Top San Jose Bird Watching

Embark on a thrilling 6-in-1 Rainforest Adventure in Costa Rica's breathtaking Braulio Carrillo National Park! Immerse yourself in the lush jungle of Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve, where a world of excitement awaits. With your multi-pass, dive into six exhilarating activities that will leave you breathless with wonder. Take to the skies on an aerial tram ride and marvel at the majestic rainforest canopy. Discover the enchanting world of native critters at the butterfly and frog garden. Test your courage as you cross a hanging bridge, feeling the pulse of the jungle beneath your feet. Immerse yourself in nature on an invigorating jungle hike, where you'll uncover hidden wonders at every turn. And for the ultimate rush, zip through the treetops on adrenaline-pumping ziplines, including one of the country's longest and fastest. Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the heart of Costa Rica's rainforest paradise!

There are more ways to explore Costa Rica’s spectacular nature than roughing it on foot—with this tour, you’ll get to wander Turrialba’s bucolic coffee and sugarcane plantations on horseback. Following your local guide, you and a small group will trot across volcanic slopes, admiring the flora and fauna of this rich, verdant region. It’s a taste of Pura Vida, indeed.

Explore the Arenal Volcano area on this guided all-day private tour from San Jose. Take a nature walk through the biological reserve of Mistico Park on a system of hanging bridges and catch views of the volcano, which looms over the green hillside. Also take some time for yourself at Baldi Hot Springs in La Fortuna, where you’ll have free time to relax in the resort’s multiple thermal pools.

If you are willing to live a wild experience and feel nature in all its splendor, Osa Peninsula area waiting for you. Encounter with a tapir on the beach, watching a herd of peccaries (sainos) and observe the fins of a bull shark when it enters the river seem to be scenes from an adventure film, but could be part of your reality if you visit the Corcovado National Park, It is 2.5% of the biodiversity of the world. It is an experience for environment lovers who want to venture and are willing to travel paths with a certain degree of difficulty to witness the wonders of nature.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Tortuguero National Park with this two-day, one-night package. You'll travel from San Jose to the park, driving through the Braulio Carrillo National Park and Biosphere Reserve along the way. You'll then make your way out to Caño Blanco, where you'll take a boat out to your overnight destination, Pachira Lodge, right in the heart of the national park.

The best views of the cloud forest near Monteverde are undoubtedly from above—if you can get high enough. On this small-group tour, take a guided nature walk along hanging bridges through the forest canopy in search of wildlife and beautiful plants. Follow your naturalist guide carrying professional optical equipment to the best viewpoints for observing the glorious endemic biodiversity.