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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour

Llanos de Cortes Waterfall To start your day, we will take you to Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, where you can relax and take a swim at the falls or walk around exploring the flora and fauna. Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike - Tenorio Volcano National Park Upon arriving at the entrance, you will go on a 2 hour moderately difficult hike in the park.  You will walk through the rainforest and along the Celeste River where you can observe one of nature's most intriguing phenomenon. Organic Farm - Sloth and Frog Sanctuary After lunch, take a tour on a rural organic farm! You will be taken on an inspiring and educational walk, showcasing natural wonders such as tropical plants, flowers, birds, sloths, frogs, snakes, insects and many more animals that inhabit the farm.
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From $135
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Sunset Sailing Catamaran Tour from Tamarindo

The Ti Marouba is a catamaran specifically designed to be the ultimate in day charters. Moored in the bay off Playa Tamarindo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, the boat is packed with amenities including trampolines for sunning and lounging, a shaded main salon, fresh water shower, 2 clean restrooms (men & women), well maintained snorkel gear, kayaks and a stairway to the sea. Our friendly, professional crew will ensure your comfort and safety during this spectacular journey along the Guanacaste Costa Rica coast, a trip you’ll be sure to remember. Full open bar available. Explore the ocean with one of our kayaks or paddle boards. Enjoy snorkeling with our equipement or swimming around the coves to a small beach. Taste the local cuisine “typical” lunch made by a French chef de cuisine. On the way back to Tamarindo relax with a picture perfect sunset.
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From $95
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Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity. Next we will visit the Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim and play in the water. After the waterfall, it is time to eat a typical Costa Rican lunch following a trip to relax at the hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.
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From $125
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5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica

What makes us different is in our level of customer service and attention to detail. 10 years of wedding and event planning experience, has given us a unique perspective to understand that, taking every experience to the next level is all about the details. From the decor on the boat, to the signature cocktails we take pride in the details
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From $95
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Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari

Join us for the beautiful two-hour safari boat tour in Las Baulas National Park to explore the flora and fauna of the mangroves of Tamarindo in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Your local bilingual tour guide will share information about the local ecosystem and help you to spot monkeys, crocodiles, birds, iguanas and more. Enjoy the amazing landscape and nature on a relaxing trip through the local estuary.
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From $45
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Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour! - Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More

One of the main reasons to book this tour is to see as much as you can of Costa Rica in one day, the whole combination of nature, adventure and culture, for example you can do one of the best canopies in Costa Rica followed by hanging bridges across of the transitional rainforest, added to this you will have the opportunity to share our culture and learn a little about it, you will also have a dose of adrenaline by doing the longest slide in Costa Rica (1240 feet), also the view being at 2400 feet The sea level will be unbeatable, and at the end of the day we will visit real hot springs and a volcanic mud bath excellent for the skin. For all this and more, this tour is great and unique.
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From $193
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Public Blue Dolphin Sailing Adventure

A trip to Tamarindo is not complete without a day spent on the ocean, and there is no better way to enjoy the beauty and wonder of the Costa Rican sea than aboard the Blue Dolphin, a 40-foot sailing catamaran. Blue Dolphin is the original sailing tour company in Guanacaste, operating continuously since 2004. Whether you're traveling solo, with family and friends or as part of a large group, the Blue Dolphin crew will make you feel welcome and part of our family, so come aboard, relax and enjoy the ride. Tours during high season are likely to sell-out, so book early. Reservation cut-off times: *morning tours are 5 pm the day prior to the tour. *afternoon tours are 11:30 am day of tour.
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From $90
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RIO CELESTE COMBO : National Park+River tubing+Animal sanctuary

Approximately 2.5 hours from Tamarindo Beach, Flamingo Beach, and the Papagayo area the tropical forest in the Tenorio Volcano National Park and magnificent turquoise blue Rio Celeste waterfall awaits us. A local expert guide will company you. On the drive, it's possible to see three active volcanoes all in a row while traveling through three different types of forest. We will briefly stop to admire the 400-year-old Tree of Peace (árbol de La Paz). We'll cool off in the Celeste River by taking an hour-and-a-half tubing tour down the blue river and stoping in several places to swim and snack on fresh regional fruits. After tubing, we will have a typical lunch and return along the best route to viewing wildlife such as sloths, colored frogs , monkeys, exotic birds, and much more.
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See Details → Duration :10 to 11 hours
From $185
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Volcano-Waterfall and Hot Springs Combo ( Private)

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. By providing private transportation and a personal tour guide to each individual tour. We guarantee flexibility and a very personalized experience.
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See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $180
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Turtle watching night tours with Expert Naturalist

Costa Rica is the best place in the world for the observation of sea turtles! Every species of turtle except 1 can be seen in Costa Rica, North of the leatherback turtle national park we have the opportunity to see up to 3 kinds! This is one of the most intimate nature experiences one can have.
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $75
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Frogs-sloths and coffee- chocolate tour

It is a unique experience in the rainforest where we will see sloths 100% guaranteed since they do not move from their natural habitat, frogs, birds, butterflies, snakes and other species of animals depending on nature, such as the tapir, in addition to knowing about the culture of coffee, chocolate and its history, you will also be able to have the opportunity to make your own coffee and chocolate, it is a very fun and learning experience. in addition to tasting a delicious typical lunch called casado.
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See Details → Duration :6 to 8 hours
From $140
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4 in 1 rain forest, blue river, volcano mud bath and hot springs

with this combination On this tour you will observe the burners of Miravalles Volcano’s active crater with volcanic mud pots you will be able to watch closely the fumaroles, hot stones and crystallized sulfur among other scenic beauties. Follow an expert local guide in a moderate hike through the rain forest to reach the Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders at the magic Blue River,
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See Details → Duration :8 to 10 hours
From $225
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Horseback Riding in Tamarindo Beach

A horseback ride along Tamarindo down to Langost beach is poised to become a highlight of any tropical vacation. Trot through forested areas en route to Langosta Beach. We will take stops on the way at different sites to enjoy the views. The route has beautiful sites from where you can photograph stunning sunsets (if you choose to ride in the afternoon) , rock formations shaped by the repeated fall and rise of the sea, and spot holler monkeys up in trees if it is the right time. The final destionation can be as far a Langosta beach, but we'll leave it up to our guest how far south you'd like to ride. Tamarindo is famous for its waves so you will also see many surfers riding the waves of this wonderful beach. This will be a Pura Vida style Tour on the beach and forest with our great horses. You will watch surfers, nature and animals from the saddle. This place is unique and magical, especially early in the morning or at sunset. You will love it ! See you at the beach! PURA VIDA!
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From $85
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Tamarindo Estuary Tour

Travel the vast network of mangroves with an expert nature guide. National Park Marine Leatherback Turtles is home to Tamarindo estuary, being one of the largest of 127 mangrove forest in Costa Rica. This brackish water habitat is home to many crocodiles, iguanas, crabs, monkeys and more! Our company has 15 years experience providing safe, fun and educational tours to many people around the world!
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From $44
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La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day

To enjoy this experience in the most affordable way the reservation must be done with minimum 2 people policy. This unique and adventurous one of a kind experience goes beyond to a single walk to see a waterfall, instead, you will feel that you are exploring the tropical and dense forest at the river canyon passing through caves, reaching wooded ladders holding on ropes to travel it and getting into crystal blue waters river pools to enter the canyon where the marvelous turquoise LEONA waterall awaits for you to be discovered.
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