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The Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Preserve is known for its biodiversity, with many species of animals and plants living all over the park. This private hiking tour of the reserve offers flexible walking itineraries, giving travelers the chance to customize nature walks according to their goals and interests—and the ever-changing locations of wildlife in the park.

Explore the jungle at night when the temperature drops and nocturnal animals make their appearances. On this nighttime jungle walk, you’re picked up from Quepos or Manuel Antonio and taken to a protected jungle area nearby. Spend about 1.5 hours taking an easy hike through the jungle at night, when it’s filled with the sounds of insects and frogs, and nocturnal snakes, insects, tree frogs, and mammals come out.

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Hike the trails of the Manuel Antonio National Park without the risk of getting lost when you visit with a guide. Your naturalist guide will look out for animals and birds hiding in the forest that you might miss if touring on your own. Spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more and view them through your guide’s high-quality spotting scope. Both private and group tours are available.

The trails of the Finca Lantana are a special place to see different species of frogs, snakes and insects, and other animals such as sloth, ocelot, tarantula and armadillo, as well as a variety of plants, the majestic strangler fig, and many more.You will be accompanied by an experienced guide who will provide you with a flashlight and begin the magic of the forest. Although we cannot guarantee that you will see a particular species because we are a biological corridor where fauna is observed in its natural state, we guarantee you an experience that you will not forget

Explore the delicious side of Monteverde with this coffee,chocolate, and wildlife night tour. You’ll be with a group, so you’ll keep costs down and meet a few new faces, too. First you’ll learn all about the coffee and chocolate production, with tasters. Then you’ll head into the Santa Elena reserve, where you’ll be given a flashlight to spot the critters that only come out at night.

Learn about Costa Rican cuisine on this hands-on tour in Quepos. First, visit a farmers’ market to browse and select ingredients for lunch. With the help of local cooks, you’ll learn how to make corn tortillas from scratch, “ceviches” with plantain or banana, picadillos, and more. Along the way, find out about the origin of the organic ingredients, how they are prepared, and how you can recreate the dishes at home.

A face-to-face experience with amazing birds: colors, behaviors, and information. This tour is designed for a fun new and different activity in Monteverde. 1 hour of learning about the incredible hummingbirds. Unique to Monteverde, the famous and renowned Hummingbird Gallery at the entrance of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is often visited; however, these are quick visits after 2-3 hour natural history tours without a dedicated focus on learning about these beautiful creatures. On this tour, we will spend about an hour observing behaviors, taking photos and videos, and learning interesting information about these beautiful birds found only in the Americas. This tour was designed and is led by Diego Rodríguez, a renowned birdwatching guide in Costa Rica and an internationally certified researcher.

El Tigre waterfalls provide you a unique chance to connect to your natural side on this wonderful hike you can make the total hike on food, or you can finish the tough part on a Jeep or a nice horseback ride with a tremendous tilaran moutain range landscaping views

Explore the hidden history and natural beauty of San Lucas Island National Park on an unforgettable tour in one day. We begin with the search for dolphins in their natural habitat—a magical opportunity to connect with marine life in the Gulf of Nicoya. Then, we sail to the mystical San Lucas Island, where you will take an exclusive guided tour of the corners of its former penitentiary. We’ll tell you the true, mysterious and sometimes jarring stories surrounding this site, declared a National Park for its historical and cultural value. After the tour, you will relax on one of the most beautiful and tranquil beaches on the island, surrounded by nature and crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming, sunbathing or just enjoying the scenery. This tour is much more than an excursion: it is an enriching experience that connects the past with the natural beauty of Costa Rica. Ideal for those looking for something authentic, different and deeply memorable.

Ten la oportunidad de vivir y ser parte de una experiencia autentica y rural de la producción de café, caña de azúcar y cacao de los costarricenses, además de conocer como esta ha influido en el desarrollo económico y social de Costa Rica. Podrás vivir una experiencia sensorial, de cada uno de los productos además de deliciosas degustaciones de los productos que realizaremos juntos Esta es una vivencia brindada por personas apasionadas y amantes por el café, que les gusta su trabajo y que poseen una excelente relación con la naturaleza y su entorno.

HIGHLIGHTS Perfect for You If… -You’re passionate about food as a bridge to culture and ecology -You want to learn about plants from a local, ancestral perspective -You seek a sensory, slow, and hands-on experience -You value local wisdom and active participation. • Authentic gastronomic and ethnobotanical experience • Traditional cooking over an open fire • Regenerative and cultural focus • Small groups • Led by local guides

You will have the opportunity to live a 4-in-1 experience, where you will be able to learn about each of the processes about coffee from people who are passionate about this fruit, in addition to delicious tastings of sugar cane and chocolate, you will return home with some magnificent recipes to prepare these products at home. Finishing with the tastings we will enter the forest, in small groups, in order to avoid disturbing as little as possible and achieve a better experience, always accompanied by a local guide who knows every corner of the forest who will show each of the more wonders present in Monteveverde when the night comes

Discover Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park on this guided afternoon tour. Learn about local wildlife including sloths, monkeys, and lizards from a nature expert and get an up-close look with spotting scopes. The tour includes hotel pickup and concludes with time at the park's beach. This is a good option for families traveling with kids.

Guided Night Walk  This walk takes around 2 hours, where we'll walk on the trails of this private reserve looking for all kind of criatures, most of those active at night time, but being able to possibly spot some day time active fauna sleeping too.

You like adventure come and enjoy a unique and excellent night walk with certified guide, in search of the amazing animals we can see in the night.

Discover the lush landscape of Monteverde at night on the guided small-group evening tour. As you walk the grounds, be on the lookout for insects such as walking sticks, tarantulas, and leafcutter ants and mammals such as porcupines, opossums, and olingos. Depending on the weather conditions, you might also spot snakes and frogs.

This is a unique experience that combines local history, culture, travel tips and the art of photography. Ideal to celebrate your engagement or anniversary, to give your significant other the perfect gift, to surprise your partner proposing during your holy days, to celebrate your high school or college graduation or simply to live your own Costa Rican adventure, capturing your confidence and unique beauty, while exploring and reconnecting with yourself. If you'd like to schedule your experience on a different day, location, or time than I offer, please don't hesitate to contact me. You will get a link and a password to access and download your gallery with the largest possible number of professional photos, ready to be printed or posted, within the next week after the experience is over. I work with a Full Frame Camera and I retouch my photographs in Lightroom. We will share in real time some of the photos we take along the way, just like friends do.

We are going to walk for about 2.5 hours searching for plants, birds and eventually mammals that are always moving around. One of the advantages to do this tour is that we always share what we see on the trails with the other guides and it gives us more opportunities to observe as much as we can. Also I will go with you to show you the Hummingbirds area found next to the Reserve where you will fall in love with those fast little birds.

What makes this activity unique is the passion with which the guide will resive and attend them throughout the tour, besides that the guide has a first class optical team to see all the flora and fauna with the best image quality.

Discover Costa Rica’s rich heritage on this immersive tour! Visit a coffee plantation, learn about cultivation and enjoy fresh brews. In Grecia, admire the stunning metal church, a historic architectural gem. Explore an oxcart factory, where vibrant, hand-painted designs showcase the country’s traditions. Savor a typical Costa Rican lunch, shop for souvenirs, and return to the the meeting point in Puntarenas cruise ship docks with unforgettable memories!

Small groups, certified guides, premium gear. Stand out from the crowd. Benefit from your certified guide's trained eye and the use of a high-def spotting scope After the tour stay at the amazing Manuel Antonio beach to enjoy and swim Explore the wonders of Manuel Antonio National Park, renowned for its incredible biodiversity. Guided by expert local naturalists, you’ll encounter fascinating wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, amphibians, and reptiles. Enhance your adventure with a professional telescope to capture unforgettable wildlife moments in stunning detail. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and families seeking a memorable day in one of Costa Rica's top destinations. - Expert local guides provide insightful commentary throughout the tour - Use professional telescopes for amazing wildlife photos - Ideal for families and nature enthusiasts seeking unique experiences Spot sloths hanging out in their natural habitat at the Manuel Antonio Park

This is a unique tour in the area because it focuses on the land-based wildlife, while most tours in the area focus on the marine life. Uvita and the National Park of Marino Ballena are chock-full of incredible and rare wildlife. If you are staying in the Bahia Ballena area, you do not have to travel far to get an incredible wildlife experience.

Explore the enchanting Cloud forest under the moonlight with a night walk that reveals a hidden world of wildlife. Led by specialized naturalist Guides, this adventure offers a rare chance to see nocturnal species like frogs, snakes, and even elusive animals such as sloths and ocelots. As you stroll through the dark, discover the fascinating adaptations of creatures that thrive in the night, all while surrounded by the stunning flora, including the majestic strangler fig. This is an unforgettable opportunity to connect with nature in a whole new way.