Top Costa Rica Nature and Wildlife Tours

Puerto Viejo Sloth Jungle and River Kayaking Tour

Tamarindo Estuary Tour

Explore and connect with nature and the magic of tamarind mangroves and discover a world where nature comes to life on an exciting boat tour of the tamarind estuary, within the marine national park the baulas.This unique ecosystem of mangroves is a refuge for an amazing variety of flora and fauna. The operation of this service is subject to the tide - our team will communicate 24 hours before the service to coordinate the activity.

Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour

This is a tour designed with the objective that travelers from around the world who visit Monteverde have the unique opportunity to meet the Beautiful Resplendent Quetzal, an iconic bird of the Central American Cloud Forests and considered one of the most beautiful birds in the world. All Tours in Monteverde to have the opportunity to Observe Quetzales are through natural history or bird watching tours with durations of 5-6 hours. This is a tour exclusively for the Observation of the Resplendent Quetzal. It is a Tour Guided by the Experienced Diego Rodriguez, a Great Bird Watcher recognized in Costa Rica. with extensive experience in the Bird Field and Monteverde, this is an Incredible experience to have the opportunity to Observe the Resplendent Quetzal.

The Quetzal Tour In Monteverde

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This excursion is an excellent opportunity to observe a large amount of biodiversity since 87 percent of the fauna is active at night, confident in the poor visibility that darkness offers them. In a normal visit there is the possibility of observing; two-toed sloths, nine-banded armadillo, owls, rain frogs and on some occasions we can observe a kinkajou or a green palm viper in addition to a large number of very interesting insects such as, for example, a stick insect, leaf insect; Sometimes we can find scorpions, tarantulas and much more. Throughout the tour you will be accompanied by a naturalist guide ready to share with visitors many of the secrets of the forest.

Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour

Unwind in natural hot springs near La Fortuna, fed by volcanic mineral waters known for their relaxing properties. With limited guest numbers, the experience offers a quieter alternative to larger resort-style hot springs, allowing visitors to enjoy the rainforest setting at a slower pace. The combination of thermal pools, natural surroundings, and on-sight food and drinks creates an easy way to relax and recharge after hiking, sightseeing, or adventure activities.

1 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Hot Springs Entrance Fee

This sampler adventure tour from San Jose fits the best of Costa Rica's rivers and rainforests into one action-packed day. En route, go croc-spotting at a famous overlook on the Tarcoles River. Then head to the jungle adventure park where you can choose two activities from a list of thrilling options, including ziplining, surfing lessons, an ATV adventure through the rainforest, or a chocolate experience.

From San Jose Zipline, ATV, Surfing and Chocolate Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Bring your binoculars on an early morning birdwatching tour at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Tucked in between Arenal’s volcanic ranges and the Tilarán mountains, this family-owned nature reserve offers an eco-friendly and accessible way to view Costa Rica’s amazing biodiversity. Trek along forested paths and hanging walkways with a naturalist guide as you look for a wide variety of local and migratory birds. Visit in the wintertime to catch sight of the many birds of prey that migrate through this wildlife-rich corridor.

Birdwatching Tour at Mistico Park

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure with our ATV Adventure tour. Explore the picturesque Manuel Antonio countryside areas, unlike any other tourist. Feel the thrill while driving your ATV through the mountains, where you'll witness the lush greenery of the rainforest and an array of wildlife. Not only will you ride through the lush jungles of Costa Rica, but you'll also appreciate excellent views and can take amazing pictures of the beautiful landscapes. After experiencing the amazing ATV adventure, you will enjoy a unique nature experience at Rainmaker Park, a magical corner where lush rainforest meets the thrill of outdoor adventures. This park offers a stunning backdrop that immerses you in the rainforest. The constant murmur of water in Rainmaker Park accompanies you as you walk, creating a relaxing atmosphere and connecting you with the pure essence of nature. You will encounter majestic waterfalls that break the serenity with their comforting roar.

Manuel Antonio: Off Road Rainforest and Waterfalls ATV Tour

Private Natural History Walk by Pasión Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio Park Private or Group Guided Tour Experience

In our Private tour, you get to see sloths and other animals like monkeys, birds.

Hiking Tour of La Leona Waterfall with Lunch

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the best of La Fortuna on a full-day combo tour that blends nature, adventure, and relaxation—the perfect way to check plenty off in one go. Begin with a visit to the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall. Journey down a 500-step jungle trail for a refreshing swim in the fall's crystal-clear pool (weather permitting). Continue to Arenal Volcano for a guided hike through lush trails in the Ecological Park, and gain insight into the region’s unique geology. Finally, tuck into a typical Costa Rican lunch and unwind in the soothing waters of El Choyin hot springs. This all-in-one tour promises incredible landscapes, local flavors, and natural wonders.

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Pick a morning or afternoon start time that suits your schedule and then head to Selvatura Park to begin your fun-filled zipline adventure. Get started with a safety session, during which you'll receive a harness and learn the basic park safety procedures to ensure a fun, but protected experience. You’ll then have access to the park’s range of 13 different zipline cables and 18 platforms, along with an optional ride on the Tarzan Swing. You’ll walk through the park between a series of 3-kilometer (1.9-mile) tree walkways that traverse Monteverde’s cloud forest, crossing between eight different bridges, with some lengths up to 510 feet (170 meters) and some as high as 180 feet (60 meters). After enjoying an action-packed day suitable for all ages, you’ll end your experience in the park and head to your next destination.

Selvatura Park Gold Package (Canopy & Hanging Bridges)

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Wildlife Rescue Center Tour in Costa Rica

Experience the Peñas Blancas River as daylight fades on a small-group safari designed around Costa Rica's nocturnal wildlife. Float downstream at dusk while bilingual naturalist guides handle the rowing and help you spot animals becoming active as the forest transitions from day to night. The changing light and peaceful atmosphere make this a distinctive way to experience the rainforest beyond a traditional daytime wildlife tour.

Small Group Twilight Wildlife Boat Tour in La Fortuna

Rainforest Canopy Zipline & Hanging Bridges Tour From Monteverde

5 hoursFree Cancellation

This park is one of the country’s most biodiverse and beautiful areas, where you can find stunning coral reefs, white sand beaches, lush rainforests, and more. You’ll be accompanied by an experienced guide who will share their passion and knowledge of the park’s history, culture, and wildlife. You’ll learn about the indigenous people who live in the area, the conservation efforts to protect the park, and the fascinating stories behind some of the park’s landmarks. You’ll also have the opportunity to see some of the park’s most amazing animals, such as toucans, sloths, howler monkeys, hummingbirds, frogs, butterflies, and more. After exploring the park’s trails and beaches, you’ll head to Bribri Waterfall, where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. You’ll swim in the crystal-clear water and taste some of the freshest fruits you’ve ever had. This tour is a perfect way to experience the best of Cahuita National Park and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Cahuita National Park Tour and Water Experience in Puerto Viejo

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Special Offer

Arenal: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike, Hotsprings with Lunch

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Arenal Volcano Rainforest & Natural History Tour – ( HANGING BRIDGES TOUR ) This is the quintessential Arenal Volcano tour to do when you’re in La Fortuna! Discover a natural paradise of trails and hanging bridges as you stroll along the beautiful natural paths of the Mystic Park. Connect with nature and observe the flora and fauna from a more intimate perspective while you have the opportunity to walk through the forest, hang from the branches or fly above the treetops like an eagle. Admire the stunning views from La Catarata Bridge and learn more about the rainforest with the help of a naturalist guide. Hear about the animal life, geography, history of the region and admire stunning views of the volcano, depending on the weather. This tour is adventure in the rainforest in Arenal, where you can explore and see animals, plants, and take lot pictures.

The Mistico Hanging Bridges

Jungle and Beach Horseback Riding Tour - 2H 1/2

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Turtle Tour Near Samara Beach

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Special Offer

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Sloths and Monkeys Guided Tour in Arenal Nature Walk

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Kyle_H, Oct 2026

This was a great...

This was a great experience and our tour guide (I believe his name was Eric) was very informative, he showed us how to use our phones with his tripod binoculars to take amazing pictures of the wildlife, and we could tell he loved what he did! We saw sloths, frogs, monkeys, and rare owl during the day

Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Tour with Expert Naturalist

Basak_B, Aug 2026

The guide makes the difference

It was beyond my expectations. We were able to see a Quetzal thanks to our guide’s experience and knowledge. Eleir (i hope I spell his name correctly ) was very eager to help. He, as a local dweller of the environment, is both a guide and a expert who loves his job. I am glad we had this tour with him. We really enjoyed this two and half hour in the forest. I loved the pace of the tour. Everything was all right. Many Thanks

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

Mark_R, Aug 2026

Just Go!

Dependable transportation from our Jaco hotel to the boat. Crew was excellent, very much service oriented and attention to detail. Boat slowed down on the way to the island to view sea turtles and dolphin. Light breakfast on the way was just enough. Once on the island, settled into our loungers and umbrella. Great location to swim, cool down and have a few drinks. Lunch was awesome.

Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour with TICKET INCLUDED

Esther_K, Aug 2026

Unforgettable experience!

We had an amazing time with our guide Luis Pena! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the animals and the rainforest. We wouldn’t have seen any of the animals without Luis and his telescope! He went at a comfortable pace, answered all of our questions, and made sure we saw the animals we wanted to see—like the sloths and monkeys. It was an amazing experience to have with our two kids!

Manuel Antonio Park Tour and its Amazing Wildlife and Beaches

Aditya_R, Jul 2026

Awesome guided...

Awesome guided experience. Our guide was very knowledgable and knew spots where we could see the wildlife. He had a high definition spotting scope and a tripod, which helped us take a closer look at the wildlife and also helped take pictures and videos from the spotting scopes. We spotted insects, lizards, snakes, bats, capuchin monkeys, birds, crabs and a toucan. Sometimes wild life can be unpredictable so unfortunately we couldn't see any frogs, sloths, parrots or the Squirrel Monkeys. We visited the park in July and thankfully it was not raining. The tour ends at the beach and the guide showed us parts of the beach which are less crowded and also helped take pictures. Overall it was a nice experience.

Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

David_H, Jul 2026

A great way to experience some of the La Fortuna “must sees.”

A long day but totally worth it. Our guide for the day was Albert. He was great, and explained everything in English and Spanish as we went along. It was a very rainy day and the volume of the waterfall was too intense for swimming, but the hike down (and back up) was beautiful. We opted to hang out in the café to dry off a bit because it was pouring rain, before we continued on to the Arenal volcano hike. Even in the rain, it’s worth doing the hike to the base of the volcano, but I imagine it’s spectacular if you are lucky enough to do it on a clear day. Albert provided facts on the volcano and was constantly on the lookout for wildlife that he pointed out as we trekked. For us though, the highlight of the day was the Mistico hanging bridges. Besides the spectacular scenery and the bridges themselves, there was plenty of wildlife to see including howler monkeys, white-faced monkeys, and even an eyelash viper. Beautiful place, and very easy to hike on the paved trails. We decided to skip the final stop at the hot springs because we had a day pass to one of the hot springs resorts the next day, and instead, had them drop us off at our hotel - Lost Iguana - which was very close to the Mistico Hanging Bridges. They were very flexible and agreeable about doing. Overall, a great day, and we slept like babies.

Mangrove Boat Tour Damas Island, Manuel Antonio

Oliver_B, Jul 2026

Cute monkeys and a great tour guide

This was an amazing boat ride through the mangroves. Javier, our guide, was absolutely the best, very knowledgeable and excellent at explaining everything. We had the opportunity to be with the white face monkeys in our boat. They just hopped on the boat and were very sweet and friendly. Javier explained that those were juveniles so it was safe and it was okay. He also pointed out that we should watch for the older ones. The entire experience was just amazing. Lunch was really good and the hotel pick up was right on time. Excellent service.

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

F_d, Jul 2026

Gentle and photo worthy trip

Great way to start off a trip to Costa Rica. The descent and climb seems easier than reported. For anyone in average health and ability to walk the path is very doable. If you would like to take is some wildlife and photos, enjoy their gift shop and food, and some of the other exhibits, plan for a few more hours.

Catamaran Snorkeling & Sunset Sailing Tour

Samantha_L, May 2026

We highly recommend this...

We highly recommend this experience! The crew was super professional and handled everything smoothly. It was a fun, energetic vibe throughout. The bar service was fantastic, we enjoyed the break for snorkeling, and the cruise back to watch the sunset was perfectly timed. This felt like a really good value and we left with great memories!

Jungle Crocodile Safari: Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour

Marvin_S, Feb 2026

Stephen was...

Stephen was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour feel fun and interactive. He shared so many interesting facts about the crocodiles and the surrounding wildlife while keeping everything safe and professional. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does. Seeing the crocodiles up close in their natural habitat was unforgettable. The scenery was beautiful, and the entire experience felt authentic and worth every minute.

One Day Tour 2 Activities (Zipline, ATV and more) From San Jose

Andrew_G, Dec 2025

ATV/Zip experience

The atv portion was great. I think I was fortunate in only having 4 people in the group. I saw a group of over 10 and it looked like a miserable conga line. The halfway point being a waterfall was a nice surprise. The zip lining experience was also amazing. Even with it being my first time, the safety instructors gave me the confidence as if it was my hundredth time. 10/10 bonus points for it being a rainstorm prior to speed the wires up!