ISLAND GUIDE
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 8 top-rated things to do in Guanacaste and Northwest — the boat trips, beach days, volcano hikes and old-town wanders worth building a day around, with real prices and who to book each one with.
Hike to La Leona Waterfall, swim in a cave, then tube down the river in Guanacaste. Safety gear included.
Most Popular“It is awesome, unique, beautiful, and the tour guided we’re amazing!! We highly recommend this activity if you visit this province”
8 days across Arenal, Monteverde, and Manuel Antonio with hotel breakfasts, guided hikes, included lunches, and small-group transfers in Costa Rica.
“Wonderful way to see a sample of the areas of Costa Rica. Transportation worked seamlessly, drivers and guides were friendly and knowledgeable. We particularly enjoyed Manuel Antonio.”
Hike to Leona Waterfall from Rincon de la Vieja, swim in secret pools, and come back with a small-group guide and fruit snacks.
“Great time with Jose!!! He’s very knowledgeable and could tell he enjoyed what he does. Highly recommend the private guided tour!”
Ride an ATV through Nosara’s mountains, tour a working coffee farm, and eat an on-site farm-to-table lunch with fresh fruit.
“Macho is hands down one of the kindest people we have ever met. He goes above and beyond to make this experience a memorable one. If you are in Nosara or near, you must experience this tour. The family we visited are amazing! The food was absolutely delicious. Everything from start to finish was wonderful.”
Private SUP on Lake Arenal from Nuevo Arenal with safety coaching, calm-water routes, wildlife chances, and included photos.
“My wife and I just did paddle board 90 minute trip with Jose. He spoke English for us which was nice. Very knowledgable about the area and the lake. Also, he does other excursion if you liked Jose you can ask about other things. He supplied paddle board and all equipment. Half way we stopped…”
ATV ride to a Costa Rica waterfall, then tour a 30-year organic coffee farm with tastings and lunch overlooking Nosara.
“The ATV experience to the waterfall and coffee farm was one of our highlights of the trip. I traveled with my mother and 10 year old twin boys. The ride up to the coffee farm allowed us to see local life as well as beautiful views from the hills. The coffee tour was educational and…”
Two-hour kayak through Rio Montaña mangroves near Guanacaste, with 120+ bird sightings, gear, and a black-sand beach snack stop.
“Had such a wonderful time with David! He knows so much about the Mangroves and is such a kind person. We had a lovely time and would rate this experience a 10/10. It was a perfect little relaxing adventure. Thank you!”
Hike to Catarata La Leona from Curubandé with rope-access canyon views, river crossings, and gear like life vests and dry bags.
“Our hike was absolutely the BEST! Ian, Juan and Alberto went above and beyond to assist my daughter who has some mobility issues, with the hike. They were all kind and knowledgeable! The views of the jungle were magnificent! The waterfalls were spectacular! We jumped off the rocks into the water and loved every minute…”
Every archipelago, and the best of each island in it.
