Top Playa Flamingo Day Trips

Pamper yourself in a volcanic spa rife with mineral-rich mud baths and hot springs on a private or small-group tour of Miravalles Volcano. Depart from the coast for an adventure in a tropical rain forest full of opportunities to swim, hike, and relax in Costa Rica’s lush wilderness.

Encounter Costa Rican wildlife on a jungle safari cruise along the Tempisque River. A nature guide is on board to help you spot monkeys, coatis, crocodiles, and many species of migratory birds that make their home on this waterway bordering Palo Verde National Park. You'll also learn about Costa Rican culture on a drive through sugar cane fields and traditional villages, plus get a taste of local cuisine with included lunch.

This tour offers the perfect balance of a little activity in contact with nature hiking in a tropical rainforest and witnessing volcanic activity from a safe distance and the opportunity of relax at a natural swimming pool at the base of a beautiful waterfall and as a plus end up with a deserved break in the volcanic mineral hot springs. All this at the convenience of going in a private and comfortable transportation.

If seeing wildlife is a top goal while in Costa Rica, this private tour of the Corobici River, Llanos de Cortez waterfall, and a nature reserve at the base of Tenorio Volcano is a great pick. Visit three beautiful natural settings with a guide who shares fun facts and helps you spot animals like sloths, parrots, lizards, and more in their natural habitats. Lunch is also included, giving this tour extra value.

Discover the incredible birds and biodiversity of Palo Verde National Park on this boat tour with lunch. Spot native wildlife such as crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys, and a colorful parade of bird species during a 2-hour cruise down the Tempisque River led by a naturalist guide. Afterward, discuss your sightings with fellow travelers over a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant.

Experience the thrill of hiking near one of the most active volcanoes in the Western Hemisphere! On this full-day trip from Guanacaste, get an up-close view of Costa Rica's famous Arenal Volcano and the surrounding tropical landscape. Rejuvenate with a dip in volcanic hot springs and enjoy stellar evening views of the volcano and emerging stars. Round-trip hotel transport from Guanacaste included.

Enjoy a day with multiple adventures, including a Tour of Rio Celeste, visiting the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall and the beautiful Sloth habitat at the finca verde private farm. This is about a 10 hour day with a half hour hike through the rain forest, and then observing the wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. You’ll also get to take a dip in the blue river

Snorkeling stops, sunshine, and unobstructed views of Costa Rica's shoreline make this sunset catamaran cruise the ideal way to end your day—and the open bar doesn't hurt. Join a friendly crew (as well as dolphins, turtles, and flying fish) to make the most of the day's last rays on this perfectly timed tour, which ends just as the sun sinks below the horizon.

Watch the sun slip into the Pacific Ocean on a 4-hour sailing tour from the Guanacaste to a white sand beach with remarkable snorkeling. Enjoy unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks as you cast off, and watch for the dolphins, whales and turtles that thrive along the scenic coastline. Drop anchor to explore with a guide or at your own pace, swim alongside brilliant fish and bright coral, then watch the first stars appear as you steer back towards the shore.

Immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and adventure of Costa Rica on this all-day experience. First, learn about coffee, sugar cane, and ceramics, then head out on a ziplining adventure or traverse the hanging bridges. Go for a horseback ride through the forest. Finally, relax in a natural hot water pool and slather yourself in volcanic mud.

Discover why Costa Rica is a top attraction for nature lovers on this tour to Tenorio Volcano National Park and Finca Verde reserve. Hike an easy 2-mile (2.5 kilometer) trail and hanging bridge course with a guide for a chance to see wildlife, and then head to a private reserve for even more sightings of sloths, toucans, and tree frogs. Pickup locations from around Costa Rica make transportation a breeze.

Explore Costa Rica’s wild side on a 2-hour guided ATV tour in the Guanacaste region. Venture through forests, forge rivers, and comb the beach in search of wildlife sightings and a dose of adventure.

Go beach hopping in Guanacaste on this ATV tour that combines action and adventure with some of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches. Go off-roading and access areas that most travelers never see on a rugged all-terrain vehicle that can handle dirt roads and sand. Get local insight into coastal life from a guide, and stop to take photos at famously gorgeous Flamingo, Brasilito, and Potrero beaches.

Spend an afternoon snorkeling and sailing in Golfo Santa Elena. After a convenient pickup, set sail on a 42-foot (12-meter) Morgan Sloop with a small group. Learn about the region from your captain, stop at several snorkeling spots, and watch for sea turtles, dolphins, and whales. On the return sail, enjoy a delicious meal included in the tour price.

Fit in two of Costa Rica's top adventures in one day on this combo ATV and zipline tour that lets you escape the crowds and explore secluded shores of Brasilito, Flamingo, Tamarindo, and other beautiful Guanacaste beaches. After beach hopping and looking for wildlife, take to the skies on a thrilling zip line course through the jungle that will get your adrenaline pumping.

Explore Costa Rica your way by booking this private and personalized tour from Papagayo. Customize your itinerary according to you and your chosen travel companions' interests, whether you want to explore rainforests and waterfalls, soar through the air on a zip line, learn about Costa Rican coffee culture, or watch wildlife in its natural habitat.

Get out and explore the rainforest with this full-day excursion. You’ll see sloths in their natural habitat, take a hike up to hanging bridges high above the rainforest canopy, and wade under the beautiful Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls. Best of all, lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from your Guanacaste hotel are included.

Adventure seekers will love this full-day tour that combines a variety of outdoor activities. Go tubing down class II and III rapids on the Rio Negro, zipline through the forest canopy, swing like Tarzan on thrilling swings, scale and rappel down rock faces, and ride on horseback through the jungle. After all this excitement, unwind in a natural volcanic spring with beautiful views.

Spend the day on this adventure-packed tour around the Rincon de la Vieja National Park. After horseback riding to the Victoria Waterfall, jump in your inner tube to head down the river, which is a mix of rapids and calmer areas for floating. Following that, fly through the zipline course, go rappelling, and tackle a rock-climbing wall. The tour ends with a relaxing volcanic clay mud soak.

Take this private full day waterfall experience in Curubande where you can do some tubing, cliff jumping, swimming, cave exploring, hiking, and enjoy a delicious lunch, too. You’ll have a few stops today, including the Rio Blanco, La Leona Waterfall, Curubande town for a local casado lunch, and the Llanos de Cortes waterfalls for cliff jumping and swimming.

Costa Rica practically invented ecotourism, and does it perhaps better than any other country in the world. Enjoy the full spectrum of offerings, from ziplines and tubing to horseback riding and mud baths during this full-day adventure in Guanacaste Province. Epic views of Costa Rica’s largest volcano included.

Experience popular Costa Rican activities on this combination adventure tour. First, hop on an off-road buggy and hit the area's rugged terrain, riding through rivers and over mountain trails. You’ll head to a sloth rescue refuge, which rehabilitates injured, orphaned, or confiscated wildlife. The habitats are designed to provide a natural setting for the animals and allows visitors to experience up-close, safe viewing of sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, and more. The tour ends with a stop at different area beaches.

Today will be a full day of adventures from Sardinal on this combo tour, where you'll have some amazing views while doing different activities. You will zipline, slide down a waterslide, take a horse or tractor through the forest, get up to a huge waterfall, and spend time in a sauna and hot springs. You'll also have a buffet lunch today, and end the day with shopping in Liberia.

This safari along the banks of the majestic Tempisque River and through Palo Verde National Park will give you the option to see exotic birds, incredible crocodiles, iguanas, mammals, wild monkeys and much more. Indulge in a fantastic, authentic typical Costa Rican lunch. An added extra, exclusive to Costa Rica Unique, enjoy a mini coffee tour and tasting, learn about indigenous Chorotegan culture and their amazing pottery techniques. Bring home your own real Costa Rican pottery!