Must-do experiences
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
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from TamarindoFull-day tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a bilingual guide, hiking volcanic terrain, swimming at Oropendola Waterfall.
- 800 reviews
- 4.68★
- Duration
- 12h
- start times · Tue–Sun
- 2
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
Recommended (7)
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica: Volcano, Granada & Lake
- 612 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 15h
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible Pickup
- 425 reviews
- 4.94★
- Duration
- 45m–1h 25m
Rio Celeste tubing & wildlife tour from La Fortuna
- 236 reviews
- 4.97★
- Duration
- 10h–11h
Tenorio River Rafting: Class III-IV rapids with lunch
- 185 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 10h
Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip
- 165 reviews
- 4.62★
- Duration
- 6h
Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest
- 139 reviews
- 4.47★
- Duration
- 12h
Top rated (4)
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
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
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from TamarindoRio Celeste waterfall in Tenorio National Park and Ranitas sloth sanctuary. Private guide, hiking, lunch at local restaurant. Hotel pickup from Tamarindo included.
- 127 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 7h–11h
- Every day
- 06:30
La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the fallsHike to La Leona Waterfall in Rincón de la Vieja with a local guide, swim to the base, and enjoy lunch on the stone beach.
- 124 reviews
- 4.91★
- Duration
- 8h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Lowest price (10)
ATV Riding Tamarindo: Secret Beaches and Mountain TrailsRide fully automatic ATVs through Tamarindo jungle to hidden white-sand beaches and mountain paths. Your guide provides pickup and all gear for this two-hour adventure.
- 92 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
ATV Riding from Flamingo Beach: Mountain & Beach TrailsATV riding from Flamingo Beach through dry forest and river crossings with hotel pickup and local guide. You operate the machine on intermediate trails.
- 28 reviews
- 4.86★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Electric Golf Cart Rental in Tamarindo: 4 or 6 SeaterRent an electric golf cart in Tamarindo for 1 to 14 days with collision insurance, GPS tracking, all-terrain tires and a 20-kilometer range.
- 27 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1d–14d
- start times · Every day
- 14
ATV Riding Tamarindo Beach: 2-Hour Off-Road Trail AdventureRide a Honda UTV through jungle trails, river crossings and mountain passes near Tamarindo, then drive to North Pacific beaches on this 2-hour adventure with hotel pickup.
- 15 reviews
- 4.60★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 3
ATV riding Tamarindo: 3 secluded beachesRide your own ATV through Costa Rican forest and rivers to three secluded beaches near Tamarindo with a professional guide and hotel pickup.
- 67 reviews
- 4.64★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
ATV & Ziplining from Flamingo Beach: 500-meter canopy cablesRide an ATV through jungle and river crossings to reach a canopy zipline with cables up to 500 meters long, then return by ATV.
- 19 reviews
- 4.95★
- Duration
- 4h
- start times · Every day
- 2
ATV and Zipline Tour from Tamarindo: 7 cables and forest trailsRide ATVs through Tamarindo's back roads, then zipline across the canopy on 7 lines up to 500 meters, with guide and hotel pickup.
- 56 reviews
- 4.70★
- Duration
- 3h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
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
Tenorio Waterfall & Coffee Tour: Wildlife, Chocolate & SwimmingHike the Tenorio-Miravalles Biological Corridor to spot sloths and exotic birds, learn to brew your own coffee and make chocolate by hand.
- 15 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h–7h
- Every day
- 08:00
Tubing, Canopy & Hot Springs: Rincon de la Vieja VolcanoFour activities in the Rincon de la Vieja foothills starting from Tamarindo or Flamingo: tube down Rio Colorado, zip through the canopy.
- 25 reviews
- 4.80★
- Duration
- 7h
- Every day
- 06:30
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Ziplining at Rincón de la Vieja: 9 lines and 8 activitiesZip line 9 cables and 10 platforms above Rincón de la Vieja, ride horses through forest, and soak in natural hot springs with transport and lunch.
- 48 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 07:30
Tamarindo Private Zipline, Horseback Riding & Hot SpringsPrivate zip line tour over Rincón de la Vieja volcano with forest rides, a 420-meter slide, hot spring soak, guide, lunch and hotel pickup.
- 27 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 10h
- Every day
- 06:30
UTV Buggy Driving Tamarindo: Hidden Beaches & Tropical ForestDrive your own UTV through Guanacaste's dry tropical forest to three secluded beaches (Playa Minas, Puerto Viejo and Pirate's Bay) with hotel pickup.
- 18 reviews
- 4.56★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Tamarindo Waterfall Tour: Llanos de Cortez & Hot SpringsPrivate waterfall tour near Tamarindo with hanging bridges, hot springs and mud baths, guided through rainforest to Llanos de Cortez with hotel pickup.
- 9 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 10h–11h
- Every day
- 06:30
Horseback riding from Santa Cruz: Hot springs and waterfallsHorseback riding or tractor ride from Santa Cruz beaches to Hornillas hot springs, with waterfalls hike, volcanic mud bath and lunch included.
- 4 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Ziplining in Monteverde: 4-in-1 cloud forest comboZipline through the Monteverde cloud forest canopy, cross suspension bridges, and explore butterfly gardens on misty trails with a private guide and lunch.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h–12h
- Every day
- 06:00
Half-Day Sport Fishing from Flamingo Beach: 4 hours offshoreHalf-day sport fishing trip from Flamingo Beach targeting rooster fish, snapper and wahoo 6–10 miles offshore with tackle and refreshments.
- 3 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 5h
- Every day
- 06:30
Private Transfer Liberia Airport to JW Marriott: 90 MinutesPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to JW Marriott with air-conditioned van, bottled water and driver holding a nameplate. Flight delays tracked and accommodated.
- 2 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Horseback Riding at Hacienda La Pinta, GuanacasteRide through 501 hectares of Guanacaste farmland at Hacienda La Pinta with a guide, local snacks and private transport included. Explore fields.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Victoria Waterfall Canyoning in Playa Flamingo: Rappel & SwimRappel down Victoria Waterfall near Playa Flamingo, swim in the pool below, and climb back up the cascade on a guided canyoning tour with lunch and hotel pickup.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 6h–7h
- start times · Every day
- 2
Ziplining in Hot Springs: 8 cables, rappel and river tubingZipline through eight cables with rappel and Tarzan swing, then tube 3 kilometers of river rapids and soak in natural hot springs and volcanic mud.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 8h–9h
- start times · Every day
- 3
Monteverde Hanging Bridges, Sloth Sanctuary & Butterfly GardenWalk suspension bridges 3 kilometers above the canopy and visit a sloth sanctuary in Monteverde. Your naturalist guide.
- 1 review
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 4h
- Every day
- 06:30
Private Transfer Liberia Airport to JW Marriott: 90 MinutesPrivate transfer from Liberia Airport to JW Marriott in an air-conditioned vehicle. One-way or round-trip options available with flexible scheduling for your flight.
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Santa Cruz 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: Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo, US$ 125 (12h, 4.68★ · 800).
- Best value: Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall, US$ 135 (12h, 4.62★ · 1,187).
Of the 37 experiences: 37 with free cancellation, 34 with instant confirmation, 37 with hotel pickup and 23 bookable last-minute.