Top Central Pacific Walking Tours

When staying in Manuel Antonio, take time to visit the private nature reserve of Rainmaker Park. Get different perspectives on the tropical rain forest and its wonderful wildlife as you cross one of Costa Rica's longest series of hanging bridges. Cool off with a swim in natural waterfall pools before recharging over a delicious restaurant lunch.

Our service is unique in the area, as it offers both a tour of agricultural products, as well as mountain tours, knowing the flora and fauna of the place. We also provide a family atmosphere that will make our visitors feel at home.

Ride of 1 and ½ hours from Punta Uvita to the park ranger station in San Pedrillo where a great Variety You will be able to see quite a few mammals such as spiders, Howlers and white face monkeys, sloths, coati’s raccoons as well plants and hundred years old trees in danger of extinction and so much more.

Take a day to visit what’s widely considered Costa Rica’s most beautiful national park on a full-day trip to Manuel Antonio. A short hike to the car-less preserve opens up to white sandy beaches bookended by tropical forest and coral reefs. The time at the park is yours to spend as you please, from swimming and sunbathing to hiking through the jungle or along sea cliffs for spectacular coastal views.

Discover more of indigenous community, enjoy traditional food tour, philosophy and indigenous thought.

Costa Rica is renowned for its chocolate production and exports chocolate all around the world. On this tour, go behind-the-scenes at a traditional cocoa plantation, learn how chocolate is made from bean to bar, and sample the cocoa fruit. Get involved as you watch the chocolate-making process, then sample a variety of delicious chocolates and tropical fruits.

The tour is completely PRIVATE. Esquipulas is a small countryside town located at the foothills of San Marcos de Tarrazú (one of the highest mountains in Costa Rica). Esquipulas is considered to be the best spot for birding at the area of Manuel Antonio and Quepos. Just about 20 minutes drive approximately from most of the hotels in Manuel Antonio. You'll be 400 mts above the sea level (great altitude for a bird watching morning). Esquipulas features a mixture of primary and secondary forest, house gardens and cattle pastures, making it home to a wide variety of birds including Tanagers, Trogons, Hummingbirds, Flycatchers, Manakins, and Toucans among many others. Approximately 304 bird species have been reported in Esquipulas.

Pickup time: 7:30 AM This tour is definitely our best option for an "OFF THE BEATTEN PATH WATERFALL ADVENTURE". Virgin Green Forest with amazing breathtaking waterfalls. Our trip starts with pickup at Manuel Antonio. Once we arrive to our first stop our guide receives us to take us into the rainforest with a nice and comfortable four-wheel safari car. There would be a few stops for enjoying the beautiful waterfalls while you do a short walk in the breathtaking rainforest. The tour includes snacks and a delicious typical lunch which is served in an authentic traditional costarican local house, which is used only for serving the meal. Although the house is well saved for the purpose of allowing our clients to feel the experience for being in such amazing magical typical costarican house. Our safari car ride will take you to the very top of the rainforest, where you'll have the chance of enjoying the most amazing views of Costa Rica.

Our rainforest night tour is operated in the amazing Rainmaker Park. Rainmaker is one of the most important and impressive rainforest ecosystems in Costa Rica, this is where they've discovered the great reappearance of the famous and almost extinct harlequin frog thus becoming an important field of research and scientific studies for herpetologists worldwide. This night walk takes about 2 hours to 2 1/2 hours and is leaded by a professional and expert certified guide. During the expedition you may see bats, Jesus Christ lizard, spiders, owls, high varieties of frogs, snakes and many interesting insects.

Make the most of limited time in Costa Rica with a guided half-day nature walk through Manuel Antonio National Park. Don’t waste time wondering what to see next; instead, head straight to the park’s highlights in the company of a naturalist guide and benefit from their animal spotting expertise and spotting scope to see creatures you might otherwise have missed.

Our tour starts with pickup at your hotel in Manuel Antonio. A long the drive you will enjoy several breathtaking views while the tour guide provides some history information. Nauyaca is definitely the most spectacular waterfall in Costa Rica and a must do. The hike is approximately 3.5 miles in and 3.5 miles back. During the hike you may see different species of birds and other animals. As we get to the waterfalls, you’ll love to have a refreshing dip and walk up to observe the impressive falls on the top. People love taking photos of this memorable place, the scenery happens to be among the best spots for waterfall’s photography in the whole world. Lunch is included on the way back after the hike!

The tour is completely PRIVATE. Manuel Antonio Park is considered to be one of the most diverse habitats in the world. The high number of species per square meter is countless. Monkeys, sloths, lizards, toucans, humming birds, lizards and a lot more. Our naturalist tour guides have a professional spotting scope for observing the wildlife and with the telescope you can also take memorable photographs by taking your own pictures through our optical equipment.

Epic Adventures Costa Rica is a small company founded in 2003 to preserve our most treasured natural resource in Costa Rica – the Manuel Antonio/Quepos area, Today the company’s objectives are the same as they were then. Epic Adventures Costa Rica allows individuals, families, and large groups to discover the real adventures and exotic treasures of the beautiful land. We all so desperately strive to preserve – every day, on every tour, and through everyone who shares the Epic Adventures Costa Rica experience. We are fortunate to be able to provide professional-grade, bilingual, customer-focused, educational adventures that do just that.

Discover the extraordinary natural beauty and amazing biodiversity of Costa Rica on this 9-day tour of the country’s northwestern region. Departing from San Jose, visit Arenal Volcano National Park, Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, the cloud forest of Monteverde, Tamarindo’s famed beaches, and Vida Aventura Nature Park in Guanacaste. The tour includes 8 nights of accommodation, all transfers, exciting activities, and many meals so you can skip the stress of planning and simply enjoy your spectacular Costa Rica vacation.

Visit to the Nauyaca waterfall probably the most spectacular Hiking through the mountains a journey to reach the falls Amazing emerald green swim area at the base of the fall You can choose hiking, take truck or riding horse (additional cost) Waterfall lie deep in the tropical rainforest

Our local birding expedition is designed for birders with any level of knowledge, from an enthusiastic beginner to a serious professional birder and ornithologist. We focus on the species and objectives that our clients want to see. All our bird guides are 100% certified to educate and share all knowledge about local species (some endemic to Costa Rica). We spend the full 3 hours of birdwatching and evacuate any questions you may have about birds in Costa Rica.

Exclusively designed for the real soul adventurous traveler who doesn't mind waking up at 3:00 am to get ready and spending three hours driving to be somewhere fantastic. This is a tour we create by traveling together as a group of friends in our days off. Today we are proud to offer a unique one of a kind tour that involves driving over 10 000 feet elevation and several life zones, finding one of the most beautiful birds in the world and of course, learn and taste the agricultural product that characterizes​ beautiful Costa Rica.

With 179 acres of land, Punta Quepos (Quepos Point) is the perfect place for the traveler who wants to explore and hike without the overwhelming busy crowds of the Manuel Antonio National Park and other popular areas. The Punta Quepos Trails property is a private development that does not allow access without a certified nature tour guide. All our experiences are professionally operated and developed by reservation only, we truly believe small groups or private tours are the only way to develop a great memorable experience.

Manuel Antonio may best known for its beautiful beaches, but another world comes alive in its jungles at night. Get an up-close look at nocturnal creatures like spiders, frogs, snakes, and bats on a private night hike through a nature reserve. A certified naturalist guide knows just where to find these creepy crawlers and ensures the safety of your group on this educational adventure.

Visit the herpetarium in Monteverde’s Selvatura Park, and get a personal introduction to Costa Rica’s snakes, amphibians, and lizards on a guided, one-hour tour. Start times are available throughout the day, and your guide will share fun facts about Costa Rican wildlife, ecology, and history, as well as the unique characteristics of each creature you see.

Fly through the air safely on this adventurous day tour of the Monteverde cloud forest. After being outfitted with gear, travel through the rainforest on a system of 15 cables and 18 platforms with your guide. In addition to the canopy tour, walk along a 1.9-mile (about 3-kilometer) trail that includes eight different bridges of varying lengths. The tour also includes a guided walk inside one of the world's largest live butterfly exhibitions.

Costa Rica is renowned for its extreme ziplining and Selvatura Park is the longest canopy tour in the country. On this 5-hour tour from Monteverde, soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course, brave the Tarzan Swing, and spot wildlife in the cloud forest as you walk the hanging bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Take a walk in the clouds on one of Costa Rica’s premier hanging bridge tours at the Selvatura Adventure Park in Monteverde. Explore different levels of the famous cloud forest ecosystem with a guide as you cross eight different suspended walkways. Featuring the country’s longest and strongest hanging bridges, it's a safe and memorable way to be immersed in Monteverde’s incredible biodiversity.

Fly, hike, and swing through Monteverde's cloud forest on a combo zipline and hanging bridge tour at Selvatura Park. Soar through the treetops on a 15-cable zipline course, take a turn on the giant Tarzan swing, and then slow down to observe the rain forest ecosystem in finer detail as you cross a series of suspended walkways. Back on the ground, marvel at Costa Rica's jewel-toned winged wonders on a stroll through one of the world’s largest hummingbird and butterfly gardens.

Sendero Tranquilo Reserve is a haven of untouched jungle, where exotic birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects live amid wisps of fog and thick plant growth. This night walk allows you to experience the forest at its most eventful, when 80 percent of resident wildlife is active. See the forest awaken as you trek through forest paths and get a chance to glimpse animals such as mouse-like zariguellas and green vipers.

They will have an exclusive guide to evacuate their doubts This tour is highlighted by the personalized service they will receive

We learn about the flora and fauna that characterizes this beautiful cloud forest. Our guide takes us to wonderful places, hidden in this cloud forest

Get two vastly different perspectives on Monteverde's famous cloud forest with this day and night combo tour. Soar through the rain forest canopy on a thrilling zipline and rappelling tour that offers a bird’s-eye view of one of the world's most diverse ecosystems. Later, as night falls across the cloud forest, get an up-close look at nocturnal animals on a night hike through a protected eco reserve.

With a guided tour, a leisurely walk in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve or Curi Cancha Reserve is transformed into an educational outing with plenty of opportunities to see plants, birds, and other wildlife you might miss on your own. This tour is led by a naturalist guide who can answer any of your questions about the cloud forest, animals, or Costa Rica in general—a small-group tour means you’ll have lots of chances to ask.

Hiking Monteverde with a private guide means you can go where you want, when you want—and get undivided attention from your guide along the way. As you hike, your guide helps you spot wildlife like birds, sloths, and monkeys that you might miss on your own and provides tons of information about the local ecosystem. This tour can also be adapted for wheelchair users, making it a great choice for any group.

Explore all three levels of a tropical rain forest on a 3-hour guided small-group tour with 10 people or fewer. Cruise above the treetops onboard an aerial tram before descending to the forest floor, where a guide will lead you on a 45-minute nature walk featuring medical plants, tropical snakes, and colorful flowers. Opt for an 8 a.m. or 11 a.m. tour when you book.

Costa Rica awaits your visit. The magical cloud forest sits on the mountaintop and is rich in biodiversity and breathtaking beauty eco-tourism and rural Town offering perfect birdwatching experiences. Explore the lush green forest and fields with a locals certified naturalist guide while spotting its 400 resident and migratory birds.

We offer an unique experience to learn about the nature ecosystem and its habitat, we want to share with you the passion for Nature. Our naturalist tour guides are certified by ICT, and we lead authentic activities in order to work with local communities.

Highly experienced tour guides with the knowledge and capacity of making your visit to this park forever memorable. After meeting your tour guide at the park entrance and giving the introduction about the activity and the park itself, we start walking on the mean trails of the park. It is an easy no muddy walk. We provide a spotting scope for close up views to animals which are still and well hidden high in between the foliage of the trees. We will provide updated facts and information about each spotted animal, you can make your question and share info if interesting. After 2 to 2,5 hours walk, we will arrive to Manuel Antonio main swimming beach. Just walking 100 more meters there a second beach known as Espadilla Sur, so bring your bathing suit. Here we will make a brake, or finishing the tour depending on your plans Your guide will accompany you for around 3 hours, depending on how much wildlife to see, how interesting you are on learning and photograph them.

Our tour takes place on trails completely surrounded by nature, beaches and wildlife. Different points in which photographs can be taken, in addition to being able to have contact with the sea. We guarantee the visit of at least five different beaches, in which two of them are known only by locals in the area. We do the tour according to your resistance to walking, always carrying water and fruit.

Comenzaremos temprano por la mañana en un lugar exclusivo y privado, caminaremos por lugares donde no hay muchas personas e iremos buscando flora y fauna local del lugar, tendremos la oportunidad de tomar fotografías de los animales por medio del telescopio HD cualquier smartphone que posea.

Experience of living close to the daily life of a Costa Rican family is to experience the local cuisine, having a delicious typical lunch

This is a slightly inclined access route. It is a fascinating panoramic view of the area. Located 45 minutes from the Monteverde area.

Come and enjoy, learn and be surprised by the wonders hidden in the cloud forest of Monteverde. Walk the trails of the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, one of the largest of these protected areas, with more than 4500 hectares. Discover more than 500 species of miniature orchids in the canopy of large trees, while vines, ferns, mosses and lichens occupy the rest of the space.

This is a unique opportunity to enjoy the Cloud Forest from a different perspective, since almost 80% of wildlife is nocturnal