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Grab your passport and head over the border for a full-day tour of Nicaragua’s highlights from Costa Rica. Start with a scenic Nicaraguan breakfast and then take in the views from Catarina Volcano. Visit the active Masaya Volcano and stand near the crater. Explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views from La Merced Church, followed by a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a scenic cruise.
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Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica
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Explore and swim under the Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortés waterfalls, without the pressure of getting there on your own, with this group activity package. Enjoy a seamless experience that covers your itinerary, optional transportation, park fees, and lunch, meaning you can relax and immerse yourself in the day's activities. Along with the waterfalls, hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park and visit a sloth sanctuary.
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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
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Explore Costa Rica's rainforests whilst getting a dose of adrenaline during this group activity package. Enjoy a comphrensive experience that includes logistics, lunch, and activities, allowing you to relax and fully immerse yourself in the day. Go ziplining and river tubing, and unwind in natural hot springs and volcanic mud baths afterwards.
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Guachipelin Volcano Combo: Zipline, River Tubing & Hot Springs
8 to 12 hours
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Explore with us an atv tamarind jungle experience in which you will live an authentic experience that combines adrenaline, nature and breathtaking landscapes.our tour offers a two-hour tour in fully automatic and modern atvs, designed to ensure comfort and safety, ideal for both beginners and experts.during the route, mountain paths are traveled that take you to hidden beaches of white sand and crystal clear waters, which are perfect to enjoy the tranquility and natural beauty of the area.
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ATV Tour on Secret Beaches and Mountains in Tamarindo
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Costa Rice is known for its lush scenery and incredible biodiversity, but you need your own transportation to get off the beaten track and find the most scenic locations. On this multi-stop full-day tour, soak up Guanacaste’s nature as you visit Tenorio Volcano National Park and Celeste River, and get a peek at slow-moving sloths.
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Rio Celeste, Sloth Watching & Waterfall Rainforest Experience
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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
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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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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
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Join this small group tour that takes you on a guided adventure though canyons where you’ll hike, swim, and explore until you reach La Leona Waterfall, deep in the canyon. The tour starts with convenient pickup near Guanacaste in an air-conditioned vehicle. Relax until you reach the start of your adventure, and then enjoy the natural beauty.
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La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation
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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 TOUR: Coffee & Chocolate Tour + Sloth trail + Waterfall
6 to 7 hours
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An eco-friendly way to get around Tamarindo is this electric golf cart with either 4 or 6 seats! The rental office is centrally located, or the operators are happy to come and collect you or deliver the cart to you. The carts have long extension cords so they are easy to charge anywhere, and they are fully equipped with all the gear you need for maintenance.
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4 Seat Golf Cart Rental Tamarindo, Langosta & JW Marriott/Pinilla
1 to 14 days
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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 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).
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Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
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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
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Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 1-hour and 20 minutes cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.
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Palo Verde Boat Safari
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Experience several of Costa Rica's highlights in one private, leisurely paced excursion. Visit a coffee and chocolate plantation, stroll through a wildlife park, and take in the rainforest before cooling off at Llanos de Cortés Waterfall. Along the way, learn about local cultivation, sample local exports, enjoy a meal, and look for wildlife including sloths, toucans, and butterflies. This curated itinerary seamlessly brings together the region's ultimate highlights.
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Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
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Experience the NEXT LEVEL ZIPLINE – an adventure you won’t find anywhere else. This isn’t just a canopy tour; it’s a complete adrenaline trip designed for those looking for something truly unforgettable. In addition to flying down 10 exciting cables, you’ll face 3 Tibetan-like suspension bridges that move with each step—challenging your bravery, balance, and filling you with pure excitement. But the adventure doesn't end there. You’ll launch into our Big Tarzan Swing, do the Monkey Jump, and cross two other suspension bridges, each adding its own dose of adrenaline. Every moment is created to challenge, surprise and accelerate your pulsations in the best way. If you are looking for a unique, elevated and challenging experience... here it is. The NEXT LEVEL ZIPLINE takes adventure beyond the ordinary—and makes it unforgettable.
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Next Level ZIPLINE at Guanacaste
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Combine zipline adventure, horseback riding, and hot springs relaxation into one tour with this private excursion, which includes transportation from your Tamarindo hotel. Head to the Guanacaste area for ziplining through the jungle, visit the Rincón de la Vieja volcano, sample local coffee and cuisine, go horseback riding, try your hand at pottery, and relax in hot springs, all in just one action-packed day.
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Tamarindo: Private Zipline, Horse Riding, and Hot Springs Tour
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Learn more about the good work being done at the Diamante Sanctuary for rescued wildlife during a small-group walking tour. See many species it’s hard to find in the wild, including jaguars and pumas, as well as popular favorites such as sloths. After the sanctuary tour, get close-up demos of two of Costa Rica’s most important crops—coffee and chocolate—for a great overview of the Central American country’s highlights.
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Diamante Sanctuary Walking Tour with Chocolate and Coffee Demos
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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
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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
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Explore a landscape of waterfalls, hot springs, and mud baths on a full-day, private tour from Tamarindo that takes you across hanging bridges and into steaming water. The private format means you’ll never be rushed—you set the pace for a day that’s all about natural wonders. Door-to-door transport makes planning a breeze, too, so you can simply enjoy the day.
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Tamarindo: Private Waterfall and Hot Springs Tour with Mud Baths
10 to 11 hours
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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
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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
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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
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