Gulf of Papagayo Tours – Complete List
Tours from RIU Palace/Guanacaste Hotels, Ocotal, Playas del Coco Hotels, Hermosa (Villas Sol, Condovac), Playa Panama (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove), Andaz, Planet Hollywood, Four Seasons, Dreams Las Mareas
Full Day Excursions
Half and Full Day Tours from Papagayo to Volcanoes, Waterfalls, Cloud Forest & More!
Natural Wonders
$129
Rincon de la Vieja National Park
Rincon de la Vieja Nationla Park Tour - A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano.. 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity, have a visit to Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim in the blue lagoon, eat a typical Costa Rican lunch, and then relax hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.
natural wonders
$129
Rio Celeste Tour Hiking, Sloth & Waterfall
Rio Celeste Tour: An adventurous hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park to see one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural wonders - Rio Celeste - known for it’s divine hue of turquoise. You will also stop by the Llanos de Cortes Waterfall and a sloth sanctuary.
cultural
$190
Costa Rica to Nicaragua Tour
Travel from Costa Rica to Nicaragua and explore all the most famous highlights in between on this one-day tour! See a dormant volcano crater, the active Masaya Crater, shop at the artisan markets, explore the colonial town of Granada, view the islets of Lake Nicaragua by boat, and maybe even feed monkeys!
wildlife
$120
Palo Verde Boat Tour
1 hour 20 min Palo Verde boat safari on the Tempisque River viewing a vast array of wildlife such as iguanas, crocodiles, monkeys, and many species of birds. After a plentiful Costa Rican style meal, we will visit the Guaitil Pottery village that is famous throughout Costa Rica and the rest of Central America for its pre-Columbian Chorotega style.
Off the Beaten Path
$65
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike
A moderate 2-hour hike alongside the blue waters of Rio Blanco located deep in the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano where you will spot wildlife with your local guide along the way. Once you get to La Leona waterfall, you can swim in the magical canyon for as long as you like. Finish the day with a a typical Costa Rican lunch!
Local Activities
ATV, Ziplining, Scuba Diving, Sunset Cruises & More
relax
$125
Marlin del Rey Catamaran Cruise
You will love this sunset cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco! The Marlin Del Rey is a 66-foot sailing catamaran that has no match for size, comfort or service. This half day tour includes open bar, snorkeling, music, food, and an incredible view of the Pacific Coast sunset.
fly
$45
Congo Trail Zipline Tour
This Ziplining course in the mountains surrounding Playas del Coco will allow you to see the forest like you have never seen it before. Much like our local monkeys, zip from tree to tree exploring the local flora and fauna from a completely exhilerating point of view! This Original Canopy tour in Guanacaste features eleven Zip Line Cables, and three Hanging Bridges.
off road
$65
Congo Trail ATV Tour
A perfect tour for both beginners and experienced drivers, riding an ATV ride off-road gives you the ultimate opportunity to see the forest surrounding the Gulf of Papagayo. Take off on ATVs across four beautiful beaches, up into the scenic mountains where you will experience the forest on the ATV Congo Trail.
sealife
$150
Certified Scuba Diving from Papagayo
Catalinas Islands are a world famous dive location that divers flock to, especially during the season for Giant Manta Rays. We´ll take you on an underwater adventure looking for sharks, rays, manta rays, octopus and a huge variety of marine fish we have living in our waters. In the right season you can even sometimes hear humpbacks singing!
ride off the beaten path
$105
ATV Zipline Tour Papagayo
This Ziplining course in the mountains surrounding Playas del Coco will allow you to see the forest like you have never seen it before. Much like our local monkeys, zip from tree to tree exploring the local flora and fauna from a completely exhilerating point of view! This Original Canopy tour in Guanacaste features eleven Zip Line Cables, and three Hanging Bridges.
Private Sailing Tours
Departing from Coco Beach, get on board and get to know the beautiful Gulf of Papagayo
private cruise
$1000
Kuna Vela Private Sailing Coco Beach
With Kuna Vela Private Sailing you'll see captivating views along Costa Rica's coastline. Don’t miss the opportunity to discover a paradise that is reachable only by boat! What better way to arrive at unspoiled nature than on a Sailing yacht?
