Top Tamarindo Kid-Friendly Tours

Discover the highlights of the Arenal Volcano region on a private or small-group tour combining rainforest trails, hanging bridges, a waterfall, and natural hot springs. Round-trip transportation from Playa Flamingo–area hotels makes getting there seamless, and you're ensured a personalized experience. Explore multiple attractions in a single day, including some of Costa Rica's best-known natural landscapes, without the hassle of planning each stop independently.

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.

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 with an optional 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).

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.

Tick off two of Tamarindo’s most famous spots in one tour with this private adventure to the Pumas Rescue Center and the Llanos Del Cortes waterfall. You’ll be conveniently picked up from your hotel, then driven in a private car to the activities. You’ll see all kinds of wildlife on this trip, plus have time to swim in the pools of the waterfall.