Top Nicoya Peninsula Tours by Duration

Spend a full day, 12-14 hours, on a guided tour of the Arenal volcano, exploring the hanging bridges, and experience a sloth encounter tour. You’ll get a chance to learn about Costa Rica’s biodiversity in the rainforest, and have amazing views of the Arenal Volcano. You’ll meander along trails where you’ll see butterflies, sloths, and other beautiful birds.

This private full-day tour combines a Tempisque River boat cruise with local sugarcane farming experiences. Spot birds, monkeys, and crocodiles while cruising on the Tempisque, which borders Palo Verde National Park. Afterward, check out a working hacienda and traditional oxen-operated sugar mill, tasting local specialties and learning about how rum is prepared locally. Finish your visit by preparing your own fruit- and spice-infused rum. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.