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The 6 Best Sightseeing Tours in Playa Hermosa, Province of Guanacaste
An increasingly upscale village, Playa Hermosa overlooks the Gulf of Papagayo and enjoys a pleasant, tropical climate and family-friendly beaches. Abundant water activities include sport fishing, sailing, scuba diving or snorkeling and leisurely sunset catamaran tours. You and your family will also want to visit the area’s national parks. Try a combination of popular local tours – a full day of horseback riding, swimming and lunch at the Volcan Miravalles National Park or an adventurous Canopy Tour to experience Costa Rica’s ecosystems.Just 10 minutes from Playa Hermosa, the lively village of Coco offers a delightful mix of entertainment and shopping. Bars and discos surround Coco’s central plaza. You might even visit a casino to try your hand at Blackjack or roulette. In Playa Hermosa, stop in for lunch at Laberinto on the beach, and you’ll enjoy an unusual meal at Ginger, an open-air tapas bar on stilts. The wild ginger grows beneath the bar, and the chefs create some very tasty and exotic meals. Try the Upper Deck Sports Bar and Restaurant for a colorful combination of televised sports, cold beer, good food and a pet orphan monkey!
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1. Sloths, Frogs, Monkeys!! with Waterfall Hike and Corobici River Safari Float
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Is seeing sloths and monkeys #1 on your list of things to see while you are in Costa Rica?? Then this is the tour for you!! Combined with a Fun Monkey Safari Float Trip down the Rio Corobici and a visit to the Guanacaste province’s most stunning waterfall, it is a Wow experience. A short hike to the waterfall, then head out in search of sloth, frogs, and toucans. You will be glad you will have a local naturalist guide help you spot them. Your guide will also share fun facts about Costa Rica while looking for monkeys, birds and other animals are some of the sights you might also be treated to on this tour. HIGHLIGHTS • Best chance from Guanacaste to see sloths, toucans & frogs • Cortez Waterfall Hike • Corobici River Float Safari • Hot "Tico" Lunch • Private vehicle and naturalist guide
Inclusions: Private vehicle and naturalist guide accompany you and your party, Hike to Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, Rio Corobici River Float Safari, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) : Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, Playa Flamingo and Playa Tamarindo area hotels. Contact us if staying at hotels outside these areas., Bottled water, Hot "Tico" Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: Transportation from hotels outside the Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, Playa Flamingo, Playa Conchal areas, Tips for Guides or Drivers
Reviewed By X8000PCtiffanyd
I went with my kids (13 and 10). This was our first time ziplining, and we all enjoyed it. The tour went really quickly, maybe because our party was small. Our guides were nice, but not super talkative. Having done a different zipline in another part of Costa Rica, for the same price, I will say that this is a "starter" course for some of the more "extreme" lines you can do in other areas.
2. Sloths, Monkeys and Waterfall Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sloths are the #1 animal on the “must see” list that people want to see when they come to Costa Rica. And this tour gives you your best chance to see them if you are staying in Guanacaste! After a short hike to Guanacaste’s most stunning waterfall, you will head north to look for sloths, and there is a pretty good chance you will see some of the beautiful dart frogs, toucans, scarlet macaws and other animals – all in the wild, nothing caged on this tour. Enjoy these great spots with your private, naturalist guide who will share useful tips and interesting facts revealing their love of Costa Rica and its rich history -- and they make it FUN! HIGHLIGHTS • Best chance of any tour from Guanacaste to see sloths, toucans and frogs • Cortez Waterfall Hike • Hot, Tico-style Lunch with Natural Fruit Juice • Private vehicle and naturalist guide accompany you and your party
Inclusions: Private vehicle and naturalist guide accompany you and your party, Hike to Llanos de Cortez Waterfall, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only) : Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, Playa Flamingo and Playa Tamarindo area hotels. Contact us if staying at hotels outside these areas., Bottled water, Lunch - Typical Lunch near Miravalles and Tenorio Volcanoes, Dinner
Exclusions: Transportation from hotels outside the Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, Playa Conchal, Flamingo and Tamarindo. Contact us before booking if you are not sure your hotel is in one these towns., Tips for Guides or Drivers
Reviewed By X8000PCtiffanyd
I went with my kids (13 and 10). This was our first time ziplining, and we all enjoyed it. The tour went really quickly, maybe because our party was small. Our guides were nice, but not super talkative. Having done a different zipline in another part of Costa Rica, for the same price, I will say that this is a "starter" course for some of the more "extreme" lines you can do in other areas.
3. Half- or Full-Day Flamingo Beach Sport Fishing from Playa Hermosa, Coco Beach
A short 20-ride run takes you to deep waters , where an abundance of fish awaits you. The tour offers a variety of boats with different features, gears and sizes that will make your fishing experience unforgettable. Red Snappers, Tuna, Wahoo, Marlin are just a few of the fish you will catch with experienced captains. On board you will enjoy beverages and snacks during the whole tour, So whether you’re fishing for dinner, a trophy, or just catch & release, Sport Fishing Flamingo can deliver.
Inclusions: Beverages, Bottled water, Snacks, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By MNApril
We booked a private excursion with Pininos for the Mega tour - Ziplining, Horse backriding and then white water tubing. With 4 teens it is hard to "thrill" them but we had a great time on this excursion. We booked "private" because we did not want to share a van with anyone else or stop at multiple hotels to pick up people - since we are 6 people this worked out great for us. The Ziplining is done back and forth over a river canyon and there are 8 ziplines. There is an opportunity to repel down a wall and climb back up after the ziplines but only our youngest (13) elected to do that activity due to the heat (the rest of us watched). The horse back ride was about 30 minutes and brought us to the river. The tubing was refreshing and you sit in a tub with a seat - warning here that this has lots of rapids and a waterfall that you go over - perfect for my 13, 15, 17 and 17 year old teens. We had multiple guides in the river who were keeping everyone safe - it was exciting but you never felt in danger. (If you have small children you should work with Pininos to see how this is handled because the waterfall drop is about 7 feet). At the end of the tubing you have lunch and then a short walk to the hotsprings for a soak. IT was a blast and I would highly recommend Pininos - they made sure that everything ran smoothly for us. On the way home they stopped at Walmart at our request so we could shop for drinks and misc. An adventure to thrill 4 teens that parents also enjoyed is worth the money. Thanks Pininos!
4. Beach Tour From RIU Guanacaste-Palace and Playa Hermosa Beach Guanacaste
Take a perfect guided drive down the Pacific Coast visiting the local beaches of Guanacaste. Originating from your hotel or vacation rental in the Playas del Coco/Playa Hermosa area, your trip will start at 9am,From Playa flamingo, we will continue down the coast and visit Playa Brasilito and Playa tamarindo and get lunch on your own cost Visit our following Beaches: Playa Flamingo: A few beaches are as beautiful as Flamingo Beach - - - prized with a Blue Flag ecological award, with its pristine powdery sands stretching along the Gold Coast. Or Playa Tamarindo: Tamarindo Beach is a long beach with great waves. buzzing nightlife come sunset. Recommendations: Swimsuit, sunscreen, towels, sunglasses, t shirts, cameras. Tour includes: Transportation, Guide and Cooler with Ice and Water. Additional items may be requested to bring on tour
Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch, Gratuities
Reviewed By MNApril
We booked a private excursion with Pininos for the Mega tour - Ziplining, Horse backriding and then white water tubing. With 4 teens it is hard to "thrill" them but we had a great time on this excursion. We booked "private" because we did not want to share a van with anyone else or stop at multiple hotels to pick up people - since we are 6 people this worked out great for us. The Ziplining is done back and forth over a river canyon and there are 8 ziplines. There is an opportunity to repel down a wall and climb back up after the ziplines but only our youngest (13) elected to do that activity due to the heat (the rest of us watched). The horse back ride was about 30 minutes and brought us to the river. The tubing was refreshing and you sit in a tub with a seat - warning here that this has lots of rapids and a waterfall that you go over - perfect for my 13, 15, 17 and 17 year old teens. We had multiple guides in the river who were keeping everyone safe - it was exciting but you never felt in danger. (If you have small children you should work with Pininos to see how this is handled because the waterfall drop is about 7 feet). At the end of the tubing you have lunch and then a short walk to the hotsprings for a soak. IT was a blast and I would highly recommend Pininos - they made sure that everything ran smoothly for us. On the way home they stopped at Walmart at our request so we could shop for drinks and misc. An adventure to thrill 4 teens that parents also enjoyed is worth the money. Thanks Pininos!
5. Private Tripping Costa Rica for 2 days or more
Why this product instead the 1 day tour booked on consecutive days? Well, is easy. On 1 day trips we only have 10h trip from the momento we pick you up from the hotel and drop you off and we need to come back to San Jose every day. With this tour you'll do a full day trip and expending the night on different locations as you wanted. First step we create an itinerary for you based on activities, destinations and timing. We recommend lodging and reserve all tours you want to do. You extend the trip to a full day and our services ends on daily basis whenever you want. We’re passionate and understand the meaning of traveling and going on Holiday. So, seat back, fasten your seatbelts, pick a destination and know with different eyes the best of Costa Rica!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Adventure828165
Excellent customer service. Very responsible company. All the service exceed expectations. They help us with the air flights, hotel and rent a car.
6. UTV Side By Side Off Road Tour RIU Guanacaste & Hermosa Beach
UTVs are a blast to drive. After a safety and operation orientation both beginners and experienced riders will be ready to go off-road with our professional guides from RIU Guanacaste Hotel or Nuevo colon town after Riu palace, This Amazing tour is perfect for Families with Childrens, ejoy a safety tour throught the jungle and passing some simple rivers. Complimentary pick up from: Riu Guanacaste/Palace Hotel Hotel not available to be pick up: Villa sol, Mangroove hotel , secret papagayo , Andaz papagayo, planet Hollywood hotel and Andaz papagayo .
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Local guide, Use of helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Transportation not included from other hotels (only Rui Hotels)
Reviewed By MNApril
We booked a private excursion with Pininos for the Mega tour - Ziplining, Horse backriding and then white water tubing. With 4 teens it is hard to "thrill" them but we had a great time on this excursion. We booked "private" because we did not want to share a van with anyone else or stop at multiple hotels to pick up people - since we are 6 people this worked out great for us. The Ziplining is done back and forth over a river canyon and there are 8 ziplines. There is an opportunity to repel down a wall and climb back up after the ziplines but only our youngest (13) elected to do that activity due to the heat (the rest of us watched). The horse back ride was about 30 minutes and brought us to the river. The tubing was refreshing and you sit in a tub with a seat - warning here that this has lots of rapids and a waterfall that you go over - perfect for my 13, 15, 17 and 17 year old teens. We had multiple guides in the river who were keeping everyone safe - it was exciting but you never felt in danger. (If you have small children you should work with Pininos to see how this is handled because the waterfall drop is about 7 feet). At the end of the tubing you have lunch and then a short walk to the hotsprings for a soak. IT was a blast and I would highly recommend Pininos - they made sure that everything ran smoothly for us. On the way home they stopped at Walmart at our request so we could shop for drinks and misc. An adventure to thrill 4 teens that parents also enjoyed is worth the money. Thanks Pininos!
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