Guanacaste Spring Break Activities
1. Canopy Tour
Price: $55
Times: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Duration: 2-3 hours
Includes: gear, guide
Bring: comfortable clothes, camera, tennis shoes
This canopy tour takes place in the tropical dry forest of Guanacaste, you will be able to see different kinds of trees and animals species, like the national tree of Guanacaste, giant trees that live in this tropical dry forest, monkeys and black iguanas.
This half-day tour is designed for all ages, there are 12 cables and 14 platforms. We will harness you up with rock climbing equipment, helmets and leather gloves.
2. Surf Lessons
Price: $55 in group lesson, $85 private lesson
Times: open
Duration: 2 hours
Includes: surfboard, instructor
Bring: change of clothes, bathing suit, towel, sun block
We truly believe that everybody should learn to surf. The only thing required is being able to swim and a great sense of humor.
All of our instructors have more than 10 years of surfing experience. We guarantee the surfer that s/he will be able to stand up on the surf board right from the first class; otherwise, the second class is free!
The time scheduled for the class depends on the tide. Therefore you can count on the following benefits:
- Open and flexible schedules.
- Group classes of up to 30 participants.
- Private classes.
- Gear supplies.
- Surf boards for every level and age.
3. ATV Tours (With surfing or snorkeling)
3.1 At the Sunset
Length: 1 hour
You can enjoy one of the best sunsets on the Pacific coast from a marvelous view spot in the mountain where you can see Langosta Beach, Tamarindo and Playa Grande from the same place.
Departures at 5:00 p.m. Show up at: 4:30 p.m.
Price per driver $78.00 Passenger $19.50
3.2 Mountain Tour
Length: 2 hours
This is a truly exciting tour through the dry forest of Guanacaste. The amazing views from the top of the mountain and the wild life will make this journey just unbelievable.
Departures at 8:00 a.m. and returns at 4:00 p.m.
Price per driver $100.00 Passenger $30.00
3.3 Golden Coast
Length: 3 hours
One of the most popular of our tours! One of our tour guides will take you along forest paths to the golden beaches of south and north Tamarindo. Depending on the season you will see the most amazing animals such as congos, eagles, and tropical birds, and for sure iguanas.
Departures at 8:00 a.m. Returns at 3:00 p.m.
Price per driver $150.00 Passenger $48.00
3.4 Snorkeling ATV Quad Tour
Price: $115 driver, $43 passenger
Times: Depends on tide
Duration: 3 hours
Bring: bathing suit, tennis shoes or sandals, towel, camera
This tour can combine the thrill of the ATV with the diversity of our forest and the beauty of our sea. On this trip you go to Playa Carbon where you can snorkel, for about an hour and see the great amount of underwater life plus enjoy the beauty of Playa Grande and Playa Ventanas before heading back to Tamarindo.
3.5 Surf Trip up North
Price: $145 driver, $43 passenger
Times: Depends on tide
Duration: 4 hours
Includes: gear, guide, ATV, boards
Bring: bathing suit, tennis shoes or sandals, towel, camera
100% adventure! This is an ATV trip to Playa Grande to surf the most powerful waves in the country. On this trip you will be able to see many kinds of birds and some other animals typical to the area; it will make your trip one of the best of your life.
3.6 Surf Trip down South
Price: $155 driver, $50 passenger
Times: Depends on tide
Duration: 7 hours
Includes: gear, guide, ATV, boards
Bring: bathing suit, tennis shoes or sandals, towel, camera
This is tour is made for the most demanding surfers. The experience begins on natural forest paths where you will cross rivers and observe the beauty of nature. Then you will have real surfing experience beside one of our experts guides on beaches like Avellanas and Playa Negra, home of the most famous and biggest waves in the country.
4. ATV and Canopy Tour
Price: $155 driver, $75 passenger
Times: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: gear, guide
Bring: comfortable clothes, camera, tennis shoes
Guaranteed 100 % adrenaline!!! We get to the canopy tour through the mountains on an ATV. The canopy tour is formed of cables, some as long as 500 meters, You will also be able to appreciate the forest from the canopy of the trees. To end this tour we will return with our ATVs to the departure point.
- Minimum 2 participants for every tour.
- Only those older than 16 years are allowed to drive; no restriction for passengers.
- The client must submit a credit card as guarantee deposit for each ATV. In case of a family we will take just one deposit for up to 4 ATV’s. Every additional ATV will require another.
- All drivers must show an ID.
- Children under 6 with an adult do not pay.
- Passengers on ATV’s are allowed if the driver shows experience and skills to drive the ATV.
- The right to drive the ATV will be taken from those drivers who cause problems or fail to follow the instructions of the tour guide. This is for the purpose of avoiding accidents.
- It is mandatory to wear helmets at all times during the operation of the ATV. Every tour includes a tour guide and water or a natural beverage.
Recommendations:
- Wear shoes such as sneakers.
- Wear something that you do not mind getting dirty or stained with mud.
5. Surf Trips
We can customize the client’s surf trip to make it a dream come true. We are able to locate the kind of waves in which you prefer to surf, with the help of our experienced tour guides who study the swell of the moment and know the best places to surf. Our tour guides know every inch of the beach zones and are able to tell you which are the best spots.
6 hour tour in Playa Avellanas and Playa Negra
Price: $400
6. Wave Runner Tour 1 or 2 hours
Price: $155 driver, $15 passenger for 1 hour
$215 driver, $10 passenger for 2 hour
Times: 8:00am – 3:00pm
Duration: 1 or 2 hours
Includes: gear, guide, wave runners
Bring: bathing suit, tennis shoes or sandals, towel, sun block
1 hour tour: Don’t miss the opportunity to know some of our beautiful beaches in just 1 hour! You will be able to enjoy with our guide visiting some beaches in the south like, Bahía Piratas, Minas Beach and then in the way back to Conchal, we will continue with the north beaches like, Flamingo and Brasilito
2 hour tour: One of our most popular tours! Our guide will take you to the beaches more beautiful of the north coast from Conchal, First you will see Brasilito beach where you will be able to appreciate the small island that is just in front of this beach. Then you will visit Flamingo beach, white sand beach special for swimmers, and you will see the marina where you can see the anchored yachts, and finally we will pass by different beaches such as: Potrero, Sugar beach, and amor.
Rentals
*Rent a wave runner for $68 half an hour or $108 one hour*
7. Scuba Diving Catalina Islands
Price: $110
Departure: 9:00am
Duration: Half Day 2 immersions
Includes: Snacks, guides, equipment, tanks
Catalina Island is a quick 8 mile boat ride away from the Flamingo coast line in Guanacaste, about a 35 min boat bide from most scuba diving resorts. This vo lcanic rock formation along with almost 30 other great dive spots near it, provide a home to a large variety of underwater species. The Catalinas are famous for Giant Manta Rays, Bat Rays, Mobley, Spotted, Bull’s-eye and Stingrays as well as barracudas, white tip and tiger sharks, moray eels, sea turtles. December through April are considered to be the best months for diving, given that during this time period it is almost certain you will see schools of giant Mantas with wing spans of 12 ft to 20 ft swim by. You will find unique varieties of tropical fish found mainly in Costa Rica. Water temperature is usually in the mid 70s Fahrenheit and although visibility in the same spot may vary, it is usually 50 feet plus! Depending on the dive spot (Elephant, Mexican Hat etc..) we might not anchor and therefore must descend quickly and away from the rocks. If you are planning to scuba diving Costa Rica this is definitely a must dive spot!!
Diving (may vary according to season)
8. Scuba Diving Coco Beach
Price: $85
Departure: 8:00am
Duration: Half Day 2 immersions 
Includes: Snacks, guides, equipment, tanks
Coco Beach is a great location to begin your dives given that all dives are practically 10 minutes away from all the scuba diving resorts. The water temperature is generally a comfortable 78º – 84ºF (26º- 29ºC). During the winter months of Dec-Mar, some cooler currents flow through (as cool as 68ºF, 19ºC) bringing the bigger pelagic such as humpback whales, pilot whales, giant manta rays, whale sharks, and more. The best visibility months are June through September, although good visibility of around 36 ft is common all year round. You can expect a lot of volcanic formations and black and yellow cup cake coral formations as well. As you dive Costa Rica’s rich waters you can expect to see all sorts of rays, dolphins, turtles, white tip and reef sharks, as well as schools of grunts and jacks, parrot fish, and a wide variety of tropical fish, moray eels, and invertebrates. During calving season which is usually around Jan-March, you can expect to hear the calls of the humpback and pilot whales.
9. Sunset Catamaran Snorkeling Cruise (booze cruise)
Price: $85
Times: 1:30pm
Duration: afternoon
Includes: lunch, snorkel, drinks and snacks
Bring: comfortable clothes, camera, bathing suit, towel
This trip starts at 1:30 pm and returns at sunset. The departure could start from Conchal or Tamarindo. Sailing north for an hour our sailing the crew will serve beer, wine, liquor, sodas and water as well as “bocas”. We will drop the anchor in a secluded bay where the guests are welcomed to snorkel, kayak and run on the beach. During that same moment, the crew will prepare various snacks and continues with the beverage service. As we sail back to our departure point, you will be able to observe one of the most famous sunsets along the Golden Coast.
66 foot power catamaran / Large bow area for sunning / Two bathrooms / Snorkel equipment included
10. Sport Fishing
Price: depends on boat
Departure: upon customer’s request
Duration: half day and full day
Includes: Meals, equipment, state of the art boats, guide
Contact us for a wide variety of excellent condition vessels ranging from 28ft to 50+ ft. Our captains are professionals who know the area and will take you and the most incredible fishing adventure of your life. You can book the vessel for a full day or a half a day and you will most certainly enjoy every second of it.

