Top Guanacaste and Northwest Scuba Diving

Go scuba diving in Costa Rica in the waters of the Gulf of Papagayo when you visit Playa Hermosa. Choose from several tour options with dive sites that are suited for beginners, certified divers, and advanced divers. For people with more experience, tours to Catalina and Bat Islands are offered.

TamaDive is focused on safety and personalized service. Don’t worry about anything; that's our job! We offer Scuba Diving for inexperienced water enthusiasts up to dive professionals. Take the time to enjoy it and allow yourself to soak in the beauty. LEARN, EXPLORE and ENJOY with us.

Learn the basics of scuba diving with an introductory course on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Depart from Playa Flamingo or Tamarindo, then set out for the Catalina Islands with your scuba guide. Your course covers the essential skills of scuba diving, and you’ll do two dives where you view fish and other marine life. Your tour includes use of scuba equipment, and underwater photos and video.

More than an incredible opportunity for certified divers, this Catalina Islands tour offers a day of relaxation out on the water and the chance to see dolphins, turtles, and more in the wild. Sail from Tamarindo or Langosta to two diving spots known for aquatic life like manta rays and tropical fish, and use the included good-quality diving equipment to explore underwater. Between sites, relax on board with fresh fruit and drinks.

Experience scuba diving without a certification while in Costa Rica. This excursion includes a theory session, practice time with an instructor, and two dives at the Catalina Islands, known as some of the best scuba diving spots in Costa Rica. Choose between a 1- or 2-day option where you’ll be able to practice in a pool the day before heading out on the boat.

Snorkeling stops, sunshine, and unobstructed views of Costa Rica's shoreline make this sunset catamaran cruise the ideal way to end your day—and the open bar doesn't hurt. Join a friendly crew (as well as dolphins, turtles, and flying fish) to make the most of the day's last rays on this perfectly timed tour, which ends just as the sun sinks below the horizon.

Grab your passport and head over the border for a whistle-stop tour of Nicaragua’s best bits from Costa Rica. Take in the views from Catarina Volcano, haggle over handicrafts at the Masaya Artisan Market and visit the active Masaya Volcano. After a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine, explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views of Mombacho Volcano. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a 1-hour sunset cruise, stopping to meet the friendly monkeys of Monkey Island along the way.

Get your adrenaline pumping on a whitewater rafting trip down the Tenorio River, located in a red-rock canyon in the Guanacaste mountain range. Depart from Tamarindo for a day trip to Costa Rica’s nearby forests, including lunch.

Adventure seekers will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Aventura Ranch and 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 at our beautiful thermal pools. Your tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Experience the thrill of hiking near one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere! On this full-day trip from Guanacaste, get an up-close view of Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape. Rejuvenate with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar evening views of the volcano and emerging stars. Round-trip hotel transport from Guanacaste included.

Explore the sandy beaches, secluded bays, and jungle-clad shorelines around Playa Hermosa on this afternoon catamaran cruise. Admire the views as you sail along the coast, look out for dolphins and whales, and stop to swim and snorkel in a picturesque bay. While onboard, enjoy a tasty BBQ chicken lunch, grab yourself a drink from the open bar, and watch the sunset as you cruise back to shore.

Enjoy a day with multiple adventures, including a Tour of Rio Celeste, visiting the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall and the beautiful Sloth habitat at the finca verde private farm. This is about a 10 hour day with a half hour hike through the rain forest, and then observing the wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. You’ll also get to take a dip in the blue river

This sunset cruise includes snorkeling equipment for you to get out and enjoy the water, plus a premium top-shelf open bar and lunch. Basically, it has everything you need to guarantee a fun afternoon out on the water. End your tour with a picture-perfect sunset over the ocean. The cruise leaves from 2 locations, Tamarindo or Playas del Coco. please be careful to select the correct option.

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 an adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica’s lush wilderness.

Set sail in the afternoon and take in views of the Costa Rican coastline on this tour. On board a comfortable catamaran, you’ll have the chance to spot local sea life such as whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, and seabirds. The tour also includes time to swim and snorkel or simply relax on the boat. On the sail back to Playas del Coco, you’ll catch sight of the sunset from the water.

Opportunities to see tropical fish, sea turtles, manta rays, and more make your first diving experience extra special on this diving lesson off Costa Rica’s Guanacaste coast. Dive staff teach you the basics and help you suit up before jumping into the water. Tour includes two tank dives, equipment, instruction, and snacks. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included at a small fee.

Certified divers will love exploring the underwater world of the Catalina Islands with a small, intimate group. Everyone will receive personalized attention from the guides during your two dives as group numbers are kept low. See a variety of marine species including sharks, manta rays, turtles, and humpback whales (depending on the season). Remember your dives with complimentary underwater photographs.

Las Catalinas Islands off Costa Rica’s Pacific coast are known for their giant manta rays, white tip reef sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, and more — with a little luck, you can even spot humpback whales in the summer months. Swim alongside this bounty of marine life on a 2-dive tour to the islands from Playa Flamingo with a PADI-certified instructor. This tour is only for certified scuba divers.

Get some thrills when you go bull shark diving off Bat Island in Tamarindo. Your guides will take you to two dive spots to see the sharks, manta rays, and all the other gorgeous sea creatures. You must be PADI certified with an Advanced Open Water Diver or similar certificate, and over 15 years old. This is a full day experience, where lunch and beverages will be taken care of for you.

Have all the fun of scuba diving without investing the time and expense into a PADI certification with a Discover Scuba Diving experience from Playa Flamingo. Learn the basics of scuba diving in a pool the day before or morning of your trip, and then head out to the open ocean near Las Catalinas Islands to dive and swim alongside tropical fish, manta rays, sea horses, and more.

Our Refresh course will allow you to remember the basics of scuba diving and practice alongside one of our instructors. We take your safety as the first priority and will help you refine your scuba diving skills.

Learn how to dive in open water safely and confidently on a three-day dive course from some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches. Start with theory lessons on day one and build up to guided diving excursions on days two and three, before sitting the PADI exam at the end. Receive personalized attention during a small-group course (max. 4) and benefit from your instructor’s expert knowledge.

TamaDive is focused on safety and personalized service. Don’t worry about anything; that's our job! In this 3 days course you will learn more about diving and get 1 free fundive. You will be performing various skills on 5 different dives. Each dive is themed toward the advanced course. Out of the 5 dives you can chose the theme for 3 dives (we will give you a set of options and recommendations). Deep- and navigation dives are mandatory. After you complete all dives and the performance requirements you get certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver.

Experienced divers get a thrill out of this trip to the Catalina Islands. Head out on the water on a comfortable boat and visit two dive sites known for their diversity of wildlife. This tour cuts back on cost by asking that people bring their own equipment, making it a good choice for travelers who came with their gear.