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See more wildlife than you'd likely spot on your own with a guided walk through the forest and coastline of Avellanas. Instead of hoping to encounter animals by chance, explore with a local guide who can identify animals, such as monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds, and explain their behavior. Walk through four different ecosystems and help protect these habitats with a quick trail clean-up during our tour.
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Avellanas Wildlife Walk
2 hours 30 minutes
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Embark on a full-day adventure to discover Costa Rica's natural wonders–Rio Celeste, Llanos de Cortes waterfalls, and a sloth sanctuary. Begin by swimming and relaxing at the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, then hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to witness the mesmerizing Rio Celeste Waterfall. Conclude your immersive experience with a visit to an organic farm and sloth and frog sanctuary, observing diverse wildlife and tropical flora.
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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
12 hours
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Get ready for one of the most unforgettable adventures in Costa Rica! Explore the hidden beauty of La Leona Waterfall as you hike through the tropical rainforest, cross crystal-clear rivers, swim through stunning canyon waters, and discover an incredible cave waterfall surrounded by nature. This thrilling experience is perfect for adventure lovers looking for excitement, adrenaline, and breathtaking scenery. Along the way, enjoy epic photo opportunities, turquoise water, and the authentic beauty of Guanacaste with the guidance of local experts. ✨ Highlights: Hidden cave waterfall • Jungle river crossings Crystal-clear turquoise water • Epic adventure experience Professional local guides Perfect for nature & adventure lovers If you are looking for a real Costa Rican adventure during your vacation, this is an experience you cannot miss! www.purenatureprivatetours.com phone 506 8357 - 4200
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La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike & Hidden Cave Experience
4 to 6 hours
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Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!
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Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo
12 hours
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There’s a good reason why Tamarindo is known as a top surf destination for beginners. In just one lesson, you can pop up on your board and ride a wave when you take a private or group lesson. Or, even upgrade to a 3-day mini-surf camp—the choice is yours when you book. No matter what you choose, hang easy knowing that all equipment and a qualified instructor are included with all packages.
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Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private
2 hours
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Maximize your chances of seeing Costa Rica’s most charismatic wildlife on a private walking tour through Playa Avellanas. In the company of a naturalist guide who helps you find monkeys, tropical birds, and more, go beyond the beach and into several different ecosystems including mangroves, estuary, and forest grove.
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Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach
2 hours 30 minutes
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This private One-on-One experience is designed for travelers who want to enjoy a full day without rushing, waiting, or adjusting to other people’s schedules. From the waterfall hike to the zipline adventure, local buffet lunch, and volcanic hot springs with mud bath, every moment flows naturally at your own pace. With no shared transportation, no transfers, and no unnecessary stops, you can truly relax and enjoy the journey. Perfect for families, couples, or small groups looking for a complete Costa Rica adventure—fun, nature, and relaxation—all in one seamless, stress-free day. This is a private, flexible-pace experience. The final duration of the tour may vary depending on how much time you choose to spend at each activity and your hotel location. Start and return times shown are estimates to help plan your day, but the experience is designed to be enjoyed without rush and at your own pace.
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La Leona Escape: Waterfall, Zipline & Hot Springs – Private Tour
5 to 6 hours
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The tour of Río Celeste is distinguished by offering a unique combination of adventure, nature and biodiversity in one package. Integral Experience: Combines the beauty of the Celeste River, the adrenaline of tubing, the serenity of the rainforest and the fascinating wildlife of sloths, providing a complete and diverse experience. Diversity of activities: Unlike other tours, this tour allows you to enjoy several activities in a single day, from the thrill of tubing to the calm of the sloth sanctuary, offering something for each type of traveler. Deep connection with nature: Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s biodiversity, exploring both flora and fauna in its natural habitat and the area’s impressive geology. Expert Guides : Our local guides give you a deep and passionate knowledge about each site, ensuring an educational and memorable experience.
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Rio Celeste Falls+Rain Forest+Tubing+Slothful Shrine
10 to 11 hours
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This sunset cruise includes snorkeling equipment for you to get out and enjoy the water, plus a premium top-shelf open bar and lunch. Basically, it has everything you need to guarantee a fun afternoon out on the water. End your tour with a picture-perfect sunset over the ocean. The cruise leaves from 2 locations, Tamarindo or Playas del Coco. Please be careful to select the correct option.
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Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco
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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
8 hours
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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.
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Miravalles Volcano Tour and Waterfalls from Playa Flamingo
7 hours
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Travel from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to your chosen location in comfort with a private transfer service for just your party of up to four people. Travel in a well-equipped, air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi and enjoy a 35-minute courtesy stop if needed. Free wait time for flight delays is up to 2 hours. See the "drop-off points" under "Meeting and Pickup" for all serviced locations.
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OneWay Private Transfer - Liberia Airport To Your Selected Location
1 to 2 hours
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Avoid the hassle of calling a taxi service or arranging a shuttle bus with this private round-trip van transfer service. Pre-book your transfer and meet your driver at Liberia Airport (LIR) for your drive to your Tamarindo Beach accommodation. Once you’ve finished your vacation, your driver meets you at your hotel in Tamarindo for the drive back to the airport.
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Liberia Airport to Tamarindo Deluxe Arrival Transfer
1 hour
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Observe turtles nesting in one of the most important turtle spawning sites in Costa Rica on this group tour in Tamarindo. You’ll see green sea turtles, Olive Ridley Turtles, and more, all pointed out by your naturalist guide. You’ll be with a small group, which will keep costs down, and you’ll have hotel pickup and drop off conveniently included, too.
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Turtle Nesting Night Tour
2 hours
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Part of what makes Costa Rica a destination for ecotourism is its extensive coastlines. Explore the waters off Guanacaste aboard the Blue Dolphin, a 40-foot catamaran that slices through the surf and offers a fully stocked bar, paddle boards and kayaks for your enjoyment. Breathe in the salt spray and keep a lookout for dolphins, turtles, whales, and spectacular coastal views.
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Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
4 hours 30 minutes
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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
4 hours
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Learn how to navigate Tamarindo’s waves during this roughly 1.5 hour surf lesson. Choose the group size that works for your budget, with private, small-group, and larger group options. Practice paddling, popping up, and riding with guidance from your instructor. More experienced surfers can also practice their technique by surfing alongside an instructor.
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Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
1 hour 30 minutes
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If seeing wildlife is a top goal while in Costa Rica, this private tour of the Corobici River, Llanos de Cortez waterfall, and a nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano is a great pick. Visit three beautiful natural settings with a guide who shares fun facts and helps you spot animals like sloths, parrots, lizards, and more in their natural habitats. Lunch is also included, giving this tour extra value.
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Private Sloth Encounter Waterfall And river safari Tour
6 to 8 hours
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Pamper yourself in a volcanic spa rife with mineral-rich mud baths and hot springs on a private or small-group tour of Miravalles Volcano. Depart from Tamarindo for a 7-hour adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica’s lush wilderness.
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Miravalles Crater and Waterfalls from Tamarindo
7 hours
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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.
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5-in-1 Rincon de la Vieja National Park Adventure Day Tour
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This organized nature day tour will take you to three of Guanacaste’s best sites in the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. You have about a 2-mile walk with a naturalist guide in the National park with incredible wildlife, then get to Oropendola Waterfall for a swim in the blue pool below. After an included lunch, you get to Rio Negro Hot Springs to relax in the thermal waters.
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3-in-1 Rincon de la Vieja National Park Nature Day Tour
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Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of a Cloud Forest, a place where misty bridges, lush greenery, and extraordinary biodiversity create an unforgettable experience. Walk among the treetops on eight spectacular hanging bridges ranging from 170 to 560 feet in length, offering panoramic views of the untouched rainforest. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast or a photographer, this experience is an awe-inspiring moment at every turn. Dry Season (December–April): Ideal for clear skies, stunning photography, and comfortable hiking conditions. Keep in mind, that wildlife sightings vary—some days, you’ll see birds and snakes, as this isn’t a big-game viewing destination. Night Tours: Witness the forest come alive after dark! Explore the nocturnal cloud forest with creatures that only emerge at night. Misty Cloud Views: If you want to capture the ethereal mist rolling through the forest, visit in October for the most dramatic cloud formations. Depending on if it doesn't rain.
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Whispers of the Mist A Cloud Forest Experience
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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.
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Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica
15 hours
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Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a Superman cable and Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).
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Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
12 hours
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