Top Tamarindo Half-day Tours

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.

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 evening tour from Tamarindo, you may even see baby turtles hatching, depending on the conditions. National park fees included.

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.

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!

Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, and unobscured views of the Guanacaste coast make this perfectly timed sunset catamaran cruise a must when in Tamarindo—and the open bar certainly doesn't hurt. End your day with sea, surf, and sunshine out on the ocean before coming closer to shore in time for a panoramic view of the sunset.

Cruise the Tempisque River and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch on a 2-hour riverboat cruise from Tamarindo that explores the nature, wildlife and lush forests near Palo Verde National Park. Watch for white-faced monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles along the water’s edge, and capture images of bright tropical birds in the jungle canopy. After the family-style lunch, return to Tamarindo through bristling plantations of sweet melons and sugarcane, and finish the 6-hour day day with transfer to your hotel or private residence.

This Tamarindo sunset cruise includes snorkeling and kayaking 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.

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.

Explore Costa Rica’s Gold Coast atop a powerful all-terrain vehicle. See more of the landscape including trails, mountains, rivers, and beaches. You will explore jungle, mountain and beach areas, with an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature the entire time. Your guide can point out local flora and fauna, and there will be time to take a swim in the ocean as well.

Skip the crowded tourist shuttles to Playa Conchal and instead opt for this off-road UTV tour to one of the most beautiful beaches near Tamarindo. Ride down trails, through forests, and across rivers en route to the beach—places most visitors never make it to. When you arrive, spend some time swimming and snorkeling before heading back into town.

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.

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.

Getting to the popular Playa Conchal is made all the more fun with this off-road UTV tour from Tamarindo. Drive your own off-road vehicle down the rugged Guanacaste coast to reach Playa Conchal, and spend time snorkeling in the famously clear waters once you arrive. Return to Tamarindo on a different off-road path for a 2-for-1 off-road experience.

Capitan Island, the only island within Las Baulas National Park and created by a volcanic eruption, is a great place to explore! Don’t let it’s small size deceive you; it’s full of natural wonders for you to enjoy!

Experience the laid-back bliss of Costa Rica's ‘pura vida,’ or good life, on an afternoon sailing cruise from Guanacaste. Lounge on the boat’s sundeck with a drink in hand as you glide past the bays and beaches of the tropical coastline, and splash into the clear Pacific waters during a swimming and snorkeling break among coral gardens. Stellar sunset views cap off the relaxing half-day adventure.

The natural hydrologic system of the Tempisque River creates the perfect conditions for an enormous variation of animals. As a result of this the Palo Verde National Park works as a refuge for hundreds of resident birds and a wide variety of migratory species. It really is a bird watchers paradise, but it is also the perfect spot to see lots of howler and capuchin monkeys as well as crocodiles on the riverside. At the end of the tour down the river it will be time to get a delicious traditional lunch. After enjoying this great meal you will go visit the famous artisan’s village of Guaitil. Here you can learn about the Chorotegan Indians and watch the artists as they make the pottery heritage from their Pre-Columbian ancestors.

Guests ride in the only 4x4 limousine in the country. We are The Official Brew Tour of Costa Rica. This is the first and only craft beer tour available in the area.

We know that you can not start your day, without having a delicious cup of coffee, we invite you to live an unforgettable experience in our coffee tour, only coffee tour with plantation and real processing plant. Located in Hojancha Guanacaste, the only coffee producers in one of the five blue zones of the world. We also know that you have heard that Costa Rica produces very high-quality coffee. Learn with our experts how to produce, select micro-batches, gourmet coffees, and specialty coffees. The experts will guide you through all the processes from the germination of the plant to the roasting and tasting process of the coffee. Discover with us one of the secrets of longevity in the blue zone. We are eager to give you the techniques and secrets to produce one of the best Costa Rican coffees.

Take a drive down the Pacific Coast and visit incredible beaches on this full-day, guided beach tour with snorkelling included. Stroll the powdery sand of Flamingo Beach and walk on the billions of seashells that make up Conchal Beach. Swim and enjoy some local food (own expense) and return to snorkelling in the crystal blue waters or take a surfing lesson instead (additional cost).

We pick you up at hotels on Tamarindo beach. The guided tour by an expert in flora and fauna, will make your tour even more pleasant by clarifying the different species of mangroves. En Tamarindo gran cantidad de belleza natural. Para los amantes de la naturaleza y aquellos a quienes les gusta hacer kayak. Explore el rico río de Tamarindo a través de los ojos de nuestro experto en observación de aves y guíe nuestra guía de kayak. Rodeado por la jungla, este río está lleno de vida silvestre y aves que vienen a anidar y pescan, incluyendo garzas, anhingas, garzas, martines pescadores, manglares, espátulas y quizás incluso algunos cocodrilos. Luego recorra los túneles de manglares tan anchos como su bote, disfrutando de los exquisitos sonidos de la selva. Es una aventura de kayak activa y accesible para todos, y haremos todo lo posible para asegurarnos de que tenga una experiencia exitosa en el agua. Incluye transporte, agua de pipa, piña y sandía.

Birds are the biggest attraction at Palo Verde National Park, and our experienced tour guide know very well the area, they will provide you the real information about Costa Rica Flora and Fauna besides that the staff is alway ready to assist you in all your needs,

Our tour guide have over 10 years exprienced exploring Costa Rica, they will provide you the best details about Costa Rica culture and attraction in the area

A refreshing day trip, this tour from the Guanacaste area takes you for a dip in a waterfall and a tour of a coffee farm. Swim in the beautiful pool of Llanos del Cortez Waterfall—a favorite for its multiple cascades—and then learn about coffee from bean to cup on a tour of a working farm with an industry professional. Between attractions, learn about Costa Rica culture from your guide.