Day Trips in Guanacaste and Northwest

Voyage through the rich wetlands ecosystem of Palo Verde National Park on this full-day tour from Tamarindo or Papagayo Bay. Look for monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and other wildlife on a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River - also a birdwatcher's paradise. Later, explore the area's culture and cuisine with a homemade lunch and handicraft demo in the artisan town of Bolson.

If you're searching for all-age fun, then this private 9-hour tour of Dino Park and the Blue River Resort and Hot Springs is for you. Marvel at life-sized dinosaurs at Dino Park, set amid lush rain forest, and enjoy access to the luxurious facilities of Blue River Resort, home to natural hot springs, a botanical garden, and butterfly park. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Ideal for lovers of the outdoors, this 8-hour tour of Rincon de la Vieja National Park combines rain forest hikes with the luxurious facilities of the Blue River Hotel and Hot Springs. During a morning hike, you'll see the smoking El Rincon volcano and trek through a jungle rich with flora and fauna. Then, relax in the mud baths, natural pools, and hot springs of the Blue River Resort. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience the best of 'pura vida' life on an 8-hour day trip to the mountains from the Playa Hermosa area. Fly by a waterfall on a zipline course, ride a horse through the countryside, and relax in volcanic mud baths and hot springs on this small-group tour near Rincon de la Vieja National Park.

Embark on a jungle safari through the wetlands and tropical forests of Palo Verde National Park on this full-day adventure from Guanacaste. Look for abundant birds and other wildlife on a cruise down the Bebedero River, and sun or splash in the idyllic pools of the Llanos del Cortes waterfall. You'll also have a chance to explore Guanacaste's urban charm with a shopping and city tour of Liberia and enjoy an authentic Costa Rican lunch.

Get close-up and personal inside Dino Park with life-size moving dinosaurs inside a "Paradise on Earth".  The thrills take place inside a lush rain forest followed by a nature walk to a real blue river, to an 80 meter waterfall for dips, incomparable views of majestic smoking Rincon de la Vieja volcano and much more. The Dino Park Adventure is all about family exhilaration and learning too.  Taken lunch at Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, followed by swims in 3 different "natural mineral" hot spring pools & 2 fresh water pools with bullet water slide; a natural mud bath and sauna; tropical botanical gardens with over 700 varietals; the butterfly gardens; the fish & hummingbird sanctuary; fish, turtle & bird & caiman ponds and lagoons; pet miniature donkeys and horses and more.  From where to are staying be picked-up with a bi-lingual driver and delivered back home in time for supper.

Home to a wide diversity of wildlife including capuchin monkeys, roseate spoonbills, and crocodiles, a boat ride down the Tempisque River can feel like a wildlife safari. This Tempisque River boat tour not only gives you chances to see Costa Rica's river wildlife for yourself, but also provides the benefit of a knowledgeable tour guide who provides information about the plants and animals as you sail.

Cruise a lush jungle river and tour a coffee plantation on a full day trip to Palo Verde National Park that takes in the best of northwest Costa Rica's wildlife, nature and culture. Enjoy pickup from your Guanacaste hotel, then spot monkeys, iguanas and crocodiles as you navigate the wetlands of Palo Verde, and watch flocks of bright birds soar across the tropical sky. After lunch, learn how coffee is produced and processed at a nearby facility and sample a cup brewed from local beans before returning to the coast.

Spend a delightful day surrounded by Costa Rica's natural beauty with this combo river and wildlife tour. Enjoy a relaxing float down the Corobici River, where you'll glide on a raft past lush tropical scenery and have a chance to spot many animals in their wild habitat. Then, get an up-close encounter with some of Costa Rica's famous felines at the Las Pumas Jaguar Rescue Center.

Make the most of your time in Costa Rica with this 9-hour Dino Park, Penjamo River, and hot springs adventure by Rincon de la Vieja from Tamarindo. Visit Dino Park to see life-size, moving replicas of dinosaurs, and take a hike along Penjamo River to stop at one of its waterfalls to swim. Then go to Blue River Resort & Hot Springs, and choose from a variety of free-time activities, including soaking in the hot springs, taking a natural mud bath, or strolling through a botanical garden.

Get a taste for adventure on this one-day tour that includes some of Costa Rica's top natural attractions. Ride horses over mountain passes and across open plains, and take in iconic views of Guanacaste's Pacific coastline and the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano. Then soar high above the rainforest canopy on a thrilling zipline tour that includes ten cables and waterfall views. After a day of excitement relax with a soak in natural hot springs before returning to your hotel.

Discover the wildlife of the Palo Verde National Park on this guided river boat cruise. Along the way to the park, stop at the Llanos de Cortez Waterfall and jump into its natural pool. At the wildlife refuge, spot crocodiles, birds, iguanas, monkeys, and more while on board the river boat. Plus, visit the town of Liberia to sightsee and shop.

The Tenorio River will test your courage with its rapids class III and IV.For those already connoisseur rafters and adventurers, this trip is a must; its continued challenges await you as you plunge through twists, turn and drop down 11 Km of intense challenging rapids.

Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia City Tour is ideal for you if you want to know some history about Guanacaste when you visit Costa Rica

Get an up close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders with 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.

Combine visits to Dino Park and the Blue River Resort on this 9-hour, family-friendly excursion from Liberia. View the life-size animatronic dinosaurs at Dino Park, then explore the hot springs, waterfalls, butterfly gardens, and views of the smoking Rincon de la Vieja volcano at the Blue River Resort. Round-trip transportation from Liberia and lunch at the resort are included.

Float through amazon on this full-day, guided, riverboat cruise in stunning Palo Verde National Park. See Costa Rica's signature wildlife and vegetation growing and living along Bebedero River. Catch a glimpse of exotic animals from white-face monkeys to anteaters and more living in the freshwater lagoons, swamps, dry Pacific savannas, and mangrove trees. See colourful, tropical birds taking flight from this international bird-nesting site and let your inner nature-lover soar.

This private combination tour from the Guanacaste region includes a horseback ride, zipline, and hot springs soak, so you can bring up your adrenaline with a rain forest adventure and then relax at the end of the trip. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included from most hotels along the Guanacaste coast, making transportation a cinch, and lunch is included, too, to keep you fueled throughout the day.

Enjoy one of the wonders of Costa Rica, where we will walk for 3 hours in the middle of the nature of the Tenorio Volcano National Park. You will be able to observe the Blue lagoon, the celestial waterfall, the fumaroles and know where the river turns into a celestial color, a complete and unique natural adventure. It also includes luxury transportation, naturalist guide and the best on-board customer service and delicious typical Costa Rican food.We leave from San Jose, Heredia or Alajuela, picking up at your hotel or authorized pick-up, luxury transportation offers you DVD, reclining seats, air conditioning, on-board blanket, bottle of water and the best VIP service for you and your family or friends , the best recommendations during the trip.In addition we will visit pineapple plantings of the area and the tree of La Paz, the widest tree of Costa Rica, do not miss this adventure of a day full of nature.

Get lost in a lush tropical paradise complete with mineral pools, butterfly gardens, miniature horses, and even dinosaurs on this family-friendly Blue River combo tour. Feel ancient history come to life as you encounter the Jurassic robots of Dino Park, and admire majestic Rincon de la Vieja Volcano on a hike through the rain forest. Stroll among the botanical gardens and turtle ponds of a luxury resort, and soak your cares away in natural hot springs while a freshwater pool and water slide keep the young at heart entertained.