Best Guanacaste Tours & Activities | Costa Rica Experts

Horseback Riding at Hacienda El Roble

Sarah Mayo — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 22:18:18 +0000

Hacienda El Roble has been raising their own horses to work the farm for over 100 years. They are strong, gentle-natured, well cared for, and eager to show their playful side. This 2 hour ride through the farm includes the Rio Cañas River which is perfect for nature lovers. The river is surrounded by a variety of beautiful birds like herons and egrets. Keep your eyes open for other wildlife like Howler monkeys, water buffaloes, and iguanas. Ride up to our horses and cattle out in the pastures. Enjoy the luxuriant vegetation all around you. Perfect for all ages!!!

Minimum Age: 7
Passenger Minimum: 2
Duration: half-day, departs in the morning and returns in time for lunch
Difficulty: easy/moderate
Includes: transfers, guide, equipment
What to Bring: sunscreen, hat, comfortable clothes, secure shoes
Tour Type: Active

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Morning or Sunset Catamaran Sail & Snorkel

Sarah Mayo — Sun, 31 May 2020 22:54:21 +0000

The tour starts aboard a luxury catamaran in the Flamingo Marina area. The crew will set the sail (depending on the wind) and navigate for about 5 miles to some of the most beautiful isolated beaches and snorkel locations of Costa Rica. A snorkeling guide will show you marine wildlife such as sea turtles, dolphins, and whales (in season) pufferfish, and more. You can also experience kayaking and fishing. Stop in a tranquil bay and drop anchor. Snorkel, kayak, and explore a deserted white sand beach while the chef prepares a delicious buffet lunch and you enjoy the most beautiful natural scenery.

Minimum Age: 6
Passenger Minimum: 8
Duration: half-day, departs in the morning or afternoon
Difficulty: easy
Includes: transfers, guide, equipment, lunch, select beverages
What to Bring: light clothing, light jacket or sweater, sunscreen, swimsuit, towel, hat or bandana
Tour Type: active, nature

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Snorkeling Tour of Catalina Islands

Sarah Mayo — Sun, 31 May 2020 03:07:21 +0000

Head out by boat to the Catalina Islands, a group of volcanic rock formations in the Pacific Ocean. Your snorkeling adventure includes 2 sessions of snorkeling at 2 different locations, allowing you to see the variety of underwater marine life that can be found here. You might spot seahorses, turtles, angelfish, octopuses, moray eels, eagle rays, and white tip reef sharks. You can float along with your guide with a life jacket, snorkel noodle, or without any swim aids if you are a skilled swimmer and would like to free dive down and get a closer experience.

*Additional fees may apply for pickups outside of Tamarindo or Playa Conchal.

Duration: half-day, departs in the morning and returns in time for lunch
Passenger Minimum: 2
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transfers, guide, equipment, snack
What to Bring: towel, sunscreen, hat, swimsuit
Notes: operates Monday- Saturday, not available from Papagayo
Tour Type: active, nature

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Diving Tour of Catalina Islands

Sarah Mayo — Fri, 29 May 2020 21:52:41 +0000

Start the boat ride with briefings from your guides regarding the boat and dive safety and procedures. Keep your eyes open for signs of dolphins, whales (in season), mating turtles (in season), and the amazing jumping rays. Your guides will choose 2 dive sites, weather & daily conditions depending, to perform 60 ft max dives (40 ft if certification is restricted). The Catalina Islands are one of the best places to dive in Costa Rica with the possibility of seeing white tip reef sharks, Spotted eagle rays, Giant Manta Rays, and more. The variety of life in this ocean is astounding and never boring as it changes so much during the year. A refresher course can be undertaken before the boat leaves for those who have not been diving in a long time or who do not have much experience.

*Additional fees may apply for pickups outside of Tamarindo or Playa Conchal.

Minimum Age: 10
Passenger Minimum: 2
Notes: requires SCUBA certification, 2 tank dive
Duration: half day
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transfers, guide, equipment, snack
What to Bring: towel, sunscreen, hat, swimwear
Tour Type: adventure, active, nature

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Buena Vista Mega Adventure Combo

Sarah Mayo — Thu, 28 May 2020 04:32:19 +0000

Transfer by ground about 1 – 1.5 hours to the Buena Vista adventure park. This full-day tour includes a canopy zip-line, hot springs, a thrilling waterslide, and horseback riding. Glide through the air on a canopy zipline beneath Rincon de la Vieja Volcano before sliding down a 400-meter water slide. A delicious lunch will energize you for an afternoon of riding horses and visiting a natural spa, where you can relax in the volcanic mud and thermal pools.

Minimum Age: 7
Passenger Minimum: 2
Duration: full day, departs in the morning and returns late afternoon
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transfers, guide, entrance, lunch
What to Bring: swimwear, towel, light clothing, secure shoes, sunscreen, hat
Tour Type: adventure, active

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Rincon de la Vieja Waterfalls Hike

Sarah Mayo — Tue, 26 May 2020 05:01:49 +0000

Transfer by ground about 1 – 1 .5 hours to the Rincon de la Vieja area. Start your adventure with a scenic hike to impressive Victoria Waterfall, which drops dramatically 35 meters to the Rio Negro. The surrounding canyon has unique vegetation, and you can swim in the crystal-clear waters at the base of the waterfall. As you walk through the forest, you’ll enjoy great views of the volcano. More than 300 species of birds live in the park, along with armadillos, iguanas, coatis, and monkeys. Explore stunning waterfalls like Las Chorreras, La Oropéndola Rio Negro Waterfall, which is born from a source of thermal water.

Minimum Age: 7
Passenger Minimum: 2
Duration: full day, departs in the morning and returns after lunch
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transportation, guide, entrance, lunch
What to Bring: light clothing, secure hiking shoes or sneakers, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat
Tour Type: active, nature

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Rincon de la Vieja National Park Hike

Sarah Mayo — Tue, 26 May 2020 01:51:41 +0000

This morning, transfer about 1.5 hours to the Rincon de la Vieja area. Hiking through Rincon de la Vieja National Park is a great experience for the entire family. The trails bring you close to residual volcanic activity such as boiling mud pools and fumaroles. You will have the opportunity to explore craters and see the sulfur springs and steam vents that are abundant at Las Pilas. Enjoy a wide variety of wildlife and exotic flora. After your hike, stop in Liberia City for lunch before returning to your hotel.

Minimum Age: 7
Passenger Minimum: 2
Duration: full day, departs in the morning and returns after lunch
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transportation, guide, entrance, lunch
What to Bring: light clothing, secure hiking shoes or sneakers, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat
Tour Type: active, nature

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Palo Verde National Park & Guaitil Pottery Tour

Sarah Mayo — Mon, 25 May 2020 00:40:09 +0000

The Palo Verde National Park is one of Costa Rica’s important wetland ecosystems. The wetlands of Palo Verde are a great destination for wildlife and bird watching. As you explore the park with your guide by boat, keep an eye out for crocodiles, roseate spoonbills, and other local animals. After a tasty lunch, you’ll head to the artisan village of Guaitil, to observe artists and the crafts that represent Costa Rica’s Pre-Columbian heritage.

Duration: full day, departs in the morning and returns after lunch
Passenger Minimum: 2
Difficulty: easy/moderate
Includes: transportation, entrance, guide, lunch
What to Bring: sunscreen, comfortable clothes and shoes, sunglasses, hat, spending money
Tour Type: cultural, family, nature

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Canopy Zipline on Dry Forest

Sarah Mayo — Sun, 24 May 2020 02:12:56 +0000

What better way to enjoy the tropical dry forest of Guanacaste than gliding through it? Feel like the birds do when they fly over this beautiful environment, or like the monkeys when they swing off tree branches. Several cables will take you through the trees, from platform to platform, so you can enjoy the forest from a different perspective.

Minimum Age: 5
Passenger Minimum: 2
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: transfers, guide, entrance
What to Bring: camera, sunscreen, comfortable clothes, secure sandals (no flip flops) or running shoes
Tour Type: adventure

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Class II – III Whitewater Rafting

Sarah Mayo — Fri, 22 May 2020 22:38:44 +0000

Transfer 1 – 1.5 hours inland for a day of whitewater rafting. Beautiful wildlife and exuberant vegetation serve as the backdrop while you paddle across these exciting rapids! You’ll receive gear and a safety briefing before paddling out. Experienced rafters and beginners alike are guaranteed to enjoy the river and the amazing nature that you can spot along the way. You’ll finish your adventure with a delicious lunch before heading back to your Guanacaste area hotel.

Minimum Age: 8
Passenger Minimum: 2
Duration: full day, departs in the morning and returns late afternoon
Difficulty: moderate
Includes: guide, transportation, equipment, and lunch
What to Bring: towel, secure rubber-soled shoes, comfortable clothing, sunscreen, change of clothes
Tour Type: adventure, active

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