Top Central & South America Eco Tours - page 8

Discover what makes Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica special with this small-group guided day walk on the Jaguar Trail. Walk with your certified naturalist guide as they explain the park’s natural history and point out local flora and fauna to you. Places on this tour are limited to 10 participants. Entrance fees to the national park are not included.

Immerse yourself in the natural splendor of José Celestino Mutis botanical garden on a private half-day tour of the verdant expanse from Bogotá. With a guide, you’ll marvel at tropical flowers and exotic plants representative of the Andean forest. Feast your senses on the aromas of herbs, gaze at tall and ancient oak trees trees, and experience a variety of climates as you listen to informative commentary. On this enriching tour, you’ll receive undivided attention from your private guide and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit the National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca on this day trip in Cartagena. The popular tourist attraction boasts 138 species of birds, including the Harpy Eagle, the Caribbean Toucan, the Pink Flamingos, and the Crown Crane. Following that, head to Playa Blanca where you’ll enjoy lunch and some relaxation on the sand.

Get a different perspective on Costa Rica's popular EcoGarden Arenal by exploring the ecological park at night. Follow the trails through a lush and incredibly biodiverse forest to see the wildlife that is most active after night falls. Learn all about the sloths, caiman, frogs, birds, cicadas, and other creatures that you spot from your guide.

Hike the Horto waterfalls circuit in Tijuca National Park on this half-day morning tour, led by a specialist guide. Starting from Jequitibá Waterfall, you’ll walk at a leisurely pace along a forest trail ending at Shower Waterfall, aka Box Waterfall. Stand or wade under the rock-walled cascades for a refreshing shower before reversing your steps. Upgrade to venture with your own personal guide on a private tour that includes round-trip hotel transport.

This is an unique opportunity to see the most beautiful bird of our country flying in their own environment. You will have the chance to be at 10000 feet and presence the silence and magnificence of the Andes Mountains.

Improve your chances of seeing wildlife at the Curi-Cancha Reserve with this small-group guided hike. Follow your guide as you explore primary and secondary rainforests, learning about natural history, bird watching and spotting mammals. Well-suited for wildlife lovers and nature enthusiasts who want an intimate experience when exploring this reserve.

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.

Start early on this day trip to Humantay Lake from Cusco, where your guide will take care of all of the logistics for you so you don’t have to worry about any of them. Breakfast and lunch are provided, too. You’ll trek about 4.3mi (7k) in the Andes and have amazing views over the Apurimac River and Humantay Lake, while learning all about Inca history.

Explore Serra da Bocaina National Park (Bocaino Mountains National Park) on this 6-hour adventure from Paraty. Climb into a Jeep to barrel down rugged roads in search of pristine waterfalls like Tarzan Falls and Toboga Falls. Stop by a cachaça distillery to taste Brazil's national liquor during your trip down the Caminho do Ouro (Gold Trail).

Discover Rio’s beautiful natural diversity on a full-day eco-tour through four stunning parks and seven unique attractions. From rainforest trails to pristine beaches, experience the city’s vibrant ecosystems, including mangroves, lagoons, and mountain summits. Perfect for nature lovers, this tour takes you off the beaten path to explore Rio’s hidden green gems while enjoying panoramic views and wildlife encounters.

Come with us and visit UNESCO’s Coffee Cultural Landscape of Colombia Heritage Site and explore it thoroughly. If you want to cover all those essential places of the Coffee Region, we have the best option for you. Visit Filandia and Salento, the two must-see little and charming towns that boast the “cafetero” spirit and on top of that get to know the mesmerizing Cocora Valley and its wide field of palm trees. In this complete tour, you will have the chance to explore the land of our national tree, the Wax Palm Tree, in the Cocora Valley. You will hike around the best viewpoints of the coffee cultural landscape. Then you will visit the two iconic little towns: Salento and Filandia and you will stroll around its colorful, vibrant and traditional houses while you learn about the traditions, gastronomy, and lifestyle of this region.

Spend a day away from the city and immerse yourself in nature on this private tour from Quito. Head to the Mindo Cloud Forest, a biodiverse region on the end of the western Andes Mountains, and admire the beautiful nature that surrounds you. Then, choose from an array of optional activities like ziplining, tubing, and a chocolate tour, or simply enjoy a hike through the jungle. Round-trip transit helps make this experience seamless.

Once your cruise ship sails into the port of Roatan, you'll be floating through the lush Caribbean jungle in no time. On this exhilarating half-day shore excursion, you'll take to the air, walking across eight epic bridges suspended high over the jungle canopy and seeing the island just like the birds around you. With your guide leading the way, your nature walk becomes a deeply immersive, beautiful adventure.

Visit the Botanic Garden which was created in 1817 by King John VI of Portugal. Dedicated to the culture of exotic plants, the unique park features a variety of rare and exotic species brought from all over the world. Among the rarest are the Imperial Palm Trees, huge water lilies (Victorias-Regias), and Brazilian Red Wood trees (Pau Brasil), which are an endangered species in the Atlantic Forest. In its famous greenhouse, more than 500 species of delicate orchids are carefully tended to. We will then make a visit to the Tijuca Atlantic Forest, the largest urban forest in the world, stopping at the Chinese View Belvedere which features a magnificent view of Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the Guanabara Bay and the Sugar Loaf Mountain. The access by car to the Chinese viewpoint is closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. On the way back to the hotel, we stop at the Pepino Beach to watch the hang gliders.

Explore the extraordinary landscapes and historic gems of Argentina’s wild northwest on this full-day tour from Salta. Marvel at the UNESCO-listed Humahuaca gorge and the ‘Hill of Seven Colors; shop for handicrafts at Purmamarca market; visit the ancient ruins of Tilcara; and admire the legendary Arcabuceros Angels at Uquía Church.

With a guided tour, a leisurely walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Curi Cancha Reserve is transformed into an educational outing with plenty of opportunities to see plants, birds, and other wildlife you might miss on your own. This tour is led by a naturalist guide who can answer any of your questions about the cloud forest, animals, or Costa Rica in general—a small-group tour means you’ll have lots of chances to ask.

Explore a jungle river that flows alongside Palo Verde National park with a 5-hour wildlife tour and riverboat cruise from Tamarindo. Watch for crocodiles, iguanas, monkeys and dozens of birds as you navigate the slow-moving Tempisque River, spend two hours on the water spotting animals in their natural habitats, then come to shore for a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Learn the history of this once-bustling river that’s among the region’s most important bird sanctuaries, and finish your day with a return transfer to Tamarindo.

Cruise through a tropical rain forest on a 7-hour excursion to the Tempisque River along Costa Rica’s Palo Verde National Park. Explore an ecosystem teeming with wildlife as a guide with extensive knowledge about the area points out flora and fauna while navigating the river on an intimate motor boat.

Discover the amazingly diverse wildlife and scenic beauty of the cloud forests of Mindo during this full-day trip from Quito. This unique ecological area is known for having one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity anywhere on earth, including numerous exotic species of birds. During your excursion, stop by the Hummingbird Garden and walk into the forest to admire the beauty of this natural reserve before proceeding to Mindo. Choose from among a range of optional activities (at your own expense), including a visit to a chocolate factory, an orchid garden tour, ziplining, a bird-watching trip with a local expert, and much more.

Voyage through the rich wetlands ecosystem of Palo Verde National Park on this full-day tour from Tamarindo or Papagayo Bay. Look for monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and other wildlife on a cruise down the Tempisque River — also a birdwatcher’s paradise. Later, explore the area’s culture and cuisine with a homemade lunch and handicraft demo in the artisan town of Bolson.

Avoid the uncertainty of planning transport and accommodation on your own with this 3-day, 2-night Amazon adventure that handles all the logistics for you. With round-trip airport transfers, a local guide, national park fees, lodging, and most meals included, you can focus on exploring the rainforest and spotting wildlife such as monkeys, birds, turtles, and capybaras while learning about the Amazon's unique ecosystem—turning a complex destination into an accessible, immersive jungle stay.

The National Aviary of Colombia is home to around 2,000 birds representing nearly 200 species including condors, flamingos, emus, owls, storks, and much more. Located on Baru Island near the city of Cartagena, the aviary includes walking trails and dozens of exhibition areas where birds can easily be observed. Bird lovers and nature lovers on this half-day private tour from Cartagena have the chance to explore the aviary and enjoy a typical lunch.

Take a small group tour of Boquete when you’re visiting Panama so you can get a great overview, hear all about the culture of the city, and plan what else you’d like to do while you’re there, too. A lunch and drinks will also be provided along the way to keep you energized. Enjoy this tour and ride comfortably from site to site with convenient pickup from Hotel La Serranía, 41.