All Guanacaste Tours

Playas del Coco

Catamaran Sail from Playas del Coco

Shared or private catamaran sail with a snorkel stop.

• Operator: Marlin del Rey
• Private or shared: Shared open tour, or private charter
• Starts from: Playas del Coco, per the operator. Confirm the boarding spot when you book.
• Transport: Ask the operator.
• Price: See current price

Tamarindo

Catamaran Tour from Tamarindo Beach

Half-day sail from the beach, morning or afternoon.

• Operator: Marlin del Rey
• Private or shared: Shared open tour, or private charter
• Starts from: From the beach in Tamarindo, per the operator. The office is in Plaza Esmeralda, Tamarindo.
• Transport: Ask the operator.
• Price: See current price

Catamaran Tour from Playa Flamingo

Morning or sunset sail with hotel pickup around Flamingo and Tamarindo.

• Operator: Lazy Lizard Sailing
• Private or shared: Shared open tour (morning or sunset), or private charter
• Starts from: Playa Flamingo. The office is in Playa Potrero.
• Transport: Included from hotels in the Flamingo and Tamarindo area on open tours, per the operator.
• Price: Open tours: See current price. Private charter: starting at $1,300 (regular price, checked 2026-10-19)

Flamingo

Catamaran Tour from Playa Flamingo

Morning or sunset sail with hotel pickup around Flamingo and Tamarindo.

• Operator: Lazy Lizard Sailing
• Private or shared: Shared open tour (morning or sunset), or private charter
• Starts from: Playa Flamingo. The office is in Playa Potrero.
• Transport: Included from hotels in the Flamingo and Tamarindo area on open tours, per the operator.
• Price: Open tours: See current price. Private charter: starting at $1,300 (regular price, checked 2026-10-19)

Private Sunset Catamaran from Marina Flamingo

Your own catamaran for a sunset sail, up to 20 guests.

• Operator: Panache Sailing
• Private or shared: Private (the whole boat for your group)
• Starts from: Marina Flamingo. Parking is available there.
• Transport: Hotel pickup in the operator's Guanacaste zones. Pickup from Papagayo and Playa del Coco is offered at an extra charge, quoted on request, per the operator.
• Price: $1,625 per boat plus tax (regular price, checked 2026-10-19)

Nosara

Surf Lessons at Playa Guiones

Private or group surf lessons with pickup.

• Operator: Dispatch Surf Co
• Private or shared: Private, semi-private (2) or small group (up to 4)
• Starts from: One of Playa Guiones's three beach accesses (North, Main or Bakers). The school confirms the spot by WhatsApp.
• Transport: The school says it picks up surfers who need a ride. Tell them where you're staying.
• Price: Private $115 (1 surfer); semi-private $170 for 2; group $340 for 4 ($85 per person); kids private $100 (regular prices, tax included, checked 2026-10-19)

Surf Lessons at The Gilded Iguana, Nosara

One-off lessons or packs for 1, 2 or 3 surfers.

• Operator: The Gilded Iguana Surf Club
• Private or shared: Private, duo (2) or group (3)
• Starts from: Playa Guiones. The surf club is at The Gilded Iguana, 100 m south of the mini super. Confirm the meeting spot.
• Transport: Ask the surf club.
• Price: One lesson: private $121; duo $94 per person; group $83 per person (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Sámara

Sunset Catamaran Cruise from Sámara

Sunset sail with snorkeling and snacks, pickup in Sámara and Carrillo.

• Operator: Samara Adventures
• Private or shared: Shared (you sail with other guests; private trips are sold separately)
• Starts from: The south end of Playa Sámara, after pickup.
• Transport: Pickup near hotels in Sámara and Carrillo. Nosara and Islita pickup costs extra.
• Price: Per person: adult (12+) $90, child (5–11) $70; infants (1–4) at no charge (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Private Catamaran Tours from Sámara

Your own catamaran for up to 28 or 30 people.

• Operator: Samara Adventures
• Private or shared: Private
• Starts from: Playa Sámara. Confirm the meeting point when you book.
• Transport: Ask the company.
• Price: See current price

Isla Chora Kayak and Snorkel Tour

Kayak to an island and snorkel, with pickup.

• Operator: Book With Maria
• Private or shared: Group tour (3 to 12 people, per the company)
• Starts from: Playa Sámara, after pickup. The office is across from Roots Bakery on Sámara's main road.
• Transport: Round-trip transport in downtown Sámara and Puerto Carrillo.
• Price: Per person: adult (11+) $57, child (5–10) $51 (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Liberia & Rincón de la Vieja (meet at the venue)

These tours start inland. Transport is optional or not included, so plan your drive.

One-Day Adventure Pass at Hacienda Guachipelín

Zip line, tubing, hot springs and lunch in one day.

• Operator: Hacienda Guachipelín
• Private or shared: Shared (open tour; a private version is sold separately)
• Starts from: Hacienda Guachipelín, near Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The hacienda says Liberia is about 35 minutes away.
• Transport: Optional, for an extra price, per the hacienda's FAQ. Otherwise drive yourself.
• Price: Per person: adult (18+) $129, student (13–17) $125, child (4–12) $119 (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Private One-Day Adventure Pass at Hacienda Guachipelín

Private guide for zip line, tubing and hot springs.

• Operator: Hacienda Guachipelín
• Private or shared: Private
• Starts from: Hacienda Guachipelín, near Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The hacienda says Liberia is about 35 minutes away.
• Transport: Optional, for an extra price, per the hacienda's FAQ. Otherwise drive yourself.
• Price: Per person: adult (13+) $249, child (4–12) $239 (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Canyon Zip Line Tour at Hacienda Guachipelín

Two hours of zip lines, swings and a rappel.

• Operator: Hacienda Guachipelín
• Private or shared: Shared (open tour; a private version is sold separately)
• Starts from: Hacienda Guachipelín, near Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The hacienda says Liberia is about 35 minutes away.
• Transport: Optional, for an extra price, per the hacienda's FAQ. Otherwise drive yourself.
• Price: Per person: adult (18+) $65, student (13–17) $55, child (4–12) $45 (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Río Negro Hot Springs and Mud Baths

Riverside hot springs and a volcanic mud bath.

• Operator: Hacienda Guachipelín
• Private or shared: Shared (open entry at set times)
• Starts from: Hacienda Guachipelín, near Rincón de la Vieja National Park. The hacienda says Liberia is about 35 minutes away.
• Transport: Optional, for an extra price, per the hacienda's FAQ. Otherwise drive yourself.
• Price: Per person: adult (13+) $35, child (4–12) $30 (regular prices, checked 2026-10-19)

Palo Verde Wildlife Boat Tour

River boat tour for birds and crocodiles near Palo Verde.

• Operator: Palo Verde Boat Tours
• Private or shared: Shared (standard tour)
• Starts from: Palo Verde Boat Tours office in Ortega, 75 m south of the Catholic church. Arrive 20 minutes early.
• Transport: Not included. The operator says map apps show roads that don't exist, so use one of its three suggested routes.
• Price: See current price

Private Palo Verde Boat Tour

Private boat and guide for birding and wildlife.

• Operator: Palo Verde Boat Tours
• Private or shared: Private
• Starts from: Palo Verde Boat Tours office in Ortega, 75 m south of the Catholic church. Arrive 20 minutes early.
• Transport: Not included. The operator says map apps show roads that don't exist, so use one of its three suggested routes.
• Price: See current price

Papagayo

Panache Sailing lists pickup from Papagayo at an extra charge, quoted on request, for its Private Sunset Catamaran from Marina Flamingo. The boat leaves from Marina Flamingo. See tours from Papagayo for what to ask.

Diving and fishing

For boat charters, diving and fishing, see our sister site CostaRicaCharters.com.

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