Top Playa Flamingo Day Trips

This tour offers the perfect balance of a little activity in contact with nature hiking in a tropical rainforest and witnessing volcanic activity from a safe distance and the opportunity of relax at a natural swimming pool at the base of a beautiful waterfall and as a plus end up with a deserved break in the volcanic mineral hot springs. All this at the convenience of going in a private and comfortable transportation.

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 1-hour and 20 minutes 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.

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.

Experience popular Costa Rican activities on this combination adventure tour. First, hop on an off-road buggy and hit the area's rugged terrain, riding through rivers and over mountain trails. You’ll head to a sloth rescue refuge, which rehabilitates injured, orphaned, or confiscated wildlife. The habitats are designed to provide a natural setting for the animals and allows visitors to experience up-close, safe viewing of sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, and more. The tour ends with a stop at different area beaches.

Travel beyond the beach on this buggy tour of Papagayo Gulf. After a brief safety training, take off down a winding trail in search of native wildlife, deserted beaches, and rural Costa Rican culture, stopping to take a swim along the way. No prior buggy riding experience is necessary.

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.

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

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.

Watch the sun slip into the Pacific Ocean on a 4-hour sailing tour from the Guanacaste to a white sand beach with remarkable snorkeling. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks as you cast off, and watch for the dolphins, whales and turtles that thrive along the scenic coastline. Drop anchor to explore with a guide or at your own pace, swim alongside brilliant fish and bright coral, then watch the first stars appear as you steer back towards the shore.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.

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.

Explore Costa Rica’s wild side on a 2-hour guided ATV tour in the Guanacaste region. Venture through forests, forge rivers, and comb the beach in search of wildlife sightings and a dose of adventure.

Go beach hopping in Guanacaste on this ATV tour that combines action and adventure with some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. Go off-roading and access areas that most travelers never see on a rugged all-terrain vehicle that can handle dirt roads and sand. Get local insight into coastal life from a guide, and stop to take photos at famously gorgeous Flamingo, Brasilito, and Potrero beaches.

Fit in two of Costa Rica's top adventures in one day on this combo ATV and zipline tour that lets you escape the crowds and explore secluded shores of Brasilito, Flamingo, Tamarindo, and other beautiful Guanacaste beaches. After beach hopping and looking for wildlife, take to the skies on a thrilling zip line course through the jungle that will get your adrenaline pumping.

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.

Get out and explore the rainforest with this full-day excursion. You’ll see sloths in their natural habitat, take a hike up to hanging bridges high above the rainforest canopy, and wade under the beautiful Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls. Best of all, lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from your Guanacaste hotel are included.

This organized nature day tour will take you to three of Guanacaste’s best sites in the Rincon de la Vieja National park You’ll have about a 2 mile walk with a naturalist guide in the National park with incredible wildlife, then get to Oropendola Waterfall for a swim in the blue pool below. After an included lunch, you’ll get to Rio Negro Hot Springs to relax in the thermal waters.

Get close to animals in their natural habitat on this river cruise through Palo Verde National Park. After a scenic drive through the park, see exotic birds, crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, and other animals on a 2-hour river cruise on the Tempisque River. Then, enjoy a lunch of typical Costa Rican dishes cooked over a fire. On the return journey, make short stops to learn about indigenous pottery techniques and taste local coffee.

Experience all the best adventures in one day! There are four main activities during this day of adventure: canopy (zip line) tour and rappelling through the Rio Blanco Canyon, a tubing adventure on the Rio Negro River with class III rapids, a horseback riding adventure, and relaxing with volcano-heated thermal waters, steam, and mud bath. The package also includes a delicious lunch at Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant. This is an action-packed day! Your guide provides instruction for all the activities, ensures your safety, and makes sure you have a great time! The adventures are a blast, and the views of the river, canyons, and wildlife are unbeatable. Join us for an amazing day experiencing all the best that Costa Rica has to offer. You don’t want to miss it! Please take into consideration that for the tubing tour, the required minimum age is 8 years old and must be at least 1,40 cm to be able to take the tour.

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Adventure seekers will love this full-day tour that combines a variety of outdoor activities. Go tubing down class II and III rapids on the Rio Negro, zipline through the forest canopy, swing like Tarzan on thrilling swings, scale and rappel down rock faces, and ride on horseback through the jungle. After all this excitement, unwind in a natural volcanic spring with beautiful views.

Discover many of the natural attractions around the province of Guanacaste with this private tour. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel as you’ll spend a lot of the day swimming in river pools and soaking in hot springs. But it’s not all relaxation as the tour also includes more adventurous activities like hiking to the tops of waterfalls and cliff jumping if you dare.

Discover some of Costa Rica's natural wonders on this guided combination tour. Follow your guide through lush scenery, along rugged trails, and visit natural attractions such as the Llanos del Cortés waterfalls. Highlights of the tour include a visit to the Tree Chocolate farm where you'll learn about the origins and history of chocolate and participate in the production process. Plus, hike through a private nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano where you'll see a sloth habitat.

Do something different and escape the crowds in Guanacaste with a private tour to the secluded Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, where you can swim in the calm, sandy pools beneath a tropical cascade. After frolicking and bathing in the rain forest, get up close to jaguars and other endangered species at the Las Pumas Rescue Center.