Top Costa Rica Eco Tours

Indulge your passion for birdwatching and photography with our expertly guided tour tailored for both beginners and seasoned enthusiasts. In the diverse Monteverde area, you'll encounter a plethora of avian wonders, from the iconic Resplendent Quetzal to the melodious Bellbirds, vibrant hummingbirds, majestic Toucans, and elusive trogons. Throughout the tour, our knowledgeable guides will unveil the secrets of these avian treasures, highlighting their unique characteristics and behaviors shaped by factors such as climate, altitude, and habitat. With their expertise, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the region's rich birdlife and capture unforgettable moments amidst its breathtaking landscapes.

This experience opens the doors of a local Costa Rican's farm and family to enjoy an afternoon cafe. It is an authentic opportunity to learn about farming while you try our products, have your kids running around the farm animals, or swinging in a rope swing. Our goal is to make visitors feel part of the family and expose them to the local culture.

A wide variety of amazing birds and animals live in the Manuel Antonio National Park but it’s easy to miss them on a casual, solo walk through the park. On this guided nature walk through the park, your naturalist guide will point out sloths, macaws, monkeys, lizards, and much more. Learn about what you see and get a better understanding of Costa Rica’s famous biodiversity.

Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica, part of the Arenal Tempisque Conservation Area, spans 45,492 acres in Guanacaste Province, safeguarding the Tempisque River valley. It's vital for preserving floodplains, marshes, and limestone ridges from encroaching civilization, protecting diverse ecology like evergreen forests and mangrove swamps. The park hosts a ranger station, offering amenities and access to the Palo Verde Biological Station. Renowned for bird diversity, it shelters species like scarlet macaws, white ibis, and wood storks. During the dry season, it becomes a haven for birds due to water scarcity elsewhere, notably Parajos Island, a prime nesting site for black-crowned night-herons, contributing to the park's preservation of one of Central America's last tropical dry rainforests. Established as a wildlife refuge in the 1970s, it later gained national park status and international recognition for its ecological importance.

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Head inland from Guanacaste to Tenorio Volcano and back in just a day on this guided tour. On a nature walk through the rain forest, you have the chance to spot animals like sloths and monkeys in the wild—an experience enhanced by a guide with tons of knowledge about the environment. Lunch and all transportation is included.

Explore the trails of Diria National Park with a biologist or naturalist guide on a private tour that’s tailored to you—with the option to choose a nature loop or a hike through tropical hardwood forest. Provided binoculars let you get an up-close look at the wildlife in a park home to monkeys, coatis, and big cats. And the private format means you can go at your own pace.

Explore Manuel Antonio's most popular destination - the Manuel Antonio National Park, teeming with wildlife on a private tour with one of our highly trained, eagle-eye guides! Our private tours are personalized to accommodate your schedule and comfort level so that you can have the best experience possible. Our guides will have a telescope and can help you take excellent pictures thru the scope with your cell phone. The pace and duration of the tour is up to you. If you would like to stay in the park after the tour ends, you certainly can! The beaches inside the park are particularly great for swimming and it's a great way to stay away from the more crowded main beaches outside of the park.

The excursion to the stunning Rio Celeste Waterfall offers an immersion in the natural beauty of Tenorio Volcano National Park. Enjoy a hike along trails surrounded by lush greenery and marvel at the sky blue waters of the waterfall. Relax on the Río Celeste, where you can connect with nature, and enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch at a family-run coffee shop in Bijagua. The day culminates in a Private Wildlife Reserve, where you will learn about sustainability and the importance of environmental conservation. In the end, you will receive photographs of your unique experience. - Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park and visit to the waterfall - Enjoy a swim in the waters of the Celeste River - Typical Costa Rican lunch in Bijagua included - Visit to a Private Wildlife Reserve to learn about sustainability

The wonderful waterfall of Rio Celeste is beautiful for its wonderful indescribable colors, in the area you can see amazing animals like frogs, sloths that you will love to enjoy the place, you can take pictures if you wish when you are in the waterfall with your partner, friends or family is a wonderful tour if you like to see and feel nature, water see something different.

This is a private naturalistic experience making the service more specialized in the experience provided to visitors, you will take a naturalistic tour with a certified local guide expert in wildlife sighting and extensive knowledge of the ecosystems we will visit. The Térraba Sierpe National Wetland is the largest in Central America, home to a large amount of flora and fauna, an ecosystem full of life and biodiversity. Birds, mammals and reptiles are the main attractions in this activity. A special activity for nature lovers

Arenal National Park is filled with trails, waterfalls, hot springs, and hanging bridges. With this adventurous tour, you can experience it all and still have time to watch the sunset and relax in hot springs at the end of the day. Plus, with a guided tour, nature lovers can maximize their time in the park and learn about the rainforest’s diverse flora and fauna.

Experience the natural treasures of Rincon de la Vieja National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most diverse ecological areas, on a full-day tour from Playa Hermosa. Customize your itinerary and choose from swimming in mint-green hot springs, hiking on fauna-rich trails, soaking in mud baths, and visiting the butterfly garden. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to six people.

Step into a world of drifting clouds, ancient trees, and emerald-green forests on this walk through the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Located at a higher elevation than much of Monteverde, this reserve offers one of Costa Rica's most authentic experiences, where mist, mosses, orchids, and towering trees create a landscape unlike anywhere else. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you'll explore quiet forest trails while learning how this rare ecosystem supports an extraordinary diversity of plants, epiphytes, fungi, and insects. While wildlife sightings are never guaranteed and are generally less frequent than in some lower-elevation forests, the true magic lies in the cloud forest itself and the unique adaptations that allow life to thrive in these cool, moisture-rich conditions. Your visit supports a unique community-led conservation project managed by the local Santa Elena High School, helping protect the forest while benefiting education and sustainable tourism initiatives.

This tour is the perfect combination between nature and relaxation. The tour starts from your hotel in San Jose, with private and exclusive transportation for you and your family. Upon arrival at the Arenal Volcano area, you will visit the Danaus Eco Center, which is a site that offers ecological and educational experiences. Once in here explore the trails with a naturalist tour guide and have a close contact with many wildlife species including sloths. Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant steam room, luxury pool bars, giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.

Discover Costa Rica’s wild side in one unforgettable day! From Westin Playa Conchal, W resort, and JW Marriott, travel with a naturalist guide to Bijagua rainforest to spot sloths, birds, and tropical wildlife. Visit a coffee & chocolate farm for tastings, then enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Includes hotel pickup/drop-off, entrance fees, and transport. Free cancellation up to 24h.

This guided tour is special for several reasons that distinguish it in Costa Rica. You will explore diverse ecosystems in a single day, from the rainforest of Tenorio Volcano National Park to the waters of Llanos de Cortes Fall, each place offering a unique environment. The Celeste River, with its mystical blue color, is a natural phenomenon that few places can match, accompanied by the legend that surrounds it. At the Sloth Sanctuary, you will have a close encounter with these fascinating animals, learning about their biology and conservation. The tour is also a cultural immersion, where guides share local histories and traditions. With comfortable transfers and small groups, the experience is accessible, personalized, and ideal for photographers looking to capture the landscape diversity and fauna of Costa Rica.

A seamless journey to the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve awaits with this reliable shuttle service. Immerse yourself in the lush greenery and diverse wildlife as you travel from your hotel to one of Costa Rica’s most treasured ecosystems. Explore the mystical trails adorned with hanging bridges and guided hikes, perfect for nature enthusiasts and families seeking adventure. With multiple departure times throughout the day, convenience is guaranteed, making it easy to tailor your exploration of this biodiverse paradise. - Hassle-free transfers to and from Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve - Expert local drivers providing insights into the region - Flexible scheduling with several daily departures - Ideal for families, adventure seekers, and nature lovers alike

Discover the vital connection between nature and the circular economy in an interactive workshop designed for the whole family. Guided by an expert "sabanero" (a traditional cowboy from the Guanacaste region), you'll participate in artisanal milking, enjoying the freshness of the milk used to produce delicious cheeses and yogurts. Learn about sustainable farming practices and the crucial role of bees in food health as you walk through a natural environment. You'll also learn about innovative techniques for waste and wastewater management that promote sustainability. This is an educational and fun experience that will strengthen your connection to the environment.

Pack Arenal’s most popular activities into one fun-packed day and easy booking with this curated bundle—including lunch, dinner and water. Hike the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, splash in the pool of the 230-foot (70-meter) La Fortuna Waterfall, hike over 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) through the forest, crossing 15 hanging bridges, and unwind in the Baldi Hot Springs. For ease, your package includes round-trip transfers from select hotels.

Let's venture into the foothills of Costa Rica's most famous active volcano. Trails circle its base, each with a different view, but one of the best is from El Silencio Viewpoint an easy to-moderate trail that puts you face to face with Arenal's cone shaped peak. Next, we head to the private La Fortuna Waterfall reserve a 70 meter drop reached via roughly 530 steps through native forest, where mountain springs feed the Fortuna River. From the viewpoint you can capture unforgettable photos, then cool off with a swim in its crystal clear waters. Most tours end here ours doesn't. We wrap up at an authentic Costa Rican farm for a traditional lunch (vegetarian and kids' options available) while you stroll among ducks, geese, peacocks, and horses, and keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, and sloths. No buffet lines, no crowds just a home-style meal made with love.

You should visit the forest at night to get to know the rainforest wildlife of the lowland and see all those wonderful and important interactions in the environment, which often go unnoticed because they only happen in hidden areas of the forest or quickly and stealthily!

We will take you to a fascinating experience, perfect for lovers of culture and gastronomy. We will enter a Bribri indigenous community, where you will learn about their customs, food and lifestyle, both ancient and modern. Hand in hand with a guide and a member of the community, you will discover their stories, traditions and how they lived, dressed, ate and created their lifestyle from plants and the nature around them, as well as how they live today. One of the most charming parts of the tour is knowing the chocolate-making process and its meaning as a sacred drink for the natives! You will even have the opportunity to make your own chocolate! To close with a golden clasp, you can relax in a refreshing waterfall nearby and enjoy a delicious cold "Pipa".

Explore the pristine beauty of Quebrada Seca, a hidden gem tucked away in nature. This tour features a scenic hike along natural trails, guiding you through lush vegetation to discover crystal-clear waters, majestic waterfalls, and natural pools perfect for a refreshing dip. It’s the ultimate escape for those seeking an authentic, peaceful experience away from the crowds. Highlights: Scenic trail hike through the untouched landscapes of Quebrada Seca. Crystal-clear waters and waterfalls surrounded by dense, tropical foliage. Natural swimming pools ideal for relaxing and reconnecting with nature. Peaceful & authentic atmosphere, well off the beaten tourist path.