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Enjoy a beautiful lunch aboard the sealounge catamaran en route to the secluded beach club on Playa Fantasia, which is only accessible by water. This excursion is approximately 5 hours and you’ll have a private chef, open bar, and a turquoise sea full of turtles and other marine life, combined with a lush jungle full of monkeys, scarlet macaws and rescue animals.

Book this tour for a chance to do some hiking, river tubing, and exploring the wildlife in the rainforest from the Rio Celeste from Tamarindo. Your guide will organize the details, including your tubes, helmets, transportation, and a local lunch to keep you energized. Enjoy this tour with just your group and your private guide.

Skip the effort of organizing your own white-water rafting trip while you’re in the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area; and get everything laid on for you with this tour. With all your equipment supplied, simply sit in your shared raft and relish the fun as you descend the River Naranjo’s rapids before paddling along calmer waters and watching for birdlife. Return hotel transfers and snacks round out this family-friendly adventure.

Explore Manuel Antonio's most popular destination - the Manuel Antonio National Park, teeming with wildlife on a private tour with one of our highly trained, eagle-eye guides! Our private tours are personalized to accommodate your schedule and comfort level so that you can have the best experience possible. Our guides will have a telescope and can help you take excellent pictures thru the scope with your cell phone. The pace and duration of the tour is up to you. If you would like to stay in the park after the tour ends, you certainly can! The beaches inside the park are particularly great for swimming and it's a great way to stay away from the more crowded main beaches outside of the park.

Not only will you be taken to one of the most impressive waterfalls in the South Pacific, but you'll also be guaranteed an authentic, adventure-filled experience. Ride in 4x4 vehicles along incredible routes while local bilingual guides share the region's rich flora and fauna with you.

Our birdwatching tour in Esquipulas offers a truly authentic and personalized experience in one of Costa Rica’s hidden gems for bird lovers. Led by a passionate local expert, you’ll explore peaceful rural roads and tropical forest edges—ideal for spotting a wide variety of species in their natural habitat. From toucans and motmots to hummingbirds and tanagers, this tour is perfect for anyone seeking a deep connection with nature, far from the crowds. With small group sizes, personalized attention, and excellent photo opportunities, it’s an unforgettable experience for birders and nature enthusiasts alike.

Experience the thrill of exploring the stunning mangroves of Punta Mala, Osa, on our guided jet ski tours. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through a fascinating journey that starts with a narrow mangrove, gradually opening up to a big river with different channels that are like labyrinths. You'll get to witness the intricate ecosystem of the mangroves up close and personal, seeing the various species of flora and fauna that already live there. Along the way, our guides will provide you with insightful information about the mangroves, their importance to the environment, and the local culture. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime!

After picking you up or meeting you at Hacienda Baru, it’s when our experience will start. We will walk for 2 hours or so through the rainforest looking for the amazing wildlife there, sloths, monkeys, peccaries, and birds among others. Trails are flat and shady and it’s also way less crowded than Manuel Antonio Park. After the walk, we will get into our cars and drive to Nauyacas waterfall, after paying our entrance fee they’re going to take us in their 4x4 vehicle for 30 minutes drop us off for 2 hours, and pick us up at the same point they drop us off. 30 minutes driving back to our cars, afterward, if customers are hungry we will go to a restaurant where the seafood is amazing, they have all kinds of local food with local ingredients. After lunch, we go back to our hotels, after a great day and great experience we have to say good bye or see you soon because we hope this can be the first time of many more, muchas gracias and pura vida.

Situated on the slope of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Buena Vista Lodge combines several quintessential Costa Rica attractions into a single location. During this combo tour, you can zipline through the canopy, fly down a massive water slide, ride a horse through the forest, shop in Liberia, and relax at the onsite spa with its sauna, mud bath, and hot springs. FULL DAY TOUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Departure: 7:00 am to 5:00pm • Tour duration: 1.5 hour drive approx • Bilingual guide • Water • Costa Rican style lunch Recommendation to bring for the tour: • Change of clothes • Bathing suit • Insect repellent • Sunscreen • Camera • Tennis shoes

This is a private naturalistic experience making the service more specialized in the experience provided to visitors, you will take a naturalistic tour with a certified local guide expert in wildlife sighting and extensive knowledge of the ecosystems we will visit. The Térraba Sierpe National Wetland is the largest in Central America, home to a large amount of flora and fauna, an ecosystem full of life and biodiversity. Birds, mammals and reptiles are the main attractions in this activity. A special activity for nature lovers

From the meeting point at Playa Blanca in Puerto Jiménez, we will walk to the Corcovado National Park, located on the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica, it is an oasis of life that will leave you breathless. Considered one of the most biodiverse places on the planet, this natural paradise is home to an amazing area where we will observe all the wealth of flora and fauna, equivalent to between 2.5% and 3% of the world's biodiversity. Corcovado National Park represents one of the last reserves of primary tropical rainforest in America, an ecosystem vital to the health of the planet. Its importance lies in: Preservation of biodiversity: Protects a large number of unique and threatened species, contributing to the ecological balance and health of the planet. Scientific Research: Serves as a natural laboratory for scientists from around the world who study biodiversity, climate change and the interaction between species, come and enjoy learning with nature.

Get an up close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders with this river floating,volcano hot springs and mud baths tour. On this tour you will observe the burners of Miravalles Volcano’s active crater with volcanic mud pots which temperatures range from 40 degrees to 100 degrees Celsius. You will be able to watch closely the fumaroles, hot stones and crystallized sulfur among other scenic beauties. Experience the beauty of Costa Rica's natural landscapes Follow a local guide through stunning rugged terrain Round-trip hotel transport and lunch included Recommendation to bring for the tour: • Change of clothes • Bathing suit • Insect repellent • Sunscreen • Camera • Tennis shoes

1- Our experiences to Playa Fantasía offers something completely different: A secluded white-sand beach located inside a protected wildlife refuge, accessible only by boat. No large crowds.
No chaotic atmosphere.
Just nature, ocean, and space to truly relax. 2. Designed for Nature Lovers — Not a Booze Cruise Playa Fantasía is perferct for: nature lovers * families * couples * travelers seeking relaxation and authentic experiences 4. A More Authentic Costa Rica Experience Playa Fantasía is located inside the Ara Macao Wildlife Refuge, surrounded by rainforest, marine life, and untouched coastline. Guests commonly experience: * dolphins * seasonal whales * tropical birds * wildlife encounters 5. A More Exclusive & Memorable Day At Playa Fantasía, you’re visiting a hidden destination that most travelers never get to experience.

San Luis Viewpoint Enjoy local coffee while overlooking the mountains where Monteverde’s first agricultural communities emerged. Learn about rural life, mountain agriculture, and how the forest once provided food, medicine, and survival. Rural Experience Walk through a local rural space where plants, cooking, and agriculture are still part of daily life. Discover edible and medicinal plants, local products, bees Taste local products and connect with a slower, more intentional way of living. Historical Transition Stop Reflect on how dairy production and community organization transformed Monteverde’s economy and landscape, helping shape the region’s transition toward conservation and tourism. Includes a small local cheese tasting. Traditional Cooking Experience at Sensoria Monteverde Cook together over a traditional wood-fired stove using local ingredients inspired by rural Costa Rican cuisine. Connect with people and the origins of cooking locally!

La Ventana is an extraordinary hiking trail in Costa Rica that beckons you into a mystical rainforest, culminating in a breathtaking viewpoint of the enchanting cloud forest. As you traverse this accessible path, you may encounter the resplendent quetzal and a variety of vibrant wildlife, making it a perfect choice for hikers of all skill levels. Don’t forget to pack plenty of water and relish the journey, enriched by fascinating insights from your knowledgeable guide. If you have only one opportunity to hike, make it La Ventana for an unforgettable adventure in the cloud forest—where every step immerses you in the wonders of birdwatching, hiking, and the captivating natural history that surrounds you.

Drake Bay is a beautiful area surrounded by nature and beach, it is very close to Corcovado which is the most intense park in the world, biologically speaking, according to National Geographic

Access one of the more remote portions of the Savegre River on this 7-hour whitewater rafting tour from the Manuel Antonio area. Ride a 4x4 into the wilderness, and then head off down the river with highly-trained guides who guarantee that your trip is as exhilarating as it is safe. This tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, as well as lunch.

The PyP Monteverde transportation service provides a seamless and stylish way to complete your journey from Monteverde to Alajuela Airport and its surroundings. We take pride in our modern fleet of vehicles, which adhere to international guide standards. With our professional drivers at the wheel, you can expect a comfortable and reliable travel experience. Enjoy the ride with us!

By joining us on this unique adventure in Costa Rica you will be part of an enriching tour led by your Certified Guide and constantly updated to give you the best of experiences. In this wonderful place we can find a great variety of bird species (+200), 4 species of monkeys, wild pigs, tapiers, snakes, an infinite number of plants and trees that will keep us busy throughout the tour.

Hanging Bridges: Walk around 3 kilometers above the tree-tops or canopy trees in 5 suspension bridges as well on the trails. It allow a vision of the forest from a different perspective which start with a walk on the ground taking you up to explore the treetops. Tour duration: 2 hours Sloth Sanctuary tour the sloth, one of Costa Rica´s most iconic animals in a carefully designed exhibit that replicates their natural habitat and that is home to 20 sleepy, slow-moving, tree-dwelling individuals. This is the sanctuary where time takes on a new meaning and invites quiet contemplation of these mammals. Enjoy a guided tour of the exhibit to learn about this emblematic species, its habits, and why it doesn´t go anywhere very quickly. Tour duration: 45 minutes Butterfly Garden stunning butterfly garden is one of the largest on the continent. At 300ft long and 90ft wide, with a huge 50ft dome ceiling, the giant garden is host to 50 species of butterflies. Tour duration: 45 minutes

This is a VIP, exclusive, and personalized experience designed just for you. Enjoy the luxury of a small group setting, where every detail is tailored to ensure you have an unforgettable time on the water.

Live a more intimate adventure from Puntarenas to the paradise Tortuga Island, a private and personalized tour, when you reach the meeting point , while sailing, you can taste a coffee or natural juice, we will sail through Puntarenas Bay watching bottlenose dolphins, on our tour of the Guayabo Islands, Cedars, we will visit the Biological Reserve Negritos Island where we will see from the boat spider monkeys, we continue sailing until we reach the octopus garden, the ideal place where we will do the snorkeling tour, the time is yours, when we leave we hydrate and go straight to Turtle Island to enjoy, relaxed in his beach chair, we provide you, tropical fruits, at noon a delicious lunch, sodas, coffee with cookies and time to enjoy this beautiful white sand beach with its crystal blue waters.

Time: 6 hours Pick-up times: 6 hours tour: Convenience time before 12:00 PM Enjoy all our signature activities in one day: Your Day, Your Way Immerse yourself in a day of ocean adventures tailored to your preferences. We will begin by fishing around the Gulf, while we will try to spot whales and dolphins. We will then head to a beautiful beach with crystal-clear waters; where you can enjoy activities like snorkeling, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. We will also have the opportunity to visit the tidal caves during low tide and explore the mangrove during high tide. All our boats have comfortable benches and tables. You can choose the pace of the activities!

Explore a farm with tropical crops including spices, coffee, and cacao on a small-group tour from Quepos to Finca El Rocio. It’s a chance to see some of Costa Rica’s most iconic crops in a single location—and to enjoy tastings of locally harvested foods onsite. The small-group format means plenty of time to ask questions, too, with personal attention from the guide.