Top Costa Rica Private Sightseeing Tours

Venture through this natural wonderland with someone who has an intimate connection to the land, its history, and its wildlife. Your knowledgeable guide, deeply rooted in the culture and environment of the region, offers more than just a tour; Shiloh provides a unique perspective that brings the refuge to life. This journey is about more than just visual splendor—it’s about immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories that make the Gandoca-Manzanillo Refuge truly unforgettable.

Spend a day immersed in Costa Rica’s lush nature during this full-day private tour. Head to the foot of Miravalles Volcano for a walk inside an active crater; enjoy a dip in the hot springs and feel the therapeutic mud baths. Then, hike through the rainforest and down to the Blue River where you can swim in refreshing waters. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Experience the lush landscapes and diverse wildlife of Costa Rica on a private tour to the Corobici region. Take a hike to a waterfall and enjoy a floating trip down the Corobici River. After a delicious 'tico' lunch, head to the jungle where you can observe fauna and flora like sloths, frogs, and monkeys in their natural habitat.

Escape the city and experience San Jose’s surrounding nature in the most relaxing way possible—with this private, full-day tour to waterfalls, gardens, and hot springs. Picked up from your hotel, you’ll traverse the countryside until you reach the rainforest, where you’ll explore gardens, spot sloths, and get misted by waterfalls. Then you’ll head to nearby hot springs for lunch, a soak under the Arenal Volcano, optional spa treatments, and more.

Experience a more authentic side of Costa Rica beyond the main resort areas on a private excursion through local towns, scenic landscapes, wildlife-rich surroundings, and beautiful beaches. Travel comfortably with your own private group while discovering a mix of coastal and inland scenery, with time to cool off at a refreshing waterfall. With lunch, drinks, and pickup and drop-off included, it’s an easy and personalized way to experience more of the region in a single outing.

During this all-day guided tour, explore Monteverde, a popular wildlife sanctuary in the Costa Rican tropics. The 10,500-hectare reserve features incredible biodiversity including 400 species of birds, more than 100 species of mammals, 120 species of amphibians and reptiles, and about 2,500 species of plants, which you’ll be able to spot with the help of a guide. Take in the rainforest as you travel along a series of trails connected by suspended bridges.

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The tour where we began our company—an exciting, 100% off-road adventure to some secluded beaches like Pirates Beach, along rocky trails and river crossings. Perfect for those seeking adventure, it’s a must-do while you’re in Guanacaste.

The Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Guanacaste is a geothermal hotspot. On this six-hour exursion, indulge in some thrills with zip-lining, a waterslide and horseback riding, and relax in hot springs or a natural spa. You will even witness sugarcane processing. Lunch will be provided so you can enjoy your adventures without hassle.

First we will stop at Llanos de Cortez Waterfalls, where with almost no walk this crystal clear water will welcome every member of the family. Then, an adventurous hike to the Heaven on the Water. Rio Celeste has a unique celestial blue color produced naturally due a fusion reaction released by the Tenorio Volcano. And finally, the Sloths, Frogs and Toucans Sanctuary. An immersive walk into the rain forest where you will encounter the abundance and beauty of its flora and fauna.

Explore the wild jungles of Guanacaste without the worry of getting lost on this private excursion. Start with a rainforest trek through Tenorio Volcano National Park, famous for the bright-blue Rio Celeste Waterfall. Then experience the excitement of spotting wild sloths in their natural environment at a private property where the adorable creatures congregate. Finally, visit a family farm where you can learn about Costa Rica's rich coffee- and chocolate-making traditions.

This day we will leave your Hotel for the Poás de Alajuela area, we will make a stop for a brief explanation about our golden grain, the coffee where we will stop to see the coffee bushes, also having the opportunity to take a photograph of the Ventral Valley and from the coffee plantation. We will continue the tour through fern, flower and strawberry crops. .

The 2 Days 1 Night Tour to the Pacuare River is one of the unique experiences that combines Rafting with a night in a Lodge in the Rainforest. You will enjoy Class 2,3 and 4 rapids during your 29 kilometer tour and you will pass through the heart of the Tropical jungle and you will be able to admire its imposing beauty.

Discover many of the natural attractions around the province of Guanacaste with this private tour. Be sure to bring a swimsuit and towel as you’ll spend a lot of the day swimming in river pools and soaking in hot springs. But it’s not all relaxation as the tour also includes more adventurous activities like hiking to the tops of waterfalls and cliff jumping if you dare.

Enjoy an authentic Costa Rican rural experience on a fun and informative farm tour. Kids and adults alike will love learning about traditional farming methods in Monteverde. See how the cows are milked, and have a go yourself. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with fresh produce straight from the farm, including coffee and fruit.

With a guided tour, a leisurely walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Curi Cancha Reserve is transformed into an educational outing with plenty of opportunities to see plants, birds, and other wildlife you might miss on your own. This tour is led by a naturalist guide who can answer any of your questions about the cloud forest, animals, or Costa Rica in general—a small-group tour means you’ll have lots of chances to ask.

Rio Celeste and Guanacaste's rainforest are the focus of this private full-day tour from Playa Flamingo, with a guided walk through primary and secondary forest to the waterfall, wildlife viewing at a local sanctuary, and lunch before a visit to Mariposario Rio Celeste. Look for birds, frogs, sloths, monkeys, and other species while your guide shares information about Guanacaste and Costa Rica. A coffee-and-chocolate tasting stop follows on the return.

Get lost in a lush tropical paradise complete with mineral pools, butterfly gardens, miniature horses, and even dinosaurs on this family-friendly Blue River combo tour. Feel ancient history come to life as you encounter the Jurassic robots of Dino Park, and admire majestic Rincon de la Vieja Volcano on a hike through the rain forest. Stroll among the botanical gardens and turtle ponds of a luxury resort, and soak your cares away in natural hot springs while a freshwater pool and water slide keep the young at heart entertained.

When we say “buggy” picture a golf cart on steroids. Go off road to explore the rainforest around Tamarindo along Costa Rica’s Gold Coast with an experienced naturalist guide. Spot wildlife and learn about the area's rich natural history while bouncing along dirt trails in the comfort of a UTV (utility terrain vehicle). This adventure is perfect for all ages any time of year.

The tour to Arenal Volcano includes a stop in Sarchí, renowned for its artisan tradition and for displaying the largest ox cart in the world. The journey runs through plantations of agricultural products until you reach La Fortuna, where you will enjoy lunch overlooking the volcano. The Arenal, although not directly visited, is noted for its spectacular beauty and its 1968 eruption that made it famous after years of inactivity. Then you will relax in one of the best hot springs in the area, where you will enjoy the purifying and rejuvenating effects of the hot springs and at sunset back to San Jose.

✅Pick up at your Hotel ✅2 hour Boat Safari on the Tempisque River (roofted boat) ✅View Wildlife such as Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Iguanas, & More! ✅View Wildlife in their Natural Habitat ✅Costa Rica Style Lunch ✅Bilingual Naturalist Guide ✅Visit to Local Guaitil Pottery Village ✅Drop Off at your Hotel What to Bring ☑️Secure shoes that can get wet ☑️Sunglasses ☑️Sunscreen ☑️Insect repellent ☑️Camera ☑️Binoculars ☑️Reusable water container ☑️Pocket money

Escape the hustle and bustle of San Jose and experience Sarchi, a small town famous for its artisan crafts. After pickup from your hotel, your personal guide will show you the best spots, detailing the tradition of oxcart painting—and the importance of the oxcart to Costa Rica—wooden craft-making, family art factories, and more. Grab an authentic lunch and choose from 200+ shops to select a souvenir to take back home.

Enjoy this full day out and live the pura vida, having fun on an ATV driving to Mal Pais, then ziplining through the canopy, and then walking to Montezuma and visiting the waterfall. You'll depart at 7:30am, and then get on the ATV and drive to the jungle. After this you'll get back on the ATV and visit several more towns, beaches, and then the waterfall.

Humpback whales are incredible creatures, and if you're lucky enough to visit Uvita's waters during their migration season, you'll see them up close. Children from 0-3 year can do this experience for Free. One of the unique things about whale watching in Uvita, and something that surprises many visitors, is the fact that you can see whales from 500m to shore! To get an even closer encounter with Uvita’s gentle giants, hop on this experience! Close encounters with humpback whales in Uvita are only available with licensed operators, as we have strict guidelines for interacting with the whales so we can keep everyone safe: no touching, no feeding, no chasing or harassing them in any way. It's important for us to maintain good relationships with our whale friends so that we can continue to have this unique opportunity.