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(31)
It was an AMAZING EXPERIENCE with Manuel!!! He shared the culture and more than our tour like eating empanadas at his favorite restaurant..delicious btw 😋, photos in town, getting coconut 🥥 water from a bike vendor, traditional Costa Rican lunch 🥙….everything was top notch!!!! It was the extra little things that made it more special 💗! Just when thought the bar was raised at its highest point it was tipped over because we did karaoke 🎤 on the way back to the resort with the mic 🎤, lights and 🪩 disco ball!! He is definitely my guy when I come back here and you’ll say the same thing too!!!
This tour was great! We had Pablo as our guide and made the trip even better! Unfortunately I was not feeling great on the actual day of the tour and felt really bad, but Pablo stopped at a pharmacy and helped translate with the pharmacist what would be best to make me feel better- so that was incredibly sweet and helpful (also made having the one on one tour so much better since no one else had to wait on me). Our first stop was the waterfall which was gorgeous and refreshing- a little crowded but that is to be expected, the next stop was the coffee and cacao tour which was super fun to learn all about the beans and how the Costa Rican coffee and chocolate is produced. Next up was the hanging bridges which was way cooler than I expected- a lot of fun noises and sights to see there in the rainforest! We then had a typical Costa Rican lunch which was delicious before heading to see the sloths! Not guaranteed to see them, but we ended up seeing 4 in their natural habitat which was really amazing- didn’t expect them to be so high up in the trees but after learning more about them, it makes so much more sense- they’re truly unique and amazing creatures! We even saw a toucan and the green tree frogs sleeping on leaves! Definitely recommend the one on one tours when visiting Costa Rica- you won’t regret it!!
Thank you so much for trusting Costa Rica One on One! So happy you got to enjoy the rainforest despite not feeling your best — that's exactly the beauty of a private tour, Pablo could take care of you every step of the way. Sloths, frogs and a toucan make everything better! Hope to see you back in Costa Rica soon!
We spent a week in Costa Rica and this was one of the highlights of our trip! Gabriel was an amazing guide and was so patient with our family with 3 kids in tow. He picked us up at our hotel and planned the entire day. We started at an amazing waterfall and then headed to a coffee/chocolate tour that was outstanding. It was followed by a guided tour through the rainforest to see sloths, birds, reptiles, and amazing plants. We had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant with a butterfly garden attached! We wrapped up with a tour through another rainforest with hanging bridges and the views were just breathtaking. It was so well planned and we felt like we got to experience the highlights of Costa Rica. Highly recommend this tour- it's not to be missed!
Reading this truly made us smile. We're so happy to hear that your Rainforest Experience was one of the highlights of your week in Costa Rica! Gabriel will be so happy to read your kind words, he truly loves sharing the beauty of this country with families and it shows in everything he does. From the waterfall to the coffee & chocolate tour, the sloths, the butterfly garden and those breathtaking hanging bridges, we love that every stop felt special for you and your little ones. That's exactly the kind of day we love creating! Thank you for trusting Costa Rica One on One to be part of your family vacation. Hope to welcome you all back for another adventure soon!
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!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this! Pablo will be so happy to read your kind words — that's just who he is! He wasn't going to let the day end without making sure you saw those sloths! That passion for sharing Costa Rica's nature, wildlife and culture is what makes him such a special guide. From the coffee and cacao tour to the rainforest walks, the plants and that delicious lunch — we're so happy every moment felt worth it. Thank you for trusting Costa Rica One on One — hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
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.
