Top Liberia Nature and Wildlife Tours

Explore the wild volcanic landscapes of the Rincon de la Vieja National Park with the support of a guide on this group hike. Let your guide lead the way, as you trek through jungle and keep a lookout for wildlife along the way. Enjoy an experience that not only includes a guide, but also lunch, park entry fees, transportation (if selected), and a refreshing soak in hot springs after the hike.

Costa Rica is famed for its jungle scenery, but to get off the beaten track, a guide and transportation and essential. Escape the bustle of Liberia on this half-day adventure tour to La Leona Waterfall. Hike through lush rainforest, swim in crystal-clear canyon waters, and cross rivers deep in the jungle. Lunch and bottled water are included, so you can skip the logistics and focus on the experience.

Explore and swim under the Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortés waterfalls, without the pressure of getting there on your own, with this group activity package. Enjoy a seamless experience that covers your itinerary, optional transportation, park fees, and lunch, meaning you can relax and immerse yourself in the day's activities. Along with the waterfalls, hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park and visit a sloth sanctuary.

Grab your passport and head over the border for a full-day tour of Nicaragua’s highlights from Costa Rica. Start with a scenic Nicaraguan breakfast and then take in the views from Catarina Volcano. Visit the active Masaya Volcano and stand near the crater. Explore the colonial town of Granada, where you can marvel over the historic architecture and admire views from La Merced Church, followed by a delicious lunch of typical Nicaraguan cuisine. Finally, set sail across Lake Nicaragua for a scenic cruise.

What makes the safari tour unique The Ponderosa safari is not a simple tour; it is an immersive experience that transports you to the heart of African nature, without leaving Costa Rica! What sets us apart is the perfect combination of interaction, education and adventure. Unlike other tours, safari allows you direct and safe contact with wildlife. Here you will see the animals by your side and you can create unforgettable memories Each vehicle is designed to give you 360-degree visibility ensuring barrier-free interaction and great opportunity for your souvenir photos. In addition, the team of specialized guides will learn about the habits of each species, its origins and the conservation efforts we carry out to ensure its well-being. Get ready to live a safari experience that will exceed all your expectations!

Look for sloths in their natural habitat, discover Miravalles’ geothermal wonders, and unwind in warm hot springs with a volcanic mud Bath—all in one memorable day. Explore with a local guide who helps you spot sloths, colorful birds, and other wildlife while sharing stories about Costa Rica's nature and local life. At the foot of Miravalles Volcano, discover steaming fumaroles and bubbling mud pots before enjoying a volcanic mud Bath and time to relax in the hot springs. Visita una hermosa cascada tropical para admirar el paisaje y tomar fotos. This stop is for viewing only; swimming is not part of the experience. Support local families with Pure Nature: transport from selected hotels, entrance fees & a traditional Costa Rican lunch included. Highlights: • Guided sloth and wildlife watching. • Miravalles geothermal activity. • Relaxing hot springs and volcanic mud bath. • Scenic waterfall viewing and photo opportunities. • A personal connection with local guides.

Sloths up close, a waterfall swim, coffee & chocolate and a delicious local lunch: the day our guests call "the best part of our trip." We are a 100% local, family-owned company from Guanacaste, founded in 2008 by Carlos Méndez. Our guides grew up here, and the farmers and rainforest trackers you'll meet are our neighbors. Your booking supports local families. Pickup from hotels across Guanacaste: Liberia, Coco, Hermosa, Papagayo, Flamingo, Brasilito, Tamarindo and more. Swim at Llanos de Cortés waterfall, taste organic coffee and chocolate made by local families, search for sloths, toucans and frogs with an expert naturalist who helps you get close-up photos, and enjoy a traditional Tico lunch. Easy walks, a relaxed pace, never rushed. Ideal for families with kids of all ages, couples and nature lovers. Good to know: a full day of 6 to 8 hours depending on your hotel. In the rainy season (Sep–Nov), swimming depends on water conditions; if unsafe, we'll let you know in advance.

Wildlife enthusiasts will love touring the Costa Rican rainforests by rafting down the Corobici River. With a small group of like-minded travelers, you’ll float down the river on the lookout for sloths, tree frogs, crocodiles, and many varieties of birds. You’ll get a different perspective of the jungle that many travelers miss.

Costa Rica is known for its lush scenery, but getting around—and seeing the best the country has to offer—can be a challenge without your own transportation. On this full-day tour, experience both forests and volcanoes in a single day as you combine a guided nature walk in Rincón de la Vieja National Park with a refreshing waterfall swim. Hotel transfers and lunch are provided for a seamless experience.

Explore Costa Rica's rainforests whilst getting a dose of adrenaline during this group activity package. Enjoy a comphrensive experience that includes logistics, lunch, and activities, allowing you to relax and fully immerse yourself in the day. Go ziplining and river tubing, and unwind in natural hot springs and volcanic mud baths afterwards.

Plan ahead and book transportation from the Liberia airports to your hotel in Costa Rica. The driver will meet you at the airport with a sign, so there's no need to wait in long taxi lines or take crowded shuttles to your hotel. Return service to the airport is also available.

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.

Immerse yourself in Palo Verde National Park and the surrounding area on this half-day guided tour. At the park, you’ll be able to spot wildlife such as white-faced, howler, and spider monkeys; 3-foot-long (1-meter-long) iguanas; crocodiles; and more from on board a boat. Following a Costa Rican lunch, view a demonstration of local hand-crafted pottery and stop in Coco Beach to shop.

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.

Costa Rica is famous for its coffee—but while anyone can drink a cup or even bring home a bag of beans, it takes insider access to see how the crop is grown and processed. On this small-group, half-day tour, get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of coffee, chocolate, and sugarcane as you participate in day-to-day activities inside lush, tranquil Tio Leo coffee farm in Guanacaste.

Enjoy the most amazing tour in a magical rainforest. Our private luxury tours offer a fully customizable service, featuring a private thermal mineral pool with a waterfall cascading directly into it—exclusively for you, your family, or even as a venue for small groups. As a complement, the tour also includes a guided walk through the rainforest to discover waterfalls, natural pools, and our treetop observatory. Or simply relax and enjoy your private pool with your family or companions. Lunch and dessert are included. Our private luxury tours offer two options: SPA TOUR: • Visit to our luxury Spa Thermal Pool • Bottle of wine and snack platter • Access to 2 waterfalls • Special spa lunch at La Casona • Option to book a body massage in the pool (requires at least 4 days’ advance notice) JAGUAR TOUR: • Visit to Jaguar Pool, our most pristine pool • Bottle of champagne per couple • Access to 2 waterfalls • Double snack platter • Chef-designed Jaguar Menu (lunch can be served by the pool)

Costa Rice is known for its lush scenery and incredible biodiversity, but you need your own transportation to get off the beaten track and find the most scenic locations. On this multi-stop full-day tour, soak up Guanacaste’s nature as you visit Tenorio Volcano National Park and Celeste River, and get a peek at slow-moving sloths.

Discover the lush jungle around Rincón de la Vieja Volcano on a full-day tour that combines horseback riding (optional), ziplines, and luxurious thermal pools—and saves you the hassle of booking each activity separately. Ride up to the edge of the volcano to admire the coastal views. Head into the forest and soar along a series of platforms through the canopy. Refuel with a tasty buffet lunch, then spend the afternoon relaxing in natural hot springs.

Trek deep into the canyons of Rincon de la Vieja Volcano to reach the impressive La Leona waterfall on this private, guided day tour. The tour starts with a convenient pickup, and then you’re on your way. You’ll take an intermediate-level hike along Rio Blanco, where you’ll pass by caves in order to reach your ultimate destination, La Leona waterfall.

Get out and explore the rainforest with this full-day excursion. You’ll see sloths in their natural habitat, take a hike up to hanging bridges high above the rainforest canopy, and wade under the beautiful Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls. Best of all, lunch, bottled water, and round-trip transportation from your Guanacaste hotel are included.

Spend a fun-filled and relaxing day at Ponderosa Adventure Park, a safari-style park in Liberia, Costa Rica. The sprawling park is home to various animals, including zebras, giraffes, and ostriches, and opportunities for adventures that include kayaking, zip lining, and horseback riding through forest to waterfalls. Book a full day ticket for included activities and lunch.

The Guanacaste province is known not only for incredible beaches, but also pristine jungle landscapes—however, to get around, your own transportation is indispensable. On this full-day combo tour, make the most of Costa Rica’s scenery with a horseback ride through tropical forest, kid-friendly zipline experience, and volcanic hot springs and mud bath, with hotel transfers and a traditional lunch included for easy planning.

Hike to the edge of a steaming caldera on a full-day trip to Rincón de La Vieja volcano, where bubbling mud, sulfurous ponds and simmering lagoons are warmed by underground activity. Follow your local guide on a 2-hour hike along the mountainside, and get an up-close look at the otherworldly features of this “gently active” volcano. Enjoy sweeping views of the Guanacaste mountain range, eat lunch inside the park, then finish your day with return transfer to your Guanacaste hotel.