Top Tamarindo Wildlife Encounters

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.

Saddle up for a thrilling 2-hour horseback riding adventure from Playa Flamingo and soak up the scenery from the back of a beautiful horse! Look out for Howler monkeys, iguanas, magpie blue jay and parakeets as you amble along rainforest trails or let loose with a gallop along the beach. Best of all: there are a range of horses and trails suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced riders.

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 2-hour hike through the jungle and keep a lookout for wildlife along the way. Cool off with a swim beneath the Oropendola Waterfall then refuel with a delicious Costa Rican lunch. Then, enjoy a soothing soak in the hot springs and volcanic mud baths of Rio Negro.

Exchange the sun and surf for for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a gravity-defying Superman cable and a Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the tree tops along a series of hanging bridges. In between adventures, replenish your energy with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Discover Costa Rica’s wild side with an adrenaline-fuelled ATV tour and canopy tour from Tamarindo. Once you’ve learned to drive your ATV, follow your guide on an exhilarating cross-country route, zipping along rainforest trails, mountain passes and muddy rivers. Then, arrive at the canopy tour and strap on your harness for a Tarzan-inspired experience, zip-lining through the rainforest.

Explore the waters surrounding the Catalina Islands off the coast of Costa Rica during snorkeling sessions on this guided tour from Tamarindo. Learn basic snorkeling and safety procedures before jumping in. Spot dolphins, puffer fish, large schools of snappers, sea turtles, and other marine life. Plus, enjoy tropical fruits onboard the boat in between snorkeling.

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. 

This guided tour to Palo Verde National Park from the Guanacaste area is an easy way to see some of the wildlife that makes Costa Rica famous without going too far out of your way. Take private transit out to the park, and then hop onto a leisurely river cruise for chances to see iguanas, birds, monkeys, and more in the wild. Park fees and transportation are included in tour price for a good value.

Our multilingual guides specialized in night tours will take you looking for the exceptional biodiversity in the Tamarindo area, northwest Costa Rica. Night walk is the perfect option to see unique wildlife! Are you excited to discover the extraordinary night life that takes place in the jungle while the village is fast asleep? Curious to see the strange world that has always inhabited your dreams and fantasies? Or is it just the desire to meet up with one of the many animals living in the forest, to experience an unforgettable face to face? At 6pm, we leave from Loco Tours in Tamarindo, where your guide will have the pleasure of greeting you. We will provide you quality headlights. If you don't have a car we can organize additional transport (extra cost). Tour duration: approx 2 hours

Kayak over to Isla Capitan to reach an excellent snorkeling spot on this half-day tour from Playa Tamarindo. Start with a brief kayak lesson, then set off with your guide for the paddle to Captain Island. There you can go snorkeling where you might spot marine life such as colorful fish, stingrays, and octopus. Choose to ride in a single or double kayak with use of snorkeling gear included.

Explore Tenorio Volcano National Park and visit a sloth sanctuary with this private tour. You'll start at Tenorio Volcano, where you'll take a five-mile hike through the rainforest, passing by volcanic vents and the beautiful waters of Rio Celeste along the way. You'll then visit a sloth sanctuary, where you'll see two types of sloth in their natural habitat before wrapping your tour up with a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

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.

If you want to get active and see and do a lot in a single day, this combo adventure tour is for you. Bring your bathing suit, some comfortable shoes, and a change of clothes as you’ll need them all. Zipline through a forest canopy, ride a horse through the forest, and rejuvenate in a natural mud bath, waterfall swimming hole, and hot springs. Enjoy all of this while being surrounded by the beautiful Costa Rican landscape.

Explore an ancient landscape that comes alive with bubbling mud pits, steaming volcanic vents, and the screeches of howler monkeys on this hiking tour through Rincon de la Vieja National Park. Learn about the diverse habitats of Guanacaste’s tropical forests from a naturalist guide while trekking, and then recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch and coffee break in Liberia.

If you want to experience the best the Costa Rican rainforest has to offer, then join this group tour in Playa Flamingo. You’ll see all sorts of wildlife, like monkeys, sloths and lots of birds. Plus you’ll walk on hanging bridges, swim in pools under waterfalls, and much more. You’ll also be keeping costs down by booking this group tour.

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.

The Tamarindo Estuary is a great opportunity to visit the different biomes that Guanacaste has to offer through Kayaking. During the tour, you will experience the coast, mangrove and forest biome, giving you the opportunity to enjoy different sides of Guanacaste. You will be able to appreciate and enjoy the vast flora and fauna that we can find during the trip since this is one of the great attractions of the tour. Our main attraction will be looking for the Howler Monkey group since it is one of the most loved animals in Guancaste during a short walking session through the forest trails.

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