Costa Rica Tours from Liberia
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- Mystic Waterfalls & Forests Of Costa Rica
- Exotic Costa Rica
- Mountains & Beaches in Costa Rica
- Costa Rica Escape
- Costa Rica: Beaches, Wildlife & Wild Times
- Costa Rica: The Wonders & Wildlife of the North
- Costa Rica – The Sea Turtle Initiative
- Rainy & Sunny Side Package
- Ultimate Escape
- Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive
Mystic Waterfalls & Forests Of Costa Rica
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Great excursions with a balance of leisurely tours and tours requiring more effort. A good variety of places we stayed.”
Jason, traveled in March
The 8-day Costa Rican circuit starts in Liberia, winding through Rincon de la Vieja's hot springs and mud baths. The route continues to Monteverde Cloud Forest for nocturnal wildlife viewing, crosses Lake Arenal to La Fortuna's hanging bridges and waterfalls, before reaching San Jose, covering 130km in 3 hours.
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Monteverde, Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose Age Range up to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $2,894
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Exotic Costa Rica
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very well organized, we appreciated all the hard work you put into each section of the trip.”
Kara, traveled in July
The 8-day Costa Rican route spans 700km from Liberia Airport. The path leads through Rincon de la Vieja (35km, 1hr), Bijagua (100km, 2hrs), Monteverde (110km, 3hrs), Manuel Antonio (190km, 4hrs), before returning to Liberia (270km, 4.5hrs). Air-conditioned private transfers provided.
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $3,964
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Mountains & Beaches in Costa Rica
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Excellent location, amazing service, beautiful scenery. Really loved our vacation!”
Emily, traveled in June
The 7-day Costa Rican circuit connects 3 major destinations from Liberia. Private transfers link Liberia International Airport to Rincon de La Vieja mountain area (45 minutes) and Tamarindo Beach (2 hours). The route highlights Guanacaste's volcanic terrain and Pacific shores.
Duration 7 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Tamarindo Age Range up to 75 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Green World Adventures From $3,974
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Costa Rica Escape
9 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This trip exceeded any expectations I had. And renewed my interst in photography.”
KAREN, traveled in June
An 8-day Costa Rican adventure links 3 main destinations from Liberia. The route connects Liberia Airport to Rincon de la Vieja National Park (3 nights), coastal Tamarindo (3 nights), and concludes at Hampton by Hilton Guanacaste Airport.
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Tamarindo Age Range 1 to 99 year olds Operator Wingbuddy From
15% Off- NZ$2,278
Costa Rica: Beaches, Wildlife & Wild Times
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Everyone was so kind and would go out of their way to make sure everyone felt included.”
Sahar, traveled in January
A 6-day Pacific coast tour covers 170km from Liberia. Private vehicles connect Poza Los Coyotes' turquoise pools, Nosara's laid-back beaches, and vibrant Playa Tamarindo. Transfers between destinations take 2-3 hours daily.
Duration 6 days Destinations Liberia, Nosara, Playa Tamarindo Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operator G Adventures From $979
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A 6-day Costa Rican expedition connects 3 key destinations from Liberia. A 90-minute transfer reaches Rincón de la Vieja National Park for 3 days of volcanic landscapes, followed by a 2-hour journey to pristine Playa Flamingo. Private vehicles connect all locations.
Duration 6 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Playa Flamingo Age Range 12 to 90 year olds Operator G Adventures From $2,159
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This 8-day Costa Rican adventure covers 150km from Liberia to Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park and coastal conservation areas. Private transfers connect turtle nesting beaches and Rio Colorado's tubing adventures.
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park Age Range 6 to 75 year olds Operator Discover Corps From
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A scenic 8-day route connects 3 distinct Costa Rican destinations from Liberia. The path leads from Hilton Garden Inn through the Guanacaste Mountain range to Arenal Paraiso, concluding at Tamarindo Diria. Ground transfers link Daniel Oduber Airport, La Fortuna, and Guanacaste beaches.
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Arenal Volcano National Park, Playa Tamarindo Age Range 12 to 80 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Central American Tours From
25% Off- NZ$3,163
Ultimate Escape
3 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This package is designed to see many places in a short amount of time. Highly recommend.”
Corey, traveled in April
An 11-day Costa Rican circuit covers 885km from Liberia Airport. The route extends to Rincon de la Vieja (35km), Arenal (150km), Sarapiqui (130km), Tortuguero (85km), San Jose (135km), Vara Blanca (55km), Herradura Beach (120km), and back to Liberia (200km).
Duration 11 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui, Tortuguero National Park, San Jose, Braulio Carillo National Park, Herradura Age Range 10 to 99 year olds Operated in English, Spanish Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $4,164
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Exotic Costa Rica, Self-drive
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“The packaged tour saved us a lot of time deciding where to travel to and where to stay.”
Gary, traveled in December
The 8-day western Costa Rica tour covers 705km from Liberia International Airport. The route passes through Rincon de la Vieja (35km from Liberia), Bijagua (100km), Monteverde (110km), and Manuel Antonio (190km), before returning to Liberia (270km) via mountain roads.
Duration 8 days Destinations Liberia, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano National Park, Bijagua, Monteverde, Manuel Antonio National Park Age Range up to 99 year olds Operator Destination Services Costa Rica From $2,565
15% Off- NZ$2,180You save $385
What people love about Costa Rica Tours from Liberia
- Mystic Waterfalls & Forests Of Costa Rica
Overall well thought out and experiences were awesome! We encountered a problem where the transportation operator just didn't show up when we were leaving our first resort. I messaged Victoria, our tour contact, and she responded right away and got us a different transportation company to pick us up but it was 2-2.5 hours later than we originally had planned. It was inconvenient, we woke up early and ate breakfast early so we could check out and we missed out on some Monteverde exploring. Other than that everything went well. Be advised
- Exotic Costa Rica
Before during and after our trip we have received full support from the Destination Service team in San Jose. They have give us a lot of information adapting into the tour all our requirements, top service.
- Mountains & Beaches in Costa Rica
The same driver picked us up at the airport in Liberia and drove us to the Hacienda Guachipelin, and then picked us up and drove us to Tamarindo Beach, and then picked us up and drove us back to the airport. So, that was nice. He gave each of us a water bottle. We didn’t use them but it was a nice touch. I loved Hacienda Gauchipelin. It was very pretty. The rooms were large (the first night we had one room, the second two nights we had another room), the bathrooms were large and there was a nice veranda in front of each room. The buffet breakfast in one of the open-air dining rooms was very nice and for lunch and dinner there was a choice of buffet or à la carte. I loved the walking tour into Pailas National Park, K. didn’t love it because – unbeknownst to me – she has difficulty walking on inclines and steps. But the tour guide was able to adapt the tour to take us on the easiest part of the trail first, rather than last as he usually does, and then she went back to the trailhead where there was a little café and waiting area. The rest of the walking tour was like a mini Yellowstone, because the park is volcanic, so we saw steam holes that made noise (I’m sure there’s a name for them), mud pots, some wild monkeys and interesting vegetation, and then a visit to a pretty waterfall. The following day we did the zip line tour. Safety was a priority for the staff so they did a good job fitting us and a family of 5 with helmets, gloves and harnesses. On the first part of the zip line one of the staff went with K. to make sure that she could do it. In the afternoon we took the Hacienda bus over to the hot springs. It was not my cup of tea, but worth seeing once. I didn’t love Tamarindo Beach, but that’s mostly because it is a typical beach town that you can see anywhere. Think Galveston with a trucks thundering down the main street. There was a glitch at the hotel, the Diria, which was really K.’s fault for not having indicated that she can’t climb stairs. The hotel occupies the beach side and a larger space across the street from the beach. Initially they put us in a room that required climbing a short flight and then a longer flight of stairs. When I called to request a room with no stairs for access (assuming that they had an elevator building) initially they wanted to put us somewhere further up hill, but when I rejected it and the bellman came over and met K. to assess the problem, then they gave us the handicap accessible room the beach side. It was very nice; they tried to be accommodating. The buffet breakfast was nice. The grounds were nice with plenty of places to sit in the sun or the shade, several swimming pools and easy beach access. There was no plan for the next day and I don’t like shopping, so I went to the tour desk for the hotel and arranged a tour to a waterfall and an animal sanctuary. That was very nice, but apparently whoever booked this tour either in Canada or the local outfitter just dropped the ball and expected us to sit around for 2.5 days. The real problem was the next day, when we were scheduled for the Catamaran Sunset Tour cruise for snorkeling and watching the sunset. The instructions said only that we had to get there on our own, with no information about where the meeting place was. The link on the itinerary didn’t work. So, I went to the Concierge desk and someone called the local number for the cruise company. That person texted me a link to a location that was only a 5 minute walk away, but wasn’t the meeting place, either. Finally, after some discussion, the owner of the business gave us a ride to the meeting location about a mile away on the beach, and then asked his skipper to assist K. into the dinghy and then into the catamaran. When we got back there was a cab driver waiting for us, at no charge. They were very nice and kind. There was an open bar but the bar tended kept an eye on who was drinking how much, and provided some extra pineapple slices for me and the people I was talking to to munch when he heard us exclaiming about it. They provided a buffet lunch. They had two groups of visitors who were repeat customers. The swimming cove was nice. I didn’t snorkel but we had a nice time sitting on the side of the boat and dangling our legs. They were so kind that I left a nice review on TripAdvisor. I wouldn’t advise sending someone to the beach again, but I would do the national park again.
What our customers ask about Costa Rica Tours from Liberia
What destinations after starting in Liberia?
From Liberia travelers often head to Rincon de la Vieja National Park located 35km away (1-hour drive) or Tamarindo Beach 85km away (1.5-hour drive). Tour accommodation ranges from Hacienda Guachipelin near the national park to beachfront properties like the Wyndham Tamarindo. As one TourRadar traveler notes: "I loved Hacienda Guachipelin - it was very pretty with large rooms nice bathrooms and a lovely veranda in front of each room plus great open-air dining areas for the included breakfast buffet."
What wildlife can typically be seen around Liberia area at the start of tours?
The area surrounding Liberia especially near Rincon de la Vieja provides frequent sightings of howler monkeys white-faced monkeys and coatis. Visitors can spot over 300 species of birds along with iguanas in their natural habitat. According to a TourRadar review: "The guides in the national parks were amazing at spotting wildlife - seeing resplendent quetzals and sloths was a real thrill."
What accommodation options are available for the first night after arriving in Liberia?
First-night stays come in three tiers: standard 3-star properties like Cañón de la Vieja superior 4-star options such as Hacienda Guachipelin or deluxe 5-star resorts like Tamarindo Diria. Many locations feature hot springs and volcanic mud baths. A TourRadar traveler shared: "The rooms at Hacienda Guachipelin were large with nice verandas and the hotel offered great facilities including hot springs and multiple dining options."
What transportation options are provided from Liberia Airport to the first destination?
Tours provide air-conditioned vehicles with English-speaking drivers for both private and shared transfers. Travel times range from 35 minutes to Rincon de la Vieja to 90 minutes for Tamarindo Beach. One TourRadar traveler noted: "The same driver picked us up at the airport in Liberia drove us to Hacienda Guachipelin then to Tamarindo Beach and back to the airport - very convenient and professional service."
What weather should I expect when starting my tour in Liberia?
Liberia sits in Guanacaste province Costa Rica's "sunny side" with a dry tropical climate. Daily temperatures typically fall between 75-95°F (24-35°C). As shared by a TourRadar traveler: "Weather was hot and humid in the Guanacaste region so pack accordingly and bring plenty of water."
What are the best months to start a tour from Liberia considering weather conditions?
December through April marks the dry season offering the most reliable weather for starting tours from Liberia. These months provide clear conditions for volcano hikes at Rincon de la Vieja and beach activities in Tamarindo. A TourRadar traveler reports: "The weather was perfect during our December visit making both the volcano hikes and beach time extremely enjoyable."