Top Puntarenas Nature and Wildlife Tours

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Discover Costa Rica with the #1 tour company on TripAdvisor. Our award-winning tours include places and amenities that travelers cannot find anywhere else! Have lunch at an exclusive mountain top location overlooking the Carara Rainforest & Pacific Ocean. Explore the Tarcoles River & Mangrove Forest and witness up to 50 species of birds and American crocodiles and encounter wild-friendly monkeys up close! We take you off the beaten paths were large buses cannot enter and show you amazing places on our quality small group tours.

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.

Exchange the sun and surf for for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a gravity-defying Superman cable and a Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the tree tops along a series of hanging bridges. In between adventures, replenish your energy with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Sneak in a tropical island getaway during your Costa Rica vacation on this cruise from Jaco to Tortuga Island. Swim, snorkel, hike, drink, and dine on this all-inclusive tour, with the option to rent even more of your favorite watersports equipment like waverunners and paddleboards. Bookend your tour with a catamaran cruise across the beautiful Gulf of Nicoya.

This adventure begins riding towards the mountain country side on mixed paved, gravel and dirt roads through different sceneries including hills, ocean views, cattle fields, small creeks, rivers, forest with diverse vegetation, small rural towns and other beautiful attractions that reflect the real traditional Costa Rican living. There is a 5-minute walk to the waterfall on a jungle like trail, beautifully adorned with green vegetation and tall trees. The waterfall is about 30ft high and perfect for jumping into its natural pool. For those who rather not to jump off, they can just relax and swim in its refreshing waters. After some time in the waterfall, we stop at El Tigre Sightseeing for some pictures of the stunning panoramic views. The sightseeing has a typical restaurant operated by locals, which provides a great opportunity to buy some drinks, snacks or typical meals while you contemplate the views and enjoy the cool mountain breeze.    

Please notice that we offer group (shared) and private tours. All of them are personalized, whit local experts naturalist and bilingual guides, easy to book, professional service. If private tour option is not available online here, check our website or contact us directly. Our main goal is to help you enjoy the Cloud Forest at its best! Pura vida!!

Is a auntentic nature tour in a great area of Monteverde with a really well maintained trails, the pleace is a amazing area to see stuff like, Owls, Tarantulas, Frog and Sloths and many more Wilde-life.

You will encounter nature with the fun of riding ATVs with our bilingual guides who provide the highest level of security while you ride and make sure at the same time you have the time of your life!

Enjoy the best of Tortuga Island on this private full-day tour. Travel there by boat and keep an eye out for dolphins on the way. At the island you can go snorkeling, spot spider monkeys, and visit the dramatic stone arch from where you'll enjoy a great view of the island and ocean. This is a great day out for family or friend groups.

Go birdwatching in Monteverde on a half-or full-day private tour led by an experienced naturalist guide. Choose between early morning and afternoon departures, then watch for resplendent quetzals, black guan, silvery-fronted tapacul, and more. This 3-hour or 6-hour private birding tour includes pickup and drop-off in Monteverde, with the flexible, personal experience of a private guide.

Its a private tour in the Refugio de Vida Silvestre trails where will be no more people in the forest it will be only for us. We will look for animals who a completely nocturnal activity in the silence of the late night. Good chance to see sloths, frogs, bugs and manny more...

Animal and nature lovers will enjoy exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest on a horseback tour. Tours depart at three different times, with each being best for a different type of activity: bird watching, clear landscape views, or sunset skies. Cover a lot of ground without getting tired when traveling on a horse. Look out for toucans, parrots, monkeys, and other wildlife as you peacefully trek through the forest.

A walk through one of the world´s most amazing cloud forests. We will be able to learn about natural history, the characteristics of this primary and secondary forest. The best opportunity to observe a variety of mammals and birds. With enough luck we will see the emblematic Quetzal in its natural habitat. Experienced and charismatic guides with great knowledge of the area. Small groups for a more personalized service.

Costa Rica is home of more than 900 species of birds, as a result it includes local and migratory species. We offer a personalized and interactive tour. On the other hand, we motivate national and international tourist to discover and explorer our exotic biodiversity of mammals and birds that are found inside the Cloud Forest and in transition areas. Meanwhile, a guaranteed wonderful experience within one of the most beautiful places in our gorgeous Costa Rica.

Discover the extraordinary natural beauty and amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica on this 9-day tour of the country’s northwestern region. Departing from San Jose, visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the cloud forest of Monteverde, Tamarindo’s famed beaches, and Vida Aventura Nature Park in Guanacaste. The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation, all transfers, exciting activities, and many meals so you can skip the stress of planning and simply enjoy your spectacular Costa Rica vacation.

Guided Night Walk  This walk takes around 2 hours, where we'll walk on the trails of this private reserve looking for all kind of criatures, most of those active at night time, but being able to possibly spot some day time active fauna sleeping too.

At dusk, most the diurnal Fauna look for the best place to rest. But it is also the time when nocturnal creatures begin to appear.

We invite you to explore the forest at night, book with a local guide in a PRIVATE walk and get an unforgettable experience searching for insects, frogs, snakes, sloth, tarantulas, armadillo, sleeping birds and more. Book with us and find out about the fascinating night creatures!

Join us on a birding tour in Manuel Antonio surroundings or Playa el Rey. At sunrise or before sun sets, when birds become highly active. Let's explore their natural habitat and behave. We will take you to the best spots for birds and share with you interesting updates about birds and of course we will explain you how to identified them Important: Minimum 2 people required to book this option. If only 1 person price then will be 50% higher.

Guided tour into Marino Ballena National Park, the first National Park created in Costa Rica to protect the marine resources. Live the experience to see species such Humpback Whales on 2 different seasons by year on summer from January to April and the second season from July to November. Also probably to find False-killer Whales, Pacific Spotted and Bottle Nose Dolphins, Turtles; OliveRidley and Blacksea. Within Marino Ballena National Park is located Ballena Island a sanctuary for birds such as Brown Boobies, White Ibis and Pelicans! This tour is offer not just for know about marine species and birds also from our cerfified tour guide you”ll learn about history and culture of the area! Our company is composed of a group of certified professionals, including Captains, Tour Guides, Administrative Staff and webmaster. ***Recommendations*** Bring sun cream Extra water Hat Sunglasses Sandals Comfortable clothes or bathing suit

Located atop the Continental Divide, Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a haven of untouched jungle, where rare plant and animal species live among wisps of cloud and thick tree growth. This small-group hiking tour allows you to experience the full breadth of Monteverde’s flora and fauna, while your naturalist guide navigates and provides insight into the area’s rich biodiversity.