Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River
A silent river float where sloths, spider monkeys and Agami Herons come to you — no effort, pure wildlife.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–2.5 hoursPeñas Blancas River
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In La Fortuna and Arenal you can choose wildlife and sloth walks, birding, night tours, volcano hikes, hanging bridges, photography experiences, and adventure activities operated by VIVO or selected partners. VIVO offers Private Tours and Group Tours where each experience supports them; Educational & Large Groups (15+) use a separate custom-planning service.
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La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided
Self-guided park entrance to the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall — explore at your own pace, swim and take photos.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–3 hoursLa Fortuna Waterfall
Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour
Red-eyed tree frogs, eyelash pit vipers and nocturnal insects — a guided night walk through one of La Fortuna's richest rainforest reserves.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour
Sloths seen on most walks, trogons and easy wildlife photography on La Fortuna's most beloved trail.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursBogarín Trail, La Fortuna (450 m west of Almacenes El Colono, 50 m north)
Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk
6 hanging bridges and forest trails through primary rainforest — Arenal Volcano views, toucans overhead and sloths in the canopy.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2.5–3 hoursMistico Hanging Bridges
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SJO → La Fortuna transferDestination
Tours Arenal — La Fortuna
Volcano region: rainforest wildlife, hot springs, hanging bridges & photography.
Day Passes & Self-Guided
2La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided
Self-guided park entrance to the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall — explore at your own pace, swim and take photos.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–3 hoursLa Fortuna Waterfall
Wildlife
8
Ecocentro Danaus – Day Guided Rainforest Tour
Walk through regenerating rainforest and wetlands to spot sloths, frogs, caimans, butterflies and diverse tropical wildlife
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour
Red-eyed tree frogs, eyelash pit vipers and nocturnal insects — a guided night walk through one of La Fortuna's richest rainforest reserves.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour
Specialist birdwatching through wetlands and regenerating rainforest — Spectacled Owls, trogons and 100+ species possible in one morning.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–3 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour
Sloths seen on most walks, trogons and easy wildlife photography on La Fortuna's most beloved trail.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursBogarín Trail, La Fortuna (450 m west of Almacenes El Colono, 50 m north)
Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk
Dawn birding at one of Arenal's richest habitats — toucans, trogons, hummingbirds and mixed flocks with a specialist naturalist guide.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
3 hoursArenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
Adventure & Nature
3Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River
A silent river float where sloths, spider monkeys and Agami Herons come to you — no effort, pure wildlife.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–2.5 hoursPeñas Blancas River
Photography
5
Birdwatching & Bird Photography Tour – Arenal (6.5 h)
High-impact birding and wildlife photography across two of La Fortuna's best sites — privately guided at your own pace.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
~6.5 hoursEcocentro Danaus + Bogarín Trail – La Fortuna
Rainforest Macro Night Photography — Private Experience
Exclusively for your party. A dedicated photography guide follows your pace; no other guests join your rainforest session.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2.5–3 hoursPrivate Rainforest Reserve – Arenal Area
Destination
Tours Manuel Antonio
Pacific coast: national park, mangroves, beaches & rainforest wildlife.
Wildlife
2
Esquipulas Rainforest Birding Tour
Private birding tour in a Central Pacific transition forest with 300+ species — regional endemics, raptors and migrants
Private
5.030 verified reviews
5–6 hoursEsquipulas, Central Pacific (near Manuel Antonio / Quepos)
Adventure & Nature
2
Destination
Tours Boca Tapada
Remote rainforest birding and specialist wildlife photography.
Photography
5
Destination
Tours Monteverde
Cloud forest experiences available in the current catalogue.
Wildlife
4
Monteverde Night Walk – Cloud Forest
After dark the cloud forest wakes up — kinkajous, frogs, insects, snakes and sleeping birds with a naturalist guide.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursMonteverde, Costa Rica
Curi-Cancha Nature Tour – Monteverde
Cloud forest and garden trails known for quetzals, hummingbirds and wildlife — with far fewer crowds.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
Approx. 3 hoursCuri-Cancha Reserve, Monteverde
Monteverde Bird Watching – Half Day
A specialist-guided morning in the cloud forest — quetzals, hummingbirds, honeycreepers and mixed flocks.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
5 hoursMonteverde Wildlife Refuge, Santa Elena
Monteverde Bird Watching – Full Day
A full day across changing Monteverde habitats with a specialist guide — more species, more time for photography.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
Full day (8–9 hours)Monteverde Wildlife Refuge, Santa Elena
Destination
Tours Caño Negro
Wetland wildlife and photography experiences.
Wildlife
1
Photography
1
Caño Negro Photography Expedition
Specialized wildlife photography experience in one of Central America's premier wetlands
Private
5.030 verified reviews
~3 hours (boat) + transportCaño Negro Wildlife Refuge
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Birdwatching
Guided spotting + scope work to see and identify as many species as possible. Casual pace.
For birders & nature lovers
Bird Photography
Strategic positioning, light & ethics. Time at feeders, blinds and active perches.
For photographers (any level)
Wildlife Tours
Sloths, frogs, mammals, reptiles. General nature walks where birds are part of the scene.
For families & first-time visitors
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Recommended experiences
Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River
A silent river float where sloths, spider monkeys and Agami Herons come to you — no effort, pure wildlife.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–2.5 hoursPeñas Blancas River
La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided
Self-guided park entrance to the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall — explore at your own pace, swim and take photos.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2–3 hoursLa Fortuna Waterfall
Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour
Red-eyed tree frogs, eyelash pit vipers and nocturnal insects — a guided night walk through one of La Fortuna's richest rainforest reserves.
Private
5.030 verified reviews
2 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
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