Three-day adventure plan
Three days, three kinds of adventure
If you're coming for the tours, this is how we'd line them up. One day on the water, one day inland at the waterfalls and ziplines, and one day off-road or in the surf. Each day has one main tour, so you still get time at the beach.
Day 1
A day on the water
Start with the ocean. Most boats leave from the Flamingo Marina in the morning, when the water is usually calmest.
Morning
Pick one: a half-day fishing trip, a catamaran and snorkel trip, or a two-tank dive at the Catalina Islands. First-time divers can do a Discover Scuba dive.
Afternoon
Back on land by lunch. Rinse off, rest up and spend the afternoon at the beach or the pool.
Evening
Went fishing? Take your catch to Beach House Restaurant and they'll cook it for you. Otherwise, sunset dinner at Gracia at Mar Vista.
Day 2
Head inland
Swap the beach for rivers, canopy and waterfalls. Most inland tours are an hour or so from Flamingo, so leave after an early breakfast.
Waterfalls
A guided hike and swim at La Leona or another waterfall. Wear shoes that can get wet.
Ziplines and adventure parks
Prefer more thrills? Do a zipline canopy tour or a full day at an adventure park with tubing, hot springs and mud baths. They run rain or shine.
Evening
You'll be tired in the best way. Keep dinner easy, like tacos and a cold one at Brothers of Ale.
Day 3
Off-road or in the surf
Finish with whichever one sounds more like you, then end the trip on the water at sunset.
ATVs
An ATV tour through backroads, river crossings and hilltop lookouts. Mornings are cooler and usually dry.
Surf
Or drive down for a beginner surf lesson in Tamarindo. About 90 minutes on gentle waves, and most people stand up on day one.
Sunset
Close it out on a sunset catamaran if you didn't do one on day one, or with drinks on the sand at Coco Loco.
Make it yours
Mix and match the days
Swap any day for something else on the list, or spread the tours out over a longer trip. Tell us your dates and what you're into, and we'll help you line it up with providers we trust.
Planning the whole trip? Our 5-day Playa Flamingo itinerary covers the rest, and our homes in Flamingo and Potrero are on Stay With Colibri.