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    Wildlife·Mistico 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
    • Private Tour

    Private

    From $425USD · all fees included

    Private $425 per person

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    Guests looking up at birds in the canopy on a private full-day wildlife tour near ArenalGroup crossing a Mistico hanging bridge above the rainforest canopyCouple smiling on a hanging bridge above the Arenal rainforest canopy

    1 of 3The experience

    • A scope on every tourYour guide puts the animal in the scope and helps you photograph it with your phone
    • On-time pickupWe confirm your pickup time and place before the tour
    • Answers every dayWhatsApp 8:00–20:00
    • Truly wildRespectful distance; sightings are never guaranteed
    • Fast, real replies
    • Free trip planning
    • Organization & bookings
    • Spaces held for you
    • Private & small groups
    • Large groups & universities
    From$425
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    Included

    Included & what to bring

    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

    What to know

    Gallery

    What you may see

    Real photographs from our departures. Sightings are never guaranteed.

    How it works
    1. 1

      Choose your date

      Date, modality and travellers at checkout.

    2. 2

      We authorize your card

      The amount is held; NOT charged until VIVO confirms.

    3. 3

      We confirm in writing

      Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.

    4. 4

      Your private portal

      You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.

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    Specialist birdwatching through wetlands and regenerating rainforest — Spectacled Owls, trogons and 100+ species possible in one morning.

    • 2–3 hours
    • From $95
    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
    • Fast, real replies
    • Free trip planning
    • Organization & bookings
    • Spaces held for you
    • Private & small groups
    • Large groups & universities

    Gallery

    What you may see

    Real photographs from our departures. Sightings are never guaranteed.

    About the experience+

    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.

    What we focus on

    Wildlife-first pacing with a naturalist guide.

    Highlights+

    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

    — — —

    🌤️ 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+

    Itinerary

    Your day, hour by hour

    Indicative timings — we adapt to wildlife activity and weather.

    1. 6:00 AMHotel pickup

      Private transport from your La Fortuna area hotel.

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

      Briefing with your bilingual naturalist guide.

    3. 6:30 AMGuided experience begins

      Immersive interpretation at a boutique pace.

    4. 11:30 AMWildlife & photo stops

      Curated stops for sightings and photography.

    5. 4:30 PMReturn to hotel

      Comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.

    Included

    Included & what to bring

    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
    Pickup & times+

    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

    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

    • 100% − 5%: Green 24h+ · Peak 72h+
    • 50% − 5%: Green — · Peak 48–72h
    • Non-refundable: Green Under 24h · Peak Under 48h
    • No-show: no refund and no rescheduling.
    • The 5% processing fee is kept only when the guest cancels — never when VIVO cancels for weather, safety or operations.
    • Rescheduling is free when requested within the refund window and subject to availability. Outside that window it is not guaranteed. No rescheduling fees.
    • Discounted and group bookings follow the same seasonal policy.
    • Refunds go to the original payment method in 5–10 business days. Never cash.
    Private or small group+

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    FAQ+

    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

    Free cancellation 24h+ Green / 72h+ Peak (−5% fee)

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

    Secure payment · no hidden fees

    How booking works
    1. 1

      Choose your date

      Date, modality and travellers at checkout.

    2. 2

      We authorize your card

      The amount is held; NOT charged until VIVO confirms.

    3. 3

      We confirm in writing

      Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.

    4. 4

      Your private portal

      You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.

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    Private Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna

    From $425 per person · taxes included

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