Top Things to do in Tamarindo
10 Bus Tours in Tamarindo That You Shouldn't Miss
Tamarindo is a prime spot for surfing and sportfishing, diving and sunning. Nesting leatherback turtles do their thing along the beaches from October to May and, for some nesting of your own, gorgeous beach houses, B&Bs and luxury hotels line the sunny sands. Shopping and dining options are superb and plentiful, perfect for sampling the true flavors of Costa Rica.
Restaurants in Tamarindo
1. Private - Round Trip Transfer: Liberia Airport to Tamarindo & Flamingo area.
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
We guarantee safe, clean and punctual private transport in our new units. We will be waiting for you and your family. Pure Life .
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By Dancelover9008
Such a great private experience!!! We did everything from zip lining, horseback riding, water sliding, delicious food! Mud bath and hot springs! Definitely would do this again!!!! Andres was very communicated since the start! Everything was beyond my expectations!! You want to have a private excursion with you and your party this is it!!!!
2. Costa Rica Adventure Package Beach and Rainforest 8 Days
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
An exhilarating 8 days and 7 nights in Costa Rica experiencing the best adventures that Costa Rica has to offer. Included is an ATV tour on white sand beaches, extreme ziplining through the Monteverde Cloud Forest, river tubing down Rio Colorado, Rappelling through the canyons of Arenal Volcano, and much more! The package includes all transfers to and from the airport and in between destinations. You will stay in some of the best hotels in Costa Rica that offer a delicious breakfast. Pura Vida!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off for all tours, Round Trip Liberia (LIR) Airport Transfer
Exclusions: Flights, Alcohol
Reviewed By Uburoi
I actually went to two tours (also did Rio Tempisque) with Native's Way. Our guide Gustavo was friendly and very informative, telling us about the plants birds, and of course about the wonderful volcano fumaroles, mud puddles, etc. Gustavo was a good driver, and accommodated our need to have occasional bathroom or snack stops. One suggestion to Native Way would be to be a little more clear about what to bring along; we did not need a change of clothes after the hot spring dip, as there were changing room. I would definitely book again with these folks next time I vacation in Tamarindo.
3. Turtle Nesting At Famous Playa Ostional
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Ostional is one of the world’s most famous & protected turtle nesting sites. It’s a true paradise for nature lovers and became a wildlife refuge in 1984 to stop poachers steeling sea turtle eggs. It now protects 238 hectares, including 15 km of beach where thousands of turtles lay their eggs. What makes Ostional so special is the sheer number of turtles that can arrive - it’s a truly unforgettable experience!
Inclusions: Private transportation, Snacks, Bottled water
Exclusions: Mosquito repellant & camera
Reviewed By svengustafson2
We had a great couple of days surfing with victor and david. Great with kids. Got them surfing quickly. Highly recommend.
4. "Gaspar" fishing tour package
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The best fishing in the river and in the Pacific Ocean with sport fishing professionals in Costa Rica with many years of experience.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fishing team, Fishing boat with captain, accommodation
Exclusions: Gratuities, International air flight, Airport/Departure Tax, Travel insurance
5. Sky Walk Tour with Hanging Bridges and Nature Preserve
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Located on the slopes of the Tenorio Volcano, there will be a two-hour hike with many stops to see the variety of flora and fauna in the surrounding tropical rainforest. You will walk on 3 hanging bridges over the forest canopy ranging from 35 to 40 meters in height. This is an excellent opportunity for observing, birds, butterflies, bromelias, orchids and become immersed in the splendor of the tropical jungle.......
Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch, All activities, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle or Mini Bus with A/C
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By MNApril
We booked a private excursion with Pininos for the Mega tour - Ziplining, Horse backriding and then white water tubing. With 4 teens it is hard to "thrill" them but we had a great time on this excursion. We booked "private" because we did not want to share a van with anyone else or stop at multiple hotels to pick up people - since we are 6 people this worked out great for us. The Ziplining is done back and forth over a river canyon and there are 8 ziplines. There is an opportunity to repel down a wall and climb back up after the ziplines but only our youngest (13) elected to do that activity due to the heat (the rest of us watched). The horse back ride was about 30 minutes and brought us to the river. The tubing was refreshing and you sit in a tub with a seat - warning here that this has lots of rapids and a waterfall that you go over - perfect for my 13, 15, 17 and 17 year old teens. We had multiple guides in the river who were keeping everyone safe - it was exciting but you never felt in danger. (If you have small children you should work with Pininos to see how this is handled because the waterfall drop is about 7 feet). At the end of the tubing you have lunch and then a short walk to the hotsprings for a soak. IT was a blast and I would highly recommend Pininos - they made sure that everything ran smoothly for us. On the way home they stopped at Walmart at our request so we could shop for drinks and misc. An adventure to thrill 4 teens that parents also enjoyed is worth the money. Thanks Pininos!
6. UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour Tamarindo Beach & Flamingo Beach
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
UTVs are a blast to drive, we offer the ultimate off-road all-terrain vehicle UTV side by side tour in Tamarindo Beach, Flamingo Beach that will allow you to experience the Golden Coast. You will ride your UTV side by side for 2 hours through a series of trails, mountains, Jungle, rivers and Visit beaches with awesome views of the North Pacific from Tamarindo-flamingo, come and enjoy the natural beauty and see local wildlife like monkeys, white-nosed coati, armadillos, iguanas and birds. we work only with small groups, doing a semi-private tour and giving the option to the client to choose or change routes, for more personalized attention. Complimentary pick up from: Tamarindo Beach , Flamigo Beach and JW Marriott Guanacaste.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Use of helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Elimuellerz
We book this trip last month through Pininos adventures and they pick up at Tamarindo Diria ,our tour guide Daniel was excellent and funny ,carlos and Daniel keep us with full energy the whole tour and safe. We highly recommend this tour company and this adventures for any ones ( family with kids and senior )
7. Llanos del Cortéz Premium tour
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Visit one of Costa Rica's beautiful waterfalls "The Llanos del Cortez" with 65 ft height and 49 ft wide. Llanos de Cortez is considered to be one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls. The falls are wide and wispy, with thin streams of water tumbling along the mossy rocks. Rocky cliffs are visible through the transparent cascade. To add to the grandeur, thick forest surrounds the falls with many birds and sometimes even monkeys bellowing from the trees.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Soda/Pop, Bottled water
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Reviewed By jetaime24
We had a private tour organized by Nacho for our group of 14 people (3 families -adults and teens). Nacho picked us up in a large bus (at our villa) that comfortably drove us to the Volcano and Waterfall Hike. The hike was beautiful and it lead us to the most stunning waterfalls. We then had some lunch before we finished the day with Zip Lining. Our guides were professional, helpful and the day was amazing. I can not say enough about this tour and the incredible waterfall we got to see and swim into! Nacho is amazing and I agree with all the other reviews! He is attentive, professional and amazing!!!
8. Palo Verde Jungle Boat Tour, Guaitil Pottery & Lunch
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The natural hydrologic system of the Tempisque River creates the perfect conditions for an enormous variation of animals. As a result of this the Palo Verde National Park works as a refuge for hundreds of resident birds and a wide variety of migratory species. It really is a bird watchers paradise, but it is also the perfect spot to see lots of howler and capuchin monkeys as well as crocodiles on the riverside. At the end of the tour down the river it will be time to get a delicious traditional lunch. After enjoying this great meal you will go visit the famous artisan’s village of Guaitil. Here you can learn about the Chorotegan Indians and watch the artists as they make the pottery heritage from their Pre-Columbian ancestors.
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
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Reviewed By antonj71
We did this hike as part of a day tour to see Tenorino (sp) National Park. I expected this to be canned and cheesy. Boy did I get surprised! Our tour guide met a young Tica who walked us through the sanctuary. We saw numerous sloths including a baby and Mom that were low enough to get excellent video. I got some of my best Howler Monkey shots of our month long vacation here. We had an eyelash viper pointed out for us. But the highlights, I think, were the frogs. She located and pointed out the Red Eyed Tree Frog for us. It is one of Costa Rica's iconic animals. We would have missed it without her guidance. Additionally, she spotted the Mr. Blue Jeans frog that was so tiny from distance that we would have passed by, close up photos reveal and exquisitely colorful and beautiful animal. It was great! All the animals are free roaming and are held there by favorable habitat.
9. Sloth Sanctuary WildLife Hike
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
A short drive from Tamarindo is Portegolpe , Here is one of the very few places you can spot the magnificent two toed sloths in Northwest Costa Rica, province of Guanacaste. This is a wildlife tour , that means all the animals are freely roaming around and we will observe them with respect for nature.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Brunch
Reviewed By Joe R
My wife and I had an amazing experience with SidebySideatvtours! We did the 8 in 1 package. Zip lining was so fun. Tubing down the river was amazing! The staff was outstanding. I highly recommend using this company for your tours in Costa Rica!! We did 10 or 12 zip lines (I didn’t count but it was around that I think). We repelled down a 30-40 foot wall and then climbed back up. We then went tubing down the river. That was awesome!! Lunch was amazing. We finished up by visiting the spa area (mud bath and hot spring areas). That was super relaxing. We didn’t get to go horseback riding because of Covid which was a bummer but we still had an amazing time.
10. Best Beach Parties & Events, Beaches: Flamingo / Penca / Conchal / Avellanas / Tamarindo
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4.9 based on 33 reviews
Everyone wants the perfect day at the beach and we are here to make that happen exactly! One of our many services is to provide the best equipment to our clients so that they feel comfortable, relaxed and feel the life of Pura Vida, to complement the perfect day at the beach.
Inclusions: Use of Zero Gravity Beach Chairs, Food & Drinks delivery from LOCAL RESTAURANTS & MARKETS, Usefull Beach TABLES!, Best Beach Cabanas !!!, Coolers with ice!, OURDOOR SHOWER
Exclusions: Private transportation, Tips
Reviewed By petersG2651WS
This is by far the best experience you can have on the beach. A nice pop up tent, gravity chairs, table and a cooler. All day they just want to make you feel relaxed and taken care off.
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