Nature and Wildlife Tours in Tamarindo at a glance
- Our pick: Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall, US$ 135 per person (12h, 4.62★ · 1,189).
- Top rated: Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from Tamarindo, US$ 220 per person (7h–11h, 4.91★ · 129).
- Best value: Tamarindo Birdwatching Tour: Mangrove Crocodiles & Monkeys, US$ 40 per person (2h, 4.76★ · 59).
Price per person across the 30 options priced per person: US$ 40–US$ 300 (median US$ 130). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 31.
Of the 31 options: 31 with live guides in English, 30 with free cancellation, 27 with instant confirmation, 26 with hotel pickup, 22 kid-friendly, 15 private and 15 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. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Tamarindo — Tamarindo Beach, Celeste River and 20 more
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31 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall Full-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. Every day · 06:30 and 09:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.62 (1,189 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 135 per person
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
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup Two-hour guided boat tour through Las Baulas mangroves with howler monkeys, crocodiles and birds. Includes hotel pickup, water and a shaded boat. Tides determine exact time. Every day · 13 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.60 (766 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
Tamarindo Estuary: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife Spotting Paddle through mangrove forest in Tamarindo with a naturalist guide. Spot crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and 175 bird species. Includes water, fruit and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.79 (308 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day Trip Watch monkeys, crocodiles & rare birds from a boat in Palo Verde, then share a Costa Rican lunch & see Chorotega pottery made by hand. Includes pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.62 (165 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay Eggs Walk remote beaches north of Playa Grande after dark to watch Olive Ridley and Green Pacific sea turtles nest and lay eggs. Every day · 17:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.22 (218 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 56 per person
Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from Tamarindo Rio Celeste waterfall in Tenorio National Park and Ranitas sloth sanctuary. Private guide, hiking, lunch at local restaurant. Hotel pickup from Tamarindo included. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.91 (129 reviews) Duration: 7h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 220 per person
La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls Hike to La Leona Waterfall in Rincón de la Vieja with a local guide, swim to the base, and enjoy lunch on the stone beach. Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 · Pickup available · From age 4 ★ 4.91 (124 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Costa Rica: Tamarindo Monkey Jungle Zipline & Wildlife Sighting Every day · No fixed time · From age 4 ★ 4.86 (313 reviews) Duration: 1h–4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local Cooking Half-day river tour through Costa Rica's tropical dry forest with private transportation, wildlife viewing and a local family cooking lesson from 6am to 1pm. Every day · 05:00, 06:00 and 07:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.91 (89 reviews) Duration: 1h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with Guide Two-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. Every day · No fixed time · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.84 (125 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Tamarindo Birdwatching Tour: Mangrove Crocodiles & Monkeys Guided 2-hour mangrove tour from Tamarindo national park station to spot endemic birds, American crocodiles and monkeys while enjoying refreshments. Every day · 09:30 · Pickup available ★ 4.76 (59 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 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
See Sloths & Blue River Waterfall in Costa Rica Swim at Llanos de Cortés, hike to Blue River waterfall, and spot wild sloths. Private transport, local lunch, and expert guides included. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.85 (33 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 195 per person
Rio Celeste & Sloth Sanctuary from Tamarindo: Full Day Full-day Rio Celeste tour from Tamarindo with Tenorio Volcano hike, river swim, Sloth Sanctuary & lunch. Private transport, snacks and beers included. Every day · 06:30 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 290 per person
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From US$ 66 per person · 2 h to 11 h
Night Sea Turtle Watching from Tamarindo: Playa Minas Watch nesting sea turtles at Playa Minas on a four-hour guided tour from Tamarindo with bilingual guide, flashlights and walking rods, plus hotel pickup. Every day · 17:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.94 (32 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 66 per person
Snorkeling at Catalina Islands: Sharks, rays and manta rays Snorkel the Catalina Islands with an expert guide searching for sharks, rays, manta rays and reef fish. Full-day trip includes pickup, equipment, water and snacks. Every day · 06:45 and 12:30 · Pickup available · From age 6 ★ 4.72 (25 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 98 per person
La Leona Waterfall tour from Tamarindo: Hike, tube and swim Private tour from Tamarindo to La Leona Waterfall with guided hikes, river tubing and lunch included. 7 to 8 hours with professional guide and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 5.00 (11 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 141 per person
Miravalles Volcano tour from Tamarindo: Crater and hot springs Hike Miravalles Volcano from Tamarindo with a guide, bathe in volcanic mud and thermal pools, and enjoy lunch during this full-day crater adventure. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (15 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 173 per person
La Leone Waterfall Private Tour from Tamarindo: Swim & Lunch Private guided tour from Tamarindo to La Leone Falls with hotel pickup, canyon hike, swimming and typical Costa Rican lunch included. 6 to 7 hours round-trip. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.67 (9 reviews) Duration: 6h–7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 115 per person
Tamarindo Waterfall Tour: Llanos de Cortez & Hot Springs Private waterfall tour near Tamarindo with hanging bridges, hot springs and mud baths, guided through rainforest to Llanos de Cortez with hotel pickup. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 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
Tamarindo: Wildlife Estuary Boat Tour with Mangrove Sighting Glide through Tamarindo’s estuary on a shaded boat, spot monkeys and crocodiles, enjoy fresh pineapple, and hear local stories: includes guide and all fees. Every day · 15 start times, 07:00 to 14:30 ★ 3.90 (10 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 70 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
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Sloth Sanctuary Tour from Tamarindo Private guided tour from Tamarindo to Rio Celeste and Tenorio Volcano with sloth encounters, coffee and chocolate tastings, plus lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 139 per person
Tamarindo Snorkeling Boat Tour: Private Catalina Islands Adventure Four hours snorkeling from Tamarindo Beach with a private boat, your own crew, and underwater photos included. Every day · 07:30, 09:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.89 (9 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 500 per group
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
Río Celeste Falls, Tubing & Sloth Sanctuary Tour Río Celeste tour from Tamarindo with waterfall hikes, tubing on turquoise water, sloth spotting and lunch. Private group, hotel pickup included, 10–11 hours. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 4.67 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Guanacaste: Turtle nesting night tour with local guide Every day · 18:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.86 (7 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Rio Celeste & Llanos de Cortés tour: 3 ecosystems in 1 day Full-day private tour from Tamarindo through Tenorio Volcano National Park, the turquoise Rio Celeste, a sloth sanctuary, and Llanos de Cortés Waterfall. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 130 per person
The top 12 of 31 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & WaterfallOur pickGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 135 per person | 12h | 4.62★ · 1,189 | Every day · 06:30 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from TamarindoTop ratedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 220 per person | 7h–11h | 4.91★ · 129 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Birdwatching Tour: Mangrove Crocodiles & MonkeysBest valuePickup offered | US$ 40 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 59 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from TamarindoGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 125 per person | 12h | 4.68★ · 804 | Tue–Sun · 06:30 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & PickupGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 52 per person | 2h | 4.60★ · 766 | Every day · 13 start times, 07:00 to 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Estuary: Mangrove Kayak Tour & Wildlife SpottingPickup offered | US$ 41 per person | 2h | 4.79★ · 308 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Palo Verde: Boat Safari, Wildlife & Chorotega Pottery Day TripGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 6h | 4.62★ · 165 | Every day · 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Night Turtle Nesting Tour: Watch Sea Turtles Lay Eggs | US$ 56 per person | 4h | 4.22★ · 218 | Every day · 17:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the fallsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.91★ · 124 | Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Costa Rica: Tamarindo Monkey Jungle Zipline & Wildlife Sighting | US$ 65 per person | 1h–4h | 4.86★ · 313 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local CookingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 150 per person | 1h–7h | 4.91★ · 89 | Every day · 05:00, 06:00 and 07:00 | English, Spanish |
| Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour: Mangrove Wildlife with GuidePickup offered | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.84★ · 125 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (15): Rio Celeste Waterfall & Sloths Sanctuary from Tamarindo (US$ 220 per person) · La Leona Waterfall hike near Tamarindo: Swim to the falls (US$ 79 per person) · Private Costa Rica River Tour: Wildlife, Culture & Local Cooking (US$ 150 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (9): Tamarindo: Rio Celeste Hike, Sloth Sanctuary & Waterfall (US$ 135 per person) · Rincon de la Vieja Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour from Tamarindo (US$ 125 per person) · Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari: Mangrove Wildlife & Pickup (US$ 52 per person)
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