Private & Family-Friendly Tours in Nosara

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Travelling to Nosara with children, grandparents, or a small group of friends? Compare family-friendly and private-only outings with clear age rules and calm pacing: {tl('nosara-river-gentle-rafting-safari')} (12541P25, 2.5h calm Río Nosara safari float; Jun–Dec green season), {tl('private-nature-experience-los-angeles-waterfall-nosara')} (5635436P9, 3h private waterfall walk), {tl('private-surf-class-local-instructor-guiones')} (331978P2, 90m private surf coaching), {tl('private-surf-lesson-nosara')} (469876P1, 2h private surf coaching), {tl('zip-line-nosara-guanacaste')} (12541P29, leveled cables for ages 7+), {tl('2-hour-cooking-class-nosara')} (12541P27), and {tl('private-local-cooking-class-nosara')} (331978P6). For private Liberia Airport (LIR) and Monteverde transfers (5507246P1, 138326P9, 348885P12, 348885P50), see the #standalone-tickets transfer section below. Read our Nosara for Families guide and Private vs. Shared Tours guide.

Guided Tours & Experiences in This Category

Nosara River Small-Group Family-Friendly Gentle Rafting Safari

Start your day with a relaxing safari float down Nosara river. Definitely the top way to explore the beautiful landscapes of Nosara. Look out for multi-colored birds, Howler monkeys, iguanas, maybe even a crocodile!

• Departure / meeting zone: Río Nosara (100m after Hostel Nicao, 300m before Sibu Wildlife Sanctuary) · Area hub: Playa Nosara & Biological Reserve · Category: Private & Family-Friendly Tours
• Departure & season note: Green-season schedule: operates June 1 through December 31.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 6 travelers per booking))
• Included: Snacks; Bottled water; Lifejacket & paddel
• Run by: Costa Rica Descents · Reviews: 4.80 average from 10 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Private Surf Class with a Local Instructor

Our local and experienced surf coaches will have you standing up and riding your very first wave, or improving your existing skills, in no time! We are experts in this area and know where to catch the top waves suited for your experience level.

• Departure / meeting zone: Playa Guiones (any convenient Guiones beach entrance) · Area hub: Playa Guiones · Category: Surf Lessons & Coaching
• Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes · Format: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 6 travelers per booking))
• Included: Surfboard
• Run by: Tierra Costa · Reviews: 5.00 average from 21 customer reviews on Viator
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Private Nature Experience at Nosara - Los Ángeles Waterfall

Discover the beauty of Los Ángeles, a hidden gem just minutes from Nosara, offering a private nature experience that immerses you in lush landscapes and authentic rural life. Capture stunning ocean views from our scenic viewpoint, where the Pacific Ocean meets the horizon. Stroll...

• Departure / meeting zone: Finca Los Ángeles Waterfall (rural hills minutes from Nosara) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village) · Category: Private & Family-Friendly Tours
• Duration: 3 hours · Format: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Included: Entrance fees
• Run by: Los Angeles Waterfall · Reviews: 3 customer review(s) on Viator (5.00 score)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Private Local Cooking Class in Nosara

Take a moment away from the tourist centre by visiting a local home and experiencing the true taste of the region's unique flavours from the people who know it top. Dive into recipes that have been handed down for many generations while learning about traditional cooking methods...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nosara Town (meets at Super Rinde Más in downtown Nosara) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village) · Category: Food, Cooking Classes & Culture
• Duration: 2–3 hours · Format: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Included: Lunch; Local Guide
• Run by: Tierra Costa · Reviews: 2 customer review(s) on Viator (5.00 score)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Private Surf Lesson

What sets us apart is our comprehensive, hands-on approach. We focus on the core aspects of surfing—balance, paddling, wave reading, and advanced maneuvers. We also offer video analysis with an additional to break down your performance. This allows for real-time feedback and deep...

• Departure / meeting zone: Playa Guiones (hotel/Airbnb pickup available on request) · Area hub: Playa Guiones · Category: Surf Lessons & Coaching
• Duration: 2 hours · Format: Private (Private tour (your group only, up to 12 travelers per booking))
• Included: Surf board rental included
• Run by: Balance Surf · Reviews: 4 customer review(s) on Viator (5.00 score)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Experience Zip Line Nosara in Guanacaste

Zip Nosara is popular for its unique location near by Nosara downtown. Our cables are direct leveled cables, which makes it easy for kids down to 7 years old to join the zip lines. Our zip lines all have both manual and automatic breaks. That means each person can decide their ow...

• Departure / meeting zone: Nosara hills near downtown Nosara (minimum age 7) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village) · Category: Adventure Tours (ATV, Bike, Zipline & Waterfall)
• Duration: 2–3 hours · Format: Shared (Shared small-group tour (up to 15 travelers per booking))
• Included: Equipment; Parking
• Run by: Costa Rica Descents · Reviews: 8 customer review(s) on Viator (4.88 score)
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Supporting Standalone Airport & Regional Transfers

The listings below are standalone point-to-point airport and inter-regional shuttle transfers between Liberia Airport (LIR), Monteverde, Nosara, and Ostional—kept separate from the guided excursions above:

Black Car Transportation Service Liberia Airport to/from Nosara (Viator 5507246P1)

Liberia Airport to or from Nosara with private transportation, onboard Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and bottled water.

• Type: Private airport/regional transfer (up to 4 passengers) (standalone point-to-point transfer) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village)
• Route / meeting zone: Liberia Guanacaste Airport (LIR) ↔ Nosara / Playa Guiones · Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; On-board WiFi; In-vehicle air conditioning · Run by: Black Car Cr
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Direct Shared Shuttle from Monteverde to Nosara (Viator 138326P9)

We have more than 20 years providing transportation services to and from Monteverde. door and door service in new units with air conditioning. we are always on time. Our first class transportation service and very well equipped for your comfort. Our drivers and guides are very pr...

• Type: Shared door-to-door shuttle transfer (up to 10 passengers) (standalone point-to-point transfer) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village)
• Route / meeting zone: Monteverde / Santa Elena ↔ Nosara door-to-door shuttle · Duration: 4 hours
• Included: Transportation · Run by: Roca Verde
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Private Transportation From Liberia Airport To Nosara (Viator 348885P12)

Do you want to visit the happiest country in the world? You have come to the right place, Guanacaste Airport Shuttle offers daily passenger transportation service from Liberia International Airport or hotels to Samara. Whether you want to explore the wonderful beaches of Guanacas...

• Type: Private airport/regional transfer (up to 12 passengers) (standalone point-to-point transfer) · Area hub: Nosara Town (Inland Village)
• Route / meeting zone: Liberia Guanacaste Airport (LIR) → Nosara / Playa Guiones · Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Included: Private transportation; Agua embotellada; In-vehicle air conditioning · Run by: Guanacaste Airport Shuttle Cr
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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Private Transportation From Liberia Airport to Ostional Guanacaste (Viator 348885P50)

Do you want to visit the happiest country in the world? You've come to the right place, we offer a daily shuttle service from Daniel Oduber International Airport. If you want to explore the wonderful beaches of Costa Rica, travel to visit friends and family or for your business t...

• Type: Private airport/regional transfer (up to 12 passengers) (standalone point-to-point transfer) · Area hub: Ostional National Wildlife Refuge
• Route / meeting zone: Liberia Guanacaste Airport (LIR) → Ostional, Guanacaste · Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
• Included: Private transportation; Bottled water; In-vehicle air conditioning · Run by: Guanacaste Airport Shuttle Cr
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before scheduled departure for a full refund.

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