Top Tamarindo Literary Tours

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour. 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.

Spend your Sunday afternoon hanging out outside Tamarindo on this beach and pool bar crawl. Discover the hidden pools and beaches north along the cost of Guanacaste and enjoy happy hour and food specials at each stop, as well as party games along the way. The tour ends with a bonfire on the beach at sunset.

Experience Tamarindo’s perfect breaks with a 2-hour surf lesson at a legendary beachside shop. Get in the water for the first time and practice paddling, popping up and riding in a forgiving beach break. More experienced surfers can hone their skills by surfing alongside an expert instructor, learning to read the breaking surf while improving technique and form. Riders of all skill levels can soak up the sun on the Pacific Coast and enjoy the security of an experienced surf school that places the emphasis on safety and fun. 

There’s a good reason why Tamarindo is known as a top surf destination for beginners. In just one lesson, you can pop up on your board and ride a wave when you take a private or group lesson. Or, even upgrade to a 3-day mini-surf camp—the choice is yours when you book. No matter what you choose, hang easy knowing that all equipment and a qualified instructor are included with all packages.

Go off the beaten path literally on this half-day, guided, ATV excursion. Learn about your four-wheeler and how to drive from your guide and then drive into the forest near Tamarindo. Pass through tropical rainforest seeing vegetation, monkeys, and iguana and ascend the trail to take in panoramic views from the top of the mountain. Cool off with a swims at hidden gems: Playa Minas and Playa Pirata.

A surf lesson with us is a unique experience that cannot be replicated anywhere in the world. We offer surf lessons and rentals that are tailored to your level of surf experience. Your comfort and safety in the water are our top priority. We offer local knowledge of the region and the wave that can only be provided through native, local instruction based on a lifetime of experience. We offer lessons in English and in Spanish to accommodate the language needs of our students. Tamarindo beach hosts a world class learning wave that is perfect for everyone from beginners on a soft top board, to more advanced short boarders and everything in between. We work with all ages and ability levels. We will customize your lesson to suit your individual needs based on your level of experience. We love to teach children, teenagers, adults and elders. We also offer easy and direct reservations to jungle boat safari tours and horseback riding on the beach upon request.

Check out Costa Rica’s native birds, who are active in the early morning, on this group bird-watching excursion. You’ll keep costs down by booking this shared tour, but still have plenty of opportunities to see all sorts of birdlife. Your guides will be with you, helping you to spot birds, identify them, and tell you all about their behavior.

Learn how to surf like a local in Tamarindo, Costa Rica—a popular destination for hanging ten. During the lesson, you will learn the basics, including how to paddle out by yourself. Rash guards, boards, and bottled water are included. Choose to depart from either your hotel or the surf shop.

Where better to immerse yourself in language learning than the Costa Rican beach resort of Tamarindo? Brush up on your Spanish with a 1- or 2-week immersion program in Tamarindo and spend your free time topping up your tan or practicing your Spanish with the locals. These intensive courses include 20 lessons each week and are suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners. Best of all: class sizes are limited to 6 students, ensuring a tailored learning program and plenty of one-to-one attention from your teacher.