Outdoor Activities in Tamarindo

Explore Tamarindo's beaches and dry forest on an off-road ATV tour with river crossings, mountain views and stunning tropical scenery. Learn to maneuver your vehicle, then follow your guide along a rugged 2-hour circuit. Take in the sights and sounds of the Costa Rican forest, watch for birds and monkeys as you steer beneath coastal trees, and ride the back roads and byways of the gold coast.

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.

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 Tamarindo for a 7-hour adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica's lush wilderness.

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.

Fly through the canopy of a rare tropical dry forest on this 3-hour ziplining excursion from the Tamarindo area. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of monkeys, lizards, and more as you traverse the treetops on a kid-friendly morning outing.

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.

Visit the Miravalles Volcano region on a full-day tour from Playa Hermosa in Guanacaste. Experience the geothermal features of Miravalles, known as the 'Yellowstone of Costa Rica,' including picturesque steam vents, hot springs, and natural mud baths. Take in the scenic landscape, and treat yourself to a soak and 'mud facial' at the thermal pools. Your tour includes lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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!

Swing, ride and paddle your way through Rincon de la Vieja's volcanic foothills on a full-day trip from Tamarindo that combines four adventurous activities. Grab a harness to explore the treetops on a canopy tour, then cool off in the Río Negro while navigating white water in a raft or inner tube. Visit a nearby ranch for a traditional Costa Rican lunch, ride a hourse through a distinctive dry tropical forest, and finish your day with a soak in volcanic mud and steaming, thermal hot springs.

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.