Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Tours & Things to Do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Tamarindo is the most popular beach town on Guanacaste’s Pacific coast and the easiest base for tours across the region. It’s known for its surf, catamaran sunset sails and a long sweep of beach, with quick access to snorkeling, ATV trails and volcano day trips. Here are the tours that depart from or are easily reached from Tamarindo.
25 tours in Tamarindo
Flying in? Private airport transfers from Liberia (LIR) to Tamarindo →
Beach & Water
4.93
Tamarindo
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
1.5 hours
from
$69
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.8
Tamarindo
Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Zipline River Tubing Combo
Full day
from
$145
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Wildlife & Nature
4.62
Tamarindo
Río Celeste, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortés
Full day
from
$135
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Beach & Water
4.63
Tamarindo
Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo
4.5 hours
from
$90
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.89
Tamarindo
ATV or Buggy Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU
2 hours
from
$95
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Wildlife & Nature
4.67
Tamarindo
Rincón de la Vieja: Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Hot Springs
Full day
from
$125
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Beach & Water
4.95
Tamarindo
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!
2 hours
from
$54
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Wildlife & Nature
4.6
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
2 hours
from
$40
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Beach & Water
4.58
Tamarindo
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
4.5 hours
from
$132
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Culture & Day Trips
4.6
Tamarindo
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica
Full day
from
$230
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Beach & Water
4.49
Tamarindo
Timarouba Sunset Catamaran with Open Bar & Snorkeling
5 hours
from
$97
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.89
Tamarindo
ATV & UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo or Flamingo
2 hours
from
$85
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Beach & Water
5
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Surf Lessons with Video Analysis
2 hours
from
$65
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Beach & Water
4.97
Tamarindo
Catalina Islands Fun Dive: 2 Dives, Certified Divers
7 hours (most of the day)
from
$165
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.97
Tamarindo
Guanacaste Zipline – Safe & Fun for Kids 2+ & Families
1 hours
from
$59
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Beach & Water
4.69
Tamarindo
Sunset Catamaran & Snorkel from Tamarindo or Coco
5 hours
from
$104
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.89
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Canopy Tour: Zipline & Hanging Bridges
2 hours
from
$60
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Wildlife & Nature
4.79
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
2 hours
from
$41
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.85
Tamarindo
Zipline Monkey Jungle family canopy tour in Tamarindo
4 hours
from
$65
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Beach & Water
4.97
Tamarindo
Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver
7 hours (most of the day)
from
$195
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Wildlife & Nature
4.89
Tamarindo
Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl
Full day
from
$51
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Wildlife & Nature
4.22
Tamarindo
Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo
4 hours
from
$46
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Wildlife & Nature
4.62
Tamarindo
Turtle Watching Night Tours with Expert Naturalist
4 hours
from
$75
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Adventure & Adrenaline
4.91
Tamarindo
Whitewater Rafting Class III and IV
Full day
from
$119
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Beach & Water
4.6
Tamarindo
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
5 hours
from
$95
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Guides that cover Tamarindo
Is Tamarindo Safe? An Honest Guide for VisitorsThe Best Time to Visit Guanacaste: Dry Season vs. Green SeasonGuanacaste Month by Month: Weather, Wildlife, Crowds and What to BookFirst Time in Guanacaste: The Honest Beginner’s GuideSea Turtle Nesting in Guanacaste: Where to Go and How to Watch ResponsiblyThe Guanacaste Fiesta Year: What Happens, and Why the Dates MoveCosta Rica Car Rental Insurance: Why the Quote Isn’t the PriceRenting a Car in Costa Rica: What to Know Before You BookIs Guanacaste Safe? What the Data Actually SaysGuanacaste vs the Rest of Costa Rica: It Is the Dry OneRacing in Tamarindo: The Beach Marathon and the New TriathlonLanding at Liberia (LIR): How to Handle Your First DayTrying Scuba in Guanacaste: What a Discover Dive Really IsLearning to Surf in Guanacaste & the Nicoya PeninsulaGuanacaste Wildlife: What You Can Actually SeeThe Best Day Trips from Playa Flamingo, Costa RicaThe Best Day Trips from Liberia, Costa RicaThe Best Day Trips from Playas del Coco and PapagayoATV and Side-by-Side (UTV) Tours in Guanacaste: What to ExpectWhich Airport for Guanacaste? LIR vs. SJO, Destination by DestinationThe Best Catamaran Tours in Guanacaste (Sunset, Snorkel & Family Sails)How Many Days in Guanacaste? 3-, 5- and 7-Day ItinerariesSan José (SJO) to Guanacaste: Every Way to Get There, and What It CostsThe Best Day Trips from Tamarindo, Ranked by Drive TimeTamarindo vs. Playas del Coco vs. Nosara: Where Should You Stay?Things to Do in Tamarindo: A First-Timer's GuideGetting Around Guanacaste: Rental Car, Shuttle, or Tour Pickup?