Tours
With a click or contact, you have access to most Costa Rica Tours ,book Vacations to Costa Rica,Birthday Trips or any other celebration to Costa Rica. There are many activities with our friends and family. Planning a Playa Grande Costa Rica Vacation with The Grateful hotels will give you a wonderful adventure experience you’ll never forget.
We have activities tours like Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Combo, Rincon de la Vieja National Park Tour, Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Waterfall Tour, Nicaragua One-Day Tour, Monteverde Cloud Forest – Zipline & Hanging Bridges, Palo Verde Boat Safari, Catamaran Sunset Cruise, Surf Lessons, Estuary Boat Tour, Kayak Tour w/ Snorkel to Captain Island, Scuba Diving at Catalinas Islands, Snorkeling at Catalinas Islands, ATV Zipline Combo, Local Zipline Tour, ATV Tours, and Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach w/ Optional Snorkeling.
All these activities are chargeable, but there are lots of other adventures which are free.
Sportfishing Tours
The richest fishing grounds beyond the continental shelf
A chance to catch: Sailfish, blue, black and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, dorado,(dolphinfish), wahoo, roosterfish, snapper, grouper.
All fishing packages include beverages, fresh local fruits, and sandwiches. Totally equipped boat with all fishing gear provided simply just show up with your sunscreen and get ready to sit back and soak it up! Should expect roughly an hour ride each way when going offshore.
Guachipelin Adventure Volcano Combo
Hacienda Guachipelin Adventure Combo is the best all day volcano tour on Rincon de la Vieja Volcano that includes ziplining, horseback riding, river tubing, full buffet lunch, hot springs, and volcanic mud bath. The zipline course is the best in the area including a rappel, tarzan swing, and rock climbing wall. The river tubing is 5 km and has a great mix of rapids and ‘lazy’ parts where you can float and admire the scenery.
Shared Tour & Transport
Adults Ages 12+: $138 Children: Ages 8-11 $118
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $250 – 4 pax $190
Pick Up Time – 6:30 am
Duration – 12 hours
Rincon de la Vieja National Park Tour
A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity, have a visit to Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim in the blue lagoon, eat a typical Costa Rican lunch, and then relax hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.
Shared Tour & Transport
Adults Ages 12+: $128Children: Ages 8-11 $108
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $225- 4 pax $195
Pick Up Time – 6:30 am
Duration – 10 hours
Park Closed Mondays
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth & Waterfall Tour
An adventurous hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park to see one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural wonders – Rio Celeste – known for it’s divine hue of turquoise. You will also visit Finca Verde, an organic farm and animal shelter where you will visit the sloths, frogs and more! Then to the breathtaking Llanos de Cortes Waterfall, well off the beaten path where you can swim under the falls.
Adults Ages 12+: $128Children: Ages 8-11 $108
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $225- 4 pax $195
Pick Up Time – 6:30 am
Duration – 12 hours
Nicaragua One Day Tour
Explore all of Nicaragua’s most famous highlights all in one day on this Nicaragua tour from Costa Rica!
You will see a dormant volcano crater, the active Masaya Crater, go shopping at the artisan markets, explore the colonial town of Granada, and go on a boat ride viewing the islets of Lake Nicaragua, and even get to feed monkeys!
$190
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $275- 4 pax $225
Pick Up Time – 4:30 am
Duration – 15 hours
Monteverde Cloud Forest – Zipline & Hanging Bridges
Take a trip out the thick of the rainforest in Monteverde. Here you can zipline through the clouds on a course that is 2 miles long and includes a Tarzan swing. After this exhilarating experience and a hearty lunch, take your time and walk through the clouds on the notorious hanging bridges, walking on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet up to 510 feet.
Adults Ages 12+: $178 Children: Ages 8-11 $153
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $275 – 4 pax $225
Pick Up Time – 6:00 am
Duration – 12 hours
Palo Verde Boat Safari
A 2 hour boat safari on the Tempisque River bordering Palo Verde National Park viewing a vast array of wildlife such as iguanas, crocodiles, monkeys, and many species of birds. After a plentiful Costa Rican style meal, we will visit the Guaitil Pottery village that is famous throughout Costa Rica and the rest of Central America for its pre-Columbian Chorotega style.
Adults Ages 12+: $99 Children: Ages 8-11 $79
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $195 – 4 pax $130
Pick Up Time – 7:00 am
Duration – 7 hours
Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Enjoy the best Catamaran Tour Tamarindo! An afternoon on a 40′ Catamaran with open bar, food, snorkeling, kayaking, with an incredible Pacific Sunset at the end of the cruise. The boat is packed with amenities including trampolines for sunning and lounging, a shaded main salon, fresh water shower, a clean restroom, well-maintained snorkel gear, kayaks and a stairway to the sea.
Meeting Point – 12:45 pm @ Chiringuito Restaurant
Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach w/ Optional Snorkeling
A relaxed ride with cowboys taking you into creeks & wild untouched jungle up to the mountains were you will enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean & surrounding ranch lands of Playa Conchal.
Per Person: $60
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $95 – 4 pax $95
Pick up Time: 8:30 am, 2:30 pm
Duration – 2 hours
ATV Zipline Combo
Tamarindo ATV Zipline Tour – A perfect tour for both beginners and experienced drivers, riding an ATV ride off-road gives you the ultimate opportunity to see the forest the Guanacaste Province is known for, as well as the chance to see native wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and many birds. Then start flying through the jungle one the famous Congo Trail course featuring 11 Zipline Cables and 3 Hanging Bridges
Per Person: $120 SGL – $160 DBL
Private Transport (shared activities): 2-3 pax $225 – 4 pax $190
Pick up Time: 8:30 am, 12:30 pm
Duration – 4 hours
Snorkeling at Catalinas Islands
Tamarindo Snorkeling Catalinas Islands Tour – a world famous location that snorkelers and divers flock to, especially during the season for Giant Manta Rays. We´ll take you on an underwater adventure looking for sharks, octopus and a huge variety of marine fish we have living in our waters. In the right season you can even sometimes hear humpbacks singing!
Per Person: $85 + tax
Pick up Time: 7:00 am
Duration – 6 hours
Scuba Diving at Catalinas Islands
Scuba Diving Catalinas Islands is definitely a bucket list item. Diver’s flock to this world famous location especially during the season for Giant Manta Rays. We´ll take you on an underwater adventure looking for sharks, rays, manta rays, octopus and a huge variety of marine fish we have living in our waters. In the right season you can even sometimes hear humpbacks singing!
Certified Diving: $125/person
Non Certified Diving: $170/person
$60 extra per booking for pickup/drop off at Grateful Hotel
Pick up Time: 7:00 am
Duration – 6 hours
Kayak Tour w/ Snorkel to Captain Island
Kayak over to Captain Island in the Tamarindo Bay! No need for experience, we will give you a lesson before if you need it. After paddling over you will get to go snorkeling and view octopus, exotic fish, eels, and more!
Per Person: $65.00 + taxes
Tour depends on Tide: Meeting time given after booking
Duration – 2.5 hours
Estuary Boat Tour
Join us for the beautiful safari boat tour in Las Baulas National Park to explore the flora and fauna of the mangroves in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. We will take you on a two hour tour through the mangroves of the National Park to explore the local flora and fauna. You will have the chance to see monkeys, crocodiles, birds, iguanas and more. Enjoy the amazing landscape and nature on a relaxing trip with our local bilingual tour guide.
Per Person: $35 cash only – pick up at our backyard. (1.5 hrs) , change to est 2 hours
Tour depends on Tide: Pick up time given after booking
Duration – 2 hours
Surf Lessons
There are almost always great waves, but not too big, perfect for learning to surf. Whether this is your first time on a surfboard or you have some experience and want to work on your technique, our lessons are guaranteed to improve your skills. Our 2 hour lessons are taught by locals that have been surfing in Costa Rica for nearly their entire lives, so you will get the best insight there is in Tamarindo.
Per Person:
– Private 1 person – 1 instructor: $85 cash only
– Semi private 2 people – 1 instructor: $ 65 per person cash only
– Shared lesson +3 people: $50 per person cash only
Time depends on Tide: Meeting time given after booking
Duration – 2 hours
Bliss Massage
Enjoy absolute bliss while the tension in your body is firmly kneaded away. This one is deeper than our Grande Relaxation Massage wish just a touch of good pain!
60 min – $80 – 90 min – $100
Grande Relaxation Massage
60 min – $70 – 90 min – $85
Hot Stones Massage
Experience the healing power of the local volcanic stones, smoothed to perfection by the sand and waves of the ocean
60 min – $90 – 90 min – $130
Deep Tissue / Sport Massage
60 min – $80 – 90 min – $100
Exquisite Exfoliation
A luscious tropical – soffe sugar scrub, perfects for banishing dry skin, improving circulation, cellulite and simply feeling invigorated
45 min – $60 | 60 min – $70 | 90 min – $85
Join our nightly Turtle Tour, starting at 5:30 PM from Hotel Las Tortugas in Playa Grande.
This 3-hour guided experience takes you to nearby beaches in search of nesting turtles.
Price: $55 per person. For reservations, please email us at frontdesk@thegratefulhotel.com.
Bird Watching Tour
Duration: 2 hours, 6:00 am to 8:00 am
📍Las Baulas National Marine Park
Minimum age: 0, children have to be with an adult at all times. / Maximum age: we can always customize according to your needs.
- Description: Hiking around the estuary sections
- What’s included: Tour guide & telescope
- What to wear / bring: Comfortable clothes, shoes to get dirty and good to hike.
- Know before you go: This activity is offered in English, Spanish & Dutch. Please bring your own equipment.
- Cancellation policy: 24 hours prior
Rate: USD $60 for 1 to 4 people / additional person: $20 each (+taxes)
Free Adventures
Enjoy the Pristine National Park and only minutes away is one of the longest white sand beaches in the country.
Free Adventures
Surfing on one of Costa Rica’s kindest surf breaks at Playa Grande. All levels welcome. Running like a surfer running on a tidal wave.
Free Adventures
You can discover the wonders of nature rolling in the rushes down by the riverside.
Free Adventures
See the local wildlife including hundreds of species of birds, howler monkeys and crocodiles.
Free Adventures
Walk out in the morning dew, to absorb all the serenity and calmness the world has to offer.
