Top Central & South America Kid-Friendly Tours

Learn about animal rehabilitation efforts in the Amazon and check out rare species such as the Amazonian manatee on this tour of the Amazon Rescue Center. Your guide takes you through the rescue center and explains the rehabilitation process for reptiles, monkeys, birds, and manatees, plus gives you the chance to explore an educational walking trail in the forest at your leisure.

Learn all about Panama’s unique culture and environment on this small-group day tour that’s especially designed for cruise-ship passengers in Colon. Make the most of your time on land on this half-day tour to the rainforest, San Lorenzo Fort, and the Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal. Spot wildlife including monkeys and sloths, learn about Panamanian history, and be amazed by one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering.

Just outside the crowded beaches of Tamarindo, Las Baulas National Park offers an often-overlooked natural getaway. This tour takes you through the park’s vast network of mangrove forests on a relaxing boat trip. As you float down the river, your guide points out wildlife like howler monkeys, crocodiles, and tropical birds that you might not see on your own.

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.

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.

Wildlife lovers and keen bird watchers won't want to miss this private penguin-spotting tour on Bertha's Beach in the Falklands. Spot a variety of wildlife on the coastal landscapes, with chances to spot Magellanic and King penguins, then spend the rest of the tour as you wish. Discover hidden beaches, explore even more wildlife, or take a cultural tour of Stanley, the islands' capital, to learn more about this remote territory.

Learn about penguins during this half-day boat tour to one of the world's largest penguin colonies from Ushuaia. Travel by boat to the colony, navigating the Beagle Channel and listening to narration from your guide. Perfect for families or groups—morning and afternoon departure times are available to best suit your sightseeing schedule.

Visit the top five attractions in Peru’s Sacred Valley on a group tour from Cusco. All-inclusive transportation enables you to comfortably see the best of the Inka empire in a single day. The thorough itinerary takes you to Ollantaytambo, Moray, Chinchero, Pisac, and the Salinas de Maras salt mines. Along the way, enjoy lunch and a visit to a craft workshop in the colonial city of Chicneros.

Get a taste of Costa Rica’s famed biodiversity without straying too far from the city with this all-access day pass to La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park. Prebooked entry saves you from waiting around in long ticket lines, so you have even more time to explore its attractions. Choose whether to tackle family-friendly hiking trails through the cloud forest, visit a rescued jungle cat educational program, or spend time at the site's numerous specialty wildlife exhibits.

Enjoy your own private adventure on Roatan during this 5-hour, easily-customized private tour. Pick the sights and activities that best suit your interests, adding some shopping time, scheduling an active adventure or simply kicking back and relaxing on a beach. It’s up to you. Among the potential ideas for your trip are a visit to an iguana farm, a botanical garden, snorkeling, a chance to hold and play with monkeys, a zipline adventure, a glass bottom boat trip or a stop at a local orphanage (all activities at your own expense). This private tour includes a private guide, vehicle and round-trip port transport.

Get out of the city and experience Costa Rica’s rich wildlife heritage with this half day private tour to the Toucan Rescue Ranch. What started out as a rescue facility for toucans has expanded to include other charismatic species such as sloths, monkeys, parrots, and owls. Learn all about them from the dedicated staff committed to their care.

Explore Iguazu Falls Parque das Aves (Bird Park) on this half-day tour from Foz do Iguaçu. Walk thorough the 12 acres (4.8 hectares) of subtropical forest to see several native species of birds in their natural habitat. Listen for bird calls, the flash of brightly-colored wings, and have your camera at the ready. This park is a refuge and sanctuary for many bird species, including macaws, golden parakeets, harpy eagles, and toucans. Displays also include other animal life such as reptiles, snakes, and tarantulas. Round-trip transportation from Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazu hotels is included.

The Costa Rican jungle is home to a number of unique species, many of which come out at night. This nighttime jungle tour visits the forests of La Fortuna for a guided walk. Learn about various jungle species from your naturalist guide and get tips for photographing the nocturnal creatures. Animals you may see include frogs, sloths, bats, and reptiles. Note that gratuities are not included.

Though renowned for its wildlife, spotting the Arenal and La Fortuna area's favorite animal residents can be notoriously tricky. Tour a number of locations where wildlife sightings are all but guaranteed on this Arenal wildlife tour—expect to see sloths, toucans, dart frogs, and more with the help of your guide. Tour includes use of spotting scope and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Safely immerse yourself in Costa Rican nature and wildlife on a 7-hour tour to La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Leave the busy streets of San Jose behind in comfortable air-conditioned transportation from your hotel. Discover more than 100 species at the sanctuary, including titi monkeys, 2-toed sloths, pumas, and toucans. You can even feed hummingbirds by hand. Have your camera ready for the cloud forest, waterfalls, and aviary.

See how La Fortuna transforms after sunset with this guided walking tour. Your guide will take you and your party into a natural area, where you'll learn about local crepuscular and nocturnal creatures and maybe see some yourself, such as owls, snakes, and colorful frogs—if you’re lucky, you may even spot a red-eyed tree frog.

Have you ever thought about playing a real shark?! Here at the Univali Oceanographic Museum this is possible! We have a visiting room that allows you to interact with part of the collection of the largest oceanographic museum in the Americas! The long-term exhibition features more than 1600 pieces, providing the visitor with a panorama of the planet’s marine biodiversity. It is divided into seven different wings: - Emergence of Life and Oceanography; - Marine Invertebrates; - Cartilage fish; - Bone fish; - Marine reptiles; - Seabirds; - Marine mammals. In addition, live animals in aquariums add life and movement to the exhibition circuit, which is fully air-conditioned, accessible and covered, being a great option for any type of climate. The entrance includes the Sensory Experience, a unique opportunity to touch and feel the characteristics of various marine animals, such as turtles, penguins, rays, marine wolves, among others. Come and experience this oceanographic experience!

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.

This half day tour will walk you through nature, and over six hanging suspension bridges, where your guide will tell you all about the flora and fauna of the canopy of the forest. Look out for monkeys, sloths, snakes, birds, and all kinds of insects on this walk. The course is about 1.9mi (3km) long, so wear some comfy shoes.

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.

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.

Hear the sounds of the rainforest at night during this short, small-group, guided walking tour in Arenal’s wild frog sanctuary. See what nocturnal animals do while the rest of the world sleeps and visit with some of the 28 species of frog who live here. Learn how this private nature reserve is cared for by the Rojas Bonilla family as you hike the trails to chorus of noisy frogs.

Get to know the Peñas Blancas River ecosystem with a naturalist boat captain. Glide through the tranquil forest and spot arboreal and aquatic animals like monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, and alligators, along with birds such as herons, cormorants, American darters, and passerines. Keep an eye out for the basilisk lizard, known for walking on water. Drift beneath ficus, luehea, and kapok trees, where dense foliage creates shaded tunnels rich with lianas and epiphytes.