Top Tamarindo Outdoor Activities - page 5

Learn to surf in Tamarindo Guanacaste with an instructor with over 15-years of experience. This lesson is about two hours, where you’ll learn techniques including efficient paddling, board control, wave riding position, and some basic instruction for catching waves. Afterwards, have some fresh fruit to get some energy and recover quickly.

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.

Explore secluded beaches around Tamarindo with our small group tour, ideal for adventurers seeking an ATV or UTV experience. Enjoy off-roading along both beachfronts and mountain trails, along with exhilarating water activities including a Banana Boat ride and snorkeling at Conchal Beach. This two-hour adventure includes 30 minutes of aquatic fun, allowing you to capture stunning photos and enjoy the journey at your own pace.

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.

Adventure seekers who are short on time in Costa Rica don’t need to miss out on any thrilling activities. This private combo day tour includes horseback riding, ziplining, white-water rafting or tubing, and time relaxing in hot springs and mud baths. Refresh after all of this excitement with drinks from a wet bar at the springs. Experience Costa Rica’s beautiful natural landscapes while having fun.

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.

Skip the hassle of navigating remote roads and planning logistics on your own. This day trip from Tamarindo provides a seamless journey to La Leona Waterfall. Trek along trails through tropical dry forest, past rivers, and into hidden caves to one of Guanacaste’s most spectacular waterfalls, then enjoy a traditional Costa Rican casado lunch before the return journey.

Experience scuba diving without a certification while in Costa Rica. This excursion includes a theory session, practice time with an instructor, and two dives at the Catalina Islands, known as some of the best scuba diving spots in Costa Rica. Choose between a 1- or 2-day option where you’ll be able to practice in a pool the day before heading out on the boat.

Zip over the rugged beach and mountain terrain of northern Costa Rica’s Pacific coast on this private half-day ATV tour from Playa Brasilito. Look for wildlife like monkeys and iguanas, experience local life in towns along the way, view the Pacific Ocean from the hills, and pass beaches such as Playa Flamingo, Playa Conchal, and Bahia de Los Pirates where you can opt to take a dip.

Get your adrenaline pumping with this full-day white-water rafting excursion from Playa Flamingo, including lunch. A thrilling choice for first-time rafters, you’ll tackle the Class III and IV rapids of the Tenorio River and hurtle down a 12-mile (20km) stretch of river, in the shadows of the Tenorio Volcano.

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.

Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, and unobscured views of the Guanacaste coast make this perfectly timed sunset catamaran cruise a must when in Tamarindo—and the open bar certainly doesn't hurt. End your day with sea, surf, and sunshine out on the ocean before coming closer to shore in time for a panoramic view of the sunset.

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.

This Catalina Islands tour offers a day of relaxation out on the water and the chance to see dolphins, turtles, and more in the wild. Sail from Tamarindo or Langosta to two diving spots known for aquatic life like manta rays and tropical fish, and use the included good-quality diving equipment to explore underwater. Between sites, relax on board with fresh fruit and drinks.

Check out the most active volcano in Costa Rica, hike through the rainforest at Rincon de Vieja National Park, and take a dip in the turquoise waters of La Leona Waterfall on this small-group tour. You’ll keep costs down by sharing this tour, but still have plenty of time to enjoy the sights on your own time. You’ll also hike by the boiling hot mud springs and smell the sulfur springs, too.

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.

This guided tour to Palo Verde National Park from the Guanacaste area is an easy way to see some of the wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous without going too far out of your way. Take private transit out to the park, and then hop onto a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild. Park fees and transportation are included in tour price for good value.

Perfect for outdoor adventures, this Playa Flamingo Hidden Beaches Half-Day ATV Tour is a must. Book ahead and guarantee your experience on the day you prefer to go. This fun tour takes you to Playa Puerto Viejo, Playa Bahia de los Piratas, and Playa Minas. Plus, it combines time for hiking, swimming, and relaxing, too.

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.

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.

If you want to get active and see and do a lot in a single day, this combo adventure tour is for you. Bring your bathing suit, some comfortable shoes, and a change of clothes as you’ll need them all. Zipline through a forest canopy, ride a horse through the forest, and rejuvenate in a natural mud bath, waterfall swimming hole, and hot springs. Enjoy all of this while being surrounded by the beautiful Costa Rican landscape.

Embark on a fun snorkeling adventure in Tamarindo, Costa Rica and spot tropical fish. Your guide will accompany you as you explore depths of up to 12 feet, ensuring your safety. After your swim, relax with refreshing soft drinks and a selection of fresh fruits on the boat. Enjoy a hassle-free experience as the tour includes snorkel gear.

We offer the Best Surf Lessons in beautiful Tamarindo Beach. The best place to learn guided by the natives' experience and certified instructors, located at the iconic Tamarindo Diria Hotel.

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.