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These are tours, activities or experiences that Link Expeditions recommends. Most of these excursions are nature-based and sustainable.

Ride The Beach and Swim with Horses near Playa Conchal
Guanacaste Hands-On Intertidal Zone & Tide Pool Marine Life Exploration
Guanacaste Coast: North Pacific Beach Snorkeling Experience
Camera Trap & Wildlife Discovery Experience
Sabanero Cattle Drive and Guanacaste Fonda Experience
Rainforest Sloths & Río Celeste Tubing Adventure
Chorotega Heritage & Coffee Experience
Costa Rica’s Blue Zona Cultural Experience
Ziplining Adventure in Coyolito, Guanacaste
Bijagua: Authentic Costa Rican Cooking, Wildlife, and Coffee & Cacao Experience

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What’s Included

🐎 Well-trained, ocean-acclimated horse

🤝 Private bilingual guide dedicated to your group

🏖️ 1-hour beach ride along Puerto Viejo & Playa Conchal

🌊 Approximately 30 minutes swimming and riding in the ocean

✔️ All taxes & fees included—no hidden costs

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🚐 Round-trip transportation (Available upon request for an additional fee)

💰 Gratuities

💧 Bottled water

❌ Additional Services – Any items not mentioned in the “Included” section.

What’s Included

🐠 Marine species field guides

🤝 English-speaking knowledgeable local guide

🤿 Snorkeling gear for coastal cool-down

🍍A serving of fresh, locally sourced seasonal fruit

💧Bottled water

✔️ All Taxes and Fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🚐 Round-trip transportation (Available for an additional fee)

⭐ Private experience upgrade (Available upon request for $100 + IVA per group)

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🤝 Bilingual Guide

🤿 Mask, snorkel, and fins.

🦺 Specialized flotation devices.

💧 Waters

🍍 A serving of fresh, locally sourced seasonal fruit.

✔️ All Taxes and Fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🚐 Round-trip transportation (Available for an additional fee)

⭐ Private experience upgrade (Available upon request)

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🤝 Bilingual Guide

🚐 Private Transportation

🎫 Entrance Fees

💧 Waters

✔️ All Taxes and Fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity. Plus, $15 goes directly to the Horizontes Experimental Station.

What’s Not Included

🍽️ Lunch

💰 Gratuities

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🚐 Private Transportation

🤝 Dedicated bilingual guide

🎭 Immersive Guanacaste Fonda & Traditions Experience

🐎 The Sabanero Horseback Cattle Drive

🍽️ Traditional Lunch

✔️ All taxes & fees included—no hidden costs

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities – Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated).

❌ Additional Services – Any items not mentioned in the “Included” section.

What’s Included

🍽️ Traditional Costa Rican lunch with multiple options

🚐 Private transportation for a seamless and comfortable journey

🤝 Dedicated bilingual tour guide providing expert insights

🎫 Entrance tickets to all activities

⛑️ Activity equipment (life jacket, helmet, and tubing gear)

✔️ All taxes & fees included—no hidden costs

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities – Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated).

❌ Additional Services – Any items not mentioned in the “Included” section.

What’s Included

🍽️ Ancestral Lunch – A traditional Guanacastecan meal with local flavors.

🚐 Private Transportation – Comfortable and reliable service.

🤝 Dedicated Bilingual Guide – Expert guidance in English and Spanish.

🏺 Hands-On Pottery Workshop – Create your own Chorotega-style pottery.

☕ Coffee Processing Tour – Explore the coffee-making process from seed to cup.

✔️ All Taxes & Fees – No hidden costs.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities – Tips for guides and drivers (optional but appreciated).

🎁 Souvenirs – Locally crafted items and gifts.

❌ Additional Services – Any items not mentioned in the “Included” section.

What’s Included

🎭 Access to all cultural activities

✅ All taxes and fees

🤝 Bilingual tour guide

🎫 Entrance to the old casa museum

🚐 Private transportation

🍽️ Traditional lunch

🌳 This tour contributes $5 to The Linking Forests Fund, helping to protect Costa Rica’s biodiversity

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🍽️ Breakfast (Not included, but we can stop along the way for a quick breakfast on the go if necessary)

🏺 Ceramics

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Price Includes” section

What’s Included

🚐 Shared shuttle transportation

🌄 Ziplining adventure

⛑️ All safety gear (helmet, harness, gloves)

🤝 Certified guides (expert zipline instructors who ensure safety and provide guidance)

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🎁 Souvenirs

💰 Gratuities

📷 Professional photos

🥨 Meals or snacks (Lunch can be arranged for an additional $17 per person)

🚐 Private transportation (available upon request for an additional fee)

🐎 ATV or horseback riding experiences: These can be added to your day—reach out for a quote. Prices typically range from $40 to $79, depending on the activity.

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🚐 Round-trip private transportation

🤝 Dedicated bilingual guide

🍽️ Traditional lunch

✔️ All taxes and fees

🎫 Admission tickets to all featured sites and activities

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🍽️ Breakfast

🎁 Souvenirs

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🚐 Private transportation

🤝 Dedicated bilingual guide

🍽️ Traditional lunch

✔️ All taxes and fees

🎫 All entrance fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🍽️ Breakfast

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🚐 Private transportation

🤝 Dedicated bilingual guide

🍽️ Traditional lunch

✔️ All taxes and fees

🚤 Access to boat ride and one additional experience

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🍽️ Breakfast

❌ Any items or services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🚐 Private Transportation

🤝 Tour Guide

🍹 Welcome Cocktail

🍽️ Lunch

🌄 7 Ziplines Canopy Tour

🌉 Hanging Bridges Walk

💦 La Selva Water Slide

🎭 Cultural Tour

🐎 Horseback Ride

💧 Salitral Waterfall Hike

♨️ Pacayas Hot Springs Access

💧 Water during transportation

✅ All taxes and fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

💰 Gratuities

🥨 Additional Food & Drinks

🌄 Additional Activities or Services

❌ Any items or services not listed in the “What’s Included” section.

What’s Included

🎫 Entrance ticket

🚐 Round-trip shared transportation (within the La Fortuna area)

⛑️ Safety Gear: Includes harness, helmets, gloves, lanyard, and zipline pulley

🤝 Certified Guides

✔️ All taxes and fees

➕ Booking logistics and arrangements

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as transportation outside La Fortuna area, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🚗 Transportation for hotels and vacation rentals outside of main La Fortuna area

💰 Gratuities for guides/driver (optional)

❌ Any items or services not listed in the “What’s Included” section

What’s Included

🎫 Entrance tickets

🤝 Bilingual tour guide (English/Spanish)

🍉 Snacks or fresh tropical fruits

🍽️ Authentic Costa Rican lunch

🚐 Private group transportation

✔️ All taxes and fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🍹 Additional drinks or snacks not listed above

💰 Gratuities for guide/driver (optional)

❌ Any items or services not listed in the “What’s Included” section.

What’s Included

🎫 Entrance fee

🚐 Private Transportation

🍉 Snacks

🤝 Dedicated tour guide

✔️ All taxes & fees included—no hidden costs

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🍽️ Lunch

❌ Other items and services not mentioned in the “Included” section

What’s Included

🚐 Roundtrip transportation: Provided in the Huacas, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, and Potrero areas.

🤝 Tour Guide.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as transportation, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🚗 Transportation outside of the mentioned areas.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included section.

What’s Included

🚐 Round Trip Shared Transportation: A shuttle service offering pickups from Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero, and Las Catalinas areas.

🌄 Canopy Tour: Choose between Canopy Original or Canopy Extremo upon arrival, with videos available to help you decide.

⛑️ Safety Gear: Includes harness, helmets, gloves, lanyard, and zipline pulley.

🤝 Tour Guide: Professional guide providing safety instructions and tour guidance.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as transportation, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🚗 Transportation for locations outside of the Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, or Potrero areas.

🚐 Private Transportation not included. Please contact us to arrange private transportation.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included section.

What’s Included

💧 Waters

⛑️ Helmet

🗣️ Safety & Driving Instructions

🤝 Bilingual Tour Guide

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as transportation, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🚗 Transportation for locations outside of the Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, or Potrero areas.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included section.

What’s Included

🐠 Guided Snorkeling

☀️ Paddle Board

➕ Floating Mat

🎣 Basic Fishing

🍽️ Brunch or Lunch

🥂 Open Bar

🍉 Snacks such as tropical fruits and chips

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as transportation, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🚗 Transportation to/from Marina Flamingo

❌ Others not mentioned in the included list.

What’s Included

🚐 Private transportation

🤝 Dedicated bilingual tour guide

🍽️ Traditional lunch

✔️ All entrance fees & taxes

📌 Pick up at your hotel or vacation rental (includes any location between Four Seasons and JW Marriott in Guanacaste)

📷 Pictures and videos of your experience

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as extra meals, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🍽️ Breakfast and Dinner.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included list.

What’s Included

🚐 Round Trip Private Transportation.

🤝 Dedicated Bilingual Tour Guide.

🍉 Snacks.

💧 Drinks.

🎫 Entrance Tickets.

🍽️ Traditional Lunch.

✅ All taxes and fees

🌳 This tour contributes $5 to The Linking Forests Fund, helping to protect Costa Rica’s biodiversity

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as extra meals, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

☔ Umbrella or raincoat

💧 Reusable Water Bottle.

🍽️ Breakfast and Dinner.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included list.

What’s Included

🚐 Round Trip Transportation

🤝 Bilingual Tour Guide

🥨 Snacks

💧 Drinks

🎫 Entrance Tickets

🍽️ Traditional Lunch

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such extra meals, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

☔ Umbrella or raincoat

💧 Reusable water bottle

🍽️ Breakfast and Dinner

📷 Personal or Specialized Gear.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included list.

What’s Included

🚐 Transportation within San Jerónimo to your lodge or host family.

🚗 Internal transportation to and from trailheads.

🍽️ All meals, from pre-hike dinner to final day lunch.

☕ Hot drinks provided.

🤝 Dedicated tour guide.

😴 Sleeping pad for the shelter.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as transportation and porter service, can be easily arranged with us if booked well in advance.

🚐 Transportation to San Jerónimo (shuttle service available upon request).

🎫 Sleeping bag (please bring your own).

📷 Personal hiking and traveling gear and gadgets.

💰 Gratuities for guides, drivers, and staff.

💲 Porter fees.

❌ Others not mentioned in the included list.

What’s Included

We would love to craft a personalized trip to San Gerardo de Dota and we can include:

🚐 Ground transportation to and from San Gerardo de Dota.

✔️ Hotel booking for you and your travel companions.

🦜 Birdwatching and /or hiking tours.

🎫 National Park tickets

➕ Specific food recommendations.

What’s Not Included

Although these options are not included, some of them, such as internal transportation, tour guides and restaurant reservations, can be arranged if done in advance:

🤝 General tour guide

🍽️ Meals

💰 Gratuities for tour guides, drivers and waiters

🚗 Internal transportation

📷 Gear and gadgets

❌ Anything else that hasn’t been mentioned in the “Included section”.

What’s Included

🎫 Entrance Tickets: We contribute a minimum of $5 per person at the Kelly Creek entrance, aiding in the conservation and maintenance of this essential National Park. Please note: The entrance fee at Kelly Creek operates on a voluntary donation basis.

🤝 Bilingual Tour Guide: Leverage the insights of an expert guide well-versed in both the park and its broader environment. Plus, by choosing us, you’re directly supporting the certified guides from the local community.

💧 Refreshments: Upon request, we provide tropical fruits and water.

🗺️ Maps: Maps are handed out upon entry by the National Park administration.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🧭 Hiking Gear: Ensure you have closed-toe shoes for a comfortable and safe trek.

🩱 Swimsuits or Towels: Ideal for those planning a splash in the waters!

☀️ Reef-friendly Sunblock: Shield yourself from the sun’s rays without harming the delicate coral ecosystem with harsh chemicals.

🦟 Mosquito Repellent: Stay protected against unwanted insect attention.

🔭 Binoculars: A must for enthusiasts keen on catching every detail of distant wildlife.

💧 Water on the Trail: To stay hydrated, ensure you carry an adequate supply of water.

🚗 Transportation: We can facilitate transportation to and from the National Park entrance upon request. Please contact us.

🥨 Food: Remember to pack meals or snacks if you’re likely to get hungry.

🐠 Fancy an upgrade?

Snorkeling Option: Opt for the combined Snorkeling+Hike package (let us know in advance). This package includes: snorkeling equipment, boat transportation that’s fully compliant with all legal requirements, refreshing tropical fruits, as well as the services of a certified captain and tour guide.

What’s Included

🚗 Free Parking Lot: Conveniently park at the Boquerones reception.

🍽️ Breakfast: A hearty start to fuel your adventure.

🍽️ Lunch: Traditional Costa Rican meal to end your hike.

🤝 Baquiano Guide: Expert local knowledge to enhance your experience.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🥨 Energy Bars: Remember to pack your preferred snacks.

💧 Water on the Trail: Bring a refillable bottle to stay hydrated.

➕ Hiking Equipment: Gear like shoes,

☀️ Sun Protection: Bring your own sunblock, sunglasses, and hats.

🦟 Insect Repellent: Keep the bugs at bay.

📷 Photography Equipment: Capture the memories, but bring your own camera.

🚐 Transportation: Getting to and from Boquerones reception.

What’s Included

🍽️ Traditional breakfast.

🍽️ Lunch and natural drink.

🤝Baquiano (basic tour guide).

🎫 Entrance ticket.

🌳 This tour contributes $5 per participant to The Linking Forests Fund, supporting the protection of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.

What’s Not Included

🚐 Transportation.

🥨 Snacks.

💧 Energy drinks.

🚶 Hiking poles.

☀️ Sunscreen or other hiking accessories and items.

💰 Tips or gratuities for the staff or guides.