Top Guanacaste and Northwest Adventure Tours - page 2

Get up close to turtles in this intimate, nighttime experience at Las Baulas Marine National Park. Starting before the sunsets, meet up with your guide and learn about the 3-species found in this particular location. As night rolls in, quietly watch turtles in their natural habitat. If you’re lucky, you may see some laying eggs, or even some hatchlings. Perfect for nature-lovers, and those wanting to see local conservation schemes in action.

Go off the beaten path literally on this half-day, guided, ATV excursion. Learn about your four-wheeler and how to drive from your guide and then drive into the forest near Tamarindo. Pass through tropical rainforest seeing vegetation, monkeys, and iguana and ascend the trail to take in panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Cool off with a swims at hidden gems: Playa Minas and Playa Pirata.

This guided tour is distinguished by offering a carefully organized adventure experience, combining nature, security and personalized attention in one of the most impressive natural environments of Guanacaste. Travelers enjoy a fully professionally guided tour, including nature trail hikes, river tours and a tubing section, always under strict safety standards. The experience allows access to a natural canyon and La Leone Fall, a site of great scenic beauty characterized by crystal clear waters and unique rock formations. In addition, the tour includes organized transportation, security equipment, professional accompaniment and lunch, ensuring a comfortable, safe and worry-free experience. The focus on well-served groups and efficient logistics make this guided tour an ideal choice for those seeking an authentic, safe and high-quality experience in Costa Rica.

Discover the volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park as you hike one of its most scenic trails. Follow your guide along the 2.5-mile (3.5-kilometer) Las Pailas loop trail, marvel at steaming fumaroles, mini-geysers, and bubbling mud pools, and look out for iguanas and spider monkeys. Cool off with a swim beneath Oropendola waterfall, relax at the mineral-rich hot springs of Rio Negro, then enjoy lunch in Curubande Village.

Traveling by ATV is a great way to get around the rugged Costa Rican countryside. This tour takes you far from the crowds as you travel deep into the Guanacaste region, including its coastline, hills, and forests. Get a local perspective on hidden beaches and other tucked-away natural attractions as you ride.

Visit three Costa Rican highlights in one day on this guided tour from San José. First explore a Starbucks-owned coffee farm, learning all about how your morning brew is grown, harvested, and roasted. Next, visit the Poas Volcano Crater and marvel at its powerful geysers and bubbling lake of aquamarine water. Then, experience La Paz Waterfall Garden–a lush rainforest that boasts spectacular waterfalls and exotic wildlife. Finally, stop by another coffee plantation and enjoy a lunch of traditional Costa Rican fare.

Experience the thrill of hiking near an active volcano on a full-day trip from Guanacaste. Get an up-close view of Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape from a network of hanging bridges at Mistico Park. Rejuvenate after with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar views of the volcano. Round-trip hotel transport from Guanacaste, breakfast, and a Costa Rican lunch are included.

Get off the beaten path and discover what Costa Rica is famous for—its natural beauty. Discover the Guanacaste region's hidden gems and diverse wildlife as you zip through the jungle canopy on seven exhilarating ziplines at Monkey Jungle. Then, head back to the starting point by ATV to end your exciting adventure.

Get off the beaten path in Tamarindo on a kayak tour to Las Baulas National Marine Park. Latin America's largest mangrove estuary is only accessible by water, so you're sure to escape the crowds. No kayaking experience is necessary, as a nature guide shows you the basics and leads you on a peaceful paddle and hike to spot native Costa Rican wildlife like howler monkeys, iguanas, and exotic birds.

Enjoy a day with multiple adventures, including a Tour of Rio Celeste, visiting the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall and the beautiful Sloth habitat at the finca verde private farm. This is about a 10 hour day with a half hour hike through the rain forest, and then observing the wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. You’ll also get to take a dip in the blue river

Spend a day in the wilderness that makes Costa Rica famous on this guided ATV tour from the Guanacaste coast. Follow your guide over rivers, through thick jungle foliage, past waterfalls, and more, all while learning about the native wildlife along the way. This tour includes all equipment and safety instructions as well as hotel pickup from your Guanacaste lodging.

Discover Costa Rica’s wild side with an adrenaline-fuelled ATV tour and canopy tour from Tamarindo. Once you’ve learned to drive your ATV, follow your guide on an exhilarating cross-country route, zipping along rainforest trails, mountain passes and muddy rivers. Then, arrive at the canopy tour and strap on your harness for a Tarzan-inspired experience, zip-lining through the rainforest.

Go off-roading in the Papagayo Gulf on an ATV tour that takes you far off the beaten path. Though the area may be famous for its sandy beaches, there’s also plenty to explore in the forests and mountains via unpaved trails, plus typical Costa Rican villages. Take the driver’s seat in your very own sturdy ATV, and hang on for a wild ride through Guanacaste’s unspoiled countryside.

Enjoy half a day on the water, kayaking and snorkeling around Chora Island, with reassuring back-up from a guide and group. Departing from Samara Beach, you’ll paddle to the small offshore island. Swim and snorkel in the sea, admiring the underwater world while learning more about local marine biodiversity from your guide. This half-day tour means you can fit other activities into your day, too.

Sea turtles nest on hidden beaches purposely kept off the beaten track near Tamarindo. This half-day tour takes travelers to one such undisturbed beach near Playa Minas in search of ridley and leatherback sea turtles and their nests. Get the chance to observe the animals deposit their eggs and return to the water while respecting government conservation rules at all times.

Discover the beaches and coastline around El Jobo on this thrilling ATV tour. Hop aboard your own ATV and follow your guide along scenic back lanes and coastal roads, looking out for wildlife such as howler monkeys along the way. Visit at least three different beaches—Playa Manzanillo, Playa Rajada, and Playa Copal—where you’ll have time to stroll along the sands, take photos, and soak up the scenery.

Explore secluded beaches around Tamarindo with our small group tour, ideal for adventurers seeking an ATV or UTV experience. Enjoy off-roading along both beachfronts and mountain trails, along with exhilarating water activities including a Banana Boat ride and snorkeling at Conchal Beach. This two-hour adventure includes 30 minutes of aquatic fun, allowing you to capture stunning photos and enjoy the journey at your own pace.

Explore the sandy beaches, secluded bays, and jungle-clad shorelines around Playa Hermosa on this afternoon catamaran cruise. Admire the views as you sail along the coast, look out for dolphins and whales, and stop to swim and snorkel in a picturesque bay. While onboard, enjoy a tasty BBQ chicken lunch, grab yourself a drink from the open bar, and watch the sunset as you cruise back to shore.

Set sail on this Catamaran cruise along the Tamarindo coast. Relax in comfort as your crew takes you through the Ballena Marine National Park and onto Playa Minas. This quiet beach is a tranquil escape from busy crowds, as well as a great spot for snorkeling and swimming. Once back on board, enjoy a meal and sunset views before returning to land.

Go off-road and explore parts of Guanacaste that you wouldn’t see otherwise on an adventurous ATV or UTV (side-by-side vehicle) tour. This is a private tour so you’ll get personalized attention from your guide. Ride through rugged forests and beautiful beaches, and through rivers and puddles when there’s been rain. Look out for animals and birds along the way.

Enjoy the most amazing tour in a magical rainforest. Our private luxury tours offer a fully customizable service, featuring a private thermal mineral pool with a waterfall cascading directly into it—exclusively for you, your family, or even as a venue for small groups. As a complement, the tour also includes a guided walk through the rainforest to discover waterfalls, natural pools, and our treetop observatory. Or simply relax and enjoy your private pool with your family or companions. Lunch and dessert are included. Our private luxury tours offer two options: SPA TOUR: • Visit to our luxury Spa Thermal Pool • Bottle of wine and snack platter • Access to 2 waterfalls • Special spa lunch at La Casona • Option to book a body massage in the pool (requires at least 4 days’ advance notice) JAGUAR TOUR: • Visit to Jaguar Pool, our most pristine pool • Bottle of champagne per couple • Access to 2 waterfalls • Double snack platter • Chef-designed Jaguar Menu (lunch can be served by the pool)

The Guanacaste province is known not only for incredible beaches, but also pristine jungle landscapes—however, to get around, your own transportation is indispensable. On this full-day combo tour, make the most of Costa Rica’s scenery with a horseback ride through tropical forest, kid-friendly zipline experience, and volcanic hot springs and mud bath, with hotel transfers and a traditional lunch included for easy planning.

Thrill-seekers will love trying many different activities on a private combo tour near Liberia. Start with an exciting zip-line course through the forest, followed by an epic 1,300-foot (400-meter) water slide. Refuel with a tasty local lunch, so you don’t need to pack boring sandwiches. In the afternoon, ride on horseback to beautiful hot springs in a lush garden, where you can soak any aches away.

Discover many of the natural attractions around the province of Guanacaste with this private tour. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel as you’ll spend a lot of the day swimming in river pools and soaking in hot springs. But it’s not all relaxation as the tour also includes more adventurous activities like hiking to the tops of waterfalls and cliff jumping if you dare.