ISLAND GUIDE
The tours and day trips worth booking.
The 15 top-rated things to do in Playa Hermosa — 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.
ATV tour from Playa Hermosa with beach stops at Playa Coyotera and Rajada plus an hour in El Jobo. Private, ~2 hours, $85.
Most Popular“Jorge was an amazing tour guide. Experience was great even though it rained during the first part. They bring the ATVs to the hotel and you leave from Dreams and return back here too. Saw some awesome beaches. Would recommend.”
4-hour Playa Hermosa catamaran with snorkeling, open bar, wildlife spotting, and a golden Pacific sunset with snacks and lunch.
“Excellent friendly service, the staff were constantly asking if everyone needs anything. The boat went to a beautiful snorkelling/swimming spot and ended with dolphin sightings and an iconic sunset view. The only thing that prevented a 5th star was that the boat a little too crowded. At the max of 75 it wasn’t easy to…”
Catamaran sailing and snorkeling from Playa del Coco with BBQ lunch, open bar, and a sunset over Playa Hermosa in 4.5 hours.
“The boat ride was nice and the workers were nice as well, but if you’re expecting a snorkeling experience, I wouldn’t recommend, all I saw was branches. I didn’t see any fishes and the beach was dirty. if you’re looking for a nice boat ride with free drinks and food go for it.”
Sloth spotting in Bijagua, a rainforest hike, Rio Celeste swim, plus snake and butterfly stops on a full-day guided tour.
“Come prepared to endure a nearly 2hr private bus ride, hike to the rio Celeste, and through the rainforest to see sloths, toucans, frogs, etc. when I say “prepared” I mean it… I wish we would have worn long pants, long sleeves, and more comfRead more”
2-hour ATV ride from La Cruz’s Hacienda El Cenizaro: dry forest trails, wildlife, ocean views, and Central American Bridge geology.
“Are first trip to Costa Rica we stayed rapt the dreams resort and booked with them Are two guides were Freddy & Favio they were the best ,we went on atv rides the first day and was like a personal tour because it was only my wife and I only.Read more”
Jungle safari on the Tempisque River near Palo Verde National Park, plus Guanacaste cane fields, culture drive, and a Costa Rican lunch.
“Tour guide picked us up on time and with a spotless van in Coco. On the way to Palo Verde, we stopped to watch the Ticos who work with oxen at the riverbeds collecting volcanic soil. The river boat ride was really interesting and there werRead more”
Private, air-conditioned transfer from Liberia Airport to Dreams Las Mareas. Meet-and-greet, bottled water, optional stops, and easy ride.
“The transfer from the airport was great (except for the delay because of an accident on the road). Jose was exceptional! 👍🏾”
4-hour snorkeling and sail from Playa Hermosa to the Gulf of Papagayo, with drinks, snacks, and possible dolphin or whale sightings.
“This was the best excursion during our trip to Costa Rica. We felt like we were VIP. The owner paid attention to all details and the service was impeccable. The crew was highly experienced sailing the boat and we always felt safe. We even had a snorkeling guide who would dive down and show us…”
ATV ride around El Jobo from near Dreams Las Mareas, with hotel pickup, goggles, drinks, and a village stop for beaches you can’t slow-walk.
“We used Jairo tours of Costa Rica. Larry was our tour guide. It was amazing. So fun and so much to see!”
Private rainforest hike to five hypo-thermal pools near Rincon de la Vieja, with waterfalls, lunch, and a luxury Jaguar pool option.
“Our tour guide name was Pablo. He was outstanding. Thank you for your hard work . He even took a beautiful photo of us. We saw a Beautiful country. Highly recommended the private tour.”
ATV near Arenal Volcano and Class II–III Balsa River rafting from La Fortuna, with snacks, lunch, and pickup.
“This was one of my absolute favorite tour packages in all of our tours of Costa Rica. The guides were great, and they were very helpful. For the package, we were picked up at our hotel and taken to the ATV rental via a comfy tour van. The ATVs and safety equipment were all new-ish…”
Full-day canyoning and Class II–III rafting from La Fortuna with waterfall rappels, zip-lines, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Absolutely one of the best excursions we have EVER booked! Guaranteed to please all! rappelling down the waterfalls was so much fun! jonathon and staff worked very hard to ensure that everyone had a great time! The white water rafting Read more”
6-hour Guanacaste rainforest safari from Playa Hermosa with a waterfall stop, wildlife walk, and a traditional meal with guide Manny.
“manny was our guide and he was awesome and super chill never felt like we were being rushed and he had so much knowledge about costa rica.”
Private mountain buggy from Playa Hermosa with safety training, Papagayo Gulf trails, ocean lookouts, and a swim stop plus hotel pickup.
“The tour guides were amazing. They knew the best places for photos and videos!! Our favorite adventure of our trip!! Would recommend this to everyone!!”
See crocodiles and monkeys on the Tempisque River at Palo Verde, plus Guanacaste sugar cane and Hacienda El Viejo wetlands.
“Fun trip. Got to head down a (fast flowing) river that was infested with lots of crocodiles. Saw a couple of monkeys, iguanas, and the usual flora and fauna. Nothing too crazy. The trip ends at a family farm (same guy who owns the boat), where they provide some fresh cut fruit and juice. My…”
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