Top Costa Rica Walking Tours

Night Show in the Forest. This is an unrivalled opportunity to immerse yourself in the mysterious wildlife that emerges at sunset in the majestic tropical forests. At Nativo Park, we transform the experience of nature at sunset. The night tour offers you the opportunity to observe an amazing diversity of creatures in their natural habitat, including frogs, snakes, lizards and mammals such as kinkajús, coati, canals and ocelots. You can also spot nocturnal birds, such as owls, and a variety of fascinating insects. Costa Rica is also home to iconic and difficult-to-see species, such as the famous red-eyed tree frog, with its distinctive vertical pupils that give a magical touch to the night.

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.

This El Tigre Waterfalls tour is more than a hike—it's an immersive journey guided by a local expert who reveals the secrets of Monteverde’s cloud forest. What sets this adventure apart? ✅ Four Majestic Waterfalls – Each with unique cascades and crystal-clear pools. ✅ Suspension Bridges & Hanging Hammocks – Offering stunning jungle and waterfall views. ✅ Wildlife Encounters – Spot exotic birds, howler monkeys, and vibrant flora. ✅ Local Expert Guide – Sharing deep insights into the forest’s ecosystem and history. ✅ Horseback Ride Return – A scenic and relaxing way to finish the adventure. ✅ Cultural Connection – Learn about Monteverde’s conservation efforts and local traditions. With breathtaking scenery, diverse wildlife, and a passionate local guide, this tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, nature, and cultural discovery, making it an unforgettable Monteverde experience.

A unique experience in which you will be able to observe, learn and photograph the incredible species of birds that inhabit the forests, gardens and plantations of the area accompanied by a certified tour guide. We will visit a beautiful family farm focused on ecotourism with gardens designed for observation and photography, it also has trails through the forest and streams that we will explore in search of species with the oz-billed hummingbird, bearded hermit manakings and warblers.

Avoid the disappointment of struggling to see elusive sloths by taking a small-group guided tour. Starting early in the morning, your naturalist guide will take you on a leisurely walk through Ecocentro Danaus. They’ll point out sloths and other wonderful creatures along the way, and tell you all about the park’s biodiversity. Ask questions and get personalized attention as this is a small-group tour.

Discover the vibrant heart of Costa Rica with an exciting tour through San José, the bustling capital! Begin your adventure at the picturesque Parque de La Sabana, then be captivated by the stunning National Theater, a symbol of cultural pride since 1897. Dive into the rich history of pre-Columbian times at the fascinating Gold Museum. As you explore the city, you’ll pass by iconic spots like the National Stadium, University of Costa Rica, embassies, and the charming old train station. Each stop reveals a new layer of San José's history and culture, making this tour an unforgettable dive into the soul of the city!

Immerse yourself in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions. Located near the Carara National Park in the Central Pacific, this exclusive hiking tour takes you deep into a private tropical rainforest to witness the spectacular Bijagual Waterfall—the second highest waterfall in Costa Rica, towering at an impressive 328 meters (over 1,000 feet). Led by a certified expert local guide, you will hike through dense jungle trails, wade across pristine mountain rivers, spot incredible wildlife like Scarlet Macaws, and swim in crystal-clear natural pools. After this exhilarating hike, the adventure continues with an exceptional culinary experience at The Crocs Skywalk, where you will enjoy a premium artisanal lunch paired with breathtaking panoramic views of the famous Tárcoles River and its giant crocodiles from an exclusive aerial perspective.

Experience the best of Costa Rica's rainforest and ocean in an elite day trip from San José. Start early exploring Manuel Antonio National Park with a certified naturalist guide to spot sloths, monkeys, and exotic birds along pristine white-sand beaches. Next, transition to the sea aboard a luxury catamaran, sailing to a secluded bay for technical snorkeling and non-motorized water sports. Wrap up the afternoon relaxing on the bow trampolines with an unlimited open bar, a freshly prepared gourmet dinner on board, and front-row panoramic views of the world-renowned Pacific golden sunset.

Experience the ideal fusion of Costa Rican agricultural heritage and stunning natural beauty on this premium full-day excursion. Your journey commences with a picturesque drive to the province of Alajuela, where you will visit the esteemed Finca Doka. There, you will engage in an interactive and comprehensive exploration of gourmet coffee production, encompassing seed germination, traditional cultivation, and roasting techniques for the finest beans. Following your immersion in the coffee world, you will proceed to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, the nation's most frequented privately owned eco-attraction. Accompanied by local Costa Rican experts, you will hike along safe, verdant trails to uncover five magnificent waterfalls, an aviary, a butterfly observatory, a hummingbird garden, and a wildlife reserve dedicated to the rescue of jaguars, pumas, and monkeys. A hearty buffet lunch will perfectly complement this enriching eco-experience.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tortuguero National Park with this two-day, one-night package. You'll travel from San Jose to the park, driving through Braulio Carrillo National Park and Biosphere Reserve. Stop in Guapiles Town for a typical breakfast before continuing to Caño Blanco, where you'll take a 90-minute boat ride to your overnight destination, Pachira Lodge, in the heart of the national park.

Small group 8 people. Educational and interactive activity. Naturalist Tour guide licenses, Swarovski optic, and Best photos. You will see Sloth, Monkeys and more wildlife. Finish the tour at the beautiful beach of Manuel Antonio, come prepare to swimming with us!

This activity is safe, educational and great to experience the night life on the rain forest You will hiring a local tour guide

Want to escape your routine and try something out of the ordinary while traveling in Costa Rica? Then this trip is for you! Tour an authentic Costa Rican farm, sample local moonshine and enjoy a savory BBQ with a Costa Rican family. Learn about customs and traditions while you get up close to daily life and leave with new stories and friends that will last a lifetime.

On a guided walk through the Jurassic jungle, you will explore the multiple waterfalls of Baja del Toro and learn all about the volcanoes of the region. Your guides are locals, so they know all the secret spots, and can point out the vegetation and wildlife in the jungle. Enjoy water therapy as you enjoy the multi-colored waterfalls along this trek.

Looking for a tour full of flavor, culture, and tradition? This All-in-One experience combines three of Costa Rica’s sweetest treasures in one unforgettable visit. Discover the fascinating history and biology of cacao in Costa Rica and around the world. Learn how it’s harvested, fermented, ground, and transformed into the legendary “drink of the gods” — and of course, enjoy a tasting! ☕ Coffee Tour Dive into Costa Rica’s coffee culture and its importance in our history and economy. Explore our showroom with traditional tools and live coffee plants, then prepare your own café chorreado, the authentic Costa Rican brewing method. Tastings included! Step into tradition at our trapiche, where sugar cane is pressed before your eyes. Taste the refreshing local drink agua de sapo, made right on the spot. The sweetest part of the tour!

If you like to contact nature, this is the opportunity to do it. Imagine walking in a magical place full of hanging gardens in the trees, with a great variety of organisms. That place is my green office, which is very large, and an environmental interpretation walk in the cloud forest is a unique experience to understand the specific interactions of flora and fauna in a complex and exuberant ecosystem such as the neotropical cloud forest. The forest is like a book that is waiting to be read and interpreted, let's go! And join me to read each page of that beautiful book called the Monteverde cloud forest.

Join me in exploring the cloud forest from a different perspective, a night walk is a unique and unforgettable experience. Costa Rica is a small country in Central America that is home to around 5% of the world's biodiversity. Most animals in Costa Rica are nocturnal. If you like mammals such as sloths, and armadillos, active birds such as owls, amphibians, reptiles, and many insects, then this is the opportunity to carry out an outdoor activity and learn more about the nocturnal behavior of many species of flora and fauna. It is an easily accessible route of around 2 kilometers, and the ‘jewels’ of the cloud forest shine brighter at night. With luck, we will even be able to observe the famous bioluminescent mushrooms. the place where I do the night walk is very close to the center of Monteverde Santa Elena, it takes only 5 minutes by car. Let's wait for you to observe how the cloud forest comes to life at night. Any questions or concerns you have, I am here to help you.

Learn all about the Celeste River in the Tenorio Volcano National Park on this private, guided tour. See where it starts, where the colors change, and even where volcanic sulfur bubbles rise up due to the volcano. Your guide helps you to spot native wildlife too, which you might miss if you were exploring alone. Hike the trails, go for a swim, and also enjoy a provided typical Costa Rican lunch.

The best of Costa Rica’s wildlife adventures await on this private tour in Rincon de la Vieja from Papagayo Gulf. Head to Costa Rica’s famous Rincon de la Vieja volcano for a day packed with rain forest activities including horseback riding, a zipline canopy tour, and thermal hot springs. In addition to all activities and entrance fees, this tour includes a traditional Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

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.

Join a guided birdwatching tour in the community of Bahia Ballena. Enjoy a peaceful walk and discover the fascinating bird species that inhabit this beautiful place. During the walk, you will learn essential information about bird identification, the importance of the forest ecosystem, and the natural history of the area. We begin the tour at 5:45 a.m., a perfect time to listen to the melodious birdsong as they awaken. Alternatively, join your afternoon tour at 14:30 pm at your preferred time. At the end of the walk, you will enjoy a typical Costa Rican breakfast accompanied by coffee or orange juice or a snack depending on the time of the tour.

Embark on the Ultimate Adventure with the Hacienda Guachipelin Day Pass! Experience 5 thrilling activities in one action-packed day: canopy tour, rappelling through Rio Blanco Canyon, tubing on Rio Negro River with class III rapids, Waterfall walk and swim and a horseback riding adventure. Relax with volcano-heated thermal waters, steam, and mud baths. Our guide ensures safety and fun, with unbeatable views of rivers, canyons, and wildlife. The package also includes a delicious lunch at Hacienda Guachipelin Restaurant. Waterfall and Hotsprings access is over Hanging Bridges.

“My kids loved it!!” “Like a dream” “Bucket list experience” These are only some of the raving reviews we got for this tour. Help a non profit and experience a once in a lifetime opportunity to release baby turtles into the wild. This is a once in a Lifetime opportunity. Together with the local non profit organization you will learn all there is about these amazing animals and all other animals in the area. In order to protect the turtles from predators, animals in the sky’s be in the water but also humans, the release is done after sunset. This gives them an easier start into this adventure. Their new life. It starts in your hands!! Learn and enjoy!!

Beautiful and relaxing, the volcanic hot springs at Hacienda Guachipelín bubble up on the Rio Negro, naturally heated by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano – the largest and most active volcano in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Surrounded by a dense dry tropical forest, the Río Negro Hot Springs is a beautiful and peaceful place. The crystal clear waters of the river flow near the 10 pools built on the riverbank and filled with thermal waters filled with minerals, naturally heated in the depths of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. You can access pools on both banks of the river thanks to two suspension bridges. We have dressing rooms, bathrooms, and lockers at the entrance of the hot springs. From there, you can walk 350 meters along a beautiful path in the woods until you reach the thermal springs. Then get ready for a refreshing dip in the La Oropendola Waterfall. It is a small walk along a path of varied terrain that leads to the river.