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Home/Destinations/Tamarindo/Tamarindo in 3 days
3 days · Tamarindo itinerary

Tamarindo in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in Tamarindo cover the beach, the volcano and the jungle. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Guanacaste — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: surf & catamaran
  2. 2Day 2: Rincón volcano
  3. 3Day 3: estuary & ATV
  4. 4Río Celeste option

Day 1: surf & sail

A surf lesson and a sunset catamaran.

Day 2: volcano

Zipline and hot springs at Rincón de la Vieja.

Day 3: jungle & wildlife

An ATV ride and an estuary safari.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Tamarindo — 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
ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park
Playa Flamingo
ZipLine, Horseback Riding, Tubing, Hot Springs & Lunch @ Volcano National Park
5.0(39)·7 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
ATV Hidden Beaches Tour
Playa Flamingo
ATV Hidden Beaches Tour
5.0(79)·3 hours
from$140/ 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
Rincon de la Vieja/Santa Maria Hike & Hot Springs
Playa Hermosa
Rincon de la Vieja/Santa Maria Hike & Hot Springs
5.0(25)·3–4 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Punta Cacique ATV 4WD Jungle and Mountain Adventure in Costa Rica
Guanacaste And Northwest
Punta Cacique ATV 4WD Jungle and Mountain Adventure in Costa Rica
5.0(42)·2h 30min
from$119/ 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
Sunset Zipline Experience Tour in Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Sunset Zipline Experience Tour in Guanacaste
5.0(11)·1h 30min
from$109/ person
via Viator

Tamarindo in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Tamarindo?
Three days is ideal — surf and a sunset catamaran on day one, the Rincón de la Vieja volcano on day two, and an ATV ride with an estuary safari on day three.
What is the best experience in Tamarindo for 3 days?
The sunset catamaran is the signature sail, the Rincón de la Vieja combo the top adventure, and the estuary safari the best for wildlife.
How do I plan a 3-day Tamarindo itinerary?
Spend day one on the beach and a catamaran, day two at the volcano, and day three on a jungle ATV and estuary safari, adding Río Celeste if time allows.

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