salon or on the open deck. An English or Spanish-speaking guide is included.Is it for me?At 4.5 hours, this tour fits into an afternoon without consuming your whole day—you leave at 1:30 pm and return after sunset, leaving the morning free for other plans. The snorkeling and swimming happen in one anchored bay, so there's no rushing between stops; the pace is leisurely and built around the sail and the light.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 132View ›
Tamarindo & Coco: Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Snorkel & Open Bar
Tamarindo & Coco: Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Snorkel & Open Bar★★★★★★★★★★ 4.69 (352)5hYou’ll step barefoot onto a spacious catamaran in Tamarindo or Playas del Coco and sail Costa Rica’s Gold Coast with an open bar at your elbow. Snorkel in calm Pacific waters, eat fresh-cooked lunch right on deck, and watch sunset colors spill across the sky as you drift back toward shore—simple pleasures that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −37%fromUS$ 104View ›
La Fortuna: ATV Adventure, Mud Mask & Arenal Volcano Views
La Fortuna: ATV Adventure, Mud Mask & Arenal Volcano Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (346)3hYou’ll ride ATVs through muddy rainforest trails near La Fortuna with a local guide, spot massive Watusi bulls by Quebrada Platanillo, visit a small countryside village pulpería, try volcanic mud masks if you want, and relax with snacks at Rancho La Poza before heading back—muddy shoes and all.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 105View ›
Guanacaste: Palo Verde Boat Safari, Pottery & Coffee Lunch
Guanacaste: Palo Verde Boat Safari, Pottery & Coffee Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (345)6h–7hYou’ll float through Guanacaste’s wild side on a Palo Verde boat safari, spotting monkeys and crocodiles up close before tasting wood-fired Costa Rican lunch. Meet Chorotega artisans shaping ancient pottery by hand and sip fresh coffee with locals — all with easy pickup and a guide who knows every bend in the river. You might find yourself thinking about those moments long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 190View ›
Rincon de la Vieja: Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Day Tour
Rincon de la Vieja: Zipline, Horseback & Hot Springs Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (309)8hYou’ll zipline above rainforest at Rincon de la Vieja, cross hanging bridges with your guide pointing out wildlife, ride horses through forest trails and taste Costa Rican snacks before sliding down a jungle waterslide. After lunch, hike to Salitral waterfall then unwind with volcanic mud baths and hot springs—ending your day feeling both wild and peaceful.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 194View ›
Rincón de la Vieja: Zipline, Tubing, Horseback & Hot Springs Day
Rincón de la Vieja: Zipline, Tubing, Horseback & Hot Springs Day★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (273)8hYou’ll fly above canyons on ziplines, bounce down Rio Negro rapids in a tube (expect some splashes), ride horses through rainforest trails to waterfalls, and finally unwind in steamy volcanic hot springs with lunch included. It’s an active day at Rincón de la Vieja that leaves you tired in the best way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 155View ›
Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making Tour
Playa Flamingo: Rainforest Wildlife & Coffee Making Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (271)8h–10hYou're picked up at your hotel and driven into the Bijagua rainforest, where a guide shows you sloths (guaranteed), frogs, birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. You'll roast and grind your own coffee and chocolate, eat a traditional casado lunch, and swim at Llanos del Cortes waterfall if the season allows. Everything — transport, lunch, water, towels — is included, and you're back at your hotel by afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Playa Flamingo who want wildlife and culture in one morning or afternoon without arranging separate transport or meals. The two-hour-plus drive is part of reaching the closest rainforest, which is what makes the sloth guarantee possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −19%fromUS$ 160View ›
Playa Flamingo: Volcano Hike & Hot Springs with Private Transport
Playa Flamingo: Volcano Hike & Hot Springs with Private Transport★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (266)8h–10hYou hike through an active volcanic landscape in Rincón de la Vieja National Park, swim at a waterfall, eat lunch, and soak in Rio Negro's natural hot springs — all with private transport and a guide who sets the rhythm. Choose between a full two-hour trail or a shorter half-mile walk through the forest. Transport, lunch, and park fees are included; you're back by late afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Playa Flamingo who want a full nature day without arranging transport or park logistics themselves. The hike requires moderate fitness; if you're not up for two hours of forest trails, the lite version cuts that to a half-mile walk and keeps everything else intact.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 225View ›
Rio Celeste: Blue River Tubing, Waterfall & Wildlife Day Trip
Rio Celeste: Blue River Tubing, Waterfall & Wildlife Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (235)10h–11hYou’ll hike rainforest trails to Rio Celeste waterfall, tube down its bright blue river with fresh fruit breaks, spot wildlife like sloths and monkeys with your local guide, and share a typical Costa Rican lunch before heading home tired but happy.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 149View ›
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