Carara National Park, located in Costa Rica, offers a unique blend of dry and tropical rainforest, providing a diverse habitat for wildlife. It's famous for its rich birdlife, including the rare Scarlet Macaw. The park's easy-to-navigate trails cater to all levels of hikers, making it accessible for families and avid bird watchers alike. Its proximity to San José and Jaco, along with its convenient location on the way to Manuel Antonio, makes it an ideal day trip. Visitors can also explore the nearby serene Tarcoles River, home to one of the world's largest crocodile populations. With its diverse ecosystems and wildlife, Carara National Park offers an unforgettable and educational experience for nature enthusiasts.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
At Carara National Park, our guided tour offers an immersive adventure into Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. Here's what you can expect: Wildlife Encounters: You'll explore lush trails where, our expert guide, will help spot iconic wildlife like scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, sloths, little green and black posing frog and much more Educational Insights: Your guide provides in-depth knowledge about the park's flora and fauna, highlighting rare species such as red eye frogs, snakes, and vibrant birdlife. Scenic Beauty: Wander through diverse ecosystems. Photography Opportunities: Capture unforgettable moments of wildlife in their natural habitat. Conservation Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of Carara's conservation efforts and the importance of preserving these vital ecosystems for future generations. Join us for an enriching journey at Carara National Park, where every step reveals the wonders of Costa Rica's natural heritage.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Carara National Park Small-Group Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $35 per person for this Jaco experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $35, adults from $35. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meeting is a t the park entrance at 7:50am. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel Costa Rica Tours.
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Thanks to our fantastic Guide, Ronald, we had the best time at the Nationalpark Carara. Ronald showed us lots of tiny and big animals and explained the ecosystem and the animals to us. His Englisch is brilliant, so that he explained the Wildlife to us. The photographs he took for us are impressiv . We highly recommand this tour with Ronald. Thanks again
Ronald’s guide was great We could see a lot of nature things I recommend him!
Ronald was an excellent guide. Helped us see things we certainly would have missed.
Ronald did a fantastic job of finding animals, explaining them, and taking wonderful pictures of everything! Had a great time and would definitely recommend going again.
We had a wonderful time with our guide Ronald. We saw so many different types of animals. He was very knowledgeable and captured the magic of the jungle for us with his camera and then sent the photos to us. I would highly recommend this tour. Great for kids and families.
Thank you Alejandro!!!! This is one of those times that the weather worked against us in every way. There was a weather “phenomenon” (this is what the locals called it) while we were at this point in our trip. Our guide did his very best to help us see the animals of the park, understand Costa Rican wildlife, and enjoy the pouring rain. He was attentive in every way and apologized many times. There was no need. We enjoyed the park, saw some great iguanas, and immersed ourselves in the rainy season!
We chose to visit Costa Rica in the Rainy season and our guide was so apologetic that it was pouring down rain. We had an amazing time even in challenging weather. We saw so many frogs, a few toads, iguanas, snails, a white bat, and the flora/fauna were beautiful. We couldn’t use the scope but had all of our animal and plant questions answered with friendly and knowledgeable answers. Others walked around without a guide but this one, r
Ronald’s hike through Carara National Park was fun, gorgeous, and memorable! During the hike we encountered lots of wildlife including monkeys, ghost bats, and many others. The best part is that Ronald handled all the photos, allowing us to put our phones away and immerse ourselves fully into the experience. Ten out of ten.
Very interesting tour, very experienced guide!
Thank you Ronald for exploring Carara National park with our family. It was great to use your spotting scope. Your photos are fabulous too.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carara National Park Small-Group Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (12) | $35 | |
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