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3 days · Guanacaste itinerary

Guanacaste in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Guanacaste cover the sea, a volcano and the forest. Here is how to spend three perfect days on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: catamaran & beach
  2. 2Day 2: volcano & springs
  3. 3Day 3: waterfall & wildlife
  4. 4Sea, volcano & forest

Day 1: catamaran & beach

Snorkel cruise and Gold Coast beaches.

Day 2: volcano & springs

Rincón de la Vieja and hot springs.

Day 3: waterfall & wildlife

Llanos de Cortés and a river safari.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Guanacaste — prices per person.

Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo
Private Sunset Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
5.0(50)·4 hours
from$1,900/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall, Lazy River Tubing, Cliff Jumps & Hot Springs
Playa Flamingo
La Leona Waterfall, Lazy River Tubing, Cliff Jumps & Hot Springs
5.0(47)·6 hours
from$234/ person
via Viator
Zip-line Adventure
Guanacaste And Northwest
Zip-line Adventure
5.0(25)·2 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Morning Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
Playa Flamingo
Morning Catamaran in Playa Flamingo
5.0(43)·4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo: Private Zipline, Horse Riding, and Hot Springs Tour
−17%
Tamarindo
Tamarindo: Private Zipline, Horse Riding, and Hot Springs Tour
5.0(27)·10 hours
from$220$265/ person
via Viator
Sunset Zipline Experience Tour in Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Sunset Zipline Experience Tour in Guanacaste
5.0(11)·1h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike (Group Tour)
Guanacaste And Northwest
La Leona Waterfall Adventure Hike (Group Tour)
5.0(108)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Costa Rica Catamaran Private Sunset Tour with Drinks
Playa Flamingo
Costa Rica Catamaran Private Sunset Tour with Drinks
5.0(38)·4 hours
from$2,200/ person
via Viator

Guanacaste in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Guanacaste?
Three days is ideal — a catamaran cruise and beaches on day one, the Rincón de la Vieja volcano and hot springs on day two, and waterfalls and wildlife on day three.
What is the best experience in Guanacaste for 3 days?
The catamaran cruise is the most relaxing, the volcano the most scenic, and the adventure combos the most thrilling; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day Guanacaste itinerary?
Spend day one on the coast, day two at Rincón de la Vieja, and day three on waterfalls and wildlife, booking the popular cruises and combos ahead.

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