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Select one of these 13 highly-recommended 1-day Costa Rica tours. Explore worry-free with your bilingual guide on a small group or private Costa Rica tour where you will enjoy Wildlife Viewing, Snorkeling, Kayaking, Whitewater Rafting, and Hiking during the day and stay in hotels with decidedly local flavor at night. Our 1-day Costa Rica trips and vacation packages range from $96 to $212. Contact one of Adventure Life's Costa Rica travel specialists for help planning every detail of your dream trip. 

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Exploring the coast by kayak
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Danta Beach Coastal Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Kayaking along Playa Danta
  • Snorkel around Playa Dantita
  • Encounter diverse marine life
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Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Snorkeling, Kayaking
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the beauty of Costa Rica through a family-friendly 2-hour kayaking adventure. Explore Playa Danta and Dantita Bay, encounter diverse marine life, and create lasting memories with safety and enjoyment in mind.
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Snorkeling in Costa Rica's crystal clear waters
from $188
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Sunset Sailing on the Timarouba Catamaran

1 Day Itinerary
  • Dive into crystal-clear waters
  • Enjoy amazing views and sunset
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Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the Timarouba catamaran tour in Playa Tamarindo. Snorkel in crystal-clear waters, savor a delectable buffet, and capture the sunset's magic.
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from $164
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Palo Verde Boat Ride

1 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Palo Verde National Park
  • Witness crocodiles and largest bird
  • Encounter array of exotic wildlife
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Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activity Level
Relaxed
Join an immersive 4-hour journey through Palo Verde National Park's water basin, exploring RAMSAR-listed wetlands. Encounter the largest bird in Costa Rica, giant crocodiles, and diverse wildlife. An unforgettable adventure awaits, culminating in a delicious culinary experience.
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from $126
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Guanacaste Mountain and Beaches Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • ATV tour on beaches and forest
  • Stop in Sardinal town
  • Watch out for wildlife encounters
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Moderate
Discover the ultimate ATV adventure in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy a 3-hour mountain tour, starting from Panama Beach, with breathtaking ocean views and wildlife encounters. Watch out for playful monkeys, birds, cows, and horses causing unexpected traffic.
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A sloth smiles from the forest canopy
from $113
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Guanacaste’s Sloth & Animal Sanctuary Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
  • Observe rescued sloths up close
  • Learn from sloth caretakers
  • Watch scheduled sloth feedings
Starts / Ends
Playa Hermosa / Playa Hermosa
Activities
Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore Guanacaste’s Animal Sanctuary, home to rescued two-toed sloths. Observe these delicate animals in an open habitat and learn about their recovery, care, and life cycle. Attend scheduled feedings for close-up views and insight from on-site caretakers dedicated to sloth rehabilitation.
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A monkey clings to the tree
from $146
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Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Spend a day exploring the Gandoca-Manzanillo National Wildlife Refuge, home to over 360 species of birds and some of the best white sand beaches on the Caribbean coast. Explore the park with a guide as you spot manatees, dolphins, howler monkeys, sloths, iguanas, snakes, and poisonous frogs.
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Pacuare River Rafting
from $179
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Pacuare River Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Moderate
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A butterfly at La Paz Waterfall Garden
from $170
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens

1 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Coffee beans being roasted
from $133
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Poas Volcano, Doka Coffee Plantation and Sarchí

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Spot wildlife
from $143
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Manuel Antonio Catamaran Adventure

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whale Watching
Activity Level
Moderate
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Orchids of Costa Rica
from $131
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Lankester Garden and Irazu Volcano

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Easy Active
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Horseback Riding
from $96
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Horseback riding near Manuel Antonio

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Horseback Riding
Activity Level
Relaxed
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Whitewater rafting the Sarapiqui
from $183
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Manuel Antonio Whitewater Rafting

1 Day Itinerary
Activities
Whitewater Rafting
Activity Level
Easy Active
This 1-day tour navigates the Class II-III whitewater of the Savegre River (or try class III on the Naranjo River during green season). Plunge through jungle-clad gorges & float past cascading waterfalls. Along the way, you'll see egrets, osprey, kingfishers, cormorants, parrots & more. After the river trip, return to Quepos/Manuel Antonio area.
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