Top Costa Rica Eco Tours - page 7

This small group tour takes you on a peaceful float down the Penas Blancas River where you’ll end up reaching the impressive La Fortuna Waterfall Reserve. The tour starts with a convenient hotel pickup (from selected hotels), then you’ll float, paddle, take an optional hike, and enjoy an included lunch, all organized by your guide, so you can just enjoy the day out.

Swap sandy beaches for soaring peaks on this full-day tour of the Miravalles volcano from Playa Flamingo. Witness the effects of one of Guanacaste's most active volcanoes as you pass bubbling mud pots, smoking geysers and sulfur springs, and enjoy the rare opportunity to soak in a volcanic mud bath and natural hot springs. After lunch (included), embark on an exhilarating hike along lush rainforest trails and rugged volcanic terrain, stopping to cool off with a swim beneath natural waterfalls.

If you want to see sloths in Costa Rica, maximize your chances at the Spring Paradise Bijagua, where the adorable furry creatures can often be seen in their natural habitat. Plus, take a guided hike through the rainforest to the Blue River waterfall, and cool off with cliff jumping and swimming in a jungle lagoon. It's a great way to take a break from the beaches and do something different in Tamarindo.

Escape the city and experience San Jose’s surrounding nature in the most relaxing way possible—with this private, full-day tour to waterfalls, gardens, and hot springs. Picked up from your hotel, you’ll traverse the countryside until you reach the rainforest, where you’ll explore gardens, spot sloths, and get misted by waterfalls. Then you’ll head to nearby hot springs for lunch, a soak under the Arenal Volcano, optional spa treatments, and more.

Travel off the beaten path during this safari journey, departing from Manuel Antonio. Get picked up and head to the safari meeting point, the hop into a 4WD car for panoramic views of the jungle and ocean. Enjoy guided forest walks that showcase local highlights. After swimming at the waterfalls, drive to a mountaintop for a picnic lunch with an ocean view, served wrapped in banana leaves for that authentic local taste.

Navigate the different terrains in La Fortuna with the help of a bilingual guide and safe transportation. Hike on the iconic "68" lava flow trail and enjoy an opportunity to explore the region's natural beauty. Traverse volcanic rock, soak in the tranquility of nature, and marvel at the stunning panoramas of Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, and Monteverde mountains. After your adventure, enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch at a local eatery, savoring the fresh flavors of rural life.

Experience the best of Costa Rica's biodiversity on a hike that increases your chances of seeing sloths, toucans, and monkeys in the wild. This private excursion from Guanacaste lets you set the pace—so you can stop to admire tropical scenery and ask questions for as long or as little as you like. Plus, round-trip transport saves you the hassle of hiring a car and lets you soak up the scenery during the drive.

Villa Vanilla offers a hands-on experience for all ages, where you’ll explore 20+ spice varieties, including American and Asian species like vanilla, cinnamon, cacao, and black pepper. Enjoy homemade treats at our rainforest viewpoint with stunning tropical views and frequent sightings of hummingbirds, toucans, and monkeys. Ideal for cooking enthusiasts, gardeners, and eco-conscious travelers, Villa Vanilla combines education with an unforgettable sensory experience. Did you know? Out of 30,000 orchid species, vanilla is the only edible one! Highly recommended for families, photographers, and nature lovers.

This tour of Arenal Volcano, the hanging bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and the hot springs, all in about 5-7 hours. Your guide will take you to Mirador El Silencio to see the volcano, the hanging suspension bridges, and finally la Fortuna Waterfall for a walk and a swim. You’ll get to see the beautiful Costa Rican countryside and a Costa Rican lunch.

Some creatures of the Costa Rican forests are most active at night, and the best way to experience the jungle at night is to visit with a guide. Starting just after sundown, you’ll follow the flat trails to frog ponds, where you’ll hear the frogs before you see them. Learn about these amazing creatures and many others from your guide and receive personalized attention on a small-group tour.

Take Palo Verde National Park up on its reputation as a bird-watcher’s paradise on this wildlife boat tour from Papagayo Gulf. Following hotel pickup, make your way to the marshland between the Tempisque and Bebedero River for a wildlife tour, with opportunities to see iguanas, monkeys, bats, and more. Complete your tour with a typical Costa Rican lunch and hotel drop-off.

During this tour we will visit different mangrove channels where a large number of animals will be observed, our certified and bilingual guide will give you information about the place as well as an unforgettable experience.

See the best of Costa Rica in a single day on this 4-in-1 tour that's perfect for outdoor adventurers. Cross the famous hanging bridges, where you'll experience the beauty of walking high above the jungle floor. Take in the incredible wonder of La Fortuna Waterfall and hike to the top of a nearby volcano where you'll capture incredible views of Costa Rican countryside. This tour includes a stop at Eco Termales Hot Springs and a traditional meal of regional cuisine prepared in the home of a warm and welcoming local. It's the perfect way to experience the beauty, excitement and adventure of Costa Rica in a single day.

Discover some of the most lush and unspoiled coastal landscapes in Costa Rica on this 3-day excursion to Tortuguero National Park. The first day you will leave your hotel in San José. After a tour of the city of Tortuguero and an overnight stay at the hotel, you will spend the second day exploring the national park, as well as its fauna and flora. On the third day you will make one last boat trip on the canals before departure.

Visit some of the most spectacular natural areas in and around La Fortuna with this small-group tour for up to 10 people. You'll visit Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Volcano National Park, with a stop for an included farm lunch along the way. All entry fees are included and you'll have a guide with you throughout your experience.

Enjoy a unique experience in contact with nature with a private guided tour of Carara National Park. Located in the province of Puntarenas, this park is a meeting point between the dry zones of the north and the humid jungles of the south, making it an ideal place to observe an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. Accompanied by an expert naturalist guide, you'll walk along trails surrounded by lush vegetation, discover ancient trees, and have the opportunity to spot exotic birds like the iconic scarlet macaw, as well as monkeys, reptiles, and butterflies. Perfect for nature and photography lovers, this tour offers a personalized experience exploring one of Costa Rica's richest ecosystems.

The best experience from Jaco for nature exploring, having a tour guided hiking with you through the rain forest trails will give you a more educational visit to Manuel Antonio park and you will spot much more wildlife and take great photos with the guide's spotting scope, beach break at a natural pool area and facilities on the park will attract you to swim for sure, then lunch served right away after the park is definitely a big plus for our services. Pura vida amigos!! A minimum of 4 people is required in order to operate this tour if you book for less people then we will advise you if get other reservations for same date so we can deliver the service or amend it or refund.

It is a private family reserve, managed by local national owners who are dedicated to forest conservation and tourism. Thanks to our exceptional location and easy access to our private reserve, nestled in the heart of Costa Rica’s vibrant rainforest, you can easily see the wonderful flora and fauna of the site What makes our tour special is the quality of our tour guides, always gentle and willing to share their knowledge about nature; our paths, composed of cement and gravel, guarantee excellent accessibility; and you will be provided with high quality lanterns to discover the various living things that the wonderful forest gives us. It should be noted that this is a tour suitable for the whole family, designed to enjoy without great difficulties. By visiting us, you will actively contribute to the preservation of the flora and fauna species of Sarapiquí.

Curi-Cancha is a paradise for bird watchers. The resplendent quetzal, the three-wattled pavilion, the blue-crowned motmot, the orange-bellied trogon, and many others are frequently seen. In fact, more than 200 species of birds have been observed making their home in Curi-Cancha. Common sighting mammals include armadillo, coati, agouti, kinkajou, ocelot, two-toed sloth, and three species of monkeys: howler, white-faced capuchin, and spider monkey. Our groups are small of 8 people max

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.

Guided walk through a nature preserved located In the out skirts of Arenal volcano main rainforest, equipped with tools and skill to find and spot wildlife hiding in plain sight, we'll make sure to find many of the animals inhabiting the ecosystem. Our small groups guarantee the least disturbance towards the natural environment and its inhabitants highly increasing the odds of coming across skittish wildlife and having a low impact on nature, while also elevating the experience for our customers.

Costa Rica is a destination that has options for all tastes. The impressive flora and fauna that accompany it have a real attraction for the tourist, even for the most eccentric and experienced. During your tour you will cross paths and hanging bridges suspended in the tops of huge trees, your naturalist guide will help you visualize the different types of birds, plants, and mammals that you will encounter along the way. In addition to enjoying another fun-filled activity in the middle of nature.

Spend a day exploring Manuel Antonio National Park with a local guide with this group tour from Jaco. You'll hike for around two miles, stopping along the way for swimming at a local beach. Expect to see plenty of wildlife along the way, including tropical birds and maybe even monkeys and sloths.

Avoid the crowded touristic areas of Manuel Antonio Park, and join us to the rural and peaceful mountains of the Rainforest, just 30 minutes away from your hotel. Nothing but us and the birds. Completely pristine forest full of bird songs and tropical flowers. Discover the magic of Esquipulas mountains . Immerse in Costa Rica's rich birdlife, home to about 300 species. Book your unforgettable birdwatching tour today!