1.Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

A guided SkyWalk through Costa Rica’s forest canopy, then a Tarcoles River boat cruise for crocodiles, birds, and great views.

“Very good tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Good boat trip to see crocodiles and bird life. Interesting walk through the jungle with information from the guide but not much bird / animal life. Route steep in parts but good handrails.”

★★★★★★★★★★

120 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $125.00by Greenway Nature Day Tours

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2.10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

Ten in 1 Puntarenas highlights tour with Tarcoles croc cruise, monkey house, Carara photo stops, mountain lunch, and city sights.

“We had a good time with what we did. We felt the the description was misleading because we did not get to everything on the list. That said we were busy and had a good time.”

★★★★★★★★★★

119 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $86.00by Odyssey Day Tours

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3.EXCLUSIVE Night Tour with Night Vision- small groups 8 people max

Monteverde’s cloud forest at night, led by a naturalist with night vision scopes for a small-group wildlife hunt in 2 hours.

“We had a great time on our night walk! We saw so many things like a snake, huge spiders, cool insects, armadillo, birds, and cockroach the size of my hand. George was extremely passionate and obviously had a lot of knowledge and Uncle Vinny was super cool and had a great eye!!!”

★★★★★★★★★★

98 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $40.00by George of the Cloud Forest

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4.Puntarenas sightseeing tour

Puntarenas wildlife tour with crocodile spotting at Tarcoles Bridge, rainforest drives in Carara, mountain views, and a city loop for first-timers.

“Our tour guide and driver were so good about spotting wildlife & stopping off the road so we could all get out to see. They even had a spotting scope & we all had a chance to look through it & even get magnified photos on our cameras from the scope. We saw Macaws, a…”

★★★★★★★★★★

92 reviews4 to 5 hours (approx.)From $49.00by Odyssey Day Tours

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5.Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

Tortuga Island day trip from San José with a catamaran ride, private beach time, included meals, and optional snorkeling with Bay Island Cruises.

“The Tortuga Island tour was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized, and the scenery was absolutely breathtaking. A huge shoutout to Eric, our tour guide, who was nothing short of phenomenal! His energy, knowledge, and enthusiasm made the day even more enjoyable. From the boat ride to the island to…”

★★★★★★★★★★

92 reviews10 to 12 hours (approx.)From $128.58by Bay Island Cruises / Isla Tortuga

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6.From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour

Speed-boat to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas for dolphin sightings, snorkeling, lunch, and hours on the beach in a small group.

“It was a great day on the island swimming. The meal was good. The crew was entertaining. We all enjoyed the day.”

★★★★★★★★★★

69 reviews5 to 6 hours (approx.)From $80.00by Inside Tours Costa Rica

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7.Monteverde Cloud Forest Guided Night Walk

Guided night walk in Monteverde Cloud Forest with a small group, hotel pickup, and a top guide spotting nocturnal wildlife.

“We had a wonderful night walk with our guide Justin. He was an amazing guide — very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and genuinely passionate about the animals and the forest. We got to see many fascinating animals, including a tarantula, an armadillo, several frog species, a sleeping howler monkey, a scorpion and even a porcupine. Justin shared…”

★★★★★★★★★★

67 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $65.00by Faro Travel Costa Rica

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8.3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding

Monteverde waterfalls hike plus a wild horse ride and included lunch, with pickup from Monteverde and Santa Elena.

“This is a fabulous experience. The hiking was downhill and challenging (72 yo with not great knees) but doable. Fortunately they have walking sticks. Beautiful scenery and many waterfalls. The horse ride is fun, and a lovely spot for lunch. One of the best deals in the area. Everyone is helpful and friendly, and we…”

★★★★★★★★★★

56 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $116.00by Faro Travel Costa Rica

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9.Night Walk Tour Monteverde

Spot wildlife after dark in Monteverde’s family-run refuge. Two hours, small group, naturalist guide, flashlights, and scopes.

“Leuke gids, doet er alles aan om zoveel mogelijk te spotten. Beschikt over heel veel kennis van de natuur.”

★★★★★★★★★★

56 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.00by Monteverde Tropical Wildlife

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10.Monteverde Wildlife Walk & Hummingbird Encounter

A small-group cloud forest walk with telescope spotting, then a hummingbird sanctuary stop. Snacks, transport, and great guides in Monteverde.

“George, the guide, is amazing. Personable, knowledgeable and charismatic. He wove history, past lore and detailed information about the flora and fauna into a fabulous tour. We have had a lot of cool experiences, but this was hands down the best so far.”

★★★★★★★★★★

52 reviewsFrom $45.00by George of the Cloud Forest

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11.Paragliding tandem flight 1.500 ft & up

Tandem paragliding over Jaco Bay from 1,500 ft (457 m) and up. Short ride, pros in control, rainforest views of Hermosa and Herradura.

51 reviews20 minutes (approx.)by Bex Tandem Flights

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12.Resplendent Quetzal-Tucans- Tropical Birdwatching Tour Monteverde

Early-morning birdwatching in Monteverde’s cloud forest with a small group, Ficus Trails spotting, and a chance at the Resplendent Quetzal.

“Almon spent 4 hours with us pointing out birds that we never would have seen. More importantly, his love of birding was obvious. He would take pictures/videos for us through his spotting scope then take his own pictures. It was amazing to be guided by someone so skilled and so obviously as excited about the…”

★★★★★★★★★★

51 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $100.00by Ficus Trails Night Tour Monteverde

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13.Birdwatching Tour: unlock the wonder, whether beginner or advanced

Birdwatching in Monteverde cloud forest with naturalist guides, flexible trail choice, private outings, and chances to spot quetzals.

“This tour was amazing! The guide was super knowledgeable and had answers for all our questions. He was well versed in history, ecology, wildlife, and sustainability. He also knew where many bird nests were, so we saw so many great birds. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

★★★★★★★★★★

51 reviewsFrom $175.00by Pasión Costa Rica

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14.Monteverde Cloud Forest Horseback Riding

A 2-hour horseback ride through Monteverde countryside and forest, with round-trip transport, snacks, and wildlife views—beginner-friendly.

“I would reccomend to use Viator only to research the tour you are interested in. Don’t ever book through Viator as they charge 100% commision. I was charged 95$ -pp by Viator for this service and the actual tour company charges 50$/pp. when I called Viator they made me send them 3 emails to see…”

★★★★★★★★★★

51 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $120.00by Faro Travel Costa Rica

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15.PRIVATE Guided Walk to the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve

A 3-hour private cloud-forest walk in Monteverde with a certified naturalist guide, built for spotting wildlife like the elusive quetzal.

“José was a fun, knowledgeable, and passionate tour guide. I recommend going to the cloud forest with a guide because he had an eye for spotting wildlife. His telescope helped me take detailed pics of the animals, better than my binoculars. I learned a lot and have a deeper respect for the cloud forest thanks…”

★★★★★★★★★★

49 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $68.00by Monteverde Expeditions

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