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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.

Timarouba Catamaran Zonsondergang Cruise met Open Bar Lunch & Snorkelen
Tamarindo
Timarouba Catamaran Zonsondergang Cruise met Open Bar Lunch & Snorkelen
4.5(468)·5 uur
vanaf$97/ persoon
via Viator
Zipline & Hot Springs Privétour in de vulkaan Rincon de la Vieja.
Liberia
Zipline & Hot Springs Privétour in de vulkaan Rincon de la Vieja.
4.9(31)·8 uur
vanaf$292/ persoon
via Viator
ATV & Canopy Tour vanuit Flamingo Beach
Playa Flamingo
ATV & Canopy Tour vanuit Flamingo Beach
4.9(19)·4 uur
vanaf$130/ persoon
via Viator
Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkelen Sunset Cruise vanuit Tamarindo
Tamarindo
Blue Dolphin Catamaran Snorkelen Sunset Cruise vanuit Tamarindo
4.3(105)·5 uur
vanaf$119/ persoon
via Viator
Rincon Volcano Park wandeling, Oropéndola Waterval & Hot Springs
Playa Flamingo
Rincon Volcano Park wandeling, Oropéndola Waterval & Hot Springs
4.8(14)·8 uur
vanaf$170/ persoon
via Viator
ATV- en UTV-strandtour vanuit Tamarindo, Flamingo en Conchal Beach
Tamarindo
ATV- en UTV-strandtour vanuit Tamarindo, Flamingo en Conchal Beach
4.9(457)·2 uur
vanaf$85/ persoon
via Viator
Vulkaanwandeling, waterval zwemmen & Hot Springs Combo op Rincon DE la Vieja
Tamarindo
Vulkaanwandeling, waterval zwemmen & Hot Springs Combo op Rincon DE la Vieja
4.7(763)·12 uur
vanaf$125/ persoon
via Viator
ATV of Buggy Begeleide Tour vanuit Tamarindo, Conchal
Tamarindo
ATV of Buggy Begeleide Tour vanuit Tamarindo, Conchal
4.9(905)·2 uur
vanaf$90/ persoon
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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Catamaran & SnorkelingZipline & VolcanoSurf LessonsWildlife & EstuaryATV & Buggy