Top Central Valley Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy a chilled out day exploring some of Costa Rica’s finest natural destinations on this private tour. Cruise along the Sarapiqui River and look out for toucans, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, and more, all from the comfort of your boat. After a local lunch, take a guided nature walk in the rainforests of Tirimbina Reserve, where you’ll learn more about Costa Rica’s biodiversity from your guide.

Explore Tortuguero National Park in depth during a 3-day tour from San Jose that includes accommodation and transportation to this remote wilderness destination on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast. Travel by car and boat with a guide who shows you through the canals and rivers of Toruguero, and where you might spot Atlantic green turtles, monkeys, and other wildlife. This all-inclusive tour takes care of the logisitcs so you can have fun.

Learn all about the Celeste River in the Tenorio Volcano National Park on this private, guided tour. See where it starts, where the colors change, and even where volcanic sulfur bubbles rise up due to the volcano. Your guide helps you to spot native wildlife too, which you might miss if you were exploring alone. Hike the trails, go for a swim, and also enjoy a provided typical Costa Rican lunch.

Get a close-up view of beautiful Poas Volcano without having to hike there on this private scenic helicopter tour. Enjoy bird’s-eye views of the huge crater, the surrounding rainforest, and the blue volcanic lagoon. Witness volcanic activity and learn more about it via headsets that connect you with the pilot. The flight lasts about one hour.

Zipline through the rainforest at Vista Los Suenos near Playa Herradura, then cruise the Tarcoles River to see crocodiles and other wildlife. This private full-day tour from San Jose brings both activities into one itinerary, with private transportation and a guide. At the park, a tractor ride takes you to the mountain before a safety briefing and descent by zipline. The canopy course includes 12 platforms and 10 cables across 3.5 kilometers, including the area's longest cable. After lunch, board a boat on the Tarcoles, where a naturalist guide explains the river's wildlife and natural history. You may see crocodiles up to 15 feet long, along with waterfowl, scarlet macaws, iguanas, and monkeys.

This full-day coffee farm tour provides an authentic day-in-the-life experience you won’t find on many of the other coffee farm tours. While tours often only demonstrate a small fraction of the process, at Aquiares, coffee lovers can see what it takes to bring coffee from the seed to the cup. Plus, you can experience the welcoming community, rich foods, and stunning scenery of a farm in the Costa Rican rainforest.

Costa Rica’s Venado Caves can be visited only on guided tours. On this private experience, don your spelunking (cave exploring) gear and explore the cave’s underground trails, passing caverns, subterranean rivers, bat colonies, and more with your guide. Afterward, enjoy a buffet of fresh fruit before being transported back to your hotel in La Fortuna.

Go on an adrenaline-packed adventure in the Costa Rican rainforest on this half-day ziplining excursion. The 2-mile (3-kilometer) trail takes you to the Pino Blanco waterfall, which is surrounded by canyons that reach up to 360 feet (120 meters) high. Fly above the La Fortuna Waterfall across a half-mile-long (980 meter) cable. Then, visit the Maleku Cultural Rescue Center.

NOTE The total stay within the Poás Volcano National Park will be 40 minutes: 10 minutes on the walk to the viewpoint of the crater, 20 minutes on the lookout point and 10 minutes on the exit walk. There is no access to the Botos Lagoon and in case of fog, there is no extra waiting time as in the past.

If you only have a short amount of time to discover Costa Rica, a guided tour is a great choice for making the most of it. This guided tour from San Jose includes a taste of everything: see wildlife, try tropical fruits, zipline, cruise down a river, and more. All activities and transportation are included, so you don’t have to book or plan anything extra.

On a guided walk through the Jurassic jungle, you will explore the multiple waterfalls of Baja del Toro and learn all about the volcanoes of the region. Your guides are locals, so they know all the secret spots, and can point out the vegetation and wildlife in the jungle. Enjoy water therapy as you enjoy the multi-colored waterfalls along this trek.

Get off the beaten track by 4x4 and explore Bajos del Toro where some of the most gorgeous waterfalls are waiting for you to jump into. This tour is flexible, so your driver can go wherever your group wants. Suggested is to stop for lunch at Silencio lodge, but you can also spend your time going exploring all the waterfalls and caves.

Start early with your guide to visit Spring Paradise Bijagua so you can see the sloths, frogs, and maybe even the tapir and its tracks. Keep an eye out for all the local birds waking up. Your guide will point them out to you too, and they will be able to answer questions for you and tell you facts about the area as you walk for approximately one hour and a half.

Our 100 percent local and certified guides will not let you miss any details during the tour. They'll make you see things that are beyond your normal vision, things you don't even imagine are there. You will see diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles and flora. Our tour is a sensory experience in the crystal clear waters of the Sarapiqui River. Here you can experience emotions such as: peace, connection with nature, adrenaline, harmony and breathing fresh air.

The Coffee, Poás, and La Paz tour is a unique experience that combines culture, nature, and adventure. It begins with a visit to a coffee plantation, where you'll learn about the production process of one of Costa Rica's most famous products. Then, you'll explore the Poás Volcano, a majestic active volcano with breathtaking views. Finally, you'll enjoy the natural beauty of La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a wildlife sanctuary with spectacular waterfalls and a wide variety of fauna. A must-do tour to experience the best of Costa Rica in one day!

Avoid the hassle of self-driving or catching slow public transportation with this private transfer service between Arenal and Papagao. You have the freedom to tailor the transfer to your needs, stopping wherever you like to take photos or collect supplies. Your driver can answer your questions and provide commentary along the way, and ensures your comfort throughout the journey.

Costa Rica is full of beautiful places to visit, but sorting out hotels and transportation can be a burden. This private package makes exploring the country a breeze and includes hotels, a range of guided activities, and transportation, from the time you arrive at the airport until the end of your trip. Highlights on this customizable experience include Arenal Volcano National Park, Tamarindo Beach, and Fortuna Waterfall.

Explore Costa Rica's highlights, without the pressure of organizing your own multi-day trip, on this 8-day, 7-night private tour. Starting with pickup at San Jose (SJO) airport, relax knowing your transportation, accommodation, activities, and meals are all covered. Enjoy an itinerary that includes Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano National Park, Tortuga Island, and more.

Spend less time planning and more time actually enjoying your trip to Costa Rica on this private 9-night tour. Enjoy time in San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal, and Manuel Antonio, with nine nights of accommodation and breakfast, transportation, and a mix of free time and your choice of activities included for a customized experience tailored to your interests.

In this activity we are gonna be driving around La Fortuna town, visiting different spots where the sloths use to live. If we arrive to one place and we do not see any sloth, we just move to the next one, until find them. Usually, they are visible in many of the places we visit, guaranteeing to see them, totally in their natural habit. Besides the sloths, we usually find other animals such us blue jeans frogs, toucans, monkeys and more. We won't have any direct interaction with the animals, no touches, no sounds to wake them up; and very prudential distance, using the spotting scope for that. This is a 100% ethical tour where we take care the integrity of this beautiful creatures.

At the meeting point, there will always be an official, properly uniformed guide waiting for the clients to start the activity.

We provides the best professional service with people certified by the government of Costa Rica the service makes your visit unique and unforgettable with us

Experience the joy of traveling comfortably with private shuttle from Arenal to Puerto Viejo, with professional and bilingual driver who do more than just drive — they’ll share fascinating insights into Costa Rican culture along the way. As nature allows, you’ll witness breathtaking landscapes and encounter local wildlife during your journey. Our drivers are highly experienced, fluent in both Spanish and English, and dedicated to providing a safe, relaxed, and informative experience. You’ll travel in modern, well-maintained vehicles designed for maximum comfort. Flexible & Personalized Service: Enjoy the freedom to choose your departure time, add extra stops, adjust your route, or make spontaneous changes to your plan. We tailor the experience to fit your schedule and preferences. By booking with Tico Paradise, you skip the stress of navigating unfamiliar public transportation systems. Reach your destination easily, efficiently, and without hassle — all while enjoying the journey

Embark on a Privately Guided Tour Immerse yourself in an enriching and unforgettable experience in La Fortuna, Arenal. Stroll through a meticulously preserved forest, a haven for local wildlife, along a 1.2 km trail designed for families, couples, and curious individuals. Set aside 2 hours for your visit to fully savor the richness of this 3-hectare sanctuary dedicated to conservation and environmental education. You’ll encounter sloths, frogs, caimans, Maleku indigenous art galleries, herons, and other nocturnal wildlife—all at a relaxed pace, immersing yourself in the diverse flora and fauna thriving in their unspoiled habitat. Embark on a journey of discovery at Ecocentro Danaus. Walk slowly, observe closely, and let the unpredictable charm of the surroundings unfold, revealing the true essence of this well-preserved ecosystem—a must-see experience in La Fortuna, Arenal.