Tours in Playa Hermosa

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

In this tour You will have the opportunity to see birds and animals of the tropical forest, very beautiful views of the Corner of the old volcano, hanging bridges, natural water slide, horseback riding, cultural tour, sugar cane process and tastings and coffee as well.

PUMAS RESCUE CENTER We save and raises ocelots, jaguars, cougars, margays, jaguarundis and tiger cats. Most of the cats in this facility have been rescued from injury or were oephanaed. The shelter today generally has around 80 to 100 individual animals under its care, many of which are endangered species. The shelter the visitor can photograph the normally-elusive jaguar and five other species of native Costa Rican felines: puma (also known as cougar and mountain lion, depending on where it is found), ocelot, oncilla and margay. Other species of mammals and birds finding are the gray fox, coatimundi, white-faced monkey, white-tailed deer, paca, the keel-billed toucan, orange-fronted parakeet, red-lored parrot, scarlet macaw. ​“LLANOS DEL CORTES WATERFALL” Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond. Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing.

Costa Rica is a wonderful getaway option. Flora and fauna of all shapes, sizes and colors can be found there. Visitors are guaranteed to enjoy unforgettable experiences and create lasting memories. Come with your significant other, a group of laid back friends or spend quality time with loved family members. You can be sure to find something everyone will enjoy. It is a full-day combination tour that includes a canopy tour, hot springs, water slide, natural spa and horseback ride. This fun day has something for everyone, adrenaline seekers or nature lovers. Come and enjoy gliding through the forest during the canopy tour, then slide down the 400 meters (1200 feet) water slide. After these two activities, a delicious lunch will provide energy to ride the horses to get to a beautiful natural spa. At these places, you will have the opportunity to soothe your muscles with therapeutic volcanic mud and hot water pools.

Private transfer from Guanacaste to Hotels in San Jose or the Airport We will pick you up at the Lobby of your Hotel to transfer you to the Hotels in San Jose, Alajuela, Heredia, Cartago area or to the Airport

This rafting adventure will take place in a beautiful river that rises at the Tenorio Volcano at the Guanacaste mountain range.Its pure and white water makes it the best river in the Guanacaste area for rafting. You can combine almost 20 kilometers of rapids with magnificent landscapes.

This adventure is essential (due to the emergence of culture and nature) we pass through local towns to learn about our culture, custom and way of life, the palo Verde national park is one of the most diverse sites in Costa Rica, it is a boat trip 2-hour motor ride through the tempisque river you can see a wide variety of the aquatic ecosystem on the banks of the river, representing a wide variety of local and migratory birds, crocodiles, iguanas, white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, and a diversity of plants at the end of a rich typical lunch

Our Guanacaste Staff will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby, they will transfer you to the Liberia International Airport to take your flight home, the duration of the trip depends on the location of your hotel. Our excellent Drivers. With a lot of experience, they will take you to the airport safely. Our late model fleet We own 2023 Vans and SUVs for a more confortable ride Our Experience. CATours was established in 1972 and we have been in the Guanacaste area since 1995.

Four times the fun awaits you on this great family combo. Children six years old and up can now drive their own ATVs, ride their own horses, zip-line and visit the monkey sanctuary just like their grown up counterparts. Enjoy our Family Combo and experience four different activities designed for children and adults togther. We use our own private closed courses for complete kid safety and parents and children can ride side by side. Each activity is 45 minutes with plenty of breaks in-between.

Hike to the Celeste River is the sight of an unusual natural phenomenon where the river and its rocks suddenly turn light blue due to minerals washed off the ground into the river. These minerals are the result of the rivers location on the sides of the dormant Tenorio Volcano and the remaining vents from the depths of the volcano.  We will then follow the river downstream for a refreshing encounter with an enormous waterfall that spills down the sides of the volcano. Adventure off the traditional path to the spectacular ¨ Llanos de Cortez Waterfall¨. This secluded waterfall spans 30ft high and 40 ft wide and cascades into a white sand pond.   Enjoy swimming, hiking or just relaxing.

You’ll have the time of your life riding the watery rollercoaster of the Black River (Rio Negro) in individual inner tube rafts on our Rio Negro Tubing Adventure. Enjoy non-stop fun and excitement bouncing and splashing down 5 km (3 miles) of class 2 and 3 rapids in this narrow, rushing river of crystal clear water. There are plenty of quiet pools along the way to appreciate the beautiful tropical scenery. Our special river tube rafts are designed with handles and protective bottoms. Guides go with you and ensure your safety. Part of your river tubing adventure includes riding our trusty Costa Rican ranch horses (or you can go by vehicle transport) from Hacienda Guachipelin along scenic trails through the forest to get to the river.

What makes your tour stand out? Our tour stands out for its exclusive, private, and customizable nature. We offer a premium, tailored experience that takes you through Costa Rica’s stunning rainforest, where you’ll encounter wildlife like sloths, toucans, and monkeys in their natural habitat. With an expert guide by your side, you’ll explore the diverse ecosystem in a way that is both immersive and educational. Additionally, we provide access to the breathtaking hanging bridges in Mistico Park, offering panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano. Unlike group tours, ours are personalized to suit your interests, allowing you to connect deeply with nature while avoiding crowds. Whether you're an adventure seeker, wildlife enthusiast, or photographer, our exclusive tours offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Costa Rica’s beauty in a private, unforgettable way.

Discover how this Costa Rican rum is produced here in Guanacaste and prepare your own rum infused bottle from a variety of fruits and spices. The only real Costa Rican Rhum. Combined with a wonderful smooth river cruise to observe wildlife!

Step into the heart of Costa Rica’s lush rainforest for a day full of flavor, wildlife, and natural beauty with our Rainforest Combo — a perfect mix of culture, adventure, and relaxation. Authentic Cacao Experience Start your journey at a family-owned cacao plantation, where you’ll learn the traditional methods of growing, harvesting, and making chocolate. Taste the richness of fresh cacao while connecting with the roots of Costa Rican culture. Rainforest Wildlife Hike Take a guided nature walk through vibrant rainforest trails teeming with life. Keep your eyes peeled for sloths lounging in the treetops, toucans gliding overhead, colorful frogs, butterflies, and many other fascinating species. Swim at Cortés Waterfall Cap off your day with a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear waters of Cortés Waterfall, a stunning natural pool surrounded by jungle.

We are a serious and responsible company,our main objective is for the client to enjoy his tour,his welfare and his safety. We are going to enjoy spectacular views of the mountains and the Pacific coast, also the unique climate of Monteverde, a cloud forest, and the experience of seeing it from the treetops on the congante bridges.This place is special for nature and bird lovers. We will also see two-toed sloths.

**Located in LA CRUZ, GUANACASTE** just a few minutes from Dreams Las Mareas Resort. Go horseback riding in the tropical dry forest of Guanacaste to see the other face of nature in Costa Rica’s ecological diversity. Get ocean views and look for monkeys, birds, iguanas, deer during your 2-hour ride, We will stop for a break on the most beautiful views of Salinas Bay. Includes bottled water, use of equipment, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels ONLY!

This tour is an excellent option to enjoy the rainforest with unique activities such as tubing in a light blue river and ziplining on this same river. This river is born in the Tenorio volcano where the color of the water changes due to the minerals of the volcano. We will also see sloths, frogs, birds, butterflies, among many other things.

Spend the day plunging through rivers, cutting through mountain trails and across rugged terrain on the most extreme tour we offer!! Tour includes stops for swimming, take photos! This is a tour to discover and enjoy, not a racing! All skill levels are welcome, and no prior buggy riding experience is necessary. 4X4 machines, automatic transmissions, 1000cc motors, 5 seaters..

The Arenal Volcano and Rain Forest tour is a package of selected and unique activities that you must do when you visit La Fortuna in Costa Rica. In this tour we will pick you up in a private car, all our vehicles have been disinfected before leaving our office, we implement safe protocols in every amenities of this tour. You will visit one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country and discover the biodiversity of the rain forest of Costa Rica during the educational walking in Danaus Reserve. This tour is an unforgettable experience with a signature of excellent.

Jump start your Costa Rica holidays with White Water Rafting Class III & IV from La Fortuna. Costa Rica is known for world-class rafting and the Class II & IV of the Sarapiqui River won’t disappoint. Your Costa Rica rafting adventure tour begins with a 1-hour scenic drive that winds through plantations of papaya, pineapple, and yucca at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Once you reach the “put-in” spot, Wave Expedition’s skillful, trained guides will go over the safety procedure and rules to prepare you for your paddling responsibilities. Once you know the rules and show you are familiar with the commands – you are ready to start your Costa Rica tour. Your rafting trip with Wave Expeditions is sure to be one of the highlights of your Costa Rica tour. Pura Vida!

Located near the Ricon de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region, the colorado River winds, churns and flows for 3 scenic miles before merging with the Colorado River. As a tour member, you’ll float down this incredible river for one hours, passing through sections which are dominated by class III-ll white-water rapids Midway through the adventure, your guide will help you angle the raft onto the riverbank for a lunch of sandwiches, fruit, snacks and drinks. There is a traditional lunch a Costa Rican representative meal - Casado - (rice, beans, green salad, plantains or picadillo, and meat or fish).

In this Megacombo Adventure you will enjoy ziplining, Horseback riding, a 450 meters water slide into the pool, sugarcane juice presentation, lunch buffet style where you can taste the authentic costa rican food . After lunch you will take a tractor by the forest for about 15 minutes where its gonna leave us near by a waterfall pretty nice to take pictures and enjoy this natural spectacle. Next stop is spa with sauna, mudbath and hotspring. You will also cross the hanging bridge, What do you need to bring? swimwear, extra clothe, water shoes or tennis, bugspray, camera or video camera, sunglasses, money for souvenirs on the way back and good vibe enjoy.

PINEAPPLE TOUR: We start our trip in a comfortable wagon pulled by a tractor and enjoy an interactive explanation about the planting, morphology, development, and harvesting of this sweet golden fruit and eat freshly cut pineapple that is picked right in front of you. Wind your tour up with a delicious pina colada. Relax and enjoy the magnificent view of the majestic Arenal Volcano. TOUR DURATION: 1 HOUR AND 3O MINUTES. LA FORTUNA WATERFALL: To observe this splendid 70 meters high waterfall, you hike a path of approximately 530 steps, which offers greater security to its passage and comfortable areas for rest and hydration through a forest with native trees of the area. Once in front of the waterfall, you will find a spacious and comfortable vantage point from which you can freeze your memories using unique and previously unpublished photographs, and finally take a refreshing swim in the clear waters of the Fortuna River, with an only witness (the River Fortune waterfall).

Our personalized and authentic local and customer service expertise staff will get you in contact with our rural community when you arrive. During our day trip we will be happy to point on important and valuable cultural exchanging. After the activities you will enjoy a delicious fresh seasson fruit snacks with the staff while sharing and receiving feedback