Wildlife tours · Costa Rica
Small groups, certified naturalist guides and three of the richest wildlife regions in the country — Arenal, Boca Tapada and Manuel Antonio.
VIVO Expeditions is a small, family-run operator based in La Fortuna. Every wildlife tour is led by an ICT-certified naturalist guide who works the same forests year-round, which is why our guests see species that most day-trippers walk past: sloths logged tree by tree, roosting owls, eyelash vipers coiled on heliconia, and Great Green Macaws at their nesting trees in Boca Tapada. Groups stay small on purpose — private by default, semi-private capped so everyone gets time at the scope.
We also coordinate the parts most agencies leave to you: private transport quoted by hotel and zone, realistic timing between parks, flexible payment (deposit now, balance before travel) and one WhatsApp thread with the person who actually planned your day. If a species window matters — the Agami Heron colony from March to June, macaw nesting, dry-season birding — we tell you honestly before you book.
Boca Tapada
A full day on the San Carlos frontier: Great Green Macaw nesting trees, the King Vulture hide and river channels where Sunbitterns feed. Built for photographers and serious birders.
Great Green Macaw · King Vulture · Sunbittern
La Fortuna & Arenal
Sixteen bridges through primary rainforest at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Sloths, toucans, coatis and eyelash vipers at eye level, with a naturalist scope on every stop.
Three-toed Sloth · Keel-billed Toucan · Eyelash Pit Viper
Manuel Antonio
Coastal rainforest where the wildlife meets the beach: capuchins, squirrel monkeys, sloths, tent-making bats and the Crested Basilisk on the shaded trails.
Squirrel Monkey · Crested Basilisk · Tent-making Bat
Every frame below was photographed by our own guides on tours we run — no stock, no AI.
Founder · Head Naturalist Guide
Born in La Fortuna, ICT-certified, 14+ years guiding wildlife and photography tours across Arenal, Boca Tapada, Caño Negro and Manuel Antonio. He designs every multi-day itinerary personally.
Senior Wildlife Guide
Arenal specialist with an uncanny eye for sloths, snakes and roosting owls. Leads night walks and macro sessions where most guests take their best frog photograph of the trip.
Birding & Photography Guide
Birder first, guide second: Edward works scopes and calls to put target species in front of the lens, from Rufous Motmots to the Black-crested Coquette.
