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Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
Santa Cruz, Costa Rica
4.7 (1,126)

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour

Llanos de Cortes Waterfall To start your day, we will take you to Llanos de Cortes Waterfall in Bagaces, where you can relax and take...

12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (1,126)
from
$122
North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
5.0 (2,433)

North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour

North Fields Cafe offers a two hour local family owned experience in Costa Rica, located close to Arenal Volcano area and its hot springs As...

2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (2,433)
from
$46
La Fortuna Frogs and Reptiles Wildlife Night Tour 2hrs
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.8 (141)

La Fortuna Frogs and Reptiles Wildlife Night Tour 2hrs

Best rainforest night tour in La Fortuna Arenal. Join our tour at 5:30pm and enjoy the nocturnal wildlife. Frogs, sloths, bats, and many other wonderful...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (141)
from
$60
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.9 (1,075)

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

Sloth’s Territory is a private reserve located in El Tanque, less than 10 minutes away from La Fortuna downtown (Arenal Volcano). The place, managed by...

1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
1 to 2 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,075)
from
$50
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
Alajuela, Costa Rica
4.8 (190)

Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket

Rescate Wildlife Rescue Center offers visitors beautiful natural landscape, with tropical gardens. During the visit you will see and learn about a number of animal...

2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.8 (190)
from
$35
Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge
San Jose, Costa Rica
4.5 (158)

Skip the Line:Day Ticket-La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park & Wildlife Refuge

La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica featuring the best hiking near San José, the most famous...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation
4.5 (158)
from
$63
Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna
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Likely to Sell Out
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
5.0 (947)

Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna

Don Juan Tours Arenal is a family business that through its tours teach visitors the whole process behind two very important products worldwide, Coffee and...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (947)
from
$62
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
San Antonio De Belen, Costa Rica
4.9 (3,423)

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on...

14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (3,423)
from
$185
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Antonio De Belen, Costa Rica
4.9 (1,440)

Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views...

14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,440)
from
$165
Arenal Hanging Bridges Hiking Tour
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.7 (67)

Arenal Hanging Bridges Hiking Tour

The Hanging Bridges Forest Reserve covers an area of 243 hectares (600 acres) of protected forest. This adventure is ideal for those who want to...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.7 (67)
from
$67
La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.8 (1,464)

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

The experts will induce you to discover the wonderful secrets of this forest that is a natural sanctuary. One of the benefits of having the guidance...

1 to 3 hours
1 to 3 hours
1 to 3 hours
4.8 (1,464)
from
$54
Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience
Puntarenas, Costa Rica
4.8 (357)

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

Discover the hidden world of Monteverde’s cloud forest after dark on a small-group Night Walk led by a professional local naturalist guide. Explore protected rainforest...

2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (357)
from
$41
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
San Antonio De Belen, Costa Rica
4.8 (181)

Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose

Explore the lush Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose. Hike on the best hanging bridges of the country...

13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
13 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (181)
from
$229
Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
San Antonio De Belen, Costa Rica
4.9 (137)

Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Discover many beautiful attractions of Costa Rica on this Combo Tour from San Jose. Fly over the Rainforest Canopy on a zip lining course and...

14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
14 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (137)
from
$185
Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.8 (252)

Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River

Spend your afternoon exploring two of La Fortuna’s most iconic experiences—Arenal Volcano and its rejuvenating natural hot springs. Begin your journey with a guided hike...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (252)
from
$54
Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.8 (217)

Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River

SStart your day with an exhilarating adventure in La Fortuna! This tour kicks off with a guided hike around the Arenal Volcano, where you’ll explore...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (217)
from
$62
San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner
San Jose, Costa Rica
4.6 (235)

San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner

Delicious Costa Rican food and drink .Oh, we need to say more? Alright, well, there’s also a ton of culture and history, a tasty local...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4 hours • Free Cancellation
4.6 (235)
from
$76
Arenal Volcano Guided Hike, Hot Springs Optional
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.8 (125)

Arenal Volcano Guided Hike, Hot Springs Optional

The tour takes place in the northwestern region of the Arenal Volcano, the site of one of the most significant eruptions ever recorded in Costa...

2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.8 (125)
from
$79
Excellent Wildlife Tour in Bijagua de Upala
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
4.8 (106)

Excellent Wildlife Tour in Bijagua de Upala

Bijagua is a unique town in a privileged location. We have access for this tour limited to a certain number of people per day so...

60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
60 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (106)
from
$30
Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools
Alajuela, Costa Rica
4.9 (145)

Zipline Tour Arenal + Indigenous culture + FREE Thermal pools

Fly high over the zipline of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers. After the tour you going to have the...

2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
2 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
4.9 (145)
from
$65

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Wonderful tour and very...
New York City
North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Jade_A, Sep 2026
Wonderful tour and very...
Wonderful tour and very educational on the coffee industry in Costa Rica. It was very interesting learning about the workers and the different regulations Costa Rica has for both farming and production
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Well worth it - highly recommended.
New York City
San Jose Walking and Bus City Tour
charityelder, Sep 2026
Well worth it - highly recommended.
The bus/walking tour of San Jose was excellent. Héctor, our guide, was friendly, very knowledgeable, and did a great job leading our small group through the city. Lunch was delicious, and the stops we made at the museums and landmarks gave us great insights into the history and culture.
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Great tour and tasting experience
New York City
North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Irene_B, Sep 2026
Great tour and tasting experience
Alberto was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about chocolate and coffee. Tasting experience was also great. 100% recommend!
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Great tour
New York City
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Q3957EFmariaj, Sep 2026
Great tour
Fernando was amazing!! Truly born for this, as soon as he picks you up he’s smiles and jokes. The trip is very immersive into the agricultural side of Costa Rica sight seeing out of the van and stopping in various spots before La fortuna for food and sight seeing. The springs are amazing with a great view of the volcano. Overall a great trip for anyone looking to learn more about Costa Rica and relax.
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Worth it
New York City
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
W4081LLbrandonb, Sep 2026
Worth it
Fernando was awesome, definitely had an awesome experience. 10/10 recommend booking.
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Highly recommend!
New York City
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth’s Territory
Jet07682991986, Sep 2026
Highly recommend!
This tour was awesome! We saw 6 sloths, as well as various other wildlife. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and knew the answer to every single question we had. Also free watermelon at the end!
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Jungle Tour
New York City
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
Deena_M, Sep 2026
Jungle Tour
The guide Filipe was very knowledgeable and made sure we were all cared for. He was very attentive to our needs and made the tour truly enjoyable. The driver Frank drove us to each location safely.
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Arenal zip wires
New York City
Arenal Canopy Adventure & Tarzan Swing
Matt006010, Aug 2026
Arenal zip wires
The guides Ivan, Nelson, Jose, Dylan, Sharon and driver Omar were absolutely wonderful. Despite a wet rainy morning they made this a fantastic experience and were incredibly friendly and welcoming! Ive done a few zip lines in various places and this was the safest outfit ive come across, very professional. Would certainly recommend! Thanks guys we loved it!
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This experience was...
New York City
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
Kamar_A, Aug 2026
This experience was...
This experience was great! My kids enjoyed themselves and were able to see a plethora of animals! Because I’m Canadian and the exchange rate isn’t the best it was a bit costly but still worth it!
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Great experience
New York City
San Jose By Night: Sights & Culture Tour with Local Dinner
923kanieshat, Aug 2026
Great experience
It was a great experience! I learned a lot about the history of Costa Rica and got to enjoy the cuisine of San Jose. I would highly recommend attending if you want to see the beauty of the city and learn more about it.
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This is your sloth tour!
New York City
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth’s Territory
mcapps7, Aug 2026
This is your sloth tour!
As I told our incredible and amazing guide Bernald, he was worth every penny, 5 stars!!! We saw several 2 and 3 toed sloths and 2 mammas with babies! He pointed out birds and insects and explained the ecosystem beautifully. Our guide took pictures of everything for us and answered all of our questions with patience and kindness. He was very knowledgeable, and we learned quite a bit! I totally recommend this tour- it’s educational, ethical, and if you want to see sloths in their natural environment, this is your tour!
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Phenomenal Experience—Amazing Guides (Minor & Josue) Go Above and Beyond!
New York City
Rainforest Night Walk in La Fortuna with Authentic Dinner
Curious58577272346, Aug 2026
Phenomenal Experience—Amazing Guides (Minor & Josue) Go Above and Beyond!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Phenomenal Experience—Amazing Guides (Minor & Josue) Go Above and Beyond! Our family of five (including three teenage girls) had an absolutely unforgettable experience booking two tours with Ecoterra!1. Nocturnal Walk in La Tigra with Minor (5/5 Stars)This tour was pure magic. Our guide, Minor, was spectacular, highly knowledgeable, and engaging. He took photos throughout the night that were genuinely National Geographic-worthy and shared all of them with us so we could just stay fully present and enjoy the moment. We saw an incredible array of wildlife, including many frogs, spiders, and even a fer-de-lance!The dinner at the family estate afterward was a lovely, delicious experience. The family also creates beautiful jewelry that you will definitely want to buy—make sure to bring cash! In fact, Minor was so incredibly kind that he actually loaned us some cash on the spot so we wouldn't miss out on buying a piece.2. Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour with Josue (5/5 Stars)We ended up doing this tour during a literal torrential downpour, but Josue didn't let the weather dampen our spirits for a second. He kept us feeling completely safe, comfortable, and engaged despite the massive storm swirling around us. Ecoterra provides top-tier hospitality, and both Minor and Josue represent the very best of Costa Rican guiding. Highly, highly recommend!
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Exceptional guided tour and a very good place to visit
New York City
Skip the Line: Rescate Wildlife Rescue Centre General Admission Ticket
abelj867, Aug 2026
Exceptional guided tour and a very good place to visit
First of all, it must be clarified that it is not a zoo and therefore, the animals are in very good condition and have plenty of space. The guide Eduardo was very proper, polite, and of course professional. I want to emphasize again that it is an animal rescue center and I highly recommend visiting it, since you help the animals themselves with their recovery, feeding, and infrastructure improvements.
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Waterfalls, Sloths & One of the Best Meals in Costa Rica!
New York City
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
laureneV7441ZP, Aug 2026
Waterfalls, Sloths & One of the Best Meals in Costa Rica!
Filipe and Alberto were a lot of fun. Super laid back, fun tour with the perfect group of people. Waterfalls are cool, sloths are cute and got one of the best meals I’ve had in Costa Rica.
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Area of beauty
New York City
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
DianaH3307, Aug 2026
Area of beauty
It was amazing, we saw several animals, the beach was beautiful and the weather is perfect!
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Great day
New York City
Manuel Antonio National Park Sightseeing and Wildlife Day Tour from San Jose
Hoons69, Aug 2026
Great day
Everything was amazing, thanks for a good day
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