Top Guanacaste and Northwest Outdoor Activities

Guachipelin Adventure Zipline Horseback River Tubing Combo

• 68 reviews
• Enjoy the thrill of this all day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping with an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes, and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath, and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!
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Full-Day Rio Celeste Tour From La Fortuna

• 11 reviews
• Lace up your hiking boots for this full-day immersion in the wild beauty of Tenorio Volcano National Park. Look for wildlife on the drive from La Fortuna, and feel like a jungle explorer on the trek to Rio Celeste, known for its mystical aquamarine waters. Take a dip in warm volcanic river pools, admire a cascading waterfall, and reward your efforts with a typical Costa Rican lunch.
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Hiking Tour of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park

• 18 reviews
• Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this full-day trekking tour. Set out on a moderate 3-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Toucans, and Coatis along the way. Pass hissing fumaroles, volcanic craters, and bubbling mud pools, then cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall. After re-fuelling with a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.
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Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

• 3 reviews
• Exchange the sun and surf for for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour from Tamarindo. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a gravity-defying Superman cable and a Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the tree tops along a series of hanging bridges. In between adventures, replenish your energy with a typical Costa Rican lunch.
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Zipline, Horseback Riding, and Hot Springs Private Combo Tour in Guanacaste

• 3 reviews
• Get a full-day dose of Costa Rican ‘pura vida’ on this private adventure that combines the best of Guanacaste’s thrills, relaxation, and cuisine. Get your heart rate up on an extreme zipline course complete with a giant Tarzan swing, then splash down the country’s longest mountain water slide. Enjoy a horseback ride through the jungle to reach a natural hot springs, where you can soak your cares away with volcanic mud baths. Recharge with a typical Costa Rican lunch, and enjoy personalized attention from a private guide all day.
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Rio Celeste Hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park

• See the mystical blue waters of Rio Celeste on a full-day hiking tour in Tenorio Volcano National Park. Learn about native plants and look for Costa Rican wildlife on an intense trek through the rain forest that includes several steep elevation gains. Your efforts are rewarded by the sight of the brightly colored river and waterfall, which results from the convergence of two mineral-rich streams, and with a delicious Costa Rican lunch after the hike.
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Miravalles Volcano and Waterfalls from Playa Hermosa

• 6 reviews
• Pamper yourself in a volcanic spa rife with mineral-rich mud baths and hot springs on a private or small-group tour of Miravalles Volcano. Depart from the coast for a 7-hour adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica’s lush wilderness.
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Combo Tour: Canopy, Water Slide, Hot Spring and Horseback Ride at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano

• 2 reviews
• Explore the forested foothills of Rincon de la Vieja volcano with a full day combination tour from Tamarindo, and swing, slide and ride through the park’s scenic landscape. Get a bird’s-eye view of the forest floor as you travel from treetop to treetop on a canopy tour, then launch down a 1,200-foot (400-mt) water slide. Pause for lunch before riding a horse to a natural spa, and spend the rest of your day rolling in mineral-rich volcanic mud and enjoying a series of steaming thermal pools.
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ATV Tour from Guanacaste

• 7 reviews
• Spend a day in the wilderness that makes Costa Rica famous on this guided ATV tour from the Guanacaste coast. Follow your guide over rivers, through thick jungle foliage, past waterfalls, and more, all while learning about the native wildlife along the way. This tour includes all equipment and safety instructions as well as hotel pickup from your Guanacaste lodging.
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Sky Adventures Tour From Arenal

• 3 reviews
• Explore the dramatic landscapes of Arenal from the air with a day at Sky Adventures. Hike through the treetops on the Sky Walk, ride a gondola to a lookout point over Arenal Volcano on the Sky Tram, and soar above the mountains and rain forest on the thrilling Sky Trek zipline course. Take your pick of sky-high activities, or do all three for an unforgettable Arenal adventure.
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Essential Costa Rica: 8-Day Tour

• 1 review
• Discover the best of Costa Rica on an 8-day, 7-night tour that blends comfort and adventure in one of the world’s most scenic countries. Enjoy the intimacy of a small-group tour as you explore with an experienced guide and a professional photographer, and visit towering waterfalls, soak in thermal hot springs then soar through jungle canopy on a thrilling zipline. Travel by air-conditioned bus, horse and riverboat, discover exotic wildlife in cloud forests, volcanoes and lush jungles, and soak up the sun on a perfect Pacific beach.
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Diamante Eco Adventure Park Day Pass with Lunch

• 4 reviews
• Make the most of your time (and your money) with an all-day pass to Diamante Eco Adventure Park, which includes access to ziplines, hanging bridges, ocean activities, a native botanical garden, and the largest animal sanctuary in Guanacaste Province — all in one location near the region’s most popular cities. This pass also includes lunch, fruit drinks, and coffee so you can stay all day.
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Vida Aventura Park in Guanacaste: Zipline Tour, Horseback Ride and Hot Springs

• 53 reviews
• Adventure seekers and spa mavens alike will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Aventura Nature Park, nestled in the scenic mountains of Guanacaste. Fly through the treetops on a series of ziplines, and then return to solid ground for a horseback ride complete with stunning vistas of two active volcanoes. Unwind after your adventure with a mineral-rich mud bath, followed by a refreshing rinse in a natural hot spring. Your tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.
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Miravalles Crater and Waterfalls from Playa Flamingo

• 3 reviews
• Swap sandy beaches for soaring peaks on this full-day tour of the Miravalles volcano from Playa Flamingo. Witness the effects of one of Guanacaste's most active volcanoes as you pass bubbling mud pots, smoking geysers and sulfur springs, and enjoy the rare opportunity to soak in a volcanic mud bath and natural hot springs. After lunch (included), embark on an exhilarating hike along lush rainforest trails and rugged volcanic terrain, stopping to cool off with a swim beneath natural waterfalls.
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Sensoria Hiking and Hot Springs Tour from Guanacaste

• Be enchanted by sparkling waterfalls, natural mineral pools, and pristine rain forest on a guided hike through Sensoria, a private nature reserve nestled at the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Follow a guide along thoughtfully designed nature trails that wind through the jungle, and get help spotting an array of native wildlife. After the hike, soak your cares away in a natural volcanic spring and re-energize with an included lunch.
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All-Inclusive Half Day Charter Aboard LORETTA

• Fish Costa Rica’s northern Pacific Coast with a half-day deep water fishing charter from Liberia, and cast your line for mahi-mahi, sailfish, rooster fish and marlin. Take in clean air and tropical scenery as you navigate into deep water, and cast your line alongside your local captain and experienced guides. Enjoy the security of a well-trained and experienced crew, so you can keep your eyes on the waves and watch for Costa Rica’s next record breaking game fish.
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ATV/UTV Side by Side Mountain & Beach tour From Tamarindo

• 10 reviews
• Explore Tamarindo’s beaches and dry forest on an off-road ATV tour with river crossings, mountain views, and stunning tropical scenery. Learn to maneuver your vehicle, then follow your guide along a rugged 2-hour circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest, watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees, and ride the back roads and byways of the gold coast.
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Volcano Adventure Helicopter Tour

• Fly over Rincon de la Vieja, a stunning combination of volcanic wonders and tropical rain forest. One can only admire this impressive volcano, sometimes known as the “Colossus of Guanacaste” with an estimated height of 6000 feet. Rincón de la Vieja is one of the three active volcanoes in Costa Rica with at least 5 major eruptive centers.We´ll fly close to the craters so have your camera ready for amazing pictures!! The tour route and craters visited may vary according to wind and weather conditions. 
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Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

• 8 reviews
• Head out into the Cosa Rican night in search of Green Pacific and Olive Ridley sea turtles laying their eggs on Playa Grande. During this 4-hour evening tour from Tamarindo, you may even see baby turtles hatching, depending on the conditions. National park fees included.
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ATV and Canopy Tour from Riu Guanacaste or Nuevo Colon

• 1 review
• Combine two adrenaline-pumping activities for the ultimate Costa Rican adventure on this thrilling ATV and zipline tour. Rumble along a muddy, rocky, off-road trail in an all-terrain vehicle to reach a zipline course tucked deep in the rain forest. Then, soar through the treetops at exhilarating speeds on cables that reach lengths of up to 1,650 feet (500 meters).
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Hiking and Tubing at Rincon de la Vieja from Guanacaste Area

• Leave the beach behind to experience the best of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this dual hiking and tubing adventure from the Guanacaste area. Walk down the Las Pailas Trail with a guide to see bubbling geothermal activity and wildlife like howler monkeys and iguanas, and then change into your swimsuit for a tubing trip down the Rio Negro.  This tour includes all transportation, activities, and meals as per itinerary.
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Rainforest Adventure Atlantic Aerial Tram Tour

• 48 reviews
• Discover Costa Rica’s rain forest from a unique treetop perspective with this aerial tram ride. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll glide through the forest canopy in the Braulio Carrillo National Park, where you will have a chance to spot amazing native plants and animals. Round-trip transport from your San Jose hotel and a traditional Costa Rican lunch are included.
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Buggy Tamarindo to Playa Flamingo

• Explore Guanacaste's unspoiled Pacific Coast with an ATV buggy tour that takes you off-roading from Playa Tamarindo to Playa Flamingo, two of the region’s most beautiful beaches. Veer away from the crowds and rumble along dirt paths, up and down mountain tracks, and through tropical dry forest, looking for wildlife along the way. When you reach the beach, cool off with a swim in the ocean before tackling more trails.
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Jungle River Cruise at Palo Verde National Park

• This guided tour to Palo Verde National Park from the Guanacaste area is an easy way to see some of the wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous without going too far out of your way. Take private transit out to the park, and then hop onto a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild. Park fees and transportation are included in tour price for a good value.
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