Guanacaste day trips and tours: great adventures, starting near you.

The most popular are the Río Celeste hike (Tenorio Volcano National Park), the Rincón de la Vieja volcano and hot springs combo, and the La Leona waterfall hike. On the coast, add a Tamarindo catamaran or Catalina Islands snorkeling. All of them are in our top eight with verified prices.

Plan for a full day. The tour we feature runs about 12 hours with a pickup around 7:30 am, and some areas pay an extra per-booking pickup fee.

Yes. It's an active volcano with forest trails, waterfalls and hot springs nearby, and it's one of the most varied days you can have in Guanacaste. Liberia is the closest base.

The family zipline (ages 2+), the Blue Dolphin catamaran and beginner surf lessons are easy wins. Longer inland days suit older kids better.

Many do from set zones, sometimes for an extra fee. Each card names the pickup or meeting point. Our how-hotel-pickup-works guide explains the details.

The dry season (December–April) gives the most reliable blue color. After heavy green-season rain, the river can look cloudy.

All eight of our picks offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time on Viator. Check the live listing for exact terms.

Shared tours cost less per person. Private tours, like the La Leona hike, give you flexible timing. Our shared-vs-private guide compares them.

We're an independent guide, not an operator. You book directly with the provider through Viator, and we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.