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We compared all 226 experiences in Tamarindo so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.9 226 experiences from US$ 4 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: All Levels, 90 Minutes
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Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: All Levels, 90 MinutesLearn to surf in Tamarindo with bilingual instructors at Costa Rica's original surf school since 1989. Ninety-minute lessons in warm water include board and rash guard.
2,811 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESfromUS$ 69per person
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
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★Top rated
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
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)

Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with Guide
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Travelers' pick
Snorkeling in Playa Flamingo: Sunset Catamaran with Guide
1,177 reviews
4.85★
Duration
4h
fromUS$ 95per person
Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
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Llanos de Cortés Waterfall, Sloths & Coffee Tour Costa Rica
1,008 reviews
4.91★
Duration
6h–8h
fromUS$ 160per person
Catamaran sailing Tamarindo: Dolphins, snorkeling, sunset
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Catamaran sailing Tamarindo: Dolphins, snorkeling, sunset
993 reviews
4.63★
Duration
4h 30m
fromUS$ 90per person
ATV Riding in Tamarindo: Dry Forest & Hidden Ocean Views
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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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Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo
800 reviews
4.68★
Duration
12h
fromUS$ 125per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup
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Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup
764 reviews
4.60★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 52per person
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Stand Up or Your Money Back
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Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Stand Up or Your Money Back
762 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 54per person

Top rated (10)

Tamarindo: Surf Lessons with Video Analysis & Coffee Break
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Tamarindo: Surf Lessons with Video Analysis & Coffee BreakFeel the rush in Tamarindo with surf lessons, land drills, and in-water challenges. Includes video analysis, coffee, and gear: led by certified instructors.
432 reviews
5.00★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · PT · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 67per person
Pacific Coast Fishing Charter: Half-Day Mahi Mahi & Tuna
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Likely to sell out
Pacific Coast Fishing Charter: Half-Day Mahi Mahi & TunaHalf-day fishing charter on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast targeting Mahi Mahi, yellowfin tuna, red snapper and wahoo with trilingual crew.
113 reviews
5.00★
Duration
4h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 745per group
Discover Freediving Course in Tamarindo: Learn to 5m Depth
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Discover Freediving Course in Tamarindo: Learn to 5m DepthLearn freediving breathing and underwater technique in Tamarindo with a professional instructor, reaching 5m depth on your first day. Includes equipment.
222 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h
Every day
07:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 170per person
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Small Groups, All Levels
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Small Groups, All LevelsTwo-hour surf lessons in Tamarindo for beginners and intermediate surfers, with instructor-led ocean safety, technique and mindset coaching.
156 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Flamingo & Conchal Beach: Zip Line & ATV Adventure Tour
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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
ATV Beach and Mountain Tour near Playa Flamingo: Ride the Coast
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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
Catalina Island Diving: 2 Dives for Certified Divers
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Catalina Island Diving: 2 Dives for Certified DiversScuba diving at Catalina Island with two dives at separate sites, gear included and guide provided: paperwork and briefing happen on shore.
410 reviews
4.97★
Duration
7h
Every day
06:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per 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

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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
Tamarindo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Games Nightlife Tour
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Bar Crawl: VIP Entry, Shots & Games Nightlife TourFeel the buzz of Tamarindo nightlife with a guided bar crawl, VIP entry, welcome shots, fun games, and unlimited in-between-bar shots. Includes entry fees.
91 reviews
4.65★
Duration
4h
Fri
21:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 20per person
Tamarindo Birdwatching Tour: Mangrove Crocodiles & Monkeys
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Tamarindo Birdwatching Tour: Mangrove Crocodiles & MonkeysGuided 2-hour mangrove tour from Tamarindo national park station to spot endemic birds, American crocodiles and monkeys while enjoying refreshments.
59 reviews
4.76★
Duration
2h
Every day
09:30
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 50US$ 40per person
Tamarindo Estuary: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting
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Travelers' pick
Tamarindo Estuary: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingPaddle through mangrove forest in Tamarindo with a naturalist guide. Spot crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and 175 bird species. Includes water, fruit and hotel pickup.
308 reviews
4.79★
Duration
2h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 45US$ 41per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide
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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
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Learn with a Local Instructor
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Travelers' pick
Private Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Learn with a Local InstructorLearn to surf in Tamarindo with a private instructor who adapts to your skill level, providing all equipment and personalized coaching for your progression.
58 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
9
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus: Beach and Pool Crawl
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Travelers' pick
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus: Beach and Pool CrawlSunday Funday party bus crawl in Tamarindo hits Flamingo Beach and Playa Potrero with welcome drinks at each stop, a bonfire at sunset.
223 reviews
4.89★
Duration
8h
Every day
12:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 51per person
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Learn with Local Instructor Mao
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Travelers' pick
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: Learn with Local Instructor MaoSurf lessons in Tamarindo with certified instructor Mao, who teaches every class personally in small groups. Practice on sand first, then catch waves with in-water coaching.
73 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
7
Live guide EN · IT · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
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Tamarindo at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Surf Lessons in Tamarindo: All Levels, 90 Minutes, US$ 69 (1h 30m, 4.93★ · 2,811).
  • Top rated: Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs, US$ 145 (8h–12h, 4.80★ · 1,578).
  • Best value: Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall, US$ 135 (12h, 4.62★ · 1,187).

Of the 226 experiences: 218 with free cancellation, 194 with instant confirmation, 169 with hotel pickup and 100 bookable last-minute.

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