Top Playa Flamingo Day Trips - page 2

Spend a day immersed in Costa Rica’s lush nature during this full-day private tour. Head to the foot of Miravalles Volcano for a walk inside an active crater; enjoy a dip in the hot springs and feel the therapeutic mud baths. Then, hike through the rainforest and down to the Blue River where you can swim in refreshing waters. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Fit in two of Costa Rica's top adventures in one day on this combo ATV and zipline tour that lets you escape the crowds and explore secluded shores of Brasilito, Flamingo, Tamarindo, and other beautiful Guanacaste beaches. After beach hopping and looking for wildlife, take to the skies on a thrilling zip line course through the jungle that will get your adrenaline pumping. Note that gratuities are not included.

Wildlife-loving travelers will enjoy this small-group boat safari in Costa Rica’s Palo Verde National Park. In a country full of biodiversity, this is one of the most biodiverse spots, with numerous different habitats. Take a boat through the brackish wetlands and look out for birds as well as the park’s many resident crocodiles. The tour includes hotel pickup, WiFi on board, and a typical Costa Rican lunch cooked on wood ovens.

See the world of hot springs and volcanoes up close on this guided, hot springs tour to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Surrounded by wildlife and lush flora, cross a hanging bridge to the water. Float in one of ten natural hot springs, take a mud bath, and see steaming fumaroles along the volcano’s slope. We offer lunch at the same place as the tour takes place, it is a nice typical meal buffet style.

This experience offers a full day of outdoor adventure in Vieja National Park. After hotel pickup, head straight for the national park, where you’ll take part in four adventure sports activities: ziplining, canyoning, tubing, and horseback riding. Afterward, relax in volcano-heated thermal waters and steam and mud baths. The package also includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Get out and explore the rainforest with this full-day excursion. You’ll see sloths in their natural habitat, take a hike up to hanging bridges high above the rainforest canopy, and wade under the beautiful Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls. Best of all, lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from your Guanacaste hotel are included.

Explore Costa Rica your way by booking this private and personalized tour from Papagayo. Customize your itinerary according to you and your chosen travel companions' interests, whether you want to explore rainforests and waterfalls, soar through the air on a zip line, learn about Costa Rican coffee culture, or watch wildlife in its natural habitat.

This experience combines nature, local culture, and history, giving you the chance to see a different side of Guanacaste beyond its beaches. Start with a short walk through the tropical forest to a hidden natural pool surrounded by greenery, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim. Then continue to Llanos del Cortés Waterfall, one of Guanacaste’s most beautiful waterfalls. Explore the upper section, take some photos, and then head down to the base for a swim in the natural pool beneath the waterfall. Afterward, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican buffet at Donde Pipe, a local restaurant in Liberia, with homemade dishes and authentic flavors from Guanacaste. Finish the day with a guided visit around Liberia, known as the “White City.” Discover its history and culture as you see traditional adobe houses, historic buildings, the former prison museum, and the city’s impressive Catholic church.

Get close to animals in their natural habitat on this river cruise through Palo Verde National Park. After a scenic drive through the park, see exotic birds, crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals on a 2-hour river cruise on the Tempisque River. Then, enjoy a lunch of typical Costa Rican dishes cooked over a fire. On the return journey, make short stops to learn about indigenous pottery techniques and taste local coffee.

Experience the best of Costa Rica in one unforgettable day! Discover sloths, colorful birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat while exploring some of Guanacaste's most beautiful hidden gems. Visit the spectacular Miravalles Volcano region, where you'll witness geothermal activity, bubbling mud pots, and breathtaking volcanic landscapes. Relax in natural hot springs, enjoy a rejuvenating volcanic mud Bath, and cool off beneath a beautiful tropical waterfall surrounded by nature. This family-friendly experience is perfect for travelers seeking wildlife, adventure, relaxation, and authentic local culture. Operated by a local family-owned company, your visit directly supports Costa Rican families and rural communities. ✅ Sloth Watching ✅ Miravalles Volcano ✅ Hot Springs & Mud Bath ✅ Hidden Waterfall ✅ Wildlife in the Wild ✅ Small Groups ✅ Authentic Local Experience Create memories that will last a lifetime while experiencing the true beauty of Costa Rica.

Encounter Costa Rican wildlife on a jungle safari cruise along the Tempisque River. A nature guide is on board to help you spot monkeys, coatis, crocodiles, and many species of migratory birds that make their home on this waterway bordering Palo Verde National Park. You'll also learn about Costa Rican culture on a drive through sugar cane fields and traditional villages, plus get a taste of local cuisine with included lunch.

Costa Rice is known for its lush scenery and incredible biodiversity, but you need your own transportation to get off the beaten track and find the most scenic locations. On this multi-stop full-day tour, soak up Guanacaste’s nature as you visit Tenorio Volcano National Park and Celeste River, and get a peek at slow-moving sloths.

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

Take a drive down the Pacific Coast and visit incredible beaches on this full-day guided beach tour. Stroll the powdery sand of Flamingo Beach and walk on the billions of seashells that make up Conchal Beach.

Get into nature with this guided river cruise to Palo Verde National Park. Perfect for travelers staying in the Guanacaste area, this is a straightforward way to see some of Costa Rica's wildlife without going too far out of the way. Enjoy seamless transportation to where you board your boat, and relax on a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild.

Immerse yourself in one of Costa Rica’s notable rainforests with this private tour. Hike around the foothills of an active volcano, swim underneath a waterfall, and take the pressure off your feet in hot springs. No need to worry about training at the gym before going on this excursion; choose between two versions of the tour that vary in physical intensity. Perfect for guests who like to balance an active vacation with exploring the local area.

Explore one of Costa Rica's most famously diverse ecosystems on a full-day tour from Guanacaste to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Travel into the heart of the country without worrying about driving yourself and ascend into a misty, verdant landscape that’s home to an astonishing array of plant and animal species. Get a unique perspective of the treetops along hanging walkways.

Swap sandy beaches for soaring peaks on this full-day tour of the Miravalles volcano from Playa Flamingo. Witness the effects of one of Guanacaste's most active volcanoes as you pass bubbling mud pots, smoking geysers and sulfur springs, and enjoy the rare opportunity to soak in a volcanic mud bath and natural hot springs. After lunch (included), embark on an exhilarating hike along lush rainforest trails and rugged volcanic terrain, stopping to cool off with a swim beneath natural waterfalls.

Explore Costa Rica’s wild side on a 2-hour guided ATV tour in the Guanacaste region. Venture through forests, forge rivers, and comb the beach in search of wildlife sightings and a dose of adventure.

Go beach hopping in Guanacaste on this ATV tour that combines action and adventure with some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. Go off-roading and access areas that most travelers never see on a rugged all-terrain vehicle that can handle dirt roads and sand. Get local insight into coastal life from a guide, and stop to take photos at famously gorgeous Flamingo, Brasilito, and Potrero beaches.

Explore the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park on this group tour. You’ll be picked up from your hotel and taken to your group boat. No need to figure out logistics—your guide and driver handle it. Relax along the river and learn why this area is important in Guanacaste Province from your local guide.

Visit the spectacular Cortes Falls on a 5-hour trip from Playa del Coco that includes lunch at a restaurant near the falls, admission, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Coco hotel. Slip behind the 49-foot (15-meter) waterfall to take a natural, tropical shower, or swim from a white sand beach fringed by lush foliage. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

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.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.