Hotel pickup process was sketchy. Picked up by an uber type Driver who did not speak English. Had to meet up with van from other hotel at a gas station. Waterfall was Disappointing. Found out upon arrival that water was ‘murky’ due to rain. It was BROWN. Not murky. No one swam. Waste of time. Coffee and chocolate was simple and underwhelming. 5 minute tours of each. Best part of sloth experience was baby sloth and lunch. Very accommodating to gluten allergy Driver drove like a maniac. Tour guide was A bit unprofessional when talking about his own life. No one wants to hear how he knew he was about to be a father of his second child after leaving his wife ‘when she told him she wasn’t having her period’. Too much information we could have done without.
Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience
At a glance
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Price from
- $160 / person
- Location
- Liberia, Costa Rica
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 981 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 22
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- PURE NATURE PRIVATE TOURS
- Meeting point
- Safe and Spacious Parking
Description
Step into the magical heart of Costa Rica and experience the dream every nature lover has imagined since childhood ✨ Experience four of Costa Rica's natural and cultural highlights in one unforgettable day. Swim at a beautiful waterfall, search for wild sloths, toucans, frogs, and other wildlife in their natural rainforest habitat, and discover how local families produce organic coffee and chocolate. Travel comfortably from Guanacaste with a certified bilingual guide who will help you spot wildlife and share fascinating stories about Costa Rica's biodiversity and culture. Enjoy short, easy walks with no strenuous hiking required, making this experience ideal for families, couples, and nature lovers. Operated by a 100% local, family-owned company from Guanacaste. Your booking supports local guides, drivers, farmers, and families.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 7
- Adult (ages 19–65)
- $160
- Senior (ages 66+)
- $160
- Youth (ages 12–18)
- $160
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $110
- Infant (ages 1–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The best and most surprising waterfall in Gauanaste where you can make your dreams come true by submerging yourself or being able to admire the beauty in its maximum splendor during your vacation, completely friendly to the environment.
A place that is located on the slopes of the national park and the observation of wildlife is extremely frequent and in its natural habitat and in an environment surrounded by a lot of vegetation and wildlife.
The most authentic opportunity to enjoy the natural harvest process and prepare organic coffee and cocoa and guided by local producers who have done it for generations
Enjoy an authentic Costa Rican lunch made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Taste the flavors of our land while supporting the local farmers and families who proudly preserve Costa Rica's culinary traditions.
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Start your day swimming beneath one of Costa Rica's most beautiful waterfalls before heading deep into the rainforest to search for wild sloths with expert local guides... We recommend bringing: Towel Sunscreen Swimsuit Rain jacket Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable nature experience!
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
How it compares in Liberia
- The most-reviewed of 307 tours in Liberia
- Starting price $160 is 14% below the typical $185 for tours of similar length in Liberia
Excurgo comparison of 307 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience take?
Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience cost?
Prices start at $160 per person for this Liberia 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.
What days does Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $110, adults from $160. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Start your day swimming beneath one of Costa Rica's most beautiful waterfalls before heading deep into the rainforest to search for wild sloths with expert local guides... We recommend bringing: Towel Sunscreen Swimsuit Rain jacket Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable nature experience! Pickup points include Tides Oceanfront Resort.
What languages is Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 22 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Sloth Watching, Coffee, Chocolate & Waterfall Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 981 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by PURE NATURE PRIVATE TOURS.
Reviews(981)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Hotel pickup was a little sketchy. We had to be picked up in an uber type car (which had very strong air fresheners) and then dropped off at a gas station to meet another bus from a different hotel of guests. Waterfall was underwhelming. We were told as we started walking to it that the water was ‘murky’ and we might not want to swim. It was BROWN. Not murky, brown. No one swam it in. Waste of time. Lunch was good and very attentive to gluten allergy. Coffee tour and chocolate tour were One and the same. Just ok. Bus driver drove like a maniac. Extremely fast! And tour guide was Ok. Sometimes a bit inappropriate conversations when he would talk about his life. Sometimes you don’t want to hear ‘she told me she didn’t have her period’ so I knew she was pregnant with my second child after I left her.
Great tour! Very organized and educational. We saw everything promised and had a great time. Bring your water shoes for the waterfall and bug spray for the sloth seeing.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed the organized and educational experience. We also appreciate your helpful tips about bringing water shoes for the waterfall and bug spray for the sloth viewing. Thank you for choosing Pure Nature Private Tours. We hope to welcome you again in Costa Rica! 🌿
Nana was wonderful, very informative!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Nana was wonderful and provided you with such an informative experience. We truly appreciate you choosing Pure Nature Private Tours and hope to welcome you again in Costa Rica! 🌿
Rudy made this trip very special with his knowledge of the animal and plant life on the tour. We had a blast and for the price you get a great, full day of sightseeing and adventures. 11/10 couldn’t recommend enough for you to try!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted you had such a fun day exploring Costa Rica with Rudy. He’ll be thrilled to hear that his knowledge of the wildlife and plants made the experience special for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure! — Carlos and the Pure Nature Private Tours team
Guides friendly. Waterfall beautiful. In rain forest should have taken my poncho, which I had on the bus, despite the guide saying it wouldn’t rain. It did. We saw sloths, colorful basically bright green frog with red eyes, eyelash vipers, tiny red frogs, working ants, beautiful variation of tropical flowers and beautiful foliage.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the waterfall and had the opportunity to see so much of Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife, from sloths and colorful frogs to eyelash vipers and the hardworking leaf-cutter ants. 🌿🐸🦥 We’re sorry the rain caught you by surprise! As you discovered, rainforest weather can change quickly. We hope you still enjoyed the adventure and all the beautiful tropical scenery along the way. It was a pleasure having you with us!
What an amazing day tour! Our driver Luis and guide Rudi were great. The waterfall was beautiful, on the jungle we had a local guide called Kevin who was superb - and helped take some fantastic photos of the animals he spotted. We saw sloths, snakes and frogs all up very close. The coffee and chocolate tour was interesting and fun - and tasted great - and then we had a lovely lunch. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Costa Rica up close. Probably one of the best day tours I have done!
Thank you so much for sharing such a wonderful review! 🌿 It makes us very happy to know that you had such an amazing day with Luis, Rudi, and Kevin. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the waterfall, the jungle experience, and getting to see so many animals up close! 🦥🐍🐸 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the whole team. It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the coffee and chocolate experience and the lunch as well. Thank you for recommending our tour and for choosing to explore Costa Rica with us. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure! 🇨🇷✨
The experience was amazing from the beginning to the end. Gustavo the driver is very good and Rudy our guide very knowledgeable about costa rica, explain everything well and clear,answer all our questions. They made the tour feels comfortable and smooth. The company is professional. High recommended!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour from beginning to end. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Gustavo and Rudy. It’s great to know that Gustavo made your transportation comfortable and smooth, while Rudy’s knowledge and explanations made the experience even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Pure Nature and for recommending us! It was a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica for another unforgettable adventure.
We saw some animals up close, had a great experience learning about coffee and chocolate but we didn’t swim under the waterfall, only put our feet in.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed seeing the animals up close and learning about coffee and chocolate. 😊 We’re glad you still got to enjoy the waterfall and cool off by putting your feet in the water. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience! 🌿☕🍫💦
My fiancé and I recently did this excusion and our guide, Rudy, made the whole experience unforgettable. He was knowledgeable and full of fun facts about Costa Rica's culture, history, and wildlife, and he had a great eye for spotting animals we would have completely missed on our own. The sloth sightings were a definite highlight of our trip. Gustavo, our driver, also deserves a big thank you. He navigated the roads safely and smoothly, getting us to and from each location without a hitch, which let us relax and enjoy the scenery along the way. I highly recommend this tour!
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