Outdoor Activities in Guanacaste and Northwest

Immerse yourself in the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park on this full-day trekking tour. Set out on a moderate 3-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for Howler monkeys, Capuchin monkeys, Toucans and Coatis along the way. Pass hissing fumaroles, volcanic craters and bubbling mud pools, then cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall. After re-fuelling with a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.

Be enchanted by sparkling waterfalls, natural mineral pools, and pristine rain forest on a guided hike through Sensoria, a private nature reserve nestled at the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Follow a guide along thoughtfully designed nature trails that wind through the jungle, and get help spotting an array of native wildlife. After the hike, soak your cares away in a natural volcanic spring and re-energize with an included lunch.

Enjoy the thrill of this all day adventure that includes some of the best un outdoor fun. Get your adrenaline pumping with an exciting zipline tour, horseback riding through epic landscapes and tubing along a flowing river. This memorable tour includes a visit to natural hot springs, a volcanic mud bath and a full buffet lunch. It's the best way to experience the natural wonder of Costa Rica!

The best of Costa Rica's wildlife adventures await on this private tour in Rincon de la Vieja from Papagayo Gulf. Head to Costa Rica's famous Rincon de la Vieja volcano for a day packed with rain forest activities including horseback riding, a zipline canopy tour, and thermal hot springs. In addition to all activities and entrance fees, this tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Adventure seekers and spa mavens alike will enjoy this full-day tour to Vida Aventura 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 with a mineral-rich mud bath, followed by a refreshing rinse in a natural hot spring. Your tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Visit the spectacular Cortes Falls on a 5-hour trip from Playa del Coco that includes lunch at a restaurant near the falls, admission, and round-trip transport from your Playa del Coco hotel. Slip behind the 49-foot (15-meter) waterfall to take a natural, tropical shower, or swim from a white sand beach fringed by lush foliage. This small-group tour is limited to 10 people for a personalized experience.

Cruising down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park gives you the opportunity to see wildlife like macaws, storks, monkeys, and more in the wild. Going as part of a guided tour from the Guanacaste area makes it easy to visit in a day"”no need to arrange your own transport or book a hotel. This tour also includes lunch and a guide for a convenient way to sightsee.

Take a 30-minute or 1-hour horseback ride with a professional guide on this tour from Diamante Eco Adventure Park, with options suitable for beginner and advanced riders alike. Choose to ride along the beach or through a tropical dry forest, learning about native wildlife and taking in the views of Costa Rica's diverse wilderness along the way.

Combine the best of Costa Rica vacations into a single day on this combo-tour featuring a zipline course, horseback ride, and visit to a waterfall and hot springs. Take in mountain vistas and rain forest views from a luxurious resort at the base of Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from the Liberia area, all activities, and lunch.

Make sure you see the volcanic activity you came for on this volcanic activity hike at Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Hike for roughly two hours on a path that takes you past geysers, mud pots, boiling water pools, and more depending on the season, ensuring an exciting time. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Liberia, all entrance fees, and lunch.

Swap the glittering Pacific waters of Playa Flamingo for the wild waters of the Tempisque River on this half-day tour of the Palo Verde National Park. Hop on-board a riverboat for a 2-hour cruise through the scenic wetlands and sprawling dry forests of Palo Verde. Along the way, keep a lookout for native wildlife, from crocodiles and iguanas lazing on the riverbanks, to monkeys and colorful birds flitting through the treetops.

Get the ultimate adrenaline fix with this action-filled combo tour and spend a full day exploring the foothills of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. First, take to the treetops for an exhilarating canopy tour, complete with high-speed zip-lines, a Tarzan Swing and a climbing wall, then float down the Rio Negro on a tube. After lunch (included), saddle up to complete your adventure with a scenic horseback ride through the forest, then finish with a relaxing mud wrap and soak in the hot springs.

Explore the forest around Tamarindo on an ATV during this 2-hour tour. Suitable for novices and experienced drivers, this tour goes off-roading to search for local wildlife and flora.

Explore the foothills of Rincon de la Vieja National Park on an adventurous full-day tour from Tamarindo that combines horseback riding, ziplining and steaming thermal hot springs into the ultimate jungle experience. Ride scenic trails to a series of ten ziplines, strap in and soar above a river and through the forest canopy. Enjoy lunch on site, launch down a 1,706-foot (520-meter) waterslide, then finish your day by rolling in mineral-rich volcanic mud and soaking in a Vandara's hot springs.