Top Costa Rica Safaris

Tamarindo: Private Estuary Boat Tour

Venture beyond the usual tourist trail and explore the protected Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge on this private boat tour. Cruise through wetlands and tropical landscapes that can be difficult to explore independently, while a naturalist guide shares fascinating insights about local flora and fauna. Along the way, keep watch for wildlife such as sloths, spider monkeys, crocodiles, turtles, and iguanas on a route where they’ve been spotted before.

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge Private Boat Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Our guide will help you enjoy the best birdwatching spot and find very colorful and rare birds species Full description Join this guided tour and explore, Finca ecologica San Luis very well known for being the best birding spot of Monteverde, owned and protected by local family from Monteverde and they are happy to share their natural treasure to all the travelers. The tour last for about two hours, but you can enjoy the rest of the day at place checking their rivers and maybe even refresh yourself after the tour. With the help of your guide you will be able to see and photograph amazing birds species while you also learn about nature and the history behind this place. Keep in mind that nature is unpredictable but nature always has something to be found and our goal is to interact with our visitors and provide a high quality fun experience.

Birding spot in Monteverde: Guide + HD Scope & Binoculars+Photos

Birding spot in Monteverde: Guide + HD Scope & Binoculars+Photos

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

La Fortuna Night Walk in High Biodiversity Rainforest

Enjoy a chilled out day exploring some of Costa Rica’s finest natural destinations on this private tour. Cruise along the Sarapiqui River and look out for toucans, sloths, monkeys, crocodiles, and more, all from the comfort of your boat. After a local lunch, take a guided nature walk in the rainforests of Tirimbina Reserve, where you’ll learn more about Costa Rica’s biodiversity from your guide.

Sarapiqui River Cruise & Rainforest Walk. Private Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

While visiting La Fortuna, take a horseback ride through Costa Rica’s lush rain forest and get great views of the Arenal Volcano. This half-day small-group tour provides you with a horse and riding instruction, then sets out through Arenal Volcano National Park. Learn from your guide about the animal and plant life of the region, and keep your camera handy for photo ops of Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Volcano Horseback Riding Hot springs included

This is a wonderful excursion that combines Nature and Culture, allows you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Dry Tropical Forest and its Wetlands, learn about the different ecosystems and the importance of preserving them. As you sail along the Tempisque River you will travel through what was the most important means of communication and transport of the province of Guanacaste by ancestors, remembering part of history. Finally you will visit the town of Ortega where we will participate in the ancestral technique of preparing corn tortillas, lunch typical dishes of the area and enjoy an introduction to indigenous ceramics. Let us make you part of the family, proudly Costa Rican.

Palo Verde National Park Tour

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the wild heart of Sirena Ranger Station with a highly experienced team dedicated to nature and personalized service. At Corcovado Info Center, our expert naturalist guides work with small groups of a maximum of 6 travelers per guide, This approach allows us to move quietly and strategically through the forest, increasing your chances of observing animals in their natural habitat. Explore Corcovado National Park on a guided hike of approximately 4 hours, led by expert naturalists specialized in flora and fauna identification. Discover monkeys, peccaries, exotic birds, reptiles, and—if you’re lucky—the incredible Baird’s tapir. Enjoy a lunch break at the ranger station before continuing your adventure. Just remember this is not a zoo, so every sighting is a unique gift from nature, enhanced by our experience and attention to detail. We can also reserve larger groups for families and group traveler.

Corcovado National Park Day Hike in Sirena Station

A canoe makes no noise. That is the whole point of this tour. Instead of a motor, you paddle the mangrove channels of the Las Baulas estuary at Playa Grande, and the wildlife stays where it is: migratory and resident birds, iguanas, coatis, raccoons, and howler monkeys in the branches above the water. Three hours on the water, three people to a canoe, with a guide trained by us who knows this estuary and its birds. Halfway through we leave the canoes for a short walk into the forest to look for the howlers, then paddle back. Private group only — you never share the canoes with strangers.

Private Wildlife Canoe Safari in the Mangrove forest.

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Guanacaste beyond the main tourist routes on a private ATV adventure through jungle landscapes and secluded beach areas. Ride with a local guide who knows the area's lesser-known viewpoints and photo spots, while learning about Costa Rica's culture, history, and biodiversity along the way. You can also choose to stop for an authentic local lunch at your own expense, adding a taste of the region to your adventure.

Private ATV Tour Costa Rica

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Tropical Wonders Sloths and River Serenity

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Rainforest and Waterfall Tour with Chocolate and Coffee

9 hours 10 minutesFree Cancellation

A carefully organized experience to the majestic Nauyaca Waterfalls and the charming Hacienda Ébano nature reserve & farm, 2 nature jewels of Barú, Costa Rica. The beautiful area of Barú, in Pérez Zeledón, is a magical place, full of exuberant flora and fauna beauty. Here you will find the Hacienda Ébano Natural Reserve and the Nauyaca Waterfalls. In this package you will be able to visit both destinations, with the company of an expert naturalist guide and driver, you will enjoy the majestic Nauyaca Waterfalls, and then, with a short transport, you will arrive at Hacienda Ébano where await you the viewpoint with a view of the Pacific Ocean, easy hiking on trails through the nature reserve, waterfalls, and traditional Costa Rican cuisine.

Nauyaca Waterfalls and Hacienda Ébano Safari Adventure

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore and experience the best of Costa Rica with this 12-Day organized tour package. Know that you will be going to the most famous and beautiful spots, and stay in high quality hotels each night. Several meals are included, but some are not so you can choose those yourself. You’ll visit San José, Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve and Manuel Antonio.

Best of Costa Rica 12D/11N Vacation Package

Best of Costa Rica 12D/11N Vacation Package

**The 2 days do not have to be consecutive. We can select 2 days that suit your travel plans** Delve into the wild side of Costa Rica with the Super Animal Lover 2-day package, featuring a sloth discovery tour and a Palo Verde boat safari. Encounter sloths, colorful toucans, and vibrant frogs amidst lush landscapes. Each day combines transportation, meals, park entries, and an expert guide for a seamless experience. Savor traditional cuisine while learning about local culture, from tortilla-making to wildlife spotting on the river. Enjoy refreshing swims and breathtaking photo opportunities at the stunning Rio Celeste. - Two days of wildlife exploration, including sloths and crocodiles - Experience traditional Costa Rican culture with local cuisine and demonstrations - Enjoy all-inclusive transportation, meals, and park entries - Perfect for animal lovers and nature enthusiasts alike

2 days Animal Lovers Combo : Palo Verde & Sloth Discovery Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

Discover a lesser-explored side of Guanacaste as you journey off the beaten path to uncover hidden treasures along the northern coast. Navigate through the Costa Rican jungle, and traverse roads, trails, and mountains, culminating in visits to two stunning secluded beaches. Reward yourself with a refreshing dip in the beautiful sea at the final beach, cooling off after your exhilarating ride.

3 Hour ATV Full Tour Off-Road Tour in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

3 Hour ATV Full Tour Off-Road Tour in Guanacaste, Costa Rica

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Experience an unforgettable Jet Ski adventure through the stunning Gulf of Papagayo. Ride across crystal-clear waters, explore hidden white-sand beaches, visit the famous Monkey Head Island, and discover sea caves only accessible from the ocean. Along the journey, enjoy snorkeling in a secret tropical location surrounded by marine life and paradise islands. The adventure continues through the mangrove jungle of Guanacaste, where you may encounter monkeys, crocodiles, exotic birds, and other incredible wildlife in their natural habitat.

2 Hours Jet Ski Tour in Papagayo with Snorkel Caves Mangrove

Costa Rica, a small country covering only 19,560 square miles, 0.03 percent of the Earth´s surface, contains an astonishing amount of plants and animal life, approximately 6 percent of the world’s biodiversity. In spite of its small size, Costa Rica features greater biodiversity than Europe or North America. This abundance of wildlife is partly due to the country’s geographical position on a land bridge between North America and South America and its environmental protection policies. Let us show you some of the hightlights of this beautiful country with this 8 days - 7 nights package Includes Accomodation for 7 nights / Superior Hotels 4 Full day excursions as detailed on itinerary 7 breakfast 5 Lunches 2 dinner Profesional bilingual guide Transportation throughout the itinerary All taxes

8 Days - San Jose - Tortuguero - Cahuita

8 daysFree Cancellation

Corcovado Sirena-over night Tour

An ATV tour of Carara National Park lets you explore off-the-beaten-path of this Costa Rican gem. After a safety and instructional briefing, take your ATV on a guided tour along rugged jungle trails, past teak plantations, and over 14 river crossings, stopping to admire views and beaches along the way. Then, head down the Tarcoles River on a boat tour for a chance to spot crocodiles, monkeys, and more.

Jungle ATV Tour and River Cruise. Puntarenas Shore Excursion

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Safari Float Sarapiqui River From Sarapiquí

More than just a tour, this is your private escape on Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Your adventure is fully customized to your preferences snorkel in crystal clear waters, fish, search for dolphins and sea turtles year-round, or witness the majestic humpback whales from July through December. You can also relax and take in the breathtaking coastal scenery from the comfort of your private yacht. Enjoy complimentary snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, and ice cold beers, with handcrafted cocktails available upon request. If you catch fish, the crew will prepare it fresh as grilled fish or authentic Costa Rican ceviche. Your afternoon charter includes extra time to enjoy a spectacular Pacific sunset and capture unforgettable photos. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for an unforgettable day at sea, Your dedicated crew is committed to creating a luxury experience tailored just for you. Your day, your yacht, your adventure.

Luxury Yacht Cruise Morning Adventure and Sunset Experience

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Unforgettable Costa Rica Adventure. Get up close with wildlife encounters as you hand-feed gentle giraffes and zebras, then enjoy a fun river tubing ride through calm currents and light rapids. Add excitement with a family-friendly zipline over lush tropical scenery, and relax at a refreshing waterfall stop perfect for photos. Savor an authentic Costa Rican farm-to-table lunch and explore Costa Rica in Miniature, where artisans showcase handcrafted replicas of iconic landmarks. Ideal for families, couples, and first-time visitors.

Ponderosa Adventure Park with Zipline and Waterfall

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica This vacation package includes 6 days and 5 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Tortuga Island, Irazu Volcano and Cartago City

Costa Rica Pura Vida 6D/5N Vacation Package

6 daysFree Cancellation

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Sloth Watching Tour in La Fortuna - Wildlife Experience

Nanitamh, Oct 2026

LUCKY

It has been a wonderful experience, I 100% recommend booking tours with them. They are very good professionals, kind, approachable, and you can tell the passion for what they do, and that is the most beautiful part of the experience. I feel very LUCKY. Special mention to the guide Josué, he is a delight. Thank you Thank you THANK YOU

Safari Float

Johnetta_C, Oct 2026

WOW! Floating down the...

WOW! Floating down the river with Warner in control was an experience that we will never forget. Warner’s knowledge and expertise were greatly appreciated. Luckily our new Dutch friends shared their fabulous videos/pics of all the wildlife that we spotted - including a crocodile! Orlando was a wealth of great advice en route to the launch site. Definitely recommend.

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

Tara_S, Oct 2026

Don’t miss it!

Absolutely fantastic! The tour guide, Ronald, was so friendly and knowledgeable! The hike is fine for fully mobile individuals but anyone with any type of mobility issues should not do this tour, it was hard for most of the elderly members of our group. We saw some amazing things along our hike and the crocodile tour was very cool, they get as close as possible for the best view. We had s quick stop to the overlook and the store attached had wonderful lunch available to purchase. We bought a few souvenirs and headed back to our cruise ship. The ride was roughly an hour in either direction and it was air conditioned. They handed out waters for the hike. Don’t forget to bring your own bug spray!

7-Cable Zipline Adventure: Fly Over La Fortuna Waterfall

Paola_C, Aug 2026

Must Do!!

We had a great experience on this zip line tour! The thrill was exhilarating and felt very safe! Plenty of parking on-site and close La Fortuna center. They had a safety training before the lines and many guides to help with the zipping transfers. It was rainy and a tad windy when we went but it didn’t change a thing. If anything, the forest was very very lush and vibrant green. My boyfriend is very afraid of heights but this was a must-do bucket list item. The first zip line was the highest and definitely took him a minute to get in the zone but the staff reassured him and he had fun! After the first zip line it gets easier and easier. Our group was comprised of all ages and weights. If the guides noticed that someone needed more weight to get across or maybe even scared, they go on the zip with you to make you feel even more secure! 100/10 experience and MUST DO! Fight your fears! You don’t want to miss this!

Full Day Pass Jaco Jungle Adventure Five in One with Lunch

Arthur_A, Aug 2026

Amazing Family Excursión

This was hands down the BEST excursion we have ever been on. The 5 activities in 1 - Full day was sooooo worth it. Started the day with a tractor ride to the waterfall rappel - 10/10! Then we zip lined through their sprawling farm where each one was better and more thrilling than the last. After that we had the most delicious homemade lunch. After a quick break was the ATV rides through the trails for an hour and then we went back, and got on horseback to so another 1hr trail ride. We got pictures videos and the learned some really cool facts about the animals, vegetation and farm life! We will be back to do this again and hopefully the new amenities (pool and glamping cabins) are available for us once completed! Jesus, Luis, & Ricardo were amazing guides. Tips: Bring small bags to carry items (waterproof is best) Wear clothes to get wet and comfortable closed tied shoes/watershoes Suncreen/bug spray a must! Know some common Spanish sayings to assist but the guides spoke English as well.

Arenal Volcano Magic of Nature

Christine_F, Jul 2026

AMAZING experience, but beware of motion sickness!

This is an amazing experience, but if you get motion sickness, you will need to take precautions or skip this excursion. A great portion of the drive is around Lake Arenal with extensive twists and turns, which can cause motion sickness. So, if you are prone to motion sickness, do whatever helps to prevent it, as the trip is totally worth it. The 1st stop at Cafe Macadamia has an amazing view of the lake and excellent food. The vibe there was chill with reggae music playing, cool/dry air, great service and convenient gift shop. The 2nd stop at Mystic Bridges was my favorite part. The rainforest did not disappoint with the variety of plants and creatures; we even saw a moving sloth! The walk across the 3 hanging bridges was such a unique experience and allowed you to see the depths of the rainforest. The clouds prevented us from seeing the volcano which was disappointing, but you’re either lucky or not. The 3rd stop at the hot springs was beautiful and relaxing, and we enjoyed drinks from the bar. The changing rooms are clean and they supply clean towels. The 4th stop for lunch at the hotel near the base of Arenal was beautiful, with delicious food and a much closer look at the volcano. The service was excellent and grounds were landscaped with tropical plants. Then, it’s a 3.5 hour drive back to Guanacaste hotels. Since there are no activities to break up the drive, this is where the twists and turns can really get to you. It’s a lot of time in the van throughout the day, but so worth it!

Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Darlene_H, Jul 2026

Definitely recommend!

Our tour guide Steven was amazing, he was so informative on every place we stopped. He even stopped along side the road to see a sloth in a tree and also some birds. I would definitely recommend this tour. Also, the driver was so incredibly nice and did an amazing job at driving safe in the weather conditions.

5 Hour Off-Road ATV+ Zipline+ Waterfall Rappelling+ Tractor Jungle Tour

Jelani_M, May 2026

We went high

A blast. The sights? Breathtaking. Zip lining over a mile, for as high up as we were, was unforgettable. Great picture opportunities. The only thing, when doing the atv portion: give yourself some space between you and the person in front so you can rip the gas and get some real speed. Be careful.

Horseback Riding to Conchal Beach from Tamarindo & Flamingo

Estelle_S, Apr 2026

100% Recommend

Amazing tour with Jordan! My partner and I are both experienced riders and had the guide to ourselves! Jordan took us along the beach, in the back forest/mountain and took lots of pictures/videos for us. Horses are very well trained and very responsive. Great tour would 100% recommend to anyone who wants to see Tamarindo in a different way.

Jungle Crocodile Safari: Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour

Katie_S, Apr 2026

Wonderful! Tons of wildlife!

I took my 3 year old on this boat ride by myself and it was absolutely wonderful. We saw over 10 small crocodiles and two large crocodiles, one of them completely out of the water. We also saw a ton of cool birds, including rosette spoonbills. The guide was so kind and they were respectful to the animals. Highly recommend.

Rio Celeste Nature Hike

Elizabeth_T, Mar 2026

A must book!

Great tour! Our guide Johnny was great at spotting all types of animals and was very knowledgeable. He accommodated our time schedule but still felt like we got our money worth. Also was great at taking pictures of us along the way. The waterfall itself is a decent walk up and down but worth it for the views. At the end of the hike we finished with fresh coconuts from the stand!

Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion

Linda_S, Feb 2026

Juan in a Million

Our Gio Tours excursion from Puntarenas was fantastic, but honestly, our guide Juan was the absolute star and the reason it was so memorable. Without his incredible sense of humor and engaging energy, the day could have felt routine—he kept everyone laughing, relaxed, and fully involved from start to finish. The port pickup/drop-off was seamless, the fruit market stop was delicious (those fresh mango samples were out of this world!), the Tarcoles River pontoon cruise delivered wild crocodile sightings and many birds, and the authentic Costa Rican lunch was plentiful and tasty. Juan brought the wildlife, culture, and history to life with fun facts and great stories. Gio Tours delivered a perfect mix of adventure and local flavor, but Juan’s witty personality turned it into something special. Highly recommend—5 stars, especially for him! 🌴🐊 Thanks, Juan!