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15 Best Things To Do in Tamarindo

The tours and day trips worth booking.

The 15 top-rated things to do in Tamarindo — 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.

15 Best Things To Do in Tamarindo

Private Transfer Liberia Airport - The Ride Itself: Comfort, A/C, and Cold Drinks That Actually Help
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Private Transfer Liberia Airport

1.Private Transfer Liberia Airport

Private Liberia airport transfer to Tamarindo. Meet your driver fast, ride in comfort, and get cold drinks onboard. Up to 5, from $109.60.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Harnan, our driver, picked us up at the airport on time. He was very friendly and helpful. He described the area and provided us with good recommendations for tours and restaurants on the private transfer to our hotel. He also had cold beverages ready for us which was wonderful because of the heat! I would…”

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Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo - Stop 1 at Native’s Way: Briefing, Then a 30-Minute Drive to Quiet Beach Time
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Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

2.Night Turtle Nesting Tour from Tamarindo

Night sea turtle nesting tour from Tamarindo to Playa Grande, with red-light viewing and a chance to see eggs and hatchlings.

★ 4.0

“This experience was amazing. One of the coolest things I have seen. The tour guide are super knowledgeable about how to find the turtles. We saw Turtles building a nest, laying eggs and baby turtles hatching all in one night. I was blown away. I highly recommend.”

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La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation - Reaching the Falls: Swimming Pools and Canyon Water Fun
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La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation

4.La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation

Tamarindo to La Leona Waterfall in Costa Rica with pickup, a rope-and-swim canyon hike, and time for local lunch in Liberia.

★ 5.0

“Our tour guide made this hike such a memorable experience. He kept us laughing with his jokes, shared fascinating facts about the environment, and even taught us some Spanish phrases along the way. Since we were the first tour of the day, we got to the site before anyone else. We could choose between easy…”

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Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary - Timing, Start Time, and Why the Early Morning Matters
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Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary

5.Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary

Private Rio Celeste waterfall hike plus guaranteed sloth viewing, lunch, and wildlife sanctuary stops from Tamarindo in a single day.

★ 5.0

“This ended up being a private tour and Verny, our tour guide and driver, was very accommodating and catered to what we wanted to see and do. He went above and beyond our expectations. His local touring company, on the road costa rica touring company, has a great tour guide. Verny was very knowledgeable of…”

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Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo - Catalina’s Archipelago vs. Cabo Velas: where your two swims happen
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Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo

6.Half-Day Snorkeling Experience in Tamarindo

Half-day snorkel from Tamarindo to Catalina’s Archipelago with two guided sessions, snacks onboard, and a real shot at whales.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time! The guides were kind, knowledgeable, and cautious with all things. It was my children's first time, and they were wonderful!!”

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Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch - The Swim Finish: Lifejackets, Rope Pulls, and Staying Calm
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Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

7.Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

Private La Leona waterfall hike from Tamarindo with a tough-but-fun Rio Blanco route, included lunch, and a refreshing swim finish.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Jason was terrific. The hike was beautiful. The early water crossings were easy. The last rope swim/pull into the waterfall area was much more difficult. I would not recommend for people that are older and overweight. A couple in front of us struggled mightily and concerned for them. A lot of upper arm…”

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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo - The Hour-Plus Sail Toward Playa Huevo: Hang Time Pays Off
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Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

8.Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkeling Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo

Sail from Tamarindo on the Blue Dolphin catamaran for snorkel gear, kayaks, open bar, and sunset over Playa Huevo.

★ 4.5

“Positives: Food was good. Crew was friendly and wanted to ensure people were having a good time. Sunset was beautiful. Better for a younger crowd. Negatives for me and my friends who are in the 55+ club: Sails were not deployed which was a big disappointment. We stopped at a beach but there was no…”

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Stellar 3 Day Surf Package - Day 2 and Day 3: learning that builds, not repeats
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Stellar 3 Day Surf Package

9.Stellar 3 Day Surf Package

3-day surf lessons in Tamarindo with Iguana: 90-minute coaching, beach photos, unlimited board rentals for a week, plus a T-shirt.

★ 5.0

“My daughter and I stayed opted for the Ultimate Iguana Surf Camp Package over New Year's 2025 and had a fabulous time. The highlight was the energy and experience of our surf instructor, Luca, who quickly progressed my daughter from beginner to intermediate status. The beach break at Tamarindo is fun with Casitas and Playa…”

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Private tours and transfer Costa Rica - Wildlife on the Boat: 90 Minutes Through the Dry Forest
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Private tours and transfer Costa Rica

10.Private tours and transfer Costa Rica

Private Rio Tempisque river tour from Tamarindo: tropical dry forest wildlife by boat, plus family cooking and pottery. 6 hours, $150.

★ 5.0

“I tried to contact the tour operator for a week. The first time 6 days before, then 5 days before, and finally the day before and said if I didn’t hear back by noon I would have to cancel because he could not confirm details of the trip, or pick up and drop off. He…”

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Kayak to the Heart of the National Park - Your kayak lesson: gear, safety, and learning the strokes that matter
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Kayak to the Heart of the National Park

PRIVATE Buena Vista: Zip line, Horseback, Hot Springs + Lunch - Ziplining Through Guanacaste: The Part Most People Talk About
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PRIVATE Buena Vista: Zip line, Horseback, Hot Springs + Lunch

12.PRIVATE Buena Vista: Zip line, Horseback, Hot Springs + Lunch

Private zipline, horseback, and natural hot springs near Tamarindo with lunch included, kid-friendly safety, and a guide who keeps everything moving.

★ 5.0

“our second time doing this tour, it is always a fun time. the hot springs pool was dirty which we didn't care for. People are great !”

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Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall - Café & Cacao Tour Bijagua: coffee and chocolate you can actually trace
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Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall

13.Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall

Private Costa Rica day from Tamarindo: sloth rainforest, hands-on coffee and cacao, Llanos de Cortes waterfall, and casado lunch.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating for the entire trip. His driving skills are excellent when navigating traffic to ensure we return promptly, also. The entire experience was great and really educational. Not to mention the great pictures of wildlife we were able to get.”

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La Leona waterfall Cliffjumping White water Tubbing PrivateTour - Stop 1 in Curubandé: cliff jumping with 25- to 45-foot choices
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La Leona waterfall Cliffjumping White water Tubbing PrivateTour

14.La Leona waterfall Cliffjumping White water Tubbing PrivateTour

Private Tamarindo adventure: 25–45 ft cliff jumping, La Leona rope cave hike, Colorado River tubing, lunch, drinks, and video.

★ 5.0

“This was an absolutely amazing tour and a great company to use. After booking the company reached out via WhatsApp so we had a way of contacting them to ask questions in advance. The jump off the cliff was really fun! I never thought my wife or 17 year old would do it, but they…”

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Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group - What the 2-hour session feels like: from shore drills to stand-up chances
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Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group

15.Surf Lesson in Tamarindo: Private and Group

Learn to surf in Tamarindo with patient coaching, safety-focused guidance, and included equipment for beginners to advanced riders.

★ 5.0

“Andric was a fantastic teacher for a beginner surfer! Really patient and encouraging. So nice to chat with and made the experience great. Would highly recommend him!!”

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