Private Rainforest Tour: Sloths, Hanging Bridges & Coffee
Description
Unlike standard group excursions, this is a fully private all-inclusive rainforest day created exclusively for your party, with personalized timing, exclusive transportation, and a professional bilingual guide from pickup to drop-off. In one seamless journey from Guanacaste, you will experience Costa Rica’s most sought-after nature highlights together: a seasonal waterfall, guided hanging bridges, exceptional sloth spotting in a protected habitat, and authentic coffee and chocolate tastings — all without crowded buses, rushed schedules, or multiple bookings. Every detail is handled for you, including resort pickup, entrance fees, lunch, refreshments, and flexible pacing, allowing you to enjoy a true one-on-one wildlife experience in total comfort.
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Itinerary
Escape into Costa Rica’s lush rainforest on a fully private all-inclusive day designed for travelers who want wildlife, comfort, and authentic experiences without the crowds. Begin with a refreshing stop at a hidden seasonal waterfall surrounded by tropical vegetation, then enjoy guided coffee and chocolate tastings at a charming local project. Continue into a beautiful biological reserve, where your naturalist guide leads you across three panoramic hanging bridges rich with rainforest life. The highlight of the day awaits at a protected sloth habitat, one of Guanacaste’s best locations to observe sloths, toucans, colorful frogs, and other native wildlife in their natural environment. With private transportation, lunch, all entrance fees, and a personalized pace included, this is Costa Rica nature at its most effortless and memorable.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your private transportation is exclusively reserved for you and your party throughout the entire experience. We provide seamless door-to-door pickup and drop-off from major resorts and vacation rentals in the Guanacaste area, ensuring a smooth and effortless start to your day. The recommended pickup time is 7:30 AM, though it may be adjusted based on your accommodation location for optimal comfort and efficiency. Timing is thoughtfully coordinated to enhance your experience while minimizing travel time. This is a private, flexible-pace experience. The final duration of the tour may vary depending on how much time you choose to spend at each activity and your hotel location. Start and return times shown are estimates to help plan your day, but the experience is designed to be enjoyed without rush and at your own pace. Service is available from the main resorts in Guanacaste as well as private vacation rentals. Please share your exact address in advance so we can arrange the most comfortable and efficient pickup. For accommodations outside the primary service area, an additional fee may apply. If 4x4 access is required, we will coordinate a nearby meeting point to ensure a smooth and stress-free start.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
This whole experience was awesome! Although the description says 6 to 7 hours our guide, Pablo made absolutely sure that we experienced every single thing to the fullest- saw every plant and animal that we could! would not give up on the day until we saw sloths and was with us for a 12 hour day! So knowledgeable about all the plants! The coffee, cocoa, rainforest walks, lunch!!! It was all EXCELLENT. Pablo was the best guide!!!
Our experience was solid five star! Our guide, Pablo was knowledgeable, kind and accommodating. Each stop we made was flawless regarding arrival and experience. Pablo led us to see so many incredible sights and wildlife, making our day a perfect one! Must also mention he chose a delicious lunch spot! Highly recommend!
So happy Pablo made your day such a great one! He really knows how to make every stop count — and yes, he has great taste in lunch spots too! 😄 Thank you for choosing Costa Rica One on One, hope to see you back soon!
this was our only excursion booked in Costa Rica as we traveled with a 1yo-old and 3yo and didn’t know how the kids were going to handle the long day. Manuel was our guide and was the most patient man I ever met. We accomplished so much and visited so many locations in one day. He was able to strategically stop in multiple locations while enjoying excursions and taking a break. While the toddlers became restless he provided delicious fruit and special costa rican treats which helped tremendously. More importantly he was able to capture amazing memories of the family with both my phone and his and he must have a photography background as videos were amazing. His love for nature showed as he provided exceptional information on creatures and trees of rain forest. So glad we booked this guide, highlight of our trip.
Thank you so much for this beautiful review. We are beyond happy to hear that your day with Manuel became such a special part of your Costa Rica trip. Traveling with young children comes with its own little adventures, and we love helping families enjoy the day in a comfortable, flexible, and stress-free way. Manuel will be so happy to read your kind words. Thank you again for trusting our family business. It was a pleasure sharing this day with your family 💚
I would 100% recommend this tour with Costa Rica One on One Tours! I went with my husband and two boys, ages 7 and 9. Our guide was Manuel and he made the experience exceptional for us all! He was wonderful with the boys! This private tour allowed us to immerse ourselves in so much Costa Rican goodness in just one day. Manuel had personal touches and surprises along the way that made it even more special!! Thank you Manuel! Hopefully we’ll see you again during our next visit to your beautiful country!!!
Thank you for choosing Costa Rica One on One! Manuel loved every moment with your family — your boys made the day extra special! Hope to see you all back soon!
I would 100% recommend this tour with Costa Rica One on One Tours! I went with my husband and two boys, ages 7 and 9. Our guide was Manuel and he made the experience exceptional for us all! He was wonderful with the boys! This private tour allowed us to immerse ourselves in so much Costa Rican goodness in just one day. Manuel had personal touches and surprises along the way that made it even more special!! Thank you Manuel! Hopefully we’ll see you again during our next visit to your beautiful country!!!
So glad you and the boys had such an amazing day! That's exactly the experience we want every family to have — fun, personal and full of surprises. Hope Costa Rica welcomes you back soon!
Wow- Pablo was great!! We got transportation, got to swim in the waterfall, have a nice coffee/chocolate tour, delicious lunch, a little hike, plus the sloth/forest tour was great!! We had a full full day since we stayed in Liberia, there’s lots of transportation time but Pablo was excellent driver and conversationalist. We had a great time and saw many animals! Thanks for everything!
So happy you had such a full and fun day! Pablo loves making every hour count — from the waterfall to the sloths, that's Costa Rica at its best! Thank you for trusting Costa Rica One on One, hope to see you back soon!
This was our favorite day of our Costa Rica trip! Francisco our guide was fantastic! He was so kind, and patient with all of our questions. Loved swimming in the water fall. A first for our family. We saw monkeys and a wild turkey on the suspended bridge walk. Authentic lunch was delicious. Christopher at the coffee/chocolate plantation was really knowledgeable and fun. Eduardo took us for a walk around the rainforest and showed us some sloths, a tree frog, and a viper! Everyone was so kind! I highly recommend doing a private tour if you can because we did everything at our pace and didn't have to worry about other people. Because of traffic, our 8 hour day turned into 12 but well worth it!
Thank you so much for sharing this. We’re really happy to hear this was your favorite day in Costa Rica. Francisco will be glad to know you enjoyed the day with him — he truly enjoys taking his time and making sure everyone feels comfortable. It sounds like you had a full day with the waterfall, wildlife, and all those special moments along the way. Thank you for choosing Costa Rica One on One Tours. We’re glad you got to enjoy the experience at your own pace.
This tour was fantastic! My wife’s primary objective was to see a sloth. Mission accomplished! We are nature and animal lovers and we weren’t disappointed! What made this tour so good was Pablo, our tour guide. From the moment he picked us up at our hotel he was kind and very friendly. He made the ride so enjoyable with his immense knowledge of this region and its history. He is passionate about what he does and where he lives! The waterfall was beautiful and we got to swim very close to it! The coffee and chocolate tour was educational and tasty! And the hike through the rainforest, in the rain, was remarkable! Unfortunately something flew up on the road when we were driving back causing damage to the fuel line. Even with this inconvenience, everything turned out fine! Thanks to this unfortunate event and the van being broke down, it allowed us the opportunity to meet with Manny and Laura. Manny and Pablo are co-owners of this travel group and Laura is the brains behind all of the logistics of the tours. When Pablo called them to inform them that we broke down, Manny and Laura didn’t hesitate to come pick us up and get us back to our hotel. Just like Pablo, these two were so kind and so caring! Manny took off where Pablo left off and shared his passion and knowledge of this area. If you are looking for a fun and educational tour with passionate people, don’t look any further!!! Five ⭐️’s for sure!!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this experience with us. We’re really happy you got to see the sloths — mission accomplished 😊 Pablo will be so glad to read this. He truly enjoys what he does and loves sharing Costa Rica with guests who appreciate nature the way you do. It sounds like it was one of those full, memorable days. And yes… not the ideal ending with the van, but we’re glad we could get there quickly and take care of everything. For us, that’s just part of the service — being there when it matters. Thank you again for your trust and for spending your day with Costa Rica One on One Tours
Manuel is the consummate tour guide. If you want a fun, informative, immersive Costa Rican experience, while checking ALL THE boxes, not feel rushed and walk away with a smile and a head full of great experiences— this is your tour. My wife and I with our besties had the time of our life with Manuel and his wealth of experience and local secrets on special meals and side excursions. We took hundreds of photos and videos, saw EVERYTHING imaginable and even had frosty cold beers to and from our hotel. Highly recommend Manuel and this tour! You will not be disappointed.
Thank you so much for this amazing review. We’re really happy to hear you had such a full and fun day with Manuel. He truly enjoys sharing those local spots, little details, and making the experience feel relaxed and personal. Sounds like you made the most of the day — and that’s exactly what we love to see. Thank you for trusting Costa Rica One on One Tours and for the recommendation. We’re glad this became one of those unforgettable days.
Manuel was an amazing tour guide! Our tour was customized with a very local, friendly and warm vibe. Manuel knows everyone & it was such a highlight of our time in Costa Rica. We saw sloths, Tucans, a “viper”, beautiful frog & vegetation. We chased waterfalls - and so gorgeous. Thank you for having coffee with us & and such an incredible day. Pura Vida! Bill & Lisa
Thank you so much, Bill & Lisa. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the day and that it felt local, relaxed, and easy going. Manuel had a great time with you both — sharing those little spots, wildlife moments, and even a coffee together is what makes these days special for us too. Thank you for choosing Costa Rica One on One Tours and for spending part of your trip with us. Pura vida
