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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.
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Diria National Park: Private Naturalist-Led Hiking Experience
5 to 6 hours
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Follow a professional team of captains and first mates into the open water where you'll have a chance to fly fish on this catch and release sport fishing tour. Make your way to Flamingo Beach, one of the area's top fishing attractions, then venture further afield, where water depths increase from 360 to 2000 feet. Fish for pacific sailfish, striped marlin, yellowfin and bigeye tuna on this fun-filled half-day on the water.
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Half-full Day Sport Fishing Tour from Flamingo Beach
5 hours
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Our destination is the Tenorio - Miravalles Biological Corridor, part of the Guanacaste Mountain Range, wich is caressed by the winds of the two oceanic slopes of Costa Rica. You will be explore the extensive biodiversity by taking a leisurely hike and observing various wildlife such as two types of sloths. Costa Rican coffee is among the top five coffees in the world, and we will show it's production process - from fruit to a cup of coffee prepared by your hands. Chocolate is part of the culture and economy of this wonderful county and our expert guide will show you the process in an artesanal way. We will enjoy a delicious typical lunch surrounded by butterflies to regain energy, and on the way back, we stop an at exotic waterfall where you can swim and relax your mind, body, and soul.
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Cultural Tour: Waterfall+Nature Trail+Coffee & Chocolate Tour
6 to 7 hours
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Trek deep into the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano to reach the impressive La Leona waterfall on this private, guided day tour. The tour starts with a convenient pickup, and then you’re on your way. You’ll take an intermediate-level hike along Rio Blanco, where you’ll pass by caves in order to reach your ultimate destination, La Leona waterfall.
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Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch
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Head to the rainforest from Tamarindo on this private all-day excursion with a naturalist guide. Head to the impressive Rio Celeste waterfall and go tubing down the river, stopping along the way to swim. Feast on a local lunch and then return on a route to spot wildlife, including colored frogs, monkeys, and sloths. Plus, stop to admire the Tree of Peace, which is more than 400 years old.
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RÍO CELESTE COMBO: River Tubing+Blue Waterfall+Exotic Wildlife
10 to 11 hours
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Experience several of Costa Rica's natural highlights on one private, leisurely-paced excursion—with a comprehensive itinerary saving you the hassle of combining separate tours and logistics. Visit a coffee and chocolate plantation, stroll through a wildlife park, take in the rainforest, and cool off at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall. Along the way, learn about local cultivation, sample local exports, enjoy a meal, and look for wildlife, including sloths, toucans, and butterflies.
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Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
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Experience the Spirit of Costa Rica: Horseback Riding & Farm Tour at Hacienda La Pinta. Immerse yourself in the authentic culture and natural beauty of Guanacaste during this 2.5-hour horseback riding and farm experience at the historic Hacienda Pinilla. This local farm spans over 501 hectares of breathtaking landscapes, scenic trails, and vibrant wildlife. As you ride through fields, forests, and coastlines, you’ll discover the rich traditions and rural charm that define this unique part of Costa Rica. What to Expect: A guided horseback ride through stunning nature trails. Encounters with local flora and fauna, A deep dive into the history and traditions of a working Costa Rican farm. Perfect for families, couples, and small groups. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Guanacaste where tradition meets adventure!
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Half Day Private Guanacaste Horseback and Farm Tour
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We will enjoy the landscapes of our villages of their beautiful beaches and animals, you would live an excellent experience with us.
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Horseback Rides in Brasilito Beach
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Experience a more authentic side of Costa Rica beyond the main resort areas on a private excursion through local towns, scenic landscapes, wildlife-rich surroundings, and beautiful beaches. Travel comfortably with your own private group while discovering a mix of coastal and inland scenery, with time to cool off at a refreshing waterfall. With lunch, drinks, and pickup and drop-off included, it’s an easy and personalized way to experience more of the region in a single outing.
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Exotic Beaches Excursion + Cool off in a waterfall (half day)
6 to 7 hours
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If you’re looking for adventure in the Costa Rican rainforest you’ll love this full-day adventure in the Tenorio National Park. Wear some comfy shoes as you’ll be hiking for around 2–3 hours to reach the Rio Celeste Waterfall. Look out for birds and animals along the way, and learn about Costa Rica’s biodiversity from your guide. End with a rejuvenating local lunch at a butterfly farm and sloth sanctuary visit.
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Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
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Walk into an enveloping cool mist covering mossy trails on this guided private tour of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Hike along a series of hanging bridges and go birding, spotting the rare Resplendent Quetzal. At the butterfly garden, observe more than 14 different species of hummingbirds, and complete a ziplining tour of the forest and enjoy a unique vantage point.
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4 in 1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Private combo tour
8 to 12 hours
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Combine zipline adventure, horseback riding, and hot springs relaxation into one tour with this private excursion, which includes transportation from your Tamarindo hotel. Head to the Guanacaste area for ziplining through the jungle, visit the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, sample local coffee and cuisine, go horseback riding, try your hand at pottery, and relax in hot springs, all in just one action-packed day.
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Tamarindo: Private Zipline, Horse Riding, and Hot Springs Tour
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Explore a landscape of waterfalls, hot springs, and mud baths on a full-day, private tour from Tamarindo that takes you across hanging bridges and into steaming water. The private format means you’ll never be rushed—you set the pace for a day that’s all about natural wonders. Door-to-door transport makes planning a breeze, too, so you can simply enjoy the day.
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Tamarindo: Private Waterfall and Hot Springs Tour with Mud Baths
10 to 11 hours
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Explore the wild jungles of Guanacaste without the worry of getting lost on this private excursion. Start with a rainforest trek through Tenorio Volcano National Park, famous for the bright-blue Rio Celeste Waterfall. Then experience the excitement of spotting wild sloths in their natural environment at a private property where the adorable creatures congregate. Finally, visit a family farm where you can learn about Costa Rica's rich coffee- and chocolate-making traditions.
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Private Excursion to Tenorio Volcano Sloths and Coffee Experience
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Hanging Bridges: Walk around 3 kilometers above the tree-tops or canopy trees in 5 suspension bridges as well on the trails. It allow a vision of the forest from a different perspective which start with a walk on the ground taking you up to explore the treetops. Tour duration: 2 hours Sloth Sanctuary tour the sloth, one of Costa Rica´s most iconic animals in a carefully designed exhibit that replicates their natural habitat and that is home to 20 sleepy, slow-moving, tree-dwelling individuals. This is the sanctuary where time takes on a new meaning and invites quiet contemplation of these mammals. Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit to learn about this emblematic species, its habits, and why it doesn´t go anywhere very quickly. Tour duration: 45 minutes Butterfly Garden stunning butterfly garden is one of the largest on the continent. At 300ft long and 90ft wide, with a huge 50ft dome ceiling, the giant garden is host to 50 species of butterflies. Tour duration: 45 minutes
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Monteverde Sloth sanctuary, Hanging Bridges, Butterflies garden
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