Best overall
Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 94 · from $70
Things to do in Tamarindo, compared
We rank 120 experiences in Tamarindo, Costa Rica, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo at 94 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $15 per person, and 2 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 78 · from $15
Best with kids
ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU Hotels
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 91 · from $35
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
Zipline Monkey Jungle family canopy tour in Tamarindo
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 83 · from $55
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Catamaran & Snorkeling Tour in Playa Flamingo | 94 | 90+ Club | $70 | 4h | 4.9/5 (1,153) | Free to 24h before |
| ATV or Buggy Guided Tour from Tamarindo, Conchal or RIU Hotels | 91 | 90+ Club | $35 | 2h | 4.9/5 (926) | Free to 24h before |
| Sunday Funday Tamarindo Party Bus - Beach and Pool Crawl | 88 | Exceptional | $51 | 8h | 4.9/5 (221) | Free to 24h before |
| ATV Beach and Mountain Tour | 88 | Exceptional | $35 | 2h | 5.0/5 (419) | Free to 24h before |
| Blue Dolphin - Public Catamaran Tour - Tamarindo | 88 | Exceptional | $60 | 4.5h | 4.6/5 (988) | Free to 24h before |
| Surf Lesson in Tamarindo - Stand Up or Your Money Back! | 87 | Exceptional | $54 | 2h | 5.0/5 (759) | Free to 24h before |
| Tamarindo Estuary Tour | 87 | Exceptional | $38 | 2h | 4.8/5 (307) | Free to 24h before |
| Fundive Catalina Islands (2 dives, only for certified divers) | 85 | Exceptional | $165 | 7h | 5.0/5 (409) | Free to 24h before |
| Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari | 85 | Exceptional | $42 | 2h | 4.6/5 (756) | Free to 24h before |
| BEST Surf Lessons in Tamarindo and Surf funcional, Surf skate, Video Analisis | 85 | Exceptional | $65 | 2h | 5.0/5 (432) | Free to 24h before |
| Zipline Monkey Jungle family canopy tour in Tamarindo | 83 | Exceptional | $55 | 1h | 4.9/5 (307) | Free to 24h before |
| Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver | 83 | Exceptional | $195 | 7h | 5.0/5 (242) | Free to 24h before |
| Timarouba Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Open Bar Lunch& Snorkeling | 82 | Exceptional | $55 | 5h | 4.5/5 (501) | Free to 24h before |
| Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch | 82 | Exceptional | $79 | 8h | 4.9/5 (122) | Free to 24h before |
| Guanacaste Zipline – Safe & Fun for Kids 2+ & Families | 81 | Exceptional | $59 | 1h | 5.0/5 (398) | Free to 24h before |
| Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour | 81 | Exceptional | $50 | 2h | 4.8/5 (121) | Free to 24h before |
| Avellanas Wildlife Walk | 81 | Exceptional | $35 | 2.8h | 5.0/5 (67) | Free to 24h before |
| La Leona Waterfall Guided Tour+Transportation | 80 | Exceptional | $140 | 7h | 4.9/5 (150) | Free to 24h before |
| ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach | 80 | Exceptional | $35 | 2h | 4.9/5 (464) | Free to 24h before |
| Private Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee Tour Day Trip | 80 | Strongly Recommended | $250 | 10h | 5.0/5 (102) | 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.