NATIONAL PARK TOURING
The tours worth booking.
The 8 national park tours in costa rica travellers book most, gathered in one place. Where each one takes you, how long you are out, who runs the tour, and what a seat costs.
A small-group Manuel Antonio visit from Quepos with binoculars and a naturalist guide, plus beach time and included park admission.
Most Popular“Ariell was incredible!!! He was so knowledgeable and passionate about the rainforest. We were able to see so many animals that we would have never seen if we had gone on our own! Best excursion we did while in Costa Rica!”
Manuel Antonio from San José with hotel pickup, park entry, breakfast and lunch, plus a rainforest walk down to the beach.
“This was an exceptionally bad experience. The local tour company screwed up the pickup location and did not respond to calls or email communication. Via Tour did NOTING other than send a few Emails, their calls also went unanswered by the local Tour Operator. There was NO good resolution by either VIA TOUR or the…”
Guided nature walk in Manuel Antonio National Park from Quepos. Spot sloths, monkeys, and birds with a telescope and certified guide.
“An incredible tour with Javier! Not only was he very knowledgeable, he also went to great lengths to ensure our daughters are engaged, interested, and having fun! We wouldn't have been able to see even a quarter of the animals we saw without Javier and his expertise. Can't recommend this tour strongly enough!”
A 3-hour boat trip from Uvita into Marino Ballena National Park for possible humpbacks, dolphins, turtles, and optional snorkeling.
“We walked to the boat in knee deep water with waves waist high. It could be difficult to keep camera or phone dry.”
A small-group day to Sirena Station in Corcovado: boat over the Osa Peninsula, rainforest hikes with certified guides, and lunch included.
“This could not have been better! Met and exceeded every expectation. Jairo is a master of the jungle. He can hear, identify, and repeat countless bird calls - making it easier to spot birds. He knows the sounds and signs of all of the jungle animals and positioned countless times to see the floral and…”
Early Irazú Volcano crater hike and Cartago basilica stop with AC transport, snacks, WiFi, and admission tickets from San José.
“It was a very interesting tour! Despite the size and international composition of the group, guide Raquel managed everything very competently and presented a lot of background information clearly. However, a little more time to visit the different points would be good. Unfortunately, contrary to the program, the visit to the Basilica of the Virgen…”
A guided hike in Manuel Antonio National Park from Jaco with wildlife spotting, a beach swim stop, and lunch included by Tucanes Tours.
“We were able to see 4 sloths, and just a couple of monkeys. Insects and animal viewing was decent for a very hot day in dry season.”
A small-group 2-hour night walk in Tortuguero National Park with a naturist guide, flashlights provided, and great odds of seeing sloths and more.
“Warren was our guide during the night tour, and it was unbelievable the amount of animals he spotted. Next to all the animals we saw, we learned a lot and not to forget, the fun facts he was able to tell us about the animals. The best end of our visit of Torteguero we could…”
Every park worth the trip, country by country.
