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Top 4 day trips things to do in Playa Hermosa

When Playa Hermosa is your base but the destination is somewhere else for the day. Fully-organised round trips with private transport, guides, and the reservations sorted before you leave the hotel.

  1. Private Rainforest Tour: Sloths, Hanging Bridges & Coffee, Playa Hermosa1

    1. Private Rainforest Tour: Sloths, Hanging Bridges & Coffee

    5.0· 28 reviews

    Unlike standard group excursions, this is a fully private all-inclusive rainforest day created exclusively for your party, with personalized timing, exclusive transportation, and a professional bilingual guide from pickup to drop-off. In one seamless journey from Guanacaste, you will experience Costa Rica’s most sought-after nature highlights together: a seasonal waterfall, guided hanging bridges, exceptional sloth spotting in a protected habitat, and authentic coffee and chocolate tastings — all without crowded buses, rushed schedules, or multiple bookings. Every detail is handled for you, including resort pickup, entrance fees, lunch, refreshments, and flexible pacing, allowing you to enjoy a true one-on-one wildlife experience in total comfort.

  2. Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour! - Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More, Playa Hermosa2

    2. Adventure in Volcano Combo Tour! - Zip Line, Waterfall, Hot Springs and More

    4.9· 236 reviews· 8 hours

    The Volcano Combo Tour is an experience you won’t find anywhere else, a full day that brings together Costa Rica’s adventure, culture, and volcanic wonders in one unforgettable journey. Start your adventure with ziplining across the rainforest canopy, crossing hanging bridges, and sliding down a thrilling waterslide carved through the jungle. Then, enjoy a touch of tradition with a vibrant cultural show, and take in the breathtaking landscapes on a horseback ride through scenic trails. Recharge with a delicious buffet lunch offering options for every taste, before heading to the relaxing side of the volcano. Here, you’ll discover a beautiful waterfall, detox in a natural volcanic rock sauna, cover yourself in a healing volcanic mud bath, and soak in the soothing thermal hot springs. What makes this tour truly unique is the perfect balance it offers; the adrenaline of adventure, the richness of culture, and the serenity of volcanic wellness, all in one incredible day.

  3. Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja, Playa Hermosa3

    3. Volcano Hike, Waterfall Swim & Hot Springs Combo on Rincon de la Vieja

    4.7· 753 reviews· 12 hours

    A full day tour exploring the flora, fauna and natural wonders of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park. The day consists of a moderate 2-hour hike where you will see wildlife and volcanic activity. Next we will visit the Oropendola Waterfall where you can swim and play in the water. After the waterfall, it is time to eat a typical Costa Rican lunch following a trip to relax at the hot springs and enjoy a volcanic mud bath.

  4. Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica, Playa Hermosa4

    4. Nicaragua Full Day Tour from Costa Rica

    4.6· 578 reviews· 15 hours

    Explore all of Nicaragua's most famous highlights all in one day 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!

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