Top Costa Rica Half-day Tours

Keen fishers and outdoor enthusiasts will both enjoy this half-day ocean tour off the coast of Guanacaste. Start the day fishing for game fish like mahi-mahi, marlin, and more. Keep an eye out for whales between July and November. Stop for a light lunch and then swap the rod for other sea toys like snorkels, SUP boards, and water skis for more active fun.

While visiting La Fortuna, take a horseback ride through Costa Rica’s lush rain forest and get great views of the Arenal Volcano. This half-day small-group tour provides you with a horse and riding instruction, then sets out through Arenal Volcano National Park. Learn from your guide about the animal and plant life of the region, and keep your camera handy for photo ops of Arenal Volcano.

Iguana tours offers an experience for all type of family, couples and all ages people we will be glad to show you the magic in our ocean.

Get onto the water on an exclusive tour to Playa Fantasia by catamaran for a beautiful sunset tour. You’ll depart from Playa Nicoya to the secluded beach with a jungle backdrop. You’ll be treated to a fresh lunch cooked by a private chef. You’ll also have use of boogie boards, surfboards, hammocks, and lounge chairs. Have a drink, too, with a bar of pina coladas and margaritas. Sail home at sunset.

After having picked you up, our first stop will be to freshen up and fill ourselves with adrenaline by jumping into the Portalon pools, a beautiful place surrounded by a lot of nature, where you will have the option of jumping 8 feet high (after following the instructions of your guide), later we will go to the beautiful Playa Linda located in Matapalo, where you will have a few minutes to relax and take some photos, continuing to the surf town Dominical, an artisan town where you can take a walk along the boulevard and buy some souvenirs. Then, we will start the adventure in 4x4 way up in the middle of the mountain until we reach the beautiful Nauyaca Waterfall, enjoying the incredible panoramic view on the road and of incredible vegetation through a path with minimal walking to get to swim. We will enjoy a delicious snack of fresh fruits and cookies. After that magical adventure lived during the day, we will enjoy a delicious typical lunch with the Pura Vida style.

What makes this experience unique is the opportunity to explore Monteverde’s cloud forest with an experienced bird guide from Costa Rica, whose work and passion for birds extend throughout Central America. With extensive field experience guiding birdwatchers and naturalists in Costa Rica and other parts of Central America, I bring a strong understanding of Neotropical birds, their ecology, behavior, and natural history. My background also includes international training and involvement in bird research, monitoring, and conservation projects. This experience has a special focus on three fascinating species: the Keel-billed Toucan, Northern Emerald Toucanet, and Lesson’s Motmot. Rather than simply searching for these birds, we take the time to understand their behavior, feeding strategies, ecological roles, and adaptations to life in the tropical cloud forest.

A beautiful 3-hour ATV ride that will enchant you. You will have the chance to cross several small picturesque villages, river and mountain. In addition, we stop at the foot of a waterfall where those who wish can swim.

Explore the trails of Diria National Park with a biologist or naturalist guide on a private tour that’s tailored to you—with the option to choose a nature loop or a hike through tropical hardwood forest. Provided binoculars let you get an up-close look at the wildlife in a park home to monkeys, coatis, and big cats. And the private format means you can go at your own pace.

Keen fishers will love the chance to go on a private fishing and snorkeling tour from Puntarenas. Choose your departure time and the duration of the tour. Your captain will take you to some of the best fishing and snorkeling spots, which will vary depending on the conditions. Lunch, beers, fishing gear, and snorkeling equipment will all be provided.

If you love chocolate, nature and observing wild animals in their natural habitat such as monkeys, sloths and colored frogs, this is the perfect tour for you. During this tour, you will be visiting a traditional cocoa plantation near Cahuita Park in Puerto Limon. In this property, managed by a local family with more than 100 years of chocolate tradition, you will be able to know its history and how it has managed to survive through time. Accompanied by expert local guides, we will visit the cocoa plantations to learn about the plant, the cultivation techniques, its fruits, harvest, and processing of the seeds until we reach the final product: Chocolate. After this chocolate tour, continue the jorney to Tortuguero Canal, a place fully of wildlife species where the sloths in their natural habitat, are easy to see.

During this exciting birdwatching adventure, you will be initially looking for many species of birds that visit the feeders located next to the restaurant, such as, tanagers, oropendolas, woodpeckers, jays, guans; while you enjoy the most stunning view to the Arenal Volcano (if weather allows it). After seeing the colorful birds that's usually come to the feeder, you will walk around the property with your private guide, looking for other species like, toucans, parrots, woodpeckers, flycatchers and more. Then, at 8:00am you will have a pause to enjoy the breakfast (you can bring your own food, or you can also enjoy a delicious breakfast at the restaurant of the lodge). After breakfast you will continue visiting the trails of the lodge to find more exclusive species that hide in the middle of the forest such as, antbirds, motmots, jacamar, trogons and much more. The tour will finish at 12:00md.

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Option 1 - Get ready for an unforgettable ride on a powerful all-terrain quad bike! This thrilling tour takes you along winding rivers, through charming historic villages, and deep into the lush tropical jungle. Feel the rush as you cross streams, meet friendly locals in rural communities, and navigate vibrant trails leading to a hidden waterfall, where you can swim or relax surrounded by pure nature. Option 2 – Best of Guanacaste ATV Adventure Get ready for an exciting and scenic ATV experience exploring the very best of Guanacaste. On this adventure, we’ll ride quad bikes to three stunning beaches, where you’ll enjoy crystal-clear waters, soft white sand, and plenty of time to soak up the sun. Along the route, we’ll make a stop at a local restaurant, cruise along breathtaking coastal trails, and end the tour with an unforgettable sunset view over the ocean. All of this packed into 3 hours of fun, freedom, and pure tropical vibes on an ATV. ️

La Leona Waterfall is a natural wonder located close to the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, and it’s the ideal spot to cool off from the heat. With this tour, enjoy a scenic hike through the rainforest to reach the waterfalls, take a swim beneath the mighty falls, and have fun exploring the natural caves, rock formations,natural water slides.

Skip the effort of organizing your own white-water rafting trip while you’re in the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area; and get everything laid on for you with this tour. With all your equipment supplied, simply sit in your shared raft and relish the fun as you descend the River Naranjo’s rapids before paddling along calmer waters and watching for birdlife. Return hotel transfers and snacks round out this family-friendly adventure.

On our Puerto Viejo Food Tour, let our guides show you some of the best food and most scenic locations the Southern Caribbean offers. We have really great food here. The beauty of our evening is the collective experience as we wine and dine our way down the coast Indulge in tastings of authentic local cuisine as we work our way down to Manzanillo and back to Puerto Viejo. You will sample Argentinian steak chimichurri, Peruvian ceviche, and curried hummus to name a few. We will enjoy Caribbean classics like jerk chicken and gallo pinto as you dip your toes in the sand. On this tour, you can expect a engaging host, clean and comfortable transportation, a full meals worth of food across several locations, and a guide that is knowledgeable about the area, its history and legends, and can make recommendations. A bottle of water is provided at the beginning of the tour for each guest. We have small groups of no more than 6 guests that provide an individualized and personal experience.

Peraza UTV Costa Rica offers unique adventures through the beaches, rivers, and mountains of Guanacaste. Drive your own Side-by-Side accompanied by expert bilingual guides while enjoying breathtaking scenery, local culture, and a safe, authentic, and unforgettable experience.

Experience a unique mountain adventure in Guanacaste! Drive an ATV through old trails, ancient trees, and the vast savanna, crossing a stunning light blue freshwater river at Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Explore rural landscapes, immerse yourself in the daily life of the people who live near the volcano, and connect directly with locals to learn about their traditions and way of life. Keep an eye out for diverse wildlife and a variety of beautiful trees adorned with colorful flowers. Marvel at the area's unique geology, rich in minerals and fascinating rock formations.

This experience combines Costa Rica’s rainforest, wildlife, and local culture in one day. Travelers have the opportunity to explore a lush rainforest environment and observe wildlife in its natural habitat, including sloths, toucans, red-eyed tree frogs, and, with some luck, tapirs. The experience also offers a taste of Costa Rican culture through two of the country’s most important products: coffee and cacao. Visit local plantations to learn how coffee and cacao are grown, harvested, and processed, then enjoy tastings including freshly prepared coffee with traditional homemade Costa Rican corn bread and locally made chocolate. After a traditional Costa Rican lunch, the day continues with a visit to Llanos del Cortés Waterfall, one of Guanacaste’s most iconic waterfalls. Travelers can take photos, relax in the natural surroundings, and enjoy a refreshing swim beneath the waterfall.

Discover the best of the Gulf of Papagayo on this unforgettable 4-hour boat tour, combining wildlife spotting, light fishing, snorkeling, and relaxing beach time. As we cruise along the coastline, you will enjoy panoramic views of islands and white-sand beaches while keeping an eye out for dolphins, sea turtles, manta rays, and—during the season—humpback whales. We will visit the famous volcanic caves !! Fishing Experience During the tour, the crew will place fishing lines in the water for bottom fishing, where you may catch red snapper, grouper, and other local species. Beach & Snorkeling We will stop at a beautiful beach where you can swim, relax, and snorkel. While snorkeling, the guide will point out marine life such as parrotfish, wrasse, pufferfish and many other species.

Enjoy a beautiful lunch aboard the sealounge catamaran en route to the secluded beach club on Playa Fantasia, which is only accessible by water. This excursion is approximately 5 hours and you’ll have a private chef, open bar, and a turquoise sea full of turtles and other marine life, combined with a lush jungle full of monkeys, scarlet macaws and rescue animals.

This private One-on-One experience is designed for travelers who want to enjoy a full day without rushing, waiting, or adjusting to other people’s schedules. From the waterfall hike to the zipline adventure, local buffet lunch, and volcanic hot springs with mud bath, every moment flows naturally at your own pace. With no shared transportation, no transfers, and no unnecessary stops, you can truly relax and enjoy the journey. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups looking for a complete Costa Rica adventure—fun, nature, and relaxation—all in one seamless, stress-free day. This is a private, flexible-pace experience. The final duration of the tour may vary depending on how much time you choose to spend at each activity and your hotel location. Start and return times shown are estimates to help plan your day, but the experience is designed to be enjoyed without rush and at your own pace.

This immersive local cultural tour from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Experience Costa Rican history, cuisine, culture and traditions while learning how local communities live and work. This tour includes high-quality private roundtrip transportation with air conditioning, full insurance and a bilingual professional local guide. Visit the Tempisque River to observe the river’s traditional work with ox-drawn carts, explore Iguanas Park where you can feed iguanas, and travel through local villages to learn about architecture, distances, and everyday life. Discover the famous Blue Zone, where people usually live for more than 100 years, visit a small village known for its artisan clay ceramics handed down from generation to generation and enjoy a hands-on culinary experience in a local house using a traditional wood-fired clay stove.

Are you a lover of driving these machines? to ride on trails, mud or forest being yourself the driver, what a fun to do and exciting to take photos and more.