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Just outside the crowded beaches of Tamarindo, Las Baulas National Park offers an often-overlooked natural getaway. This tour takes you through the park’s vast network of mangrove forests on a relaxing boat trip. As you float down the river, your guide points out wildlife like howler monkeys, crocodiles, and tropical birds that you might not see on your own.

Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.

Adventure seekers and spa mavens alike will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Aventura Nature Park, nestled in the scenic mountains of Guanacaste. Fly through the treetops on a series of ziplines, and then return to solid ground for a horseback ride complete with stunning vistas of two active volcanoes. Unwind after your adventure with a mineral-rich mud bath, followed by a refreshing rinse in a natural hot spring. Your tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

This guided tour to Palo Verde National Park from the Guanacaste area is an easy way to see some of the wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous without going too far out of your way. Take private transit out to the park, and then hop onto a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild. Park fees and transportation are included in tour price for a good value.

There’s a good reason why Tamarindo is known as a top surf destination for beginners. In just one lesson, you can pop up on your board and ride a wave when you take a private or group lesson. Or, even upgrade to a 3-day mini-surf camp—the choice is yours when you book. No matter what you choose, hang easy knowing that all equipment and a qualified instructor are included with all packages.

Grab your passport and head over the border for a whistle-stop tour of Nicaragua’s best bits from Costa Rica. Take in the views from Catarina Volcano, haggle over handicrafts at the Masaya Artisan Market and visit the active Masaya Volcano. After a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine, explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views of Mombacho Volcano. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a 1-hour sunset cruise, stopping to meet the friendly monkeys of Monkey Island along the way.

Make the most of your time (and your money) with an all-day pass to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, which includes access to ziplines, hanging bridges, ocean activities, a native botanical garden, and the largest animal sanctuary in Guanacaste Province — all in one location near the region’s most popular cities. This pass also includes lunch, fruit drinks, and coffee so you can stay all day.

Kayak over to Isla Capitan to reach an excellent snorkeling spot on this half-day tour from Playa Tamarindo. Start with a brief kayak lesson, then set off with your guide for the paddle to Captain Island. There you can go snorkeling where you might spot marine life such as colorful fish, stingrays, and octopus. Choose to ride in a single or double kayak with use of snorkeling gear included.

Experience Costa Rica’s longest ocean view dual zipline with admission to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, where you can ride side by side with family and friends. Your experience includes access to the 4,461-foot (1,360-meter) zipline, as well as a Tarzan swing, ‘Quick Jump’ free fall, and a hanging bridge that dangles over crocodile-infested waters.

Get an early start for a full-day tour from Playa Langosta that visits the wildlife refuge at Finca Verde Lodge and a waterfall in the rain forest. Your guide leads an educational walk that showcases the birds, sloths, frogs, snakes, insects, and tropical plants of Finca Verde. Then have lunch and stop for a dip in the natural pool at the base of Llanos del Cortez Waterfall.

Spend half a day fishing for Mahi Mahi, yellowfin tuna and wahoo along the Pacific Coast. Hopefully you’ll catch some strong ones, and maybe even be able to have them for dinner! The tour is about 5 hours, and all the fishing equipment and bait are organized for you, so all you need to do is look out for dolphins, rays, turtles, and possibly even whales!

Experience one of Costa Rica's top natural attractions on a full-day tour from Liberia to the Arenal Volcano. Climb up a higher platform, then zipline back down through the rain forest canopy. Top it all off with lunch followed by a relaxing soak in the natural pools at Baldi hot springs. Includes breakfast and lunch, transportation, and activities. Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided upon request.

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.

Skip the boat tours and make your own way to a Tamarindo snorkeling spot on this guided stand-up paddleboard tour on Tamarindo Bay. No experience is necessary to enjoy this trip—all instruction and equipment is included to ensure success. Once you reach Captain Island, slip on your snorkel gear and enjoy free time looking for wildlife like fish, stingrays, and octopi before paddling back to Tamarindo.

Fun, peaceful, and close to nature, kayaking through the mangrove forests outside of Tamarindo is a great way to get away from the beach and enjoy another side of the area’s famous wilderness. Follow a guide through the winding estuaries, stopping to admire crocodiles, monkeys, and other wildlife along the way. Then, get out and take a guided nature walk through the forest for even more chances to learn about Tamarindo wildlife.

Grab your passport and take in some of Nicaragua’s highlights on a full-day trip from Costa Rica to Granada, Masaya Volcano, and a local pottery market. You’ll spend the morning exploring colonial-era architecture, eat lunch in a Granada restaurant, then see the active volcano at the heart of Nicaragua’s largest national park. This full-day Nicaragua tour includes breakfast, lunch, and all activities, as well as round-trip transport from selected hotels in Papagayo Bay, Tamarindo, and Salinas.

Get some thrills when you go bull shark diving off Bat Island in Tamarindo. Your guides will take you to two dive spots to see the sharks, manta rays, and all the other gorgeous sea creatures. You must be PADI certified with an Advanced Open Water Diver or similar certificate, and over 15 years old. This is a full day experience, where lunch and beverages will be taken care of for you.

Escape the crowds on land and admire Costa Rica’s stunning Costa Dorada (Gold Coast) from a fresh perspective during a private sailing tour from Playa Flamingo. Discover secluded coves and hidden beaches that are inaccessible by other modes of transport, and relish the undivided attention of your captain and crew.

I provide private Transportation from International Airport Daniel Oduber Quiros (LIR) located in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, Liberia County. Roundtrip Transfers from Hotel to Hotels, Touristic areas, Hotel to beaches transfers, etc.

Learn how to train your palate at this coffee workshop and tasting in Liberia, Costa Rica. You’ll distinguish the key coffee attributes: flavor, body, aroma, and acidity, so you can become an expert. You can choose the coffees you like after this training, and your palate will appreciate it. This is about a 3-hour tour that incorporates special cupping equipment and coffee.

Hike to the Celeste River is the sight of an unusual natural phenomenon where the river and its rocks suddenly turn light blue due to minerals washed off the ground into the river. These minerals are the result of the rivers location on the sides of the dormant Tenorio Volcano and the remaining vents from the depths of the volcano.  We will then follow the river downstream for a refreshing encounter with an enormous waterfall that spills down the sides of the volcano. Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond.   Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing. AT LEAST 4 PERSONS

Enjoy a day visiting the mud pots and hot springs at the Rincon De La Vieja volcano, and also stopping to splash in the Oropendula waterfall. Your guide will take care of everything, while you get to enjoy nature and spot wildlife like what-faced capuchin monkeys, bellbirds, parrots, owls, coatis, and many more. Lunch is also included on this special day out.

Hike to the Celeste River is the sight of an unusual natural phenomenon where the river and its rocks suddenly turn light blue due to minerals washed off the ground into the river. These minerals are the result of the rivers location on the sides of the dormant Tenorio Volcano and the remaining vents from the depths of the volcano.  We will then follow the river downstream for a refreshing encounter with an enormous waterfall that spills down the sides of the volcano. Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond.   Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing.