Private Rainforest Tour: Sloths, Hanging Bridges & Coffee
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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.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Bijagua de Upala
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.
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Private Rainforest & Sloth Experience in Guanacaste
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Each guest will receive a bottle of water to stay hydrated and refreshed throughout the journey.
During the tour, enjoy a refreshing snack of fresh tropical fruits, perfect for recharging and savoring the flavors of Costa Rica.
Private round-trip transportation from Guanacaste resorts and vacation rentals in an air-conditioned vehicle reserved exclusively for your party.
Professional bilingual naturalist driver-guide with personalized assistance throughout the day.
All entrance fees for hanging bridges, sloth habitat, waterfall access, and coffee/chocolate experience.
Enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch, featuring a flavorful combination of rice, beans, fresh salad and your choice of protein (beef, chicken, fish) Accompanied by a refreshing natural drink
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent and knowledgeable guide who was so nice and friendly
Stacy H,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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!!!
Best Day!
Christine K,May 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 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!
amazing experience with Manuel and up close encounters with wildlife
daisies49,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00this 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.
Amazing Experience!!!
Sheri H,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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!!!
Amazing Experience!!!
OnAir64598314338,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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!!!
Great full tour day!
christic150,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow- 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!
Great day in the Rain Forest
863kirstenl,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!
Pura Vida at its Finest
davidmZ7031LS,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This 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!!!!
Bucket list on steroids!
stephaniereynold2022,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel 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.
Beautiful Pura Vida tour!
B7738LZbillr,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manuel 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
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