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Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs★ 4.80 (1,567) · 8h–12h
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Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo★ 4.67 (787) · 12h
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Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall★ 4.62 (1,178) · 12h
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Nicaragua Day Trip from Costa Rica: Granada, Masaya Volcano & Lake Islets★ 4.60 (608) · 15hUS$ 230View ›
Liberia Airport to Guanacaste: Private Transfer, Drinks & Flexible Pickup★ 4.94 (420) · 45m–1h 25mUS$ 130View ›
Rio Celeste: Blue River Tubing, Waterfall & Wildlife Day Trip★ 4.97 (235) · 10h–11hUS$ 149View ›
Tenorio River Rafting: Class III-IV rapids with lunch★ 4.91 (183) · 10hUS$ 119View ›
Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip★ 4.62 (163) · 6hUS$ 130View ›
Tamarindo: La Leona Waterfall Hike & Canyon Swimming★ 4.93 (150) · 7hUS$ 140View ›
Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour Monteverde Cloud Forest★ 4.47 (139) · 12hUS$ 212View ›Top rated (3)
Liberia Coffee & Chocolate Tour with Sloths & WaterfallThis private 8-hour tour from Liberia combines a coffee and cacao plantation tour, a wildlife park near Bijagua, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, with a 5-minute walk to the falls and easy jungle trails throughout. The guide speaks English or Spanish, pickup is included, and the day ends with lunch at a local restaurant and time to sample the coffee and chocolate you've learned about.Is it for me?The entire day involves easy walking on jungle paths and a 5-minute stroll to the waterfall, with no strenuous hiking required—this suits anyone who wants to see coffee and cacao production, spot wildlife, and swim in a waterfall pool without the physical demand of a full-day hike.
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from TamarindoYou hike two to three hours through Tenorio National Park to Rio Celeste's turquoise waterfall, then visit Ranitas sloth sanctuary where sloths and toucans are guaranteed sightings. Lunch at a local restaurant with a butterfly garden is included, plus all park entry fees and hotel pickup from Tamarindo. A private guide leads the whole day, so the pace stays yours.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Rio Celeste and sloths without arranging park tickets, transport, or timing the hike themselves — the private guide and fixed itinerary handle all three, and the small-group format means you're not moving through the rainforest in a crowd.
La Leona Waterfall Hike: Private Canyon Swim & LunchYou’ll hike upriver through shaded canyons near Rincon de la Vieja, swim through cool pools with your local guide pointing out wildlife, and reach La Leona waterfall after a short swim. Expect rocky trails and river crossings before relaxing by the falls and enjoying a Costa Rican lunch — it’s an adventure that lingers long after you dry off.
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ATV Riding Tamarindo: Secret Beaches and Mountain TrailsATV riding in Tamarindo combines two hours of fully automatic machine operation on jungle paths and hidden beaches, with a live guide in English or Spanish, roundtrip pickup from Tamarindo and Lobster, and stops to swim or rest at white-sand coves. Children from age 1 are welcome; the ride suits all fitness levels but is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose based on which language you're comfortable following for two hours on the trail. Families with children from age 1 can join, though very young riders will share a machine with an adult rather than operate their own.
ATV and Zipline Tour from Tamarindo: 7 cables and forest trailsA 3.5-hour ATV and zipline tour from Tamarindo combines off-road riding through tropical forest and mountain back roads with a canopy tour of 7 cables, 2 suspension bridges and a tree climb. The guide, hotel pickup from Tamarindo or Flamingo, helmet, safety gear, water and fresh tropical fruit are included. Suitable for ages 4 and up, though only riders 16 and older can operate the ATVs; younger children ride as passengers.Is it for me?Book the single-driver option if you want to control the ATV yourself and have the freedom to set your own pace through the forest; choose the driver-with-passenger option if you'd rather ride as a passenger and focus on the scenery and the zipline course without managing the ATV.
Rio Celeste & Sloth Watching: Rainforest Hike & WaterfallA guided rainforest tour from Liberia that combines hiking to Rio Celeste waterfall, live wildlife watching (sloths, toucans, poison frogs), and a swim at Llanos de Cortés waterfall, all in one eight- to ten-hour day. A bilingual guide leads the route, and the tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, and hotel pickup. Children from age one are welcome; moderate fitness helps with the hiking sections.Is it for me?Most rainforest tours from Liberia stick to one waterfall or one wildlife spot. This one combines Rio Celeste's hike and sloths with a second waterfall you can actually swim in, so you get the jungle immersion and the water time in a single day without splitting your time between two separate tours.
Tamarindo Private Zipline, Horseback Riding & Hot SpringsA private 10-hour adventure in Guanacaste combining zipline flights over Rincón de la Vieja volcano, horseback riding through transitional forest, a 420-meter water slide, and cultural stops at a sugar cane farm and pottery workshop, ending with hot springs and mud baths. Pickup from Tamarindo is included, as are all equipment, lunch, snacks and a live guide in English or Spanish; children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Book this if you want to pack zipline, horseback riding, water slide, cultural stops, and hot springs into one day—the private format lets you move between activities on your own schedule instead of waiting for a group.
UTV Buggy Driving Tamarindo: Hidden Beaches & Tropical ForestA UTV buggy activity from Tamarindo where you drive your own Side by Side through dry tropical forest and back roads to reach Playa Minas, Puerto Viejo and Pirate's Bay. You get a 15-minute instruction session before setting off, hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations, a bilingual guide, water and fresh fruit. The activity runs about two and a half hours and suits all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with poor cardiovascular health.Is it for me?Choose the 2-seater if you want to drive solo and control the whole route yourself; pick the 4-seater if you're traveling with someone and want to share the experience or take turns at the wheel. Either way, you're driving the buggy, not watching from a passenger seat—this is for travelers who want to handle the vehicle on the back roads themselves.
