Top Playa Hermosa Outdoor Activities - page 3

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

Head out into the Cosa Rican night in search of Green Pacific and Olive Ridley sea turtles laying their eggs on Playa Grande. During this evening tour from Tamarindo, you may even see baby turtles hatching, depending on the conditions. National park fees included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Costa Rica is known for its lush scenery, but getting around—and seeing the best the country has to offer—can be a challenge without your own transportation. On this full-day tour, experience both forests and volcanoes in a single day as you combine a guided nature walk in Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a refreshing waterfall swim. Hotel transfers and lunch are provided for a seamless experience.

Boat Safari on the Tempisque River Cruise through calm waters surrounded by tropical nature. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and colorful birds in the wild. Sloth Watching Experience Get up close with one of Costa Rica's most iconic and beloved animals—the sloth—in its natural habitat. With the help of your expert guide, you’ll have the opportunity to spot these gentle creatures resting peacefully in the trees, often at surprisingly close range. Watching a sloth in the wild is a truly magical and calming experience, as you observe their slow movements and unique behavior in a completely natural environment. This is not a zoo — this is real nature. A rare chance to connect with wildlife in a respectful and unforgettable way. ️ Traditional Costa Rican Lunch Enjoy a delicious meal prepared over a wood-fired stove. A true local experience you won't forget. ✨ Perfect For Families Nature lovers Birdwatchers Relaxed adventure seekers

Leave the beach behind to experience the best of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this dual hiking and tubing adventure from the Guanacaste area. Walk down the Las Pailas Trail with a guide to see bubbling geothermal activity and wildlife like howler monkeys and iguanas, and then change into your swimsuit for a tubing trip down the Rio Negro.  This tour includes all transportation, activities, and meals as per itinerary.

Get into the canyon at La Victora waterfall in Guanacaste, and finish off the adrenaline activity by relaxing in volcanic hot spring at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, which is the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. This is a 4.5 hour excursion, where you can rock climp, rappel, and swing on a Tarzan pendulum in the waterfall.

Discover the natural beauty and heritage of Nicaragua with a full-day tour that travels round-trip from northern Costa Rica. Visit the active Masaya Volcano and the extinct Apoyo Volcano, view picturesque Spanish colonial architecture in Granada, watch monkeys in the jungle, and more. You’ll benefit from border-crossing assistance and hassle-free transportation that allows you to make the most of your day.

Animal lovers will enjoy horseback riding along a beautiful beach in Costa Rica. Feel the freedom of this ancient mode of transport while connecting with your gentle horse. Ride along the beach at sunset and admire the views while looking out for a variety of birds and animals. Horses can be selected to meet the individual needs and experience level of riders. Hotel pickup is now available for added convenience.

Unlike standard group excursions, this is a fully private all-inclusive rainforest day created exclusively for your party, with personalized timing, exclusive transportation, and a professional bilingual guide from pickup to drop-off. In one seamless journey from Guanacaste, you will experience Costa Rica’s most sought-after nature highlights together: a seasonal waterfall, guided hanging bridges, exceptional sloth spotting in a protected habitat, and authentic coffee and chocolate tastings — all without crowded buses, rushed schedules, or multiple bookings. Every detail is handled for you, including resort pickup, entrance fees, lunch, refreshments, and flexible pacing, allowing you to enjoy a true one-on-one wildlife experience in total comfort.

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.

Sit back and relax on 1.5 hour trip from Papagayo, Tamarindo, and Flamingo Beach; the tour will travel through authentic villages and plantations of sugar cane , melon, cashew, and watermelon until reaching the picturesque village of Bolsón . Your adventure includes a local expert as your guide. You will take a 2-hour boat safari on the Tempisque River, the longest river in Guanacaste. Be sure to have your camera ready to capture the wildlife, such as three types of monkeys (howler, spider, and capuchin), American crocodiles ,fish, and migratory birds. After the boat safari, a typical Costa Rican lunch awaits you, followed by a demonstration of how the Chorotega native people manually crafted pottery. Pick-up and drop-off in Tamarindo, Flamingo, and the Papagayo area.

Cruise a lush jungle river and tour a coffee plantation on a full day trip to Palo Verde National Park that takes in the best of northwest Costa Rica’s wildlife, nature and culture. Enjoy pickup from your Guanacaste hotel, then spot monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles as you navigate the wetlands of Palo Verde, and watch flocks of bright birds soar across the tropical sky. After lunch, learn how coffee is produced and processed at a nearby facility and sample a cup brewed from local beans before returning to the coast.

Explore Costa Rica's Tenorio Volcano National Park on a tour that combines rainforest adventure with cultural and culinary experiences. Highlights include the stunning Rio Celeste waterfall, wildlife observation including sloths, and visits to a coffee and chocolate plantation. Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch and immerse yourself in the country's natural beauty and rich biodiversity. This tour combines adventure in nature with cultural and culinary experiences, offering you a complete insight into the richness and beauty of Costa Rica. It's a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wildlife, culture, and gastronomy of this beautiful Central American country.

Explore the beaches around El Jobo from aboard an ATV during this private experience. Avoid getting lost and follow your guide so you can enjoy the passing villages, beaches, and maybe even local wildlife. Zip past some of the prettiest beaches in the area, including Coyotera, Ecoplaya, Manzanillo, and Rajada, with the option to stop at a local restaurant or shop.

Fill your day with adventure on this 9-hour trip to Rincon de la Vieja volcano from Playa Hermosa, featuring a 2-hour tubing trip down the Rio Azul and an afternoon of free time to enjoy the many activities at Blue River Resort and Hot Springs. A guided tour makes it easy to experience adventure in the tropical rain forest and still make it back to the beach in time to watch the sunset.

Travelers who want to see and do a lot in just one day will love this active, private day tour. Go ziplining through the forest, zoom down waterslides, ride on horseback, and soak your cares away in a natural hot spring. Experience the beauty of Costa Rica while having fun. As this is a customizable tour you can alter the itinerary to suit your needs.

Get your adrenaline fix and connect with Costa Rica's famous biodiversity on this combo ATV and animal sanctuary tour. Take control of an off-road buggy for a rugged ride through Guanacaste’s mountains, river trails, and beaches, stopping to swim and snorkel on the shore. You’ll also make a pit stop to visit the Eco Adventure Park, where dozens of native species including sloths, spider monkeys, jaguars, and frogs are rescued and rehabilitated.

Wildlife-loving travelers won’t want to miss a day in the rainforest with sloths, toucans, monkeys, frogs, and other wonderful wildlife. On this full-day tour, your naturalist guide will take you deep into the heart of the forest and will help you spot a variety of flora and fauna. Then, cool off with a swim in the beautiful Llanos Del Cortes waterfall, and check out the clear blue Rio Celeste.