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    WildlifeMistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna

    Private Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna

    A premium private full-day wildlife journey: Mistico Hanging Bridges, Bogarín Sloth Trail, traditional Costa Rican lunch and a Papa's Place twilight night tour — dedicated naturalist guide and private transport.

    • ~10–11 hours (two schedule options)
    • Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna

    From $425.00USD · per person · Taxes included

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    Total · $850.00 USD Taxes included

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    Birdwatching group with their guide in La Fortuna
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    Sloth mother with her baby in La Fortuna
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    Yellow Eyelash Viper
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    Location

    Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Costa Rica

    Tour Location· Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Costa Rica

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    A premium private full-day wildlife journey: Mistico Hanging Bridges, Bogarín Sloth Trail, traditional Costa Rican lunch and a Papa's Place twilight night tour — dedicated naturalist guide and private transport. ~10–11 hours (two schedule options) · Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna · From $425.00 USD.

    Includes: 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

    Book now · Free cancellation up to 48 h before your tour

    About

    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.

    Itinerary
    1. 6:00 AM · Hotel pickup

      Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.

    2. 6:20 AM · Arrive at Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna

      Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.

    3. 6:30 AM · Guided experience begins

      Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.

    4. 11:30 AM · Wildlife & photo stops

      Curated stops for sightings and photography.

    5. 4:30 PM · Return to hotel

      Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.

    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

    • Meals and drinks not listed, gratuities, travel insurance.
    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
    • Hat and sunglasses
    • Dark/neutral colors for the night tour
    Pickup & times

    Start time: 6:30 AM / 9:45 AM

    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.

    Frequently asked questions

    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.

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    Private Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna

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