Day Trips · Hotel Pickup Included
Day Trips from Playas del Coco
Volcanic canyons, whitewater rapids, a hidden blue waterfall, jungle ziplines and river safaris, all within two hours of Coco Beach, with pickup from your hotel.
The Best of Guanacaste
Explore Guanacaste from Coco Beach
Playas del Coco is the perfect base for exploring the best of Guanacaste. Within two hours of Coco Beach you'll find volcanic canyons, world-class whitewater rapids, hidden blue waterfalls, jungle ziplines and wildlife-packed river safaris that rank among Costa Rica's most unforgettable experiences.
Every day trip includes hotel pickup from Playas del Coco hotels and Gulf of Papagayo resorts and an expert bilingual guide, so there's no rental car needed. Each trip's page explains its group size and private options.
Choose Your Trip
Our Day Trips from Playas del Coco
Five full and half-day adventures, each with hotel pickup and an expert bilingual guide.
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Full day, with 2.5 hours on the river Tenorio River Whitewater Rafting Eight miles of Class III and IV rapids through a volcanic canyon, finishing with the 12-foot Cascabel Falls drop. Lunch and hotel pickup included. From $140 per person
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Full day, with 2 to 3 hours at the waterfall La Leona Waterfall Tour Hike volcanic jungle, cross rivers and swim a canyon with a guide rope to one of Costa Rica's most spectacular hidden blue waterfalls. Lunch and hotel pickup included. From $110 per person
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About 3 hours Congo Trail Zipline Tour Soar through an old-growth Guanacaste forest on 13 zipline cables at Congo Trail Canopy Park, then visit the wildlife rescue center. Hotel pickup included. From $55 per person
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Full day Cañon de la Vieja Adventure Combo Zipline over the Rio Colorado canyon, ride with a Sabanero cowboy, tube Class 2-3 rapids and soak in volcanic hot springs, all in one day trip from Coco Beach. From 0 per person
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Morning tour, with 2 hours on the river Palo Verde Wildlife Tour A private wildlife safari on the Tempisque River through Palo Verde National Park: crocodiles, howler monkeys and tropical birds. Lunch and hotel pickup included. From 0 per person
Why Book With Us
What Makes Our Day Trips Different
- Small groups, with private options depending on the trip
- Hotel pickup, an expert guide and safety equipment included, plus lunch on full-day trips
- Local guides who know every trail, waterfall and wildlife spot in Guanacaste
- Morning and afternoon departures, depending on the trip
- Pickup from RIU Guanacaste, Planet Hollywood, Secrets Papagayo, Waldorf Astoria, Four Seasons and more
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Hotel pickup is included from all Playas del Coco hotels, Ocotal, Playa Hermosa, Playa Panamá and all Gulf of Papagayo resorts, including RIU Guanacaste, RIU Palace, Planet Hollywood, Secrets Papagayo, Waldorf Astoria Punta Cacique, Andaz Papagayo and Four Seasons Costa Rica.
Yes. Our day trips run year-round, including the rainy season (May to November), which brings lush green landscapes, fuller waterfalls, more wildlife and far fewer crowds. If heavy rain ever makes a trip unsafe, we'll cancel it and refund your booking.
We recommend booking at least 48 hours ahead. In high season (December to April), popular trips like La Leona and whitewater rafting book out days in advance, so earlier is better.
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Book Your Day Trip from Playas del Coco
Five incredible adventures, all with pickup from your hotel in Coco Beach. From volcanic hot springs and hidden waterfalls to world-class rapids and wildlife safaris, these are the best day trips in Guanacaste, and they fill fast.
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