Best overall
Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back!
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 90 · from $54
Things to do in Tamarindo, compared
We rank 476 experiences in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back! at 90 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $20 per person, and 0 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
Tamarindo Bar Crawl – #1 Nightlife Experience | Shots all night!
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 73 · from $20
Best with kids
Tamarindo Surf Lessons for All Levels with Certified Coach
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 86 · from $67
Most proven
Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.
Outty Ranking 77 · from $69
Best short trip
Guanacaste Zipline – Safe & Fun for Kids 2+ & Families
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 86 · from $59
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back! | 90 | Exceptional | $54 | 2h | 5.0/5 (761) | Free to 24h before |
| Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo | 88 | Exceptional | $95 | 4h | 4.9/5 (1,174) | Free to 24h before |
| Fundive Catalina Islands (2 dives, only for certified divers) | 87 | Exceptional | $175 | 7h | 5.0/5 (410) | Free to 24h before |
| Tamarindo Surf Lessons for All Levels with Certified Coach | 86 | Exceptional | $67 | 2h | 5.0/5 (432) | Free to 24h before |
| ATV Beach and Mountain Tour | 86 | Exceptional | $109 | 2h | 5.0/5 (421) | Free to 24h before |
| ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach | 86 | Exceptional | $85 | 2h | 4.9/5 (464) | Free to 24h before |
| Guanacaste Zipline – Safe & Fun for Kids 2+ & Families | 86 | Exceptional | $59 | 1h | 5.0/5 (399) | Free to 24h before |
| ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU Hotels | 85 | Exceptional | $95 | 2h | 4.9/5 (931) | Free to 24h before |
| Discover Freediving course | 85 | Exceptional | $170 | 5h | 5.0/5 (222) | Free to 24h before |
| Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver | 85 | Exceptional | $195 | 7h | 5.0/5 (242) | Free to 24h before |
| Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl | 85 | Exceptional | $51 | 8h | 4.9/5 (223) | Free to 24h before |
| Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo | 82 | Exceptional | $90 | 4.5h | 4.6/5 (993) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Full Day Local 3 Waterfalls Experience in Curubande | 82 | Exceptional | $275 | 8h | 5.0/5 (120) | Free to 24h before |
| Beginner Surf Lessons In Tamarindo - Shared or Private | 82 | Exceptional | $55 | 2h | 4.9/5 (135) | Free to 24h before |
| SSI Open Water Diver Course | 81 | Exceptional | $705 | 72h | 5.0/5 (44) | Free to 24h before |
| Zip Line and ATV Adventure | 80 | Exceptional | $159 | 5.2h | 5.0/5 (165) | Free to 24h before |
| Tamarindo Estuary Tour | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $45 | 2h | 4.8/5 (308) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Excursion to Tenorio Volcano Sloths and Coffee Experience | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $269 | 10h | 5.0/5 (102) | Free to 24h before |
| 5 Star Surf Lessons in Tamarindo, with SALT Surf As Life Therapy | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $79 | 2h | 5.0/5 (156) | Free to 24h before |
| Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling | 79 | Strongly Recommended | $97 | 5h | 4.5/5 (506) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.