Top Central Pacific Eco Tours - page 2

Enjoy a peaceful yet invigorating end to the day with a two-hour evening kayaking tour from Paquera. After a safety briefing, take to the water in your kayak and watch the sky turn orange and pink as the sun sets. Once it’s dark, paddle by the light of the moon or, if it’s cloudy, you may be able to see the magnificent bioluminescence in the water.

Skip crowded ground trails and experience the Monteverde Cloud Forest from multiple levels on this guided hanging bridges tour at Selvatura Adventure Park. Walk high above the forest floor as you cross eight suspended bridges—among the longest and strongest in Costa Rica—while your guide points out wildlife and explains the cloud forest ecosystem.

Hiking Monteverde with a private guide means you can go where you want, when you want—and get undivided attention from your guide along the way. As you hike, your guide helps you spot wildlife like birds, sloths, and monkeys that you might miss on your own and provides tons of information about the local ecosystem.

Cruise along one of Costa Rica’s most scenic coastlines on a sailing and snorkeling tour of Manuel Antonio. Relax on deck and sip unlimited drinks from an open bar as you get a new perspective on the unspoiled nature preserve and try to spot dolphins, turtles, and migrating whales. Stop to swim and snorkel among tropical fish in the clear waters off Biesanz Beach, and then reward your efforts with a gourmet lunch prepared right on board.

Discover Costa Rica's Manuel Antonio National Park in the company of a guide who knows it, and its wildlife, best. This small-group tour takes you on a guided walk through the park in search of a diverse array of animals, birds, and plants. Your guide will tell you all about the wildlife you spot, such as howler and capuchin monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, tree frogs, butterflies, dragonflies, and many different types of bird.

Weave your way past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this boat tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

When it comes to your perfect Costa Rican adventure, this tour from Manuel Antonio to Quebrada de Arroyo, has it all. Ride a 4x4 into the Costa Rican rain forest,visit a waterfall, walk across a swinging bridge, and swim in natural pools, all on a hassle-free guided excursion. Complete the tour with a fresh lunch at a farm in the countryside before returning to your hotel.

Like much of the rainforest in central Costa Rica, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to special plants and wild animals—if you’re able to find them. With this small-group tour, explore the reserve with a guide who knows intimately where to find the best flora and fauna, and carries a professional spotting scope to help you see them.

Paddle past the giant twisted root systems that characterize mangrove forests on this kayak tour of the largest mangrove ecosystem in Central America at Damas Island. This biodiversity hotspot is home to tons of birds, reptiles, and aquatic animals that you can spot easily with the help of your guide. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your Manuel Antonio or Quepos lodging as well as lunch or dinner.

Experience a specialized experience in the Monteverde Cloud Forest accompanied by a certified local naturalist guide. This guided hike in Selvatura Park, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s cloud forest, offers a deep exploration of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. The difference of this tour is in its interpretive and personalized approach. It’s not just a hike – it’s a high-value educational experience where your guide uses professional optical equipment to facilitate the sighting of tropical birds, mammals and endemic flora. You will learn about conservation, ecological processes and the global importance of Monteverde, while discovering details and species that most visitors overlook. Ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers and travelers looking for an authentic guided tour in Monteverde.

Travelers wanting to experience the highlights of Puntarenas won’t want to miss this comprehensive tour. Over the course of the day you’ll visit or drive past wildlife-viewing spots, rainforest parks, beaches, markets and plantations, churches, town attractions, and more. If you’re short on time but don’t want to miss Puntarenas’ must-see spots, this is the tour for you.

Most tours of Manuel Antonio National Park take place during the day, but this small-group nighttime tour allows you to see a different side of the park and the creatures that come out after dark. Your guide will lead you around the park in search of the tree frogs, shy snakes, colorful insects, mammals, and other rainforest creatures that only come out at night.

Experience the vibrant birdlife of Monteverde on this private guided tour, designed to spot the colorful keel-billed toucan and northern emerald toucan in their natural habitat. Learn birdwatching fundamentals and uncover the secrets of the cloud forest with an expert local guide, while interpreting the unique sounds of this biodiverse ecosystem. This unforgettable walk offers a deep dive into the rich flora and fauna of the Tilarán mountain range, perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike.

Explore the Nicoya Península and Curu National Wildlife Refuge with this private guided tour from Santa Teresa. Visit secluded beaches and walk along nature trails to see all manner of wildlife that calls the reserve home. Your naturalist guide is there to help you spot creatures that range from howler monkeys and scarlet macaws to iguanas and coati. This private tour requires a minimum of two people.

Explore the trails of the National Park nesting site of the majestic Scarlet Macaw, it is also the habitation of monkeys spiders, sloths, anteaters, pizotes, agoutis, bats, poisonous frogs, toucans, snakes, basilisks, iguanas, toucans, motorcycles, spiders, a variety of insects among others. A certified guide will accompany you throughout the tour showing you the hidden secrets of the park through a professional telescope. If you want to enjoy our tour at a time different from the established or need transportation contact us in advance.

Get active while experiencing Costa Rica’s unique cloud forest environment on a guided half-day hiking tour of Monteverde Cloud Forest. Your guide will tell you all about the natural history and biodiversity of the area as you look out for an incredible range of birds and animals that live here. Don’t struggle to hear or keep up with your guide as this is a small-group tour.

Check out the critters that come alive at night on this small–group tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. You’ll get to use provided flashlights and high definition telescopes to see sloths, kinkajous, snakes, frogs, and much more doing their thing under the cover of darkness. You’ll keep costs down with this small, intimate group, too.

Discover wildlife and natural beauty on this unforgettable full-day adventure. Your day begins with convenient pickup from your hotel followed by a scenic drive through the lush countryside. Our first stop is the Monkey Mangrove Boat Tour, where you’ll cruise through peaceful mangrove waterways and spot monkeys and other local wildlife in their natural habitat. Next, we continue to the breathtaking Nauyaca Waterfalls. From the entrance, enjoy an exciting 4x4 ride through jungle trails up to the falls. Once there, you’ll have time to swim beneath the cascading waterfall, relax, and take in the incredible scenery. This tour is the perfect mix of wildlife, adventure, and nature—all in one amazing day.

The best experience from Jaco for nature exploring, having a tour guided hiking with you through the rain forest trails will give you a more educational visit to Manuel Antonio park and you will spot much more wildlife and take great photos with the guide's spotting scope, beach break at a natural pool area and facilities on the park will attract you to swim for sure, then lunch served right away after the park is definitely a big plus for our services. Pura vida amigos!!

Discover the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided small-group adventure. Walk through lush forest, spot sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds, then relax on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Entrance fees, guide, and transport included. Join us for an unforgettable journey into Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica’s crown jewel of biodiversity. This group tour blends guided rainforest exploration with time to unwind on stunning white-sand beaches. Highlights Guided nature walk with Certified local Tour Guides Spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds Swim or relax on pristine beaches inside the park Learn fascinating facts about Costa Rica’s ecosystems Small-group format for a personalized experience

Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour around the picturesque town of Jaco, Costa Rica. Explore Carara National Park, a lush rainforest that’s home to exotic flora and fauna. Then, cruise down the Tárcoles River and watch for crocodiles, followed by a delicious beachfront lunch. Check off the region’s top hotspots and highlights in just one day.

This experience is perfect for nature lovers and animals. We will have the opportunity to observe an incredible diversity of fauna, including monkeys, snakes and a wide variety of birds, highlighting the majestic scarlet macaw, which has found its home in this place. In addition to the rich wildlife, we will witness a fascinating natural phenomenon: the transition between dry tropical forest and wet tropical forest, a unique display of the ecological diversity of the region.

Turn an ordinary walk into an educational adventure with a guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park, widely considered one of the most beautiful parks in Costa Rica. Go with a guide who can help you spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and more while providing commentary about their lives and behaviors in the rain forest.

This well-rounded tour is the perfect way for nature lovers to experience the best of Costa Rica's outdoor beauty. Enjoy a scenic boated on the Rio Frio with departure near the border of Nicaragua. Cruise through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and see the incredible biodiversity that makes this nation to unique. You'll have up close encounters with birds, snakes, herons and other animals, as well as various species of monkeys and sloths.