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The Best Tours in Costa Rica’s Beach Town of Tamarindo

Think the beach is the beginning and end of your adventures? Think again! Sailing, surfing, and diving are just the start of some of the top things to do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. From exploring estuaries to horseback riding, and hot springs to jungle canopy tours, plenty of fun and adventure awaits you. Take a look at this amazing list and choose your own adventure...

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Marlin del Rey Tamarindo Private Catamaran Tour

Marlin del Rey Tamarindo Private Catamaran Tour

From $4,858

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing silently past beautiful bays and sandy beaches.

Tamarindo Catamaran Tour

Tamarindo Catamaran Tour

From $94

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing silently past beautiful bays and sandy beaches.

Tamarindo Private Surf Lesson

Tamarindo Private Surf Lesson

Take surfing lessons in Tamarindo and live the fun with sun, beach and sand.

Tamarindo Semi-Private Surf Lesson

Tamarindo Semi-Private Surf Lesson

Take surfing lessons in Tamarindo and live the fun with sun, beach and sand.

Tamarindo Group Surf Lessons

Tamarindo Group Surf Lessons

Take surfing lessons in Tamarindo and live the fun with sun, beach and sand.

Adventure Pass

Adventure Pass

From $157

Diamante Eco Adventure Park is an aerial playground in the jungle of Costa Rica.

Panache Catamaran Sailing Regular Tour

Panache Catamaran Sailing Regular Tour

From $102

Head off for a day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming on this tour. You’ll sail up the coast from Playa Flamingo and explore some of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most beautiful coastal areas.

Panache Catamaran Sailing Private Tour

Panache Catamaran Sailing Private Tour

Head off for a day of sailing, snorkeling, and swimming on this tour. You’ll sail up the coast from Playa Flamingo and explore some of the Nicoya Peninsula’s most beautiful coastal areas.

Mangrove Kayaking Tamarindo

Mangrove Kayaking Tamarindo

From $204

Mangrove Kayaking Tamarindo

Surf Lessons Experience

Surf Lessons Experience

Catch your first wave and feel the thrill of surfing in paradise! Our Surf Lesson Experience is designed for anyone who wants to learn in a safe, fun, and relaxed environment—whether it’s your first time on a board or you’re looking to improve your skills.

Discovery Pass

Discovery Pass

From $112

Diamante Eco Adventure Park is in Costa Rica’s rural Guanacaste region. Guanacaste is known for its rainforests and beaches, and colorful wildlife. This park is committed to eco-tourism and works hard to make sure the local plants and animals stay healthy.

Kayak & Snorkeling

Kayak & Snorkeling

From $204

Kayak & Snorkeling

Surf Lesson Experience

Surf Lesson Experience

From $204

Surf Lesson Experience

Diamante Horseback Riding

Diamante Horseback Riding

From $146

Go for a horseback ride to see the Matapalo countryside. Riding horseback is the ideal pace for drinking in the intense scenery.

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Full Day

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Full Day

From $1,596

Take a Tamarindo Sportfishing tour for big game fishing with the area’s most experienced captains on top quality sea crafts. Tamarindo, situated in the Guanacaste region, is Costa Rica’s closest point to the continental shelf, so your trip is spent catching fish instead of searching for them.

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day

From $2,474

Take a Tamarindo Sportfishing tour for big game fishing with the area’s most experienced captains on top quality sea crafts. Tamarindo, situated in the Guanacaste region, is Costa Rica’s closest point to the continental shelf, so your trip is spent catching fish instead of searching for them.

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day

From $1,157

Take a Tamarindo Sportfishing tour for big game fishing with the area’s most experienced captains on top quality sea crafts. Tamarindo, situated in the Guanacaste region, is Costa Rica’s closest point to the continental shelf, so your trip is spent catching fish instead of searching for them.

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Half Day

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Half Day

From $1,533

Take a Tamarindo Sportfishing tour for big game fishing with the area’s most experienced captains on top quality sea crafts. Tamarindo, situated in the Guanacaste region, is Costa Rica’s closest point to the continental shelf, so your trip is spent catching fish instead of searching for them.

ATV Tamarindo 3 Hour Adventure

ATV Tamarindo 3 Hour Adventure

From $194

Get ready for the ride of a lifetime! Hop on one of our top-of-the-line ATVs and discover the hidden gems of Guanacaste that will leave you in awe. Our fleet is fully equipped to ensure your comfort and safety as you embark on an unforgettable journey through some of the most stunning landscapes Costa Rica has to offer.

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing silently past beautiful bays and sandy beaches.

From $4,858

Marlin del Rey Tamarindo Private Catamaran Tour

Marlin del Rey Tamarindo Private Catamaran Tour

The Marlin del Rey Catamaran Tour is a great activity for family and friends to enjoy ocean breezes and coastline scenery while sipping delicious tropical drinks. Feel the wind in your hair and bask in the sun while sailing silently past beautiful bays and sandy beaches.

Tamarindo Catamaran Tour

Tamarindo Private Surf Lesson

Tamarindo Semi-Private Surf Lesson

Tamarindo Group Surf Lessons

Adventure Pass

Panache Catamaran Sailing Regular Tour

Panache Catamaran Sailing Private Tour

Mangrove Kayaking Tamarindo

Surf Lessons Experience

Discovery Pass

Kayak & Snorkeling

Surf Lesson Experience

Diamante Horseback Riding

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Full Day

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Full Day

Sportfishing Tour - 27' Dusky "OutCast" - Half Day

Sportfishing Tour - 38' Topaz "Talking Fish" - Half Day

ATV Tamarindo 3 Hour Adventure

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Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.

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Avoid the crowds in private day tours.

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