Tours & Activities

ZIP LINE CANOPY TOUR

This is a top choice for most clients. This zip line is located about 15 minutes from Playa Negra and lasts for approximately 2.5 hours door to door. Once on the canopy you will experience the magnificent views of a peaceful farm as well as spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. You are likely to observe many of the diverse wildlife here in Costa Rica, such as monkeys, birds, butterflies, deer and possibly even a puma. Safety is always a concern, so the construction is top quality. This zip line has double cables and double pulleys to secure your safety. The equipment is top of the line and the guides are experienced and knowledgeable. This tour will create treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

SUNSET CRUISE AND SNORKEL

This tour is located 35 minutes away in Tamarindo. There are two tours one starting at 8:00am and a 1:15pm tour that returns at sunset. Each sailing tour is approximately 4 hours long.

Silently glide along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast while passing some of Guanacaste’s exotic bays, white sand beaches, tropical jungles and rain forest. Gaze off the bow with a cold tropical drink prepared and served by the bilingual staff as you scan the seas for dolphins, sea turtles, flying fish or even a breaching whale. Stop in a tranquil bay, drop anchor and frolic in the blue Pacific. Relax on the catamaran, snorkel in the bay or run down the deserted white sand beach while the crew prepares a light lunch. Watch the sunset on your return sail. The tour includes sailing during the day or at sunset, snorkel adventure, open bar and light meal.

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OCEAN FRONT HORSEBACK TOURS

– Take a coast line horse back ride from Playa Negra to Playa Avellanas, have a drink at Lolas and head back to your house. This tour can only be done at low tide, so times vary. Groups up to 6 can be accommodated, guide included, horses are friendly. Tour time is about 1.5 hours. Cost is $35 per hour up to three people.

MASSAGE

We feature two massage options. The team of Francis and Luis. These massages are a must, and usually you will want another while you are here, so please spoil yourself, you will not be disappointed. We can have these massages done at your vacation home or you can choose to have them near the Hotel Playa Negra. The price in home is $45 and the price at the beach is $40.

Our next choice is the team of Amy and Bret located at Lolas in Avellanas, perfect place to enjoy a great lunch, swim and great massage.

RIVER BOAT TRIP

This 2 hour boat ride is one and a half hour drive from Playa Negra. This boat takes you down the Tempisque River, where you will see a few different types of monkeys, large iguanas, basilisks, many different types of birds, anteaters, crocodiles and caimans, which will be seen on and around the river banks. This is a must for all bird lovers! A delicious lunch is included in the tour, or can be done without. Good for kids but on hot days it does get a bit long.

DEEP SEA FISHING

TURTLE TOURS

The beach of Ostional is about 1.5 hours south, on unpaved roads. Guide and transportation included. Around the beginning of the last quarter of the moon cycle, hundreds, and sometimes hundreds of thousand sea turtles come to one specific mile of beach at Ostional to lay eggs. From August through December arribadas occur regularly once, sometimes even twice a month and the number of nesting females are in the range of hundreds of thousands as opposed to tens of thousands for the dry season months. The turtles generally ride in on the high tide at night but during an arribada they start arriving around 4 p.m. and keep coming until 7 a.m. the next morning.

Tours for hatchings are also available.

SURF LESSONS

These usually last for about 1.5 hours, they can be done at Sandy Beach near Playa Negra, or at Playa Avellanas at Lolas. There are some great surf instructors here to help you stand up and ride a wave. Only thing you have to bring is a bathing suit.

MOUNTAIN BIKE WATERFALL TOUR

This tours starts at 7:00am and takes you into the backcountry, you will cross rivers, on a single track, is a tour for intermediate riders, bikes, helmets, water and guide will be provide. $60, 4hrs approximately

SUP TOURS AND LESSONS

Mangroves SUP tour – This tour takes place in the mangroves where the flat water will provide you the best place to try stand up paddle for the first time. Water birds and other animals that live at the mangroves will be spotted, tranportation, equipment, water and guide will be provide. $60 2hrs approximately

Ocean SUP experience - this tour takes place on the ocean, experience is required, the guide you will teach the the technique of SUP’ing, transportation, equipment, water and assistance will be provide. $60 2hrs aprox,

SUP Surf session - this is a private SUP with a guide, on the outer reef named "Persian Gulf", the waves at this place are "A frames", it a place 1 km way from shore, it requires experience $80 2hrs approx

SURF BOARD RENTALS

– Let us know what you need and we will try to find it for you here in town. We can have a board waiting for you at your rental home.

GOLF

The golf course at Hacienda Pinilla is located approximately 15 minutes south. If you are interested let us know we usually have discounted golf vouchers available for guests. This course has decent rentals, and a nice pro shop to buy gloves, balls, clothing. The 7,300-yard, par 72 masterpiece golf course is the creation of Mike Young, who is responsible for some of the finest courses in the southern United States. Here, golfers have a course that offers picturesque scenery, immaculate conditions, frequent glimpses of exotic wildlife. The club house also features a small restaurant for lunch and snacks.

ATV TOUR

Costa Rica’s terrain of forests, mountains, plains and beaches – provides both beautiful scenery and exceptional features for riding ATVs. ATV tours offer travelers a safe and exciting way to access some of the country’s most magnificent landscapes; you’ll travel to farms and waterfalls, across fields and through rainforests. Stops are frequently made for swimming or eating, where trained bilingual guides will often point out native plant and animal species.

WATERFALL HIKES

Hike to beautiful mountain waterfalls or through the hills of the arid forest. Take in the local wildlife, vegetation, and a view you can only experience in Costa Rica. There are two great waterfalls about 2 hours away from Playa Negra, both tours can be set up with transportation and a guide.

GAUTIL POTTERY TOUR

PRIVATE CHEFS AND IN HOME COOKS – We have a few options for in home dining. Let us know and we can send you sample menus and prices.

CATERING – Meals prepared ready to be warmed up and eaten. We have a few great options for all tastes and budgets. Let us know your needs and we can assist you with having meals delivered.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS – Do you have a birthday, anniversary or some other occasion? Let us know and we can have flowers delivered or waiting for your arrival. Cakes delivered or special meals planned.

RENTAL CAR RESERVATIONS – We can put you in touch with our preferred rental car company here in Costa Rica via email. We recommend this company because of their reliable and fair service and prices. We always recommend you shop around and always ask for the price to include all taxes and insurances you will need here in Costa Rica. If you are renting over a holiday period please book early.

AIRPORT SHUTTLES AND TAXI SERVICE – Playa Negra Vacation Rentals can set up airport shuttles from airports in Liberia or San Jose to your home. We can also set up any transportation needs while you are here in Playa Negra

REAL ESTATE - Ask Jarrod about his current listings of homes and building lots here in Playa Negra, Avallenas, Junquillal, Marbella or anywhere in Guanacaste. Jarrod was a licensed broker in Texas before moving to Costa Rica.

OFFICE NEEDS: Cell phone rentals, fax, translation services, printing, copying and DHL service. Let us know what you need and we’ll get it done. Please note any prices listed are subject to change.