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Nicaragua – land of lakes, volcanoes, and vibrant culture – and this tour drops you straight into the heart of it all. After a comfy hotel pickup, with a tasty breakfast to fuel you up, you'll head to the showstopper Catarina viewpoint. Get ready for a photo frenzy capturing epic views of Lake Nicaragua. Next, you'll feel like an explorer venturing through the crater of Masaya Volcano. After a chill lunch, dive into Granada's colonial charm with a city tour before ending the day with a scenic cruise around the Isletas de Granada, where nature truly shines.
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Popular experiences in Guanacaste
Guanacaste - Diamante Eco Park Adventure Pass
Come face-to-face with Costa Rica's rarest wildlife at Diamante Eco Park – Guanacaste's largest animal sanctuary. Cross dizzyingly-high sky bridges in the jungle canopy to marvel at everything from small frogs to big cats. And with the Adventure Pass, you'll also get lunch at the park's first-rate restaurant, plus exclusive access to the world-class butterfly observatory.
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Guanacaste - Mega Combo Buena Vista Experience
Whether you want to zoom through the treetops on a zip line, plunge down an extreme waterslide or take a horseback ride in wildlife-packed jungle, Buena Vista Adventure Centre serves up some of Costa Rica's top thrills. And when you need to slow things down, there's a tasty local lunch and a well-earned soak in a hot volcanic spring to enjoy.
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Guanacaste - Pura Vida Sunset Cruise
See a Costa Rican sunset in style with an evening aboard a swanky sailboat. But before watching nature's nightly show, you'll spend the day sailing by beautiful beaches and dropping anchor to swim, snorkel and explore onshore. What's more, there'll be premium drinks and snacks served throughout, plus a tasty lunch on board.
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Guanacaste - Rincon de La Vieja National Park Tour
Costa Rica is a country bursting with natural beauty – but the Rincón de la Vieja National Park stands out from the crowd. Set off into the great outdoors and wander through the ever-changing landscapes, keep your eyes peeled for wildlife – it's prime nature spotting territory. After passing by park's namesake volcano, you'll arrive at Oropendola waterfall and hot springs before finishing up with a delicious lunch.
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Guanacaste - Sky Walk Monteverde Tour
Set high in the canopy of the spectacular cloud forest, you'll find the world-famous Sky Walk Monteverde – a network of wooden suspension bridges, some as long as 170 metres and raised up to 60 metres above the forest floor.Enjoy unhindered views of the tropical ecosystem as your guide brings the forest to life by keeping an expertly trained eye out for wildlife – from chattering monkeys and elusive sloths, to the famous quetzal bird. Then, after exploring the treetops, you'll head for a freshly prepared lunch.Costa Rica is world-renowned for its fantastic coffee, and a trip to Monteverde would not be complete without experiencing some of the best coffee that the country produces. At the Don Juan coffee plantation, you'll witness how the beans are picked on the mountains of Monteverde, ultimately arriving in your coffee cup on the breakfast table.
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Guanacaste - Arenal Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Tour
One of the best nature trails in Costa Rica, this hiking tour near Arenal volcano is a blockbuster. You'll observe endemic flora and fauna up close, cross a hanging bridge over the rainforest canopy and visit one of the country's most famous hot springs. A local food tasting is also included.
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Guanacaste - Sloth Adventure Tour
Set off on an adventure in Costa Rica's great outdoors with a tour that ticks off waterfall swims, wildlife-spotting and more. You'll trek into the jungle searching for sloths, splash around in the pools of a thundering waterfall and feast on a typical local lunch. Then, you'll delve into the heart of some of Costa Rica's most famous exports – coffee and cocoa – with tastings of both.
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Guanacaste - River Tenorio Whitewater Rafting
‘Left', ‘right', ‘get down' – no, not an aggressive gym instructor but what you'll hear as you make your way down the River Tenorio rapids. This whitewater rafting tour is Costa Rica at its best – action and adventure in the wild.
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Guanacaste - Palo Verde River Ride
This boat trip on the River Tempisque gives you a taster of the vast Palo Verde National Park. You'll have the chance to discover its biodiverse habitats and observe animals such as crocodiles and monkeys.Palo Verde is on such a scale that it covers terrains as diverse as swamps, savannahs and rainforests. The river stretches for 144km through the park and is by far the longest in Costa Rica. As you cruise along its waters, your guide will point out wildlife including white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, snakes, iguanas and bats. Look out for the eyes of crocodiles peeking out from beneath the murky waters, too.It's also a paradise for birdwatchers. More than 300 types of birds have been seen in the park, including flamingos, herons, spoonbills, toucans and eagles. You'll also visit a typical farm and savour a local delicacy.
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Guanacaste - Sensoria Rainforest Hiking Tour
The northeastern slope of Rincón de la Vieja volcano is swathed in rainforest. And it makes for some of the most exotic hiking trails in Costa Rica. Trek through an exclusive private estate packed with wildlife and endemic flora. You may even get the chance to bathe in a thermal stream. A traditional local lunch is also included. As you hike through the jungle, you'll reach waterfalls, streams and thermal springs, and see colourful orchids and wildlife. Here, tapirs, howler monkeys and pumas roam freely. You'll visit waterfalls – some tinted electric blue – before reaching the hot springs. Depending on the season, you can slide into the warm volcanic water.
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Guanacaste - Costa Rican Savannah Safari and Wildlife Tour
Because a quarter of Costa Rica is protected rainforest, you've got national parks, wildlife havens and nature reserves on tap. This adventure safari sees you journeying through savannah covered in velvety-green vegetation to swim under a tropical waterfall and visiting a private wildlife park to hand-feed giraffes, zebras and more.There are two ways to enjoy this exotic hideaway – a self-drive experience in a 4x4 or a private vehicle with a driver-guide. Either way, you'll get to explore the reserve, seeing the hundreds of wild animals up close and swimming in the pool below the plunging waters of La Perla waterfall.If you choose the self-drive option, you can stop in when you want and where you want while with the guided tour, you'll get the lowdown on local culture as well as the park and its animals from the knowledgeable driver.
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Guanacaste - Rum Estate & Ecological Boat Tour
This tour combines two of Costa Rica's national treasures – the wildlife of the River Tempisque and rum. You'll cruise the river, tour the Hacienda el Viejo estate and round off with a rum-tasting session on this full-day experience.After arriving at the eco-friendly Hacienda el Viejo estate, you'll kick off the adventure with a boat trip along the River Tempisque. Observe well-preserved fauna such as spoon roses or the mythical Jabiru stork as well as crocodiles or white capuchin monkeys.Then, spend the rest of the day on an exclusive rum tour, where you can tour the rick house and taste aged Sabandi rum from its oak barrels.
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Guanacaste - Tenorio Volcano National Park Hiking Tour with Sloth Encounter
The flora and fauna of Costa Rica come to life on this thrilling tour. It kicks off with a morning hike in the rainforests of Tenorio Volcano National Park. Admire the wildlife as you trek to the River Celeste waterfall – famed for its sky blue waters – before breaking for lunch. Then, in the afternoon, you'll have the chance to observe up-close wild animals such as sloths and tree frogs.
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Guanacaste - Diamante Eco Park Aerial Pass
Diamante Eco Park doesn't do things by half. Not only is it Guanacaste's largest animal sanctuary, it's also home to Costa Rica's longest zipline, too. Hit the heights on a thrilling 15-platform zipline course that sees you whizz along cables slung between canyons and take on a 1,360m-long Superman-style flight across tropical valleys and views over the Gulf of Papagayo.
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Guanacaste - Two-day Monteverde and Arenal Volcano Explorer Tour
Take a two-day tour of Costa Rica's rainforests and volcanic landscapes. On day one, you can expect wildlife-spotting walks through the jungle and a soothing soak in a thermal hotspring. Then, after overnighting in a hotel, there'll be a boat trip on Arenal Lake, a stroll over the skywalk bridges of Selvatura Park, plus a tasting session at an award-winning coffee plantation.
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Guanacaste - Diamante Eco Park Animal Sanctuary Discovery Ticket
Visit Guanacaste's largest animal sanctuary to learn first-hand, all there is to know about Costa Rica's rarest wildlife. During a day out at Diamante Eco Park, you'll interact with animals from viewing platforms, join in feeding times and marvel at an incredible array of species that call Costa Rica their home. What's more, there'll be a welcome drink and snack included.
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Guanacaste - Diamonte Eco Park Double Quad Bike Tour
Thrill-seekers will love this off-road adventure at Diamante Eco Park. With an experienced guide in tow, you'll whizz through jungle and tropical forests on a quad bike, spotting wildlife along the way. Then, round off the tour heading uphill for the chance to take in the views of the surrounding Pacific Ocean.
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Guanacaste - Diamonte Eco Park Single Quad Bike Tour
Thrill-seekers will love this off-road adventure at Diamante Eco Park. With an experienced guide in tow, you'll whizz through jungle and tropical forests on a quad bike, spotting wildlife along the way. Then, round off the tour heading uphill for the chance to take in the views of the surrounding Pacific Ocean.
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Guanacaste - Diamante Eco Park Horse Riding Tour
Saddle up for the ride of your life on this horse riding tour at Diamante Eco Adventure Park. With no previous experience required, you'll don your helmet for a lazy ride through tropical forests, spotting backcountry wildlife along the way. There's even a stop off at a beach, where you can take in spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.
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Guanacaste - Costa Rican Culture Tour with Llanos del Cortes Waterfall
There's a trio of Costa Rican cultural highlights in store on this tour. First, you'll take in the camera-grabbingly good looks of Llanos del Cortes waterfall. Surrounded by nature, it's one of Guanacaste's must-sees. Then, visit Santa Rosa National Park to see wildlife such as deer and monkeys, and round off at a local market to stock up on real-deal souvenirs.
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