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Costa Rica’s Northern Pacific Coast is world famous for its beautiful beaches, stunning climate and unforgettable Guanacaste tours. Conveniently located near the Daniel Oduber International Airport in Libera, it is easily accessible and full of jaw-dropping adventure, nature and relaxation activities. The Guanacaste province draws in tourists looking for every type of vacation. Nature lovers and birders can’t miss the Palo Verde Day Tour. Adrenaline junkies head to Rincon de la Vieja for ATV and canopy tours. For travelers who want to relax, Catamaran tours are a great way to ride the gentle waves, eat a traditional meal and have a tropical cocktail in the sun. Guanacaste is also known for its cattle ranches and cowboy culture. You can choose to experience some of the culture and histories found at a ranch like Hacienda Guachipelin. See a rodeo, go horseback riding and experience some of the local flavors.

Guanacaste is a vacationers dream. With dozens of fun and exciting Guanacaste tours to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect one for you and your family.

Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Half Day Adults: $126.00 / Kids: $95.00
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Are you ready for your full day of adventures and activities? With Diamante’s Adventure Pass you can have it all! Your Adventure Pass includes:

Discovery Pass: In partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Diamante built Guanacaste’s largest Animal Sanctuary, home a great variety of species. Designed to provide the animals with their natural surrounding, the habitats are also allowing guests to enjoy them up close. Here you will be able to observe rescued animals like sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, crocodiles, snakes and more. Observe wildcats, butterflies, two and three toed sloths like you have only ever dreamt about!

Aerial Pass: Have the best and only ocean view on a dual zip line in Costa Rica! Diamante’s Zip Line course allows you to share this experience with your friends and family, floating side by side. The course includes a free fall “Quick Jump” (30 ft (10 meter) high), a 4461 feet (1360 meter) long superman line, 4 cables, and a Hanging Bridge over crocodiles. You will have amazing views throughout this adventure!

Cultural Experience: The Traditional House tour and our hands-on experiences with sugar cane, coffee and chocolate are the perfect backdrops for understanding life in Costa Rica. The Sanctuary will further your understanding of the types of animals that are common in Costa Rica. Engage our bilingual staff as you explore and they will point out the exceptional beauty that exist among the flora and fauna.

Botanical Garden: Explore fruit trees, sugar canes, coffee plants, and more.

Hammock Beach: Fully relax and enjoy various beach activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddling!

With this Adventure Pass you will have a perfect adventure-filled day guaranteed!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, coffee, fruit drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: Zip-Lines: For the short lines; minimum weight 60 lbs (27 kg) | For the Quick Jump, the superman line and the entire circuit; 85 lbs (40 kg)

Tour Duration (approximately): Zip line course duration (approximately): 1 hour | Stay as long as you wish for the other activities

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sandals, walking shoes, camera, cap, towel, copy of your passport.

Sportfishing Angelica IV 29′ Feet Boat

Full Day Adults: $850.00
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The Angelica IV Boat Costa Rica is a 29 ft Custom Sport fisher powered by Twin 115 Horse power outboards, great for Inshore Fishing. It has a bathroom, wide cabin, fishing chair, down riggers, tuna tower and high quality fishing gear. This boat hosts a very experienced crew with a Captain with more than 13 years of fishing experience in this area. You are able to fish for Billfish, Dorado (Mahimahi), Marlin, Rooster fish and many more!

Whats Included: Guide, drinks, snacks and lunch, equipment.

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

Half Day Adults: $179.00 / Kids: $84.00
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This tour is a must-do for birdwatchers and nature lovers in general as Palo Verde National Park hosts a great variety of bird species. But not only bird species like the Jabiru, Ospreys, the White Ibis, Tiger Herons, and Scarlet Macaws can be seen on this tour, be prepared for monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and many more! This tour offers you the opportunity to get close to nature and wildlife and enjoy the Costa Rican rainforest from a river!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): 9 hours.

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, binoculars, camera, hat, some money for extras.

Rancho Humo Tour Wetlands Experience

Full Day Adults: $40.00 / Kids: $25.00
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This tour takes place in the wonderful wetlands of Nicoya Peninsula. As it is home to a great variety of wildlife such as crocodiles, anteaters, and especially birds, you will have endless opportunities to observe everything nature has to offer! Your guide will point it out to you from a safari jeep while following mile/kilometer long trails into the wetlands.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, towels, and water

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, long pants, hat

Rio Ora Kayak Tour

Half Day Adults: $114.00
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Kayak down the smooth and gentle Ora River that winds through the tropical jungle. This peaceful tour is perfect for spotting birds and monkeys.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide and drinks

Recommended Ages: 11+

Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, strap sandals, light clothes, hat.

ATV Mountain Trip Tamarindo

Half Day Adults: $126.00
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Explore the dry forest on this ATV mountain trip with incredible views from the top of the mountains overviewing flora and fauna. You can attend this tour with your whole family however keep in mind that there is a percentage of risk that might increase according to your perform. 

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 16+ (drivers)

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours

What to bring: Light clothing, sneakers are mandatory

Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise Tamarindo

Half Day Adults: $2700.00 / Kids: $63.00
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This tour sets sail in the afternoon and returns as the sun sets across the bay! Spot marine life while sailing to a tranquil bay where the catamaran will anchor and you will have the opportunity to go on a little snorkeling adventure! Observe dolphins, flying fish or sea turtles. Enjoy a delicious lunch and sail back enjoying the sunset with an ice cold drink!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, snorkel gear, lunch and an open bar

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, towel, camera, hat

ATV Golden Coast Tour with Arenas Adventures

Half Day Moderate Adults: $304.00
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From the beach to the jungle, you will find what you are seeking for on this ATV tour. The guide will spot various animals for you such as howler monkeys, eagles, tropical birds and iguanas while driving through rivers and mud. As this tour will surely pump up your adrenaline with some risky bits it is considered for intermediate and experienced drivers.  

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 16+ (drivers) 8+ (passengers)

Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours

What to bring: Light clothing, sneakers are mandatory

Kayak Snorkeling in Tamarindo with Arenas Adventures

Half Day Moderate Adults: $125.00
Coastal Kayak Coastal Kayaking Cano Island Snorkeling Underwater

On your way to Capitán Island, smoothly row through the blue waters of Tamarindo as you are leaving the white sand beaches behind. You will be able to observe underwater coral reefs and a great variety of exotic fish. Let all your sorrows behind and go with the flow! Your departure will be according to the tides.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, equipment and water

Recommended Ages: 10+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2  ½ hours

What to bring: Light clothing, swimsuit

Surf Lesson with Arenas Adventures

Half Day Moderate Adults: $98.00
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Tamarindo’s number one activity is surfing, and there are few places in the world that offer such perfect conditions to learn to surf. The waves, while not huge, are very consistent and are ideal for first-timers. Many vacationers take a beginner surf lesson to get that “first wave thrill”!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, equipment and rash-guard

Recommended Ages: 10+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2  hours

What to bring: Swimsuit, towel, water

Discovery Pass with Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Full Day Easy Adults: $42.00 / Kids: $34.00
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With your Discovery Pass you are able to receive a In partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Diamante built Guanacaste’s largest Animal Sanctuary, home a great variety of species. Designed to provide the animals with their natural surrounding, the habitats are also allowing guests to enjoy them up close. Here you will be able to observe rescued animals like sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, crocodiles, snakes and more, which were donated by the Costa Rican Ministry of Wildlife. Observe wildcats, butterflies, two and three toed sloths like you have only ever dreamt about!

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Stay as long as you wish

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, comfortable clothes, walking shoes, camera, cap, copy of your passport

Adventure Pass with Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Full Day Moderate Adults: $126.00 / Kids: $95.00
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Are you ready for your full day of adventures and activities? With Diamante’s Adventure Pass you can have it all! Your Adventure Pass includes:

Discovery Pass: In partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Diamante built Guanacaste’s largest Animal Sanctuary, home a great variety of species. Designed to provide the animals with their natural surrounding, the habitats are also allowing guests to enjoy them up close. Here you will be able to observe rescued animals like sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, crocodiles, snakes and more. Observe wildcats, butterflies, two and three toed sloths like you have only ever dreamt about!

Aerial Pass: Have the best and only ocean view on a dual zip line in Costa Rica! Diamante’s Zip Line course allows you to share this experience with your friends and family, floating side by side. The course includes a free fall “Quick Jump” (30 ft (10 meter) high), a 4461 feet (1360 meter) long superman line, 4 cables, and a Hanging Bridge over crocodiles. You will have amazing views throughout this adventure!

Botanical Garden: Explore fruit trees, sugar canes, coffee plants, and more.

Hammock Beach: Fully relax and enjoy various beach activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddling!

With this Adventure Pass you will have a perfect adventure-filled day guaranteed!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, coffee, fruit drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: Zip-Lines: For the short lines; minimum weight 60 lbs (27 kg) | For the Quick Jump, the superman line and the entire circuit; 85 lbs (40 kg)

Tour Duration (approximately): Zip line course duration (approximately): 1 hour | Stay as long as you wish for the other activities

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sandals, walking shoes, camera, cap, towel, copy of your passport

ATV Tour with Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Half Day Moderate Adults: $78.00
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This ATV Tour enables you to experience Costa Rican dry forest from a completely different angle! Explore the mountains and the landscapes while soaring up and down their trails! You will surely get your adrenaline pumping!

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 16+ (minimum age for drivers) | 8+ (minimum age for passengers)

Tour Duration (approximately): 1 hour

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, comfortable clothes, walking shoes, copy of your passport

Horseback Riding with Diamante Eco Adventure Park

Half Day Moderate Adults: $52.00 / Kids: $52.00
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Experience the dry forest of Guanacaste from a completely different angle! Explore a 200-acre playground with your well-trained horse. Your guide will show you different areas and habitats including stunning views of various landscapes, backcountry wildlife and the Pacific Ocean! Diamante offers different rides catering to your level of experience, however previous experience is not required to participate.

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 8+

Tour Duration (approximately): 1 hour

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, comfortable clothes, walking shoes, swimsuit, towel, copy of your passport

Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise with Panache Sailing

Half Day Easy Adults: $1625.00 / Kids: $67.00
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Sail out to reach stunning isolated beaches, snorkel and explore marine life, enjoy a delicious lunch and watch the sunset with a cold drink! This cruise is offering all that. You will be anchoring in a tranquil bay and with a bit of luck you will be able to observe pufferfish, starfish, sea turtles, dolphins, and whales under water! Your guide will show you the underwater world while your chef is preparing lunch aboard! Get lost in the moment when the sun sets on the ocean and round off your tour with an ice cold drink!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, snorkel gear, paddle boards, lunch, snacks and an open bar

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, towel, camera, hat, some cash for tips

Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise in Papagayo with Marlin del Rey

Half Day Easy Adults: $90.00 / Kids: $65.00
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This tour sets sail in the afternoon and returns as the sun sets across the bay! Spot marine life while sailing to a tranquil bay where the catamaran will anchor and you will have the opportunity to go on a little snorkeling adventure! Observe dolphins, flying fish or sea turtles. Enjoy a delicious lunch and sail back enjoying the sunset with an ice cold drink!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, snorkel gear, lunch and an open bar

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, towel, camera, hat

Sunset Sailing and Snorkeling Cruise in Tamarindo with Marlin del Rey

Half Day Easy Adults: $2700.00 / Kids: $63.00
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This tour sets sail in the afternoon and returns as the sun sets across the bay! Spot marine life while sailing to a tranquil bay where the catamaran will anchor and you will have the opportunity to go on a little snorkeling adventure! Observe dolphins, flying fish or sea turtles. Enjoy a delicious lunch and sail back enjoying the sunset with an ice cold drink!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, snorkel gear, lunch and an open bar

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable clothes, swimsuit, towel, camera, hat

Zip Line & Tarzan Swing by Horseback Riding with Blue River Resort

Half Day Moderate Adults: $67.00 / Kids: $53.00
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This tour features horseback riding and zip lining! You will reach the zip line course by horse to kick start your adventure. Afterwards you will be spending about one hour to finish the nine zip lines and one Tarzan swing, which are winding through the jungle. Enjoy stunning views of waterfalls and wildlife! Get your adrenaline pumping especially on their longest zip line measuring over 1968 ft (600 meters)!

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 4+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, closed toe shoes

Buena Vista Day Experience

Full Day Moderate Adults: $80.00 / Kids: $60.00
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Buena Vista offers you a variety of adventures with this day trip. You will be able to experience three different types of tours:

Adventure Combination: Their Zip Lining course includes 10 cables ranging in length from 295 to 1395 ft (90 to 425 meters) and 11 platforms featuring stunning views of flora and fauna. Observe a great variety of monkeys, iguanas, butterflies and other mammals. You will also be able to enjoy a 35 minute long Horseback Riding Tour on 1.9 mile (3 kilometer) long trails through the forest. Pass rivers, enjoy views of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and the Pacific coast. All good things are three, so your final adventure tour will include a 1395 ft (425 meter) long refreshing water slide. These adrenaline-filled adventures are perfect for the entire family.

Wellness Tour: So many adventures require some relaxing time as well. Immerse yourself in their five thermal pools, fed by thermal springs of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Findh different types of temperatures, sauna and a volcanic mud bath!

Cultural Tour: To round off your perfect day in Costa Rica, learn something about Costa Rican culture! Make rosquillas, turnovers or tamal asados, all different types of traditional tortillas with the ancestral technique. Use your hands to shape them and a clay pot to cook them! And the best part of course, enjoy them afterwards!

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, closed toe shoes, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes

River Rafting on Rio Tenorio with RCR Rafting

Half Day Adventurous Adults: $105.00
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This Rafting Tour on Rio Tenorio includes class II to class IV rapids! Get your adrenaline pumping on this adventure! Be prepared for irregular and medium waves, complex maneuverings in fast class III rapids and intense and powerful but yet predictable class IV rapids. You will floating down 8 miles (12.9 kilometers) through Guanacaste’s dry forest. Observe wildlife and have endless fun!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks, snacks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 12+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 ½ hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, hat, tennis shoes or sandals, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes, camera

River Rafting on Rio Tenorio with Desafio

Full Day Adventurous Adults: $164.00 / Kids: $165.00
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Receive a safety briefing and off you go! Experience 20 class III to IV rapids while floating down Rio Tenorio with stunning views of Guanacaste’s dry forest. You will also see the impressive Rio Tenorio canyon as well as the Cascabel waterfall with it’s 10 ft (3 meter) drop! Finish your adventure tour with a delicious lunch to regain your strength. 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, snacks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 8 – 65 years

Tour Duration (approximately): 7 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, clothes to get wet in, secure shoes, change of clothes, some money to buy beer & the photo CD of your tour

Hiking in Rincon de la Vieja National Park & Oropendula Waterfall with Hacienda Guachipelin

Half Day Easy Adults: $45.00 / Kids: $35.00
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Walk down scenic forest trails to the entrance of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Enjoy stunning views of the most active and largest volcano in Guanacaste, the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Your guide will expand on the different habitats while you hike through the dry forest on the 2.5 mile (3.5 kilometer) long Las Pailas trail. Spot various wildlife species and be rewarded with a swim in the Oropendula Waterfall after your hike. It falls down 82 ft (25 meters)! Keep in mind that the park entrance fee ($15 /person) is not included in the tour price. The Rincon de la Vieja National Park is closed on Mondays.

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 4+

Tour Duration (approximately): 5 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit, towel, money for the entrance fee

Hiking in Rincon de la Vieja National Park, Las Pailas Trail with Hacienda Guachipelin

Half Day Easy Adults: $40.00 / Kids: $30.00
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Walk down scenic forest trails to the entrance of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Enjoy stunning views of the most active and largest volcano in Guanacaste, the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Your guide will explain you the different habitats while going through dry forest on the 2.5 mile (3.5 kilometer) long Las Pailas trail. Observe various wildlife like 300 different bird species, armadillos, collared peccaries, iguanas, snakes, white-nosed coatis, and white-faced, howler and spider monkeys! Keep in mind that the park entrance fee ($15 /person) is not included in the tour price. The Rincon de la Vieja National Park is closed on Mondays.

Whats Included: Transportation and guide

Recommended Ages: 4+

Tour Duration (approximately): 4 – 5 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, change of clothes, swimsuit, towel, money for the entrance fee

Adventure Pass with Hacienda Guachipelin

Full Day Moderate Adults: $93.00 / Kids: $83.00
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The Hacienda Guachipelin COMBO Tour delivers a full day of activities that are the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. This combo has everything you are looking for in a full day tour in Costa Rica! You will be able to attend their Canyon Canopy Tour with 7 zip line cables, 1 hanging bridge, 2 Tarzan swings, a controlled 65 ft (20 meter) rappel, a natural rock climbing wall, and via ferrata traverses and climbs. This tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Have a gentle Horseback Ride through the scenic dry forest and observe various wildlife! Afterwards rush down 3 miles (5 kilometers) of class II and III rapids in the narrow Rio Negro! This Tubing Adventure would give you a perfect opportunity to refresh after your canopy or horseback riding tour! The crystal clear waters will give you ever-lasting memories to dream about. To round off your experience, relax in the 10 volcanically heated Hot Springs, and restore and rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath. The mineral-rich water will leave you deeply relaxed. And, what cannot be missed after a day filled with adventure? Exactly, you will be treated to a delicious, gourmet lunch. This tour is the perfect way to pamper yourself! Go ahead! You deserve it! 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch

Recommended Ages: 4+ | 8+ (minimum for the Tubing adventure)

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, clothes to get wet in, change of clothes, swimsuit, towel, money for extras and souvenirs

One Day Nature Pass with Hacienda Guachipelin

Full Day Easy Adults: $60.00 / Kids: $40.00
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With this Nature Pass you will be able to discover all the incredible nature with all it’s wildlife and landscapes! Located next to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, you will be surrounded by amazing volcanic activity and scenic beauty the entire time. Your included activities are: Butterfly GardenSerpentarium including taking a picture with a live boa, Frog ExhibitWalk to Look-out PointWaterfalls at Rio Negro to which you will be transported by vehicle, Rio Negro Hot Springs and volcanic mud bath!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch

Recommended Ages: 4+ | 8+ (minimum for the Tubing adventure)

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, water shoes, money for extras and souvenirs

Borinquen Adventure Day (Horseback Riding, Zip Lines & Hot Springs) with Jacamar

Full Day Moderate Adults: $272.00 / Kids: $112.00
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Horseback Riding, Canopy, Hot Springs and to top it off a delicious lunch! Is that what you are looking for? Then the Borinquen Adventure Day will be the right choice for you! Ride into the mountains and enjoy stunning views of the dry forest, go on a Zip Lining adventure, and round off your day with a delicious lunch and a complete relaxation in their Hot Springs! Do you need anything else for a perfect day in Costa Rica? 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals, swimsuit, warm clothing, change of clothes, camera, binoculars, hat, some money for extras

Borinquen Adventure Day (ATV, Horseback Riding, Zip Lines & Hot Springs) with Jacamar

Full Day Adventurous Adults: $287.00 / Kids: $118.00
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ATV, Horseback Riding, Canopy, Hot Springs and to top it off a delicious lunch! Is that what you are looking for? Then the Borinquen Adventure Day will be the right choice for you! Ride into the mountains and enjoy stunning views of the dry forest, go on a Zip Lining adventure, and before you will be able to regain strength with a delicious lunch, rev up the motor of your ATV or military-designed vehicle and soar down country roads and trails! To round off your adventure-filled day completely relax in their Hot Springs! Do you need anything else for a perfect day in Costa Rica? 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals, swimsuit, warm clothing, change of clothes, camera, binoculars, hat, some money for extras

Buena Vista Mega Combo Adventure with Jacamar

Full Day Moderate Adults: $258.00 / Kids: $122.00
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If you are looking for an adventure-filled day in Costa Rica this full day combination tour is the right choice for you! You will be able to participate in five different tours featuring zip-lines OR hanging bridges, hot springs, a waterslide, a natural spa, and a horseback ride. Their Canopy Tour consists of a 10 cables and 13 platforms offering views of the beautiful landscapes. Experience nature from a totally different angle on their Horseback Ride. To cool off from these exciting activities, slide down the 1200 ft (400 meter) long waterslide, enjoy a delicious lunch and continue your day with a dip in their Hot Springs! Soothe your muscles in their natural Spa, where you can apply therapeutic volcanic mud to top off your perfect day!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals, swimsuit, change of clothes, camera, binoculars, hat, some money for extras

Canopy Tour Papagayo with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $128.00 / Kids: $68.00
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Experience the dry forest from a completely different angle! This Canopy Tour in Papagayo will make you feel like a bird gliding through the treetops or like monkeys swinging from one branch to the next! This tour truly contributes to a wonderful day for the entire family! 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide and drinks

Recommended Ages: 5+

Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, camera, binoculars, hat

Early Birdwatching Tour with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $134.00 / Kids: $63.00
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The Dry Northwest eco-zone holds a great variety of species such as Cattle Egrets, Crested Caracaras, Laughing Falcons and Squirrel Cuckoos, just to mention a few! Your guide will help you to spot them in their natural habitats while educating you about the species. Especially in the morning when the jungle awakes, witness all these magnificent birds!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: 8+

Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours

What to bring: Walking shoes, camera, binoculars

Horseback Riding Tour with Jacamar

Half Day Moderate Adults: $153.00 / Kids: $90.00
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On this horseback riding tour experience Guanacaste from a completely different angle! As you are riding through secondary rainforest observe verdant vegetation, and a great variety of wildlife such as birds, mammals and reptiles. Your guide will point them out to you! Previous experience is not required and you will get some time in the beginning of the tour to get used to your horse and receive riding instructions.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 ½ hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, shoes with heels, long pants, camera

One Day Adventure Combo at Hacienda Guachipelin with Jacamar

Full Day Moderate Adults: $272.00 / Kids: $144.00
Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin River Guanacaste Tour Cano Via Ferrata Hacienda Guachipelin Rio Negro

You will be able to attend their Canyon Canopy Tour with 7 zip line cables, 1 hanging bridge, 2 Tarzan swings, a controlled 65 ft (20 meter) rappel, a natural rock climbing wall, and via ferrata traverses and climbs. This tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Have a gentle Horseback Ride through the scenic dry forest and observe various wildlife! Afterwards rush down 3 miles (5 kilometers) of class II and III rapids in the narrow Rio Negro! To round off your experience, relax in the 10 volcanically heated Hot Springs, and restore and rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath. The mineral-rich water will leave you deeply relaxed. Enjoy a delicious lunch to top your day off! Tubbing not included.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 8+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full dayTour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, swimsuit, hat, change of clothes, camera, binoculars

One Day Nature Combo at Hacienda Guachipelin with Jacamar

Full Day Easy Adults: $230.00 / Kids: $108.00
Neotropical Rattlesnake Costa Rica butterfly farm morpho Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin River

Discover stunning nature with all it’s wildlife and landscapes! Located next to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, you will be surrounded by amazing volcanic activity and scenic beauty the entire time. Your included activities are: Butterfly Garden, Serpentarium, Frog Exhibit, Walk to Look-out Point, Waterfalls at Rio Negro, as well as the Rio Negro Hot Springs and a volcanic mud bath!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 6+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full dayTour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, swimsuit, hat, change of clothes, camera, binoculars

ATV Tour Adventure with Jacamar

Half Day Moderate Adults: $100.00
ATV Guanacaste ATV Adventure Guanacaste ATV Tour Guanacaste

Are you ready to get your adrenaline pumping? Then this ATV Adventure is perfect for your vacation in Costa Rica! Tackle challenging terrain such as unpaved roads, cattle ranches, rustic towns, and extensive transitional forests! Your guide will show you flora and fauna while also explaining you a little bit about local culture and history. You will be able to drive without previous experience as their machines are automatic and easy and safe to operate!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, insurance and water

Recommended Ages: 16+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, walking shoes, comfortable clothes, camera

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour with Jacamar

Full Day Easy Adults: $179.00 / Kids: $84.00
Palo Verde Macaw Palo Verde Costa Rica Tiger Heron Palo Verde Crocodile

This tour is a must-do for birdwatchers and nature lovers in general as Palo Verde National Park hosts a great variety of bird species. But not only bird species like the Jabiru, Ospreys, the White Ibis, Tiger Herons, and Scarlet Macaws can be seen on this tour, be prepared for monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles and many more! This tour offers you the opportunity to get close to nature and wildlife and enjoy the Costa Rican rainforest from a river!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, binoculars, camera, hat, some money for extras

Safari Float Tour on Corobicí River with Jacamar

Half Day Moderate Adults: $204.00 / Kids: $108.00
Corobici River Safari Float Safari Float Guanacaste

Immerse yourself into this special ecosystem floating down Corobicí River! You will be able to observe gigantic kapoks, figs, rubber and shoreline trees and also many species of animals such as monkeys, bats, lizards, birds, iguanas and many more. Combine tranquility with a bit of adventure on some class I and II rapids, which will add to your Safari Float Adventure!

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 5+

Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, strap sandals, swimsuit, change of clothes, binoculars, camera, hat, towel

Surf Lesson at Tamarindo Beach with Jacamar

Half Day Moderate Adults: $98.00
Surfing Tamarindo Surfing Lesson Tamarindo Learn to Surf

Tamarindo’s number one activity is surfing, and there are few places in the world that offer such perfect conditions to learn surfing. The waves, while not huge, are very consistent and are ideal for first-timers! Many vacationers take a beginner surf lesson to get that “first wave thrill”. Your guide will help you giving you some tips and improvement instructions. You will be able to stand up in your first class for sure! 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: 8+

Tour Duration (approximately): Half day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sandals, swimsuit, change of clothes, towel, ability to swim

Pacific Green Turtle Nesting Tour at Night with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $115.00 / Kids: $92.00
Ostional Beach Turtle Night Tour Green Turtle Green Turtle Guanacaste

This Night Tour will offer you amazing opportunities to observe nesting turtles up close. It might take a while for the rangers and guides to spot the turtles that start to come out of the ocean at the evening. You will see them begin their egg laying process with digging holes into the sand and laying between 65 to 90 eggs into it. Become a witness of this incredible phenomenon! Note: Cameras are NOT allowed. This tour is only available between November and April.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee and water

Recommended Ages: 6+

Tour Duration (approximately): Depending on the tides

What to bring: Hiking shoes, warm and dark clothing, passport

Rincon de la Vieja Waterfall Hike with Jacamar

Full Day Moderate Adults: $129.00 / Kids: $103.00
Oropendula Waterfall Rincon de la vieja bird costa rica waterfall

This hike enables you to explore beautiful waterfalls on your dream vacation to Costa Rica! You will start your adventure with a walk to the impressive Victoria waterfall. It falls 115 ft (35 meters) into Rio Negro, is surrounded by unique vegetation and its crystal-clear waters will invite you for a swim! Continue your tour on the trails through tropical rainforest passing various wildlife and offering you views of the volcano! Once you reach the Las Chorreras twin falls you will probably have seen different animals such as monkeys, iguanas, coatis, and armadillos, just to name a few! Your next stop will be the La Oropéndola waterfall with its impressive 82 ft (25 meters) drop. To conclude this adventure tour you will see Rio Negro waterfall, which is born from a source of thermal water. What an incredible trip! 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, walking shoes, swimsuit, binoculars, camera, hat, towel, rain jacket

Rincón de la Vieja National Park Guided Hike & Liberia City Tour with Jacamar

Full Day Moderate Adults: $175.00 / Kids: $84.00
Rincon de la vieja Monkey Rincon de la Vieja Church in Liberia

Hike through Rincon de la Vieja National Park and let your guide point out various wildlife for you! You will surely enjoy the panoramic views, the endless mud pools and the volcanic activity. After you finished your hike, have some time for lunch and shopping as you will visit Liberia City.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, drinks and lunch

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, comfortable clothes to get wet in, binoculars, camera, hat, rain jacket

Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $179.00 / Kids: $84.00
Santa Rosa Monkey Parque Central in Liberia Liberia Costa Rica church

Visit the most important monument on the protection of Guanacaste’s dry forest. Santa Rosa National Park offers a lot to explore and observe on its many hiking trails. To balance out this tour, you will also learn about Guanacaste’s history in Liberia City. Here you will also be able to do some shopping. 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: 7+

Tour Duration (approximately): Half day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, comfortable clothes, camera, hat, some money for souvenirs

Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Tour on Kayaks with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $167.00 / Kids: $103.00
Kayaking Estuary Mangroves Estuary Mangroves Tamarindo Kayaks Estuary

Float through the mangroves exploring everything this special ecosystem has to offer. Paddling on your kayak not using motors allows you to get close to wildlife without disturbing it. This Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Tour is perfect for all nature lovers!  

Whats Included: Transportation, guide and drinks

Recommended Ages: 8+

Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, strap sandals, light clothes, hat

Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Tour by Boat with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $134.00 / Kids: $71.00
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Sit back and enjoy your Tamarindo Mangrove & Estuary Tour by boat! Your guide will point out all the special flora and fauna to you. This ecosystem holds a great variety of species, making this tour a highlight for your days in Guanacaste. 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide and drinks

Recommended Ages: 8+

Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, strap sandals, light clothes, hat

Waterfalls Summer Day with Jacamar

Half Day Easy Adults: $162.00 / Kids: $90.00
Costa Rica Waterfalls Cayon de la Vieja River Cascadas de Costa Rica

“Waterfalls Summer Day” really sums up this tour perfectly. You will visit three spectacular waterfalls, including the 65 ft high and 50 ft wide (20 meter and 15 meter) Llanos de Cortes Waterfall, the 70 ft (21 meter) high La Vieja Waterfall, and the 20 ft (6 meter) high La Perla waterfall. Refresh yourself in the cool pools while enjoying the lushness of the tropical forest. Observe a great variety of wildlife and with a bit of luck you will even see monkeys billowing from the trees above. 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch

Recommended Ages: 6+

Tour Duration (approximately): Half day Tour

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, swimsuit, strap sandals, change of clothes, camera, hat, towel

ATV Tour Azul Ocean Club

Half Day Moderate Adults: $75.00
Guanacaste ATV ATV Tour Guanacaste ATV Adventure Guanacaste

You can use a mountain semi-automatic quad to take an exciting tour through the farm and explore mountainous paths with extraordinary views. Enjoy a extraordinary experience with our nature in the waterfalls, rivers and beach. Mountain with waterfalls, rivers, ocean views and beach.

What´s included: Tour guide and QUAD machine.

What to bring: Long pants, light clothing, sports shoes, mosquito repellent, and camera.

Minimun Age: +16

Duration: 2 hours

Note: Security deposit not included.

Sportfishing Wetass II 31′ Feet Boat

Full Day Adults: $1420.00
Wetass fishing Wetass fishing

The Wetass II is a 31 ft Bertram Sport Fisher with twin 350 Caterpillars immaculately outfitted with a full line of Penn and Shimano equipment. Ot is equipped with a comfortable cabin and space for up to five anglers. The crew mates on board have been fishing the waters for over 25 years. The boat often places top three in the many tournaments it enters, and the company is the 2017 Presidential Challenge-Costa Rica winner. On this tournament you will be able to target Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin Tuna, Snapper, Needlefish, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Wahoo, Rainbow Runner, Rooster fish, and many more! 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, a GoPro video of your trip, drinks, snacks and lunch.

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat.

Sportfishing Scorpion 58′ Feet Bertram Boat

Full Day Adults: $2800.00
Yellowfin Fishing Yellowfin Fishing

The Scorpion is a 58 ft Palm Beach Bertram Boat powered by new and very quiet 315 Cummings. It offers state of the art electronics, marlin tower, fishing chair, a cabin with bathroom and the most experienced crew, leaded by Ben Hur, a Captain with 15 years of fishing experience in the pacific waters. Catch Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahimahi, and many more aboard beautiful Palm Beach.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Sportfishing Navigator 32′ Feet Gamefisherman Boat

Full Day Adults: $1494.00
Fishing Costa Rica Sport Fishing in Costa Rica

The Navigator is a 32 ft Palm Beach Gamefisher powered by new and very quiet 315 Cummings. It offers state of the art electronics, marlin tower, fishing chair, a cabin with bathroom and the most experienced crew, leaded by Ben Hur, a Captain with 15 years of fishing experience in the pacific waters. Catch Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Wahoo, Mahimahi, and many more aboard beautiful Palm Beach. This boat can host up to 5 people.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Sportfishing Circle Hooker 29′ Feet Pursuit Boat

Full Day Adults: $1335.00
Deep Sea Sportfishing Sea Yellowfin Fishing Yellowfin Fishing

The Circle Hooker is a 29 ft Pursuit is powered by 330 Hp Cumming inboard. Its amenities include a marine toilette, down riggers, a tuna tower, and high standard fishing gear. With over a decade of experience, the captain knows all the great fishing spots in this area. Their tours focus on the Catalina Islands in half day or full day tours. All year round you can expect to catch fish including the Yellow fin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Sierra Mackerel, Almaco Jack, Jack Crevalle, Snappers, Dog Tooth and Rooster fish up to 75 pounds. This boat can host up to 5 people.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Sportfishing BrindisiToo 50′ Feet Bertram Boat

Full Day Adults: $2987.00
Brindisi Wetass fishing Yellowfin Fishing

The Brindisi Too is a 50 ft Bertram, offers an air-conditioned saloon, cabin, bathroom, kitchen, Fly bridge and complete with high quality gear and stellar electronics. The bilingual crew is headed by a captain with over a decade of experience. This boat can comfortably host up to 8 people who will also enjoy amazing views of the Pacific Ocean.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Sportfishing Bernacle II 36′ Feet Ocean Boat

Full Day Adults: $2560.00
Barnacle II Yellowfin Fishing Yellowfin Sportfishing Boat

The Barnacle II is a 36 ft Ocean Yacht Convertible featuring air-conditioned cabins, bathrooms, a fly bridge and quality tournament gear (Shimano-Penn) ensuring first class fishing. The crew is bilingual and leaded by a Captain with more than a decade of experience exploring these waters. Catch Marlin, Sailfish, Dorado or Yellowfin Tuna. This boat can comfortably host up to six people guaranteeing an amazing experience in one of the most important fishing areas in Central America. 

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Sportfishing Angelica IV 29′ Feet Sportfisher

Full Day Adults: $1280.00
Yellowfin Fishing Yellowfin Fishing

The Angelica IV is a 29 ft custom sport fisher powered by Twin 200 Hp Brand New outboards. The boat is equipped with a bathroom, cabins, a tuna tower, a fishing chair, down riggers and the best fishing gear available. The Captain has more than 12 years of fishing experience in this area and knows all the great spots. They specialize in half day and full day trips around Catalina Islands. This area provides a year round abundance of Yellow fin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Sierra Mackerel, Almaco Jack, Jack Crevalle, a variety of Snapper including Pacific Cubera, Dog Tooth and Rooster fish up to 75 pounds. This boat can host up to 5 people.

Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and snacks

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat

Sportfishing Bushwacker 42′ Feet Bertram Boat

Adults: $2350.00
Fishing Costa Rica Experts

The Bushwacker is a 42 ft Bertram with twin Cummins QSM-11 four-stroke engines and a Marine Metal Fabricator’s tuna tower. The boat has been completely rebuilt and any profit goes right back into the perpetual upgrading. The interior is newly redone and you’ll be cool and comfortable in the fully air-conditioned cabin under power of three CruiseAir AC units in the case that you need a break from the action. Fish offshore for Marlin, Sailfish, Dolphin(Dorado) and Tuna on full days. On half daysyou are able to catch Roosterfish, Dolphin(Dorado), Wahoo, small Tuna, Amberjack, Jack Crevalle, Mackerel and Bonito.

Whats Included: Guide, drinks, snacks and lunch, equipment.

Recommended Ages: All ages

Tour Duration (approximately): Inshore (Half day Tour) | Offshore (Full day Tour)

What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, light clothing, light jacket, hat.

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