Top Central Pacific Kid-Friendly Tours

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

Manuel Antonio National Park is a must-visit for nature lovers but without a guide you’ll miss many of the local residents, quiet and camouflaged among the trees. On this 2.5-hour private guided tour you’ll explore with a naturalist guide who knows where and how to spot sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas, and much more. Watch them through a high-powered spotting scope.

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

If you’re looking for wildlife in Costa Rica, one of the best places to see it is the pristine coastal forests of Manuel Antonio National Park. Get more out of a visit to the famous park on a tour with a certified naturalist guide who knows all the best places to find sloths, monkeys, iguanas, toucans, and many other animals. Learn about the park’s amazing ecosystems along the way, and get a closer look using a provided Swarovski spotting scope.

Get up close and personal with sloths, iguanas, monkeys and more rainforest creatures on this small, intimate guided group tour in Manuel Antonio Park. You’ll have excellent viewing opportunities, since you won’t be in the middle of a large tour group. Your personal guide will help you spot the animals in their hiding spots and habitats. After the tour finishes, you have the option to stop by the beach for a swim.

Discover the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica on this tour that is ideal for herping enthusiasts, wildlife lovers, and eco-conscious travelers. In a small group of no more than six guests, explore the surroundings of Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos in search of every local species of reptile and amphibian, including viper snakes, colorful tree frogs, and more.

Explore the jungle in a protected area just outside of Quepos at night—when the temperatures drop and nocturnal animals come alive. Follow your guide along hiking trails through the dense jungle for about two hours, searching for tree frogs, insects, snakes, various nocturnal mammals, and other wildlife. Use flashlights and a spotting scope to get a closer look.

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.

Discover the unique biodiversity of Costa Rica as you embark on a tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park, located just outside Quepos. Make your own way to the park and meet your private, naturalist guide to begin your tour. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through the grounds and observe several species like monkeys, sloths, toucans, lizards, and much more.

Check out the beautiful turtles on one of Costa Rica’s most gorgeous beaches on this private, nocturnal turtle watching tour in Guanacaste. Your guide provides hotel pickup and drives you to the beach. Use your provided flashlight to observe turtle life at night.

Manuel Antonio may best known for its beautiful beaches, but another world comes alive in its jungles at night. Get an up-close look at nocturnal creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bats on a private night hike through a nature reserve. A certified naturalist guide knows just where to find these creepy crawlers and ensures the safety of your group on this educational adventure.

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.

Explore Manuel Antonio National Park on a half-day guided tour from Quepos. Your guide leads a leisurely 2-mile hike to a gorgeous beach next to lush rain forest. Have about 20 minutes to enjoy the sand and sea, then continue to walk with frequent stops to look at plants and animal life. High-quality telescopes are provided for prime viewing of sloths, monkeys, colorful birds, and more.

During your visit to Monteverde, see some of Costa Rica's most interesting insects at Selvatura Park's dedicated insect exhibition, which includes the 'Jewels of the Rain Forest' film showing multiple times per day.

Visit the herpetarium in Monteverde’s Selvatura Park, and get a personal introduction to Costa Rica’s snakes, amphibians, and lizards on a guided, one-hour tour. Start times are available throughout the day, and your guide will share fun facts about Costa Rican wildlife, ecology, and history, as well as the unique characteristics of each creature you see.

Tick off two of Tamarindo’s most famous spots in one tour with this private adventure to the Pumas Rescue Center and the Llanos Del Cortes waterfall. You’ll be conveniently picked up from your hotel, then driven in a private car to the activities. You’ll see all kinds of wildlife on this trip, plus have time to swim in the pools of the waterfall.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Pick a morning or afternoon start time that suits your schedule and then head to Selvatura Park to begin your fun-filled zipline adventure. Get started with a safety session, during which you'll receive a harness and learn the basic park safety procedures to ensure a fun, but protected experience. You’ll then have access to the park’s range of 13 different zipline cables and 18 platforms, along with an optional ride on the Tarzan Swing. You’ll walk through the park between a series of 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) tree walkways that traverse Monteverde’s cloud forest, crossing between eight different bridges, with some lengths up to 510 feet (170 meters) and some as high as 180 feet (60 meters). After enjoying an action-packed day suitable for all ages, you’ll end your experience in the park and head to your next destination.