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Day Trips & Tours from Guanacaste

Explore beyond the coast: the towering Arenal Volcano and its hot springs, the surreal turquoise Río Celeste waterfall, the cloud forests of Monteverde, and even a border-crossing day in Nicaragua. Most tours include transport from Guanacaste’s beach towns for an unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
4.9(1,855)·9 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
4.9(1,611)·14 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
4.9(1,093)·3 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica
Tamarindo
Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica
4.6(599)·15 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano
La Fortuna
Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano
4.8(530)·8 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Hike - Blue River Adventure
La Fortuna
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano Hike - Blue River Adventure
4.9(299)·8 hours
from$92/ person
via Viator
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
Liberia
Nicaragua One Day Expedition from Costa Rica
4.9(80)·12 hours
from$232/ person
via Viator
Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City
Guatemala City
Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Guatemala City
4.6(73)·6 hours
from$94/ person
via Viator
Ticket to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano National Park
La Fortuna
Ticket to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano National Park
4.2(39)·3 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Río Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
Playa Hermosa
Río Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Watching Tour From Guanacaste
4.6(32)·6 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
3 Days Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano- Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José
San Jose
3 Days Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano- Monteverde -Manuel Antonio From San José
4.7(32)·72 hours
from$699/ person
via Viator
Day Tour to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala on Private Vehicle
Antigua
Day Tour to Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala on Private Vehicle
4.9(30)·8 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Full Day to Selvatura Monteverde Cloud Forest from Guanacaste
Playa Flamingo
Full Day to Selvatura Monteverde Cloud Forest from Guanacaste
4.8(18)·12 hours
from$320/ person
via Viator
Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
Alajuela
Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
5.0(17)·3 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Monteverde Cloud Forest Hike and Hanging Bridges Tour From Guanacaste
Liberia
Monteverde Cloud Forest Hike and Hanging Bridges Tour From Guanacaste
3.5(15)·11 hours
from$189/ person
via Viator
Nicaragua Private Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Granada & Boat Ride!
Managua
Nicaragua Private Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Granada & Boat Ride!
5.0(12)·8 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Day Trip to Nicaragua Volcano Colonial City and More
Playa Flamingo
Day Trip to Nicaragua Volcano Colonial City and More
5.0(9)·10 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Shared Lake Crossing from La Fortuna de Arenal to Monteverde
La Fortuna
Shared Lake Crossing from La Fortuna de Arenal to Monteverde
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
San Jose
Rio Celeste river waterfall, hike and hot springs tour from San Jose, Costa Rica
4.4(7)·24 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose
San Jose
3 Days - 2 Nights: Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Adventure from San Jose
3.4(5)·72 hours
from$930/ person
via Viator
Nicaragua Volcano & Granada Day Trip from Costa Rica
Liberia
Nicaragua Volcano & Granada Day Trip from Costa Rica
5.0(4)·12 hours
from$240/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcan Fortuna Waterfall Baldi Hot Springs from Guanacaste
Liberia
Arenal Volcan Fortuna Waterfall Baldi Hot Springs from Guanacaste
5.0(3)·12 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Volcano Boarding Adventure in Cerro Negro from León in Nicaragua
Leon
Volcano Boarding Adventure in Cerro Negro from León in Nicaragua
5.0(1)·5 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Private 1-Day Nicaragua Tour From Tamarindo Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Private 1-Day Nicaragua Tour From Tamarindo Guanacaste
12 hours
from$242/ person
via Viator

Day Trips in Guanacaste — FAQ

What are the best day trips from Guanacaste?
Top trips are the Arenal Volcano and hot springs, the turquoise Río Celeste waterfall, the Monteverde cloud forest, and a border-crossing day tour into Nicaragua.
Can you visit Arenal Volcano from Guanacaste?
Yes — the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna hot springs are a popular long day trip from Guanacaste’s beaches, about 2.5–3 hours away.
What is Río Celeste?
Río Celeste is a stunning turquoise-blue river and waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park, reached on a day trip from Guanacaste, coloured by volcanic minerals.

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