National Park Tours in Tamarindo at a glance
- Our pick: Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo, US$ 125 per person (12h, 4.68★ · 804).
- Top rated: Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day Trip, US$ 269 per person (10h–11h, 4.98★ · 102).
- Also recommended: Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Hot Springs & Canopy Combo, US$ 206 per person (8h, 4.91★ · 23).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 55–US$ 300 (median US$ 180). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 11 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 11 with instant confirmation, 9 with hotel pickup, 8 kid-friendly, 5 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
National Park Tours in Tamarindo — Rio Negro Hot Springs, Rincon de la Vieja National Park and 8 more
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
11 options
Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo Full-day tour from Tamarindo through Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a bilingual guide, hiking volcanic terrain, swimming at Oropendola Waterfall. Tue–Sun · 06:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.68 (804 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day Trip Private day trip from your Costa Rica hotel to Río Celeste waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park with sloth spotting and a coffee tour. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 3 ★ 4.98 (102 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 269 per person
Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Hot Springs & Canopy Combo Full-day Rincon de la Vieja adventure from Tamarindo with canopy zip-line, natural hot springs, mud bath, horseback ride and buffet lunch. Hotel pickup included, 6:35am start. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.91 (23 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 206 per person
Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, Tamarindo Kayak 25 minutes across open ocean to Capitan Island in Las Baulas National Park, then snorkel in clear water and explore volcanic rock formations. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 4.30 (61 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary Paddle through the Tamarindo estuary mangrove forest between Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande for 2.5 hours, spotting crocodiles. Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 · From age 8 ★ 4.94 (53 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Rincon de la Vieja National Park tour Hike volcanic trails in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, swim at La Oropéndola Waterfall, and enjoy a typical Costa Rican buffet lunch before soaking. Tue–Sun · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 230 per person
Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springs Hike Las Pailas volcanic trail, swim at Oropendola Waterfall, and soak in Rio Negro Hot Springs' thermal pools in Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Tue–Sun · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.60 (10 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 300 per person
Hike Rincon de la Vieja Volcano & La Leona Waterfall Tour Hike through Rincon de la Vieja National Park with a naturalist guide past boiling mud springs and fumaroles, then swim in the cave pool beneath La Leona Waterfall. Tue–Sun · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.50 (8 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demo Watch 200 bird species from a covered panga on the Tempisque River, then learn to throw ceramic pots from a local artisan before lunch cooked in a wood oven. Every day · 8 start times, 04:30 to 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Palo Verde National Park boat safari and pottery tour Boat through Palo Verde National Park spotting crocodiles and monkeys, then make pottery in Guaitil village and eat a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Every day · 07:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 250 per person
Palo Verde National Park boat safari: Private wildlife tour Private full-day tour of Palo Verde National Park with boat safari on the Tempisque River, Costa Rican lunch, and hotel pickup, watch crocodiles, macaws. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.83 (6 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 137 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from TamarindoOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 12h | 4.68★ · 804 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day TripTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 269 per person | 10h–11h | 4.98★ · 102 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo: Rincon de la Vieja Hot Springs & Canopy ComboAlso recommendedPickup offered | US$ 206 per person | 8h | 4.91★ · 23 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, TamarindoGroup of up to 10 | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 4.30★ · 61 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuaryPrivate | US$ 55 per person | 2h 30m | 4.94★ · 53 | Every day · 06:00 and 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Rincon de la Vieja National Park tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 230 per person | 8h–9h | 5.00★ · 11 | Tue–Sun · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springsGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 300 per person | 8h | 4.60★ · 10 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Hike Rincon de la Vieja Volcano & La Leona Waterfall TourGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 8h | 4.50★ only 8 reviews | Tue–Sun · 06:00 | English, Spanish, French |
| Palo Verde boat tour: Bird-watching and pottery demoGroup of up to 14 · Pickup offered | US$ 145 per person | 5h–6h | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · 8 start times, 04:30 to 12:00 | English, Spanish |
| Palo Verde National Park boat safari and pottery tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 250 per person | 6h | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 07:30 | English, Spanish |
| Palo Verde National Park boat safari: Private wildlife tourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 137 per person | 6h–7h | 4.83★ only 6 reviews | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (5): Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Coffee Tour: Private Day Trip (US$ 269 per person) · Kayaking Tamarindo Mangrove Forest: Paddle the estuary (US$ 55 per person) · Rincon de la Vieja National Park tour (US$ 230 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (5): Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo (US$ 125 per person) · Kayaking and Snorkeling to Capitan Island, Tamarindo (US$ 75 per person) · Rincon de la Vieja National Park: Hike, waterfall, hot springs (US$ 300 per person)
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