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Go off-roading while riding next to a friend on a UTV tour along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Depart from Playa Flamingo or Tamarindo after a safety briefing and driving instruction from your guide. Cruise along dirt tracks that run through jungle and streams where you might spot wildlife such as monkey, birds, and iguanas. Suitable for all levels of experience, this tour offers an exhilarating way to discover Guanacaste.
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UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach
2 hours
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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.
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3 Hour ATV Secluded Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo, Conchal & Grande
3 hours
Free Cancellation
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"You have come to the right place; we are your best choice, reliable and convenient. We offer quality door-to-door transportation service at a fair price. We are available 24/7. If you have questions or need help, you can contact us. We are committed to provide safety and punctuality to our passengers. With over 10 years of experience, our affordable service and friendly staff take the hassle out of navigating Costa Rica's difficult road system. Our vans and buses are very comfortable, latest models and fully insured. We offer large or small coaches for different travel needs. Whether you want to explore the wonderful beaches, travel to visit friends and family, or for your business trips, our driver will be waiting for you at the airport with a sign bearing your name, making it easy to meet you. We are here to help you! "Before, during and after your trip."
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Private Transfer From Liberia Airport To JW Marriott
1 hour 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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A seamless transition from Liberia Airport to your accommodation in Tamarindo awaits with this dedicated shuttle service. Travelers will appreciate the convenience of private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, where expert drivers prioritize safety and comfort. While journeying through the stunning landscapes of Guanacaste, enjoy personalized service with complimentary chance to pause for local snacks. Ideal for families, couples and solo adventurers alike, this shuttle ensures an stress-free start to your Costa Rican getaway. - Hassle-free pickup with a personalized sign for easy identification - Air-conditioned vehicles for a comfortable ride - Professional drivers offering safe and friendly service - Round trip options available for added convenience
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LIR Liberia Airport Shuttle to Tamarindo Hotels and Lodgings
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We offer a private transportation service for you and your group. We are your best option: reliable and convenient. We guarantee safety and punctuality for our passengers. We have extensive experience and connections throughout Costa Rica. Our drivers will wait for you in the arrivals hall with a sign bearing your name. We are here to help you at all times, before, during and after your trip! We offer a quality, convenient, safe, flexible service with a fair price, without surprises. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The vehicles used for transportation are well maintained and equipped with air conditioning. Our drivers are bilingual, reliable and punctual professionals. During the trip, you will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the country, and our drivers will be happy to show you everything that Costa Rica has to offer.
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Private Transportation From Liberia Airport To JW Marriott
1 hour 40 minutes
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Discover Costa Rica’s wild side with an adrenaline-fuelled ATV tour and canopy tour from Flamingo Beach. 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.
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ATV & Canopy Tour From Flamingo Beach
4 hours
Free Cancellation
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Meet your guide at a designated meeting point and drive together in your rental car to one of the region’s most hidden protected areas. Discover the tropical dry forest, rivers, and natural pools of Diría National Park. Depending on river conditions, enjoy an easy walk along park trails and nearby water holes, or hike upstream to reach Brazil Waterfall. WHAT TO BRING - Water-friendly hiking shoes or strap sandals (Chacos, Tevas, Keens) - Light clothing and swimwear - Towel - Reusable water bottle - Mosquito repellent - Rain gear (May–November) IMPORTANT DETAILS: - You will drive your own rental car with the guide riding with you. - Access road is gravel. High clearance or 4WD recommended for inexperienced drivers (not mandatory). - Brazil Waterfall availability depends on seasonal water levels. Between late January and late May, the tour focuses on short trails and natural pools. - Optional breakfast stop available for early departure and cooler temperatures.
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Private Tour Diria National Park Unspoken Hiking and Nature
5 to 6 hours
Free Cancellation
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Do you want to visit the happiest country in the world? You have come to the right place, we offer a daily door to door private transportation service from Daniel Oduber International Airport. If you want to explore the wonderful beaches of Costa Rica, travel to visit friends and family or for your business trips, We are your best option, reliable and convenient. - We offer security and punctuality to our passengers - Experience and connections throughout Costa Rica - Our driver will wait for you in the arrivals hall - We are here to help you! Before, during and after your trip - Quality service and fair price - Round trip service available - Return airport transfer? Select our product - We are available 24/7 at Liberia Guanacaste Airport - We constantly review our service to ensure you enjoy your trip to any destination you choose.
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Private Transportation From Liberia Airport-Hotel Tamarindo Diria
1 to 2 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
7 to 11 hours
Free Cancellation
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Getting to the popular Playa Conchal is made all the more fun with this off-road UTV tour from Tamarindo. Drive your own off-road vehicle down the rugged Guanacaste coast to reach Playa Conchal, and spend time snorkeling in the famously clear waters once you arrive. Return to Tamarindo on a different off-road path for a 2-for-1 off-road experience.
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UTV Buggy 4x4 Secluded Beach Tour from Tamarindo
2 hours 30 minutes
Free Cancellation
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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: Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Wildlife Trail+Waterfall Swim
6 to 7 hours
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Get the ultimate adrenaline fix with this action-filled combo tour and spend a full day exploring the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. First, take to the treetops for an exhilarating canopy tour, complete with high-speed zip-lines, a Tarzan Swing and a climbing wall, then float down the Rio Colorado on a tube. After lunch (included), saddle up to complete your adventure with a scenic horseback ride through the forest, then finish with a relaxing mud wrap and soak in the hot springs.
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Combo tour: Tubing, Canopy and Hot Spring from Playa Flamingo
7 hours
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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.
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ATV Zipline Tour from Tamarindo or Flamingo
3 hours 30 minutes
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Saddle up for a thrilling 2-hour horseback riding adventure from Playa Flamingo and soak up the scenery from the back of a beautiful horse! Look out for Howler monkeys, iguanas, magpie blue jay and parakeets as you amble along rainforest trails or let loose with a gallop along the beach. Best of all: there are a range of horses and trails suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders.
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Horseback Riding Jungle and Beach in Playa Flamingo
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Rappel down through the majestic Victoria Waterfall, then splash into the pool below for a refreshing swim. You we’ll do a guided climb back up the wall of the cascade, as well you be able to enjoy the rappel, tarzan swing over the waterfall. What to bring: Light clothes, sneakers or water shoes (NO flip flops), extra clothes, sun block, insect repellent and camera. * Please note: CHILDREN MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD TO DO WATERFALL CANYONING TOUR. Also have to measure 1 and a half meter tall (5 ft).
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Guachipelin Waterfall Canyoning rappel- rock climbing + lunch
6 to 7 hours
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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
Free Cancellation
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Support a local family-run eco-tourism project when you book this private day tour for you and your party. You won’t be fighting crowds or be herded in a large tour group. Instead, you’ll have personalized attention on the hike, where your guide will point out sloths, monkeys, and more. Then you’ll get to tour a small chocolate factory, and have a few samples too.
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Hornillas hot springs- mud bath-Horses or tractor-waterfalls hike
3 hours
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There is no better place to enjoy the adrenaline that Costa Rica can offer. Nothing compares to flying over the largest volcano in Costa Rica: Rincon De La Vieja. In this adventure you can enjoy the best zipline in the Guanacaste area but we can also enjoy horseback riding, a 420 meter long water slide, a cultural experience that includes an explanation about sugar cane, typical food and a detailed explanation about the Pottery. To relax at the end, this park offers hot springs and mud baths. Don't forget, from the heights of the zipline to the relaxation of the hot springs, this is the best tour you can book and the best part is that it is private.
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Rincon De La Vieja Volcano Adventure Day.
10 hours
Free Cancellation
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Experience the Rainforest and Waterfalls! Have you ever seen the rainforest and waterfalls from above? On this amazing private tour, you'll have the chance to do just that! The hike through the rainforest, the hanging bridges, the hot springs, and the mud baths will captivate you. Our first stop will be at Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, where you can refresh and prepare for an unforgettable adventure. You'll have a dedicated tour guide just for you, making this experience even more special. There's no rush this tour is yours to enjoy with your family. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! The waterfalls, rainforest, hot springs, and mud baths are waiting for you!
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Miravalles Volcano: Hanging Bridges, Hot Springs & Mud Baths.
10 to 11 hours
Free Cancellation
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WHITE WATER RAFT III & IV LEVEL CLASS Small groups A beautiful river that rises at Guanacaste volcanoes mountain range, it’s pure and white water makes it the best river on Guanacaste area for rafting. You can combine almost 7 miles of rapids with magnificent landscapes surrounded by tropical forest. No experience required but good effort needed it on this world famous class III and IV white water rafting. This challenging river will take the energy out of you, that's why we have a lunch on the river. Our staff will make you feel confident and our modern and certified equipment will let you mount the rapids smoothly. *** CHILDREN MUST BE 12 YEARS OLD TO DO THE TOUR*** *** SMALL GROUPS RAFTING TOUR*** What to bring: Passport copy, tennis shoes or strap sandals (No flip flops), towels, extra clothes, bug spray, sun block, hat, waterproof camera and cash for extras. Included: guide, a/c van, bottle water, fruit juice, lunch on the river as chicken sandwich, turkey.
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Tenorio White Water Rafting Level III & IV Class
8 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation
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Your day starts with pickup in northwest Costa Rica, an early start puts more of Nicaragua within reach. A guide will take care of all the red tape, ensuring you won’t need to deal with passports, visas, or other border-crossing logistics. The first stop in Nicaragua is Catarina Viewpoint (Mirador de Catarina), where you’ll have time to savor views of Lake Apoyo (Laguna de Apoyo), Lake Nicaragua (Lago de Nicaragua), and Mombacho Volcano. Next, do some souvenir shopping and enjoy an included Nicaraguan lunch at Masaya Crafts Market. A stop at Masaya Volcano National Park gives you up-close views of an active volcano before you visit the Granada Cathedral (Catedral de Granada) in the country’s best-preserved historic center. An included sunset boat ride on Lake Nicaragua features a stop at wildlife-filled Monkey Island and is timed to catch beautiful light on the lake’s hundreds of islands. The itinerary order may vary depending on arrival times, and it is not wheelchair accessible.
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Nicaragua Full Day Experience from Costa Rica
15 hours
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ZIP LINE TOUR: The zip line is the best in the area including rappel, tarzan swing or bounce in a rope, and rock climbing wall. Tour combine 8 different cables of pure adrenaline. Tour duration: 1 and a half hour ***IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE TO DO ZIP LINE ARE 4 YEARS OLD AND UP*** RIVER TUBING II & III LEVEL CLASS TOUR: River ride are 3 kilometers or 2 miles and has a great mix of rapids and ‘lazy’ parts where you can float and admire the scenery like a gorgeous waterfall at the beginning. Tour duration: 1 hour and a half IMPORTANT: MINIMUM AGE TO DO TUBING TOUR ARE 8 YEARS OLD AND UP. Hot springs tour & volcanic mud bath natural origin from an active volcano near by make you soak your skin and exfoliate into the minerals waters. Tour duration: 1 hour What to bring: Bathing suit, tennis shoes, water shoes (NO FLIP FOPS), bug spray, extra dry clothes and cash for extras.
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Guachipelin one day tour (zip line- horses- tubing-hot springs)
8 to 9 hours
Free Cancellation
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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
Free Cancellation
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Hike alongside the alluring blue waters of Rio Celeste on a full-day trip. After driving through the Costa Rican countryside, follow rain forest trails that wind past waterfalls and lookout points over the river known for its remarkable color. Reward your efforts with a soak in mineral-rich hot springs that flow from nearby Arenal Volcano. Hike through the jungle to the bright blue Celeste River Relax with a soak in a natural volcanic hot springs. Experience the beauty of Costa Rica's natural landscapes Follow a local guide through stunning rugged terrain with your Round-trip hotel transport and lunch included
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Private Hiking Adventure with Waterfall and Hot Springs
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