What to know
- Hiking shoes (closed-toe)
- Light rain jacket
- Camera & binoculars
- Headlamp/flashlight for the night tour
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed-toe hiking shoes
- Long pants or convertible trousers
- Light rain jacket
- Hat and sunglasses
- Dark/neutral colors for the night tour
How it works
- 1
Choose your date
Date, modality and travellers at checkout.
- 2
We authorize your card
The amount is held; NOT charged until VIVO confirms.
- 3
We confirm in writing
Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.
- 4
Your private portal
You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.
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| Price | From $283 | From $56 | From $522 | From $261 |
| Difficulty | Moderate | — | — | — |
| Transport | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Modality | Private | Private | Private | Private |
| Booking | Instant date hold | By request | Instant date hold | Instant date hold |
| Includes | 8 items | 4 items | 9 items | 5 items |
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- Duration
- ~10–11 hours (two schedule options)
- Start time
- 6:30 AM / 9:45 AMSubject to availability
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Group style
- Private departure
- Pickup
- Pickup can be coordinated
- Languages
- EN / ES
- Best for
- All travellers · Families · Photographers · Birders
The experience
Private Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna
A fully private, curated full-day wildlife immersion in La Fortuna, engineered to stack the region's highest-yield ecosystems into a single day and maximize sightings of sloths, birds, monkeys, reptiles, amphibians and nocturnal species. You travel in a private vehicle with a dedicated bilingual naturalist guide and a professional spotting scope, moving between three complementary habitats: Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges (primary rainforest canopy walk with 16 bridges — ideal for toucans, motmots, sloths and eyelash pit vipers), the Bogarín Trail (world-famous for consistent close-up sloth encounters, plus rufous motmots, trogons, boat-billed herons and pygmy kingfishers), and after a traditional Costa Rican lunch, the twilight-into-night program at Papa's Place, one of the densest frog and reptile hotspots near the volcano. Two schedules are available: an early-bird split day (dawn birding + evening night walk with a rest in your hotel between blocks) or a continuous mid-morning to night option. Because the tour is 100% private, the pace is set by your group — no rushed shared-group schedules, plenty of time for photography, and full flexibility to linger at any subject. Included: All park entrances, guide, scope, lunch and drinking water. Transport is not included — we quote it separately by hotel and zone. The single best option for travelers with one day in La Fortuna who care about wildlife above everything else.
Highlights
What makes this day different
🌅 OPTION A — EARLY START (split day):
📍 6:30 AM — Hotel pickup
📍 7:15 AM – 10:00 AM — Mistico Hanging Bridges (canopy walk)
📍 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Bogarín Trail (sloths & birds)
📍 12:30 – 1:30 PM — Lunch + return to hotel for rest
📍 5:30 PM — Second pickup at hotel
📍 6:00 – 8:00 PM — Night walk (Danaus or Papa's Place)
📍 8:15 – 8:30 PM — Drop-off at hotel
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🌤️ OPTION B — LATE START (continuous):
📍 9:45 – 10:15 AM — Hotel pickup
📍 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM — Mistico Hanging Bridges
📍 1:00 – 2:30 PM — Typical Costa Rican lunch in La Fortuna
📍 2:30 – 5:00 PM — Bogarín Trail (sloth observation)
📍 5:30 – 6:00 PM — Coffee & fresh fruit break at Papa's Place
📍 6:00 – 8:00 PM — Night tour at Papa's Place
📍 8:15 – 8:30 PM — Drop-off at hotel
🍽️ Optional dinner in La Fortuna town: return transport is the client's responsibility (taxi/Uber) or can be coordinated with us in advance for an additional fee.
👥 Private only — minimum 2 people.
Itinerary
Your day, hour by hour
Indicative timings — we adapt to wildlife activity and weather.
6:00 AMHotel pickup
Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.
6:20 AMArrive at Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna
Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.
6:30 AMGuided experience begins
Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.
11:30 AMWildlife & photo stops
Curated stops for sightings and photography.
4:30 PMReturn to hotel
Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.
Gallery
What you may see
Real photographs from our departures. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Included
What is included and what is not
Included
- Private tour — your own group only (min. 2 people)
- Private naturalist guide for the full day & night
- Entrance to Mistico Hanging Bridges
- Entrance to Bogarín Trail (sloths & birds)
- Typical Costa Rican lunch (casado) at a local soda — chicken, beef, pork, vegetarian or vegan option
- Entrance to Ecocentro Danaus or Papa's Place for the twilight night tour
- Coffee / fresh fruit break before the night tour (Option B)
- Bottled water throughout the day
Not included
- Transport / hotel pickup — quoted separately by hotel and zone
What to bring
- Hiking shoes (closed-toe)
- Light rain jacket
- Camera & binoculars
- Headlamp/flashlight for the night tour
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed-toe hiking shoes
- Long pants or convertible trousers
- Light rain jacket
- Hat and sunglasses
- Dark/neutral colors for the night tour
Logistics
Practical details before you book
Pickup can be coordinated
Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna
Share your hotel or Airbnb name during checkout and we confirm pickup time and any transport cost in writing.
What to know
- Hiking shoes (closed-toe)
- Light rain jacket
- Camera & binoculars
- Headlamp/flashlight for the night tour
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Refillable water bottle
- Closed-toe hiking shoes
- Long pants or convertible trousers
- Light rain jacket
- Hat and sunglasses
- Dark/neutral colors for the night tour
Booking window
Requests close 48h before departure. Inside that window we still try, but availability is not confirmed.
This experience accepts a card authorization online: the amount is held, never charged, until VIVO confirms.
1 Adult · 8
Cancellation & changes
- 36+ hours before tour → 100% refund to original payment method, minus 5% transaction fee
- Less than 36 hours before tour → 50% refund to original payment method, minus 5% transaction fee (free reschedule may be offered subject to availability)
- No-shows are non-refundable and non-rescheduleable
- The 5% administrative fee is non-refundable and covers non-recoverable bank/processor fees (Stripe and PayPal retain ~3% on every transaction even when refunded) plus the cost of processing the cancellation. It is waived when we cancel for operational or weather reasons.
- All refunds are issued to the original payment method (card, PayPal, or bank transfer used at booking). We do not issue cash refunds under any circumstance.
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| Detail | You are viewingPrivate Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna | Baldi Hot Springs – Day Pass | Boca Tapada – Full Day Bird Photography Tour | Valle de los Quetzales – Full Day Birding & Photography Tour |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | ~10–11 hours (two schedule options) | 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Full day (~12 hrs) | Full day (~10–11 hrs) |
| Price | From $283 | From $56 | From $522 | From $261 |
| Difficulty | Moderate | — | — | — |
| Transport | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Modality | Private | Private | Private | Private |
| Booking | Instant date hold | By request | Instant date hold | Instant date hold |
| Includes | 8 items | 4 items | 9 items | 5 items |
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How it works
- 1
Choose your date
Date, modality and travellers at checkout.
- 2
We authorize your card
The amount is held; NOT charged until VIVO confirms.
- 3
We confirm in writing
Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.
- 4
Your private portal
You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.
You can also add this experience to your itinerary and book several together. View my itinerary
Price per person
From$283
All fees included.
Small group from $283
Reserve My Experience
Your card is authorized only, not charged.
Availability is checked live. VIVO captures the payment after finalizing the operational details.
Free cancellation 36h+ (−5% fee)
Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna
Secure payment · no hidden fees
Questions
Frequently asked
How long does this tour last?
It lasts ~10–11 hours (two schedule options). Start times: 6:30 AM / 9:45 AM.
Is transport or pickup included?
Transport is never included in the tour price. We quote it separately by hotel and zone, so you only pay for the route you actually need.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No. These are wild animals in their habitat. Our guides know the territory and work the best hours, but nature decides.
What is the minimum age?
6 years old. For younger travelers we can suggest other experiences.
What happens if it rains?
Rain is part of the rainforest and the activity normally runs; bring a light rain jacket. If conditions become unsafe we reschedule or refund according to our policy.
More questions about tours in this area? Read the La Fortuna tours FAQ
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