Top Tamarindo Extreme

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 circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest and watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees. Upgrade your tour to include other activities such as snorkeling, driving a UTV, ziplining, or even exploring other areas by ATV.

If you’re looking to escape the crowds in Tamarindo, look no further than this fun-filled ATV tour. An ATV allows you to get off the beaten track— ride through small towns, into the jungle, and even across rivers during the rainy season. As you ride, look for wildlife like monkeys and birds that call the area home.

This Costa Rica ziplining tour provides great variety (and great value): Zipline cables, hanging bridges, a Tarzan swing, and an optional free fall give you lots of ways to explore the rain forest. Guides both work to ensure your safety and push you out of your comfort zone, making this canopy tour a good choice for first-time zipliners.

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.

Ride an ATV along Tamarindo’s sandy beaches, back roads and jungle trails with a 2-hour, guided off-road tour. Learn to maneuver your 4X4, then rev your engine and follow your guide along a scenic route. Watch for the monkeys and birds that thrive on the Nicoya Peninsula as you take in the sights and sounds of this small-town tropical haven.

Explore the foothills of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on an adventurous full-day tour from Tamarindo that combines horseback riding, ziplining and steaming thermal hot springs into the ultimate jungle experience. Ride scenic trails to a series of ten ziplines, strap in and soar above a river and through the forest canopy. Enjoy lunch on site, launch down a 1,706-foot (520-meter) waterslide, then finish your day by rolling in mineral-rich volcanic mud and soaking in a Vandara’s hot springs.

Quick and thrilling, this zipline canopy tour in Guanacaste lets you ride through the treetops, see the rain forest, and then continue on with your day without skipping a beat. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included for a hassle-free agenda, and your choice of a morning or afternoon departure makes this tour easy to fit into your vacation plans.

Take a break from Tamarindo's beaches to soar through the rain forest canopy on a zipline tour at Pura Aventura park. Ride through a historic cattle ranch to reach a state-of-the-art course featuring 11 ziplines that crisscross different levels of the treetops, plus a swinging bridge fit for Indiana Jones. Try to spot native Costa Rican wildlife like monkeys and iguanas on short jungle hikes in between platforms, and enjoy peace of mind from special safety features like a double-pulley system and emergency brakes.

When we say “buggy” picture a golf cart on steroids. Go off road to explore the rainforest around Tamarindo along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast with an experienced naturalist guide. Spot wildlife and learn about the area's rich natural history while bouncing along dirt trails in the comfort of a UTV (utility terrain vehicle). This adventure is perfect for all ages any time of year.

Enjoy the thrill of this all-day adventure that includes some of the best outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping on 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!

Spend a truly unforgettable evening observing turtles nesting! - Venture off the beaten track to beautiful, hidden beaches - Look for turtle tracks in the sand that will lead you to their nesting sites - Observe sea turtles making their nests on the beach above the high tide mark and laying their eggs, before returning to the ocean

Partake on a Costa Rican adventure on this 8-day tour from Liberia International Airport (LIR). From an ATV tour through white-sand beaches to river tubing down the Colorado River, get ready for days packed with action. You’ll also get to go on a horseback ride, zipline through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, and rappel down huge waterfalls. Plus hike through rainforests, enjoy free time, and relax at Rio Negro Hot Springs.

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.

Get the ultimate Colorado River experience with a full-day adventure tour from Tamarindo, and explore a tropical forest, natural sauna and mud baths. Soar between the trees on a zip line, rappel and climb a riverside cliff, then then gear up for a trip down the river in a raft or inner tube. Splash and swirl your way through five miles of Class II-II rapids, stop for a rock jump and rope swing, and finish your day by rolling in warm volcanic mud and relaxing in thermal hot springs.

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.

No need to travel far from Tamarindo for a fun zipline experience through a forest canopy. This Tamarindo zipline tour is just a few minutes from downtown Tamarindo, so you can get in, zip around, and head back to the beach in time to watch the sunset.

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour from Tamarindo. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.

A perfect tour for both beginners and experienced drivers, this 2.5 hour ATV Snorkel tour takes you off-road through the back trails and forest viewing native wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and many birds. You will drive 45 minutes to the pristine blue waters of Playa Mina and Pueto Viejo near Playa Conchal where you will snorkel along the reef where you will see a vast variety of tropical fish, octopus, eels, and more!

Explore the natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Region by ATV during this high-octane adventure. Get to know your machine and build your confidence on sandy beaches, then head into the jungle to weave your way across streams and through tropical forest on your way up and down a mountain featuring spectacular views of the landscape stretching out below.

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch, departing from Tamarindo. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 2-hour 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.

Part of what makes Costa Rica the world's premier destination for ecotourism is its extensive coastlines. Explore the waters off Guanacaste aboard the Blue Dolphin, a 40-foot catamaran that slices through the surf and offers a fully stocked bar, paddle boards and kayaks for your enjoyment. Breathe in the salt spray and keep a lookout for dolphins, turtles, whales, and spectacular coastal views.

Las Baulas National Park, created in 1990, is approximately 445 hectares & located on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, near the town of Tamarindo. The Tamarindo estuary is the biggest mangrove estuary in Latin America and the only way to get to it’s heart is by water. This makes it a quiet and private place in comparison to many of Costa Rica’s other National Parks that are easily accessible by car. Come and enjoy the nature it has to share!

A single day is enough to pack in adventures on this tour from the Guanacaste area to the rain forest. Soar through the forest canopy on a 10-cable zipline course, shoot down a refreshing water slide, and then relax in thermal pools. Though this tour includes a horseback ride to the thermal pools, a tractor ride is offered at no extra cost for those who aren’t comfortable on horseback.

Go off the beaten path literally on this half-day, guided, ATV excursion. Learn about your four-wheeler and how to drive from your guide and then drive into the forest near Tamarindo. Pass through tropical rainforest seeing vegetation, monkeys, and iguana and ascend the trail to take in panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Cool off with a swims at hidden gems: Playa Minas and Playa Pirata.