Top Central Pacific Private Sightseeing Tours

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.

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.

Avoid crowds on this guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. We will pick you up from your accommodation and take you into the park, pausing on our hike for many opportunities to take photos of the monkeys, birds, and other creatures. Learn all about these animals from our bilingual tour guide.

Switch up your daily routine with this enchanting night walk tour that takes you on a journey into the forest after dark. Discover the vibrant nocturnal wildlife in action during this 2-hour tour through a transitional forest. Led by a private guide, stop to spot a variety of mammals, birds, and insects that exhibit unique behaviors at night. Ideal for families seeking adventure, explore the area and observe everything from sleeping birds to creepy crawlers.

Experience the best of the Costa Rican rainforest on a combination canopy and hanging bridge tour, with entry to delightful butterfly gardens, too. Take a guided tour of the canopy, looking out for birds and wildlife and learning more about the biodiversity as you go. The hanging bridges provide unparalleled views of the canopy. Transfers from Monteverde hotels add extra convenience.

Discover the wonders of Carara National Park during this guided tour. With a focus on birdwatching, your guide will help you spot the seasonal birds that visit this part of Costa Rica. Scarlet toucans, antbirds, motmots, and a variety of other species flock to this diverse area of the country. Avid avian appreciators can also opt to include an extended birdwatching experience up the Tarcoles River.

In this deluxe tour you will walk with your official certified guide in a completely private activity, group tours are normally up to 10 or 15 people, we will have the possibility of going unnoticed in front of the groups and we can handle complementary schedules different from the normal , this to avoid crowding... We'll have our appetizer included in the cafeteria... Definitely a better experience 100%

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.

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.

We offer an unique experience to learn about the nature ecosystem and its habitat, we want to share with you the passion for Nature. Our naturalist tour guides are certified by ICT, and we lead authentic activities in order to work with local communities.

Try riding a bike on water on this tour of the three bays around Lake Arenal. This is a special experience that mixes sports and recreation in one, and is environmentally friendly and doesn't use gasoline. Your guide will tell you the history of the lake, the town, and the volcano. Hopefully we can see some birds in the area, and possibly otters.

Adventurous travelers who like to get off the beaten path will enjoy this three-hour private ATV tour to places that you wouldn’t otherwise reach. Ride beside a river to a scenic lookout point. Keep your eyes open for beautiful birds and animals along the way, including macaws, sloths, and monkeys.

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.

A specialized tour for bird lovers. A walk to the birding hot spots in Monteverde, one of the best places for this activity. The biodiversity found in this area allow us to spot quetzals, toucans, umbrellabirds, and many other species.

Experience an exciting 5 hour coastal fishing adventure departing from Playa Herradura. You'll target species like roosterfish, snapper, mackerel, and barracuda, using live bait and top quality gear. A friendly captain and mate will guide your experience while you enjoy refreshing drinks, local fruits, snacks, and cold beers on board. Perfect for beginners or experienced anglers looking to enjoy the rich waters of Costa Rica.

Our destination is the Tenorio - Miravalles Biological Corridor, part of the Guanacaste Mountain Range, wich is caressed by the winds of the two oceanic slopes of Costa Rica. You will be explore the extensive biodiversity by taking a leisurely hike and observing various wildlife such as two types of sloths. Costa Rican coffee is among the top five coffees in the world, and we will show it's production process - from fruit to a cup of coffee prepared by your hands. Chocolate is part of the culture and economy of this wonderful county and our expert guide will show you the process in an artesanal way. We will enjoy a delicious typical lunch surrounded by butterflies to regain energy, and on the way back, we stop an at exotic waterfall where you can swim and relax your mind, body, and soul.

The best bioluminescence tour in Costa Rica, and the safest when living a unique experience, you will be given a very detailed talk on how bioluminescence works. Guaranteed tour. Note: 7 days before the full moon the bioluminescence is a little less bright since the moon is brighter, that is, we will be able to see a little less bioluminescence for this date.

Humpback whales are incredible creatures, and if you're lucky enough to visit Uvita's waters during their migration season, you'll see them up close. Children from 0-3 year can do this experience for Free. One of the unique things about whale watching in Uvita, and something that surprises many visitors, is the fact that you can see whales from 500m to shore! To get an even closer encounter with Uvita’s gentle giants, hop on this experience! Close encounters with humpback whales in Uvita are only available with licensed operators, as we have strict guidelines for interacting with the whales so we can keep everyone safe: no touching, no feeding, no chasing or harassing them in any way. It's important for us to maintain good relationships with our whale friends so that we can continue to have this unique opportunity.

See the rainforest in Jacó after dark on a guided night walk combining wildlife spotting, waterfall swimming, and a traditional jungle dinner. Explore forest trails in search of nocturnal animals before cooling off in natural pools beneath a waterfall. End the evening with a home-cooked meal hosted by a local family, making this an enriching way to experience Costa Rica's nature and culture in one outing.

Check out the high elevation reserve, Curi Cancha, and see how many native species you can see. Look for agoutis, spider monkeys, coatis, and much more. You’ll keep costs down by booking this small group tour, but still have an intimate experience, since the max number per group is six. Meet your naturalist guide at the reserve, then begin your nature walk.

More Than a Tour—A Catamaran Experience Like No Other This isn’t just another boat ride, it’s an escape into the extraordinary. Step aboard our catamaran, where adventure meets comfort and fun. Unlike crowded tours, we take you off the beaten path to hidden spots where the ocean truly comes alive. Watch dolphins dance in the waves, snorkel with sea turtles in crystal-clear waters, and discover a white sand beach only accessible by boat so breathtaking it feels untouched by time. Sip fresh tropical drinks, relax under the sun, and let the sea set you free. We offer two daily departures: Morning tour: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Afternoon tour: 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm If you’re searching for something beyond the ordinary—more exclusive, more unforgettable, more you—this is it. Welcome to paradise. (This tour does not include sailing; it is motor-powered only)

Jaco is one of the top surfing destinations in Costa Rica. Learn to surf with a professional surfing lesson tailored to your experience level, whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced surfer looking to improve your skills. Pickups available, and bottled water, snacks, and sunblock provided for convenience.

We will visit the sanctuary of the white-faced capuchin monkeys, the most intelligent species of monkeys in the new world. Our visit will be safe and informative for everyone, from children to adults. We’ll learn about their family organization, alphas, and betas, and how to calculate their age. During these tours people are not allowed to touch the animals, but animals if they feel comfortable allowed to touch people. They are still wild animals and we are not violating their habitat. We don't allowed to feed them as well We’ll then see the crocodiles of Rio Grande de Tarcoles and enjoy the local souvenir sale and a buffet-style restaurant. We can choose to admire the crocodiles from the bridge or take a boat tour for an extra $43. The boat tour lasts approximately 1:40 minutes and includes bird watching and a naturalist guide. We’ll then go to a hidden beach in Jaco to see the sloths. We’ll sit on chairs, have a table, and I’ll serve drinks and snacks.