Top 4 Playa Hermosa Tours

1.ATV Tours at JW Marriott All-Inclusive Resort Costa Rica

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 97 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Our pick

Ride a private ATV route from Playa Hermosa toward Playa Coyotera, Playa Rajada, and El Jobo. Guides Fidel and Jorge provide instructions and lead the way. You can ask to stop for beach photos, sea views, and a look at local village life. The two-hour tour costs $85 and includes bottled water.

“Very friendly and everything went better than expected! The scenery taken to was perfect and the guide was on point.”

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2.Guanacaste Snorkel and Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $138

From Playa Hermosa, board a small dinghy from the beach to a catamaran, then cruise Costa Rica’s Pacific coast for wildlife, snorkeling, lunch, an open bar, and sunset views. The crew may spot whales, dolphins, turtles, rays, and flying fish. Expect a lively, social outing rather than a quiet luxury sail.

“It was a wonderful experience. My group had a great time. The food. The drinks. The jumping off the boat.”

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3.Catamaran Sailing & Snorkeling from Playas del Coco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 85 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Set out from Playas del Coco at 1:30 pm aboard a spacious Marlin del Rey catamaran. Swim and snorkel in a sheltered bay, enjoy a BBQ lunch and unlimited drinks, then sail back beneath a Costa Rican sunset. The boat holds up to 75 people, so expect a social cruise rather than a private sailing trip.

“Fun experience. Everything went smoothly and staff were friendly and helpful. Saw a humpback whale and dolphins!”

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4.Sloth Discovery & Swim in Rio Celeste

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · from $127

Leave Playa Hermosa at 7 a.m. for Bijagua de Upala, where a bilingual guide leads you through a private reserve to find sloths, toucans, frogs, and snakes. You’ll also visit butterfly and snake attractions, eat a typical lunch, and swim in Rio Celeste. Guides may include Kevin, Luis, Gabriel, Memo, or David.

“Come prepared to endure a nearly 2hr private bus ride, hike to the rio Celeste, and through the rainforest to see sloths, toucans, frogs, etc. when I say “prepared” I mean it… I wish we would have worn long pants, long sleeves, and more comfRead more”

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