Top Costa Rica Eco Tours

Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! This tour, offered only during the turtle season June-October, allows you to witness firsthand turtle eggs being laid at night. It is an exclusive opportunity here in the Caribbean region of Latin America. Tortuguero is the ancestral beach where the Green Sea Turtle and other species of sea turtles have spawned on the beach since time immemorial. It's a must-see!

Spend a day out on this wonderful Rio Celeste waterfall hike adventure. You'll drive to the Tenorio Volcano National Park and explore the Tenorio River and Rio Celeste and the waterfall, so bring a bathing suit. You'll also explore the rainforest, and also take a two hour hike, looking at all of the flora and fauna with your nature guide, so bring comfy shoes.

Take a 3 hour private birding tour at Esquipulas, a small town at the foothills of the highest mountains of Costa Rica, at one of the best spots in the world for bird watching- Manuel Antonio National Park. At 400m above sea level, you can see Trogons, Manakins, Toukans, Tanagers, and many other birds with the help of your naturalist guide.

Glide through one of the world’s most important wetlands on a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge from La Fortuna. These naturally protected marshes are an essential home to many endangered bird species, plus other Costa Rican wildlife including monkeys, tapirs, cougars, and turtles. It's a top destination in Costa Rica for any serious birdwatchers, with regular sightings of herons, ibises, cormorants, and elusive jabirus.

Your journey begins with a refreshing visit to the Llanos del Cortés Waterfall, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region. Enjoy time to swim, relax, and take photos surrounded by lush tropical scenery. Next, immerse yourself in a traditional Costa Rican coffee tour, where you will learn the complete process of coffee production—from planting and harvesting to roasting and grinding. Discover why Costa Rican coffee is recognized worldwide for its quality, while enjoying fresh samples and expert explanations. The experience continues with a traditional chocolate tour, where you’ll learn how cacao was used by ancient cultures and how chocolate is made today using traditional methods. Watch the preparation process step by step and enjoy delicious handmade chocolate tastings, rich in flavor and history. To complete the tour, explore the surrounding rainforest, where you may encounter native wildlife, including colorful frogs, birds, sloths and other tropical species.

This place is magical because you can contemplate a unique natural phenomenon in the place with vibrant turquoise waters. The excursion also takes you to an unusual waterfall and a wildlife sanctuary where you can see sloths and other native animals. In addition, along the way, the guide shares with you information about the region and helps you spot easily overlooked animals. This is phenomenal because there are beautiful things to see that may interest you and for this the accompanying guide can explain to you what they are called and you can take a picture of them and take a nice souvenir with you.

Costa Rica’s Guanacaste province is famed for its lush jungle scenery, but finding the most picturesque stops calls for local know-how—and your own vehicle for getting around. Get access to rugged locations unreachable by bus on this full-day combo tour, which combines a Rincón de la Vieja hike with a dip in Oropendola Waterfall and visit to Rio Negro Hot Springs.

The hike starts at the reception of the monteverde reserve and takes us into the incredible cloud forest for approximately 3 hours where we will focus on learning about the flora and fauna of this unique ecosystem and enjoy its beauty, we always offer a hike with small groups of no more than 6 people the service is professional and personalized since you will be accompanied by a guide with more than 8 years of experience and a nature lover. He is also a native of Monteverde and knows the reserve well.

Explore the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge after dark and discover how the rainforest changes at night. As the daylight fades, a different side of the jungle begins to emerge—one filled with unique sounds, movements, and nighttime wildlife that are rarely seen during the day. Your guide, Shiloh, brings a deep, personal connection to the land, its history, and its ecosystems. Rooted in the local culture and environment, Shiloh doesn’t just lead the tour—he shares stories, insights, and knowledge passed down through generations, offering a more meaningful understanding of the area. As you walk through the refuge, you might encounter frogs, insects, mammals, and other nocturnal species, along with fascinating plant life that reacts to the darkness. It’s a quiet, focused experience that lets you tune in to the natural rhythms of the forest at night.

Discover the beauty of Manuel Antonio National Park on a guided small-group adventure. Walk through lush forest, spot sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds, then relax on one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Entrance fees, guide, and transport included. Join us for an unforgettable journey into Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica’s crown jewel of biodiversity. This group tour blends guided rainforest exploration with time to unwind on stunning white-sand beaches. Highlights Guided nature walk with Certified local Tour Guides Spot sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds Swim or relax on pristine beaches inside the park Learn fascinating facts about Costa Rica’s ecosystems Small-group format for a personalized experience

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.

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

Living a nocturnal experience in the middle of the humid tropical forest, in a privileged place for its ponds, springs and tributaries that flow into the Sardinal River and the historic Sarapiquí River, make this site home to more than 35 species of amphibians, which will surprise you with their number and variety of songs, shapes and colors, which we will discover in their different habitats, we will learn about the importance of ecosystems and the role they play within it. Let's discover together the largest frog in Costa Rica, transparent frogs or the most famous frog in the world, among many others in an incredible tour suitable for the whole family, friends or companions.

Spot what you might miss on your own. Join a naturalist guide for a daytime walk in search of birds, reptiles, insects and other wildlife, then discover the behaviours and ecological connections behind each encounter. Your guide recognises animal calls and spots subtle movements and camouflage to help you locate wildlife. This tropical habitat supports extraordinary biodiversity: even experienced naturalists keep learning. Expect knowledgeable guidance, honest answers and room for curiosity. Explore how restoring former farmland with native plants creates food and shelter for wildlife. Learn how pollination, seed dispersal and other relationships help a recovering ecosystem function. No feeders or wildlife attractants are used. Pause to observe, ask questions and take photographs without disturbing the animals. Wildlife moves freely, and no particular species is guaranteed. The discoveries depend on what is active that day.

Private experience in La Fortuna looking for a diverse of nocturnal wildlife of this area. Our local guides in love with the nature of Costa Rica will show and teach you about the species you find on the way. Come to see and learn about the nature of La Fortuna in a short and nice walk at night. The property has facilities and is close to La Fortuna town, the place is perfect for everyone nice and easy.

On this walk, nature will be the protagonist at all times. We have an experienced guide who will provide you with help and information about this great experience in the forest during the night.

Not all sloth tours in Costa Rica are created equal. At Outdoor Explorer Costa Rica, we operate on a private reserve in Bijagua de Upala where every wildlife encounter is 100% natural — no animals are disturbed, touched, or stressed for the sake of a photograph. Our certified naturalist guide identifies over 500 bird species by call alone, turning every rustle in the canopy into a discovery. But what truly sets us apart is what happens after the rainforest walk. You board a float and glide silently across a private lagoon covered entirely in living vegetation — waterbirds landing inches away, wild orchids on the banks, the sounds of the jungle surrounding you completely. Two experiences in one visit. Two- and three-toed sloths in their natural habitat. Then the only floating lagoon wildlife safari in Bijagua. Small groups. Flexible times 8am to 4pm. A guide who genuinely loves what he does. This is responsible wildlife tourism — and the Costa Rica most tourists never find.

Get ready for a unique and unforgettable experience in the rainforest of Costa Rica! You can discover the world that wakes up at nightfall and you will walk paths illuminated by moonlight and lanterns. Going into an ecosystem full of life and mystery where you can hear the sounds of the jungle in its greatest glory: the song of frogs, the croak of crickets and the howl of distant monkeys. You can see animals such as coati, owls, insects and amphibians that come out in the dark. This tour is perfect for lovers of nature and adventure, plus you will learn about the habits and ecological importance of these animals in a safe and respectful environment with nature. Don’t forget your camera, your spirit of explorer and your desire to discover the secrets that the jungle holds at night! A magical experience that will connect you to nature at its wildest and most beautiful.

Explore the hidden wonders of the rainforest on this guided night walk in Drake Bay. Venture into a private trail after dark, where the forest comes alive with the sounds and sights of nocturnal wildlife. With a focus on slow observation, this tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts and photographers eager to capture the unique behaviors of frogs, insects, spiders, and reptiles. Experience the rainforest’s transformation at night with expert guidance and all necessary equipment provided, including rubber boots and a flashlight. - Duration: Approximately 2 hours, starting at 5:50 p.m. - Small group size for personalized experiences, with a maximum of 6 participants plus a guide. - Guided walk on a private property trail, ensuring a unique experience away from crowds. - Focus on observation, photography, and natural interpretation of nocturnal wildlife.

Experience the vibrant birdlife of Monteverde on this private guided tour, designed to spot the colorful keel-billed toucan and northern emerald toucan in their natural habitat. Learn birdwatching fundamentals and uncover the secrets of the cloud forest with an expert local guide, while interpreting the unique sounds of this biodiverse ecosystem. This unforgettable walk offers a deep dive into the rich flora and fauna of the Tilarán mountain range, perfect for nature enthusiasts and bird lovers alike.

Our tour aims to convey a different message to the community, particularly those solely dedicated to agriculture. While agriculture is crucial for Costa Ricans' livelihoods, it's often forgotten that cultivating crops requires sacrificing the forest, which serves as the habitat for many species. On the way to our property, you'll notice vast plains where the forest has been cleared for agriculture. However, our company has partnered with a family of farmers committed to preserving the forest, spanning 60,000 square meters. In this way, our company supports this forest by paying daily entrance fees. Thus, we help this family continue to maintain the forest intact, providing a home for many animals.

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.

Explore Finca Los Wilas, a bird sanctuary located at the foothills of Orosí volcano inside the Guanacaste National Park, on this all-day private tour. Along the way, witness the change from a tropical dry forest to a rainforest and take in amazing views of the area’s volcanoes. Once on site, you’ll learn about the ecology of the forest, including the plants, animals, and medicinals, as well as the sanctuary’s commitment to regenerative development and conservation.

Immerse yourself in the lush tropical forest on a guided walk that reveals Costa Rica’s unique biodiversity. Stroll along trails surrounded by nature, where the sounds of the jungle are intertwined with the sight of vibrant colors and fascinating plants. Find wildlife in your natural habitat and enjoy a delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch (typical married) with a refreshing drink of your choice: a tropical smoothie, a soda or a craft beer. - Guided hiking trails in the tropical forest of Costa Rica - Discover amazing biodiversity and local wildlife - Traditional Costa Rican lunch included, with drink option - Ideal for nature and outdoor adventure lovers