Private Tour
Private Tenorio Rainforest Hanging Bridges and Sloth Encounter
Overview
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What makes your tour stand out?
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that blends Costa Rica’s most captivating natural wonders into one exclusive, private, and customizable experience. Begin with a refreshing escape to Llanos del Cortés Waterfall, where you can swim in crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lush rainforest. Next, soar above the jungle on the breathtaking hanging bridges of Heliconias Lodge in Bijagua, offering panoramic views of the vibrant forest and its diverse wildlife.
Your journey is enriched by a private, expert guide, who will lead you through a pristine wildlife reserve, sharing their deep knowledge of the region’s flora and fauna. Spot sloths, toucans, monkeys, and more as you explore one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse areas.
This intimate, crowd-free tour is perfect for those seeking a premium, hands-on adventure in nature—an unforgettable experience that connects you to the heart of Costa Rica’s natural beauty.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Private tour.
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
A minimum of 2 paying adults per booking is required.
A current valid picture of passport on your phone is required on the day of travel
Bring Rain coat
Extra clothes.
Infants meals are not available.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Discover the beauty of Costa Rica’s rainforest like never before at Heliconias Lodge in Bijagua. Walk through the treetops on a series of spectacular hanging bridges that offer panoramic views of the lush forest and its incredible wildlife. As you cross these suspended walkways, you’ll be surrounded by vibrant flora and fauna, including colorful birds, playful monkeys, and tropical plants. Enhancing your journey, a private expert guide will accompany you, sharing in-depth knowledge of the local ecosystem, flora, and fauna. With their insight, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the rainforest’s complex biodiversity and its hidden wonders. This immersive experience brings you closer to nature, allowing you to explore the rainforest from a unique perspective. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, the hanging bridges at Heliconias Lodge offer a serene and unforgettable journey in one of Costa Rica’s most biodiverse regions, all in an intimate, crowd-free setting.
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Exclusive Private Rainforest Tour in Costa Rica Immerse yourself in the beauty of Costa Rica's pristine rainforest on a private, guided tour led by a local expert. This unique experience takes you through a protected reserve, where you’ll encounter the incredible wildlife in their natural habitat. Spot sloths, colorful poison dart frogs, vibrant toucans, playful monkeys, and a variety of reptiles and birds. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights into the rainforest’s rich biodiversity and its delicate ecosystem. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this premium tour offers an intimate connection with nature, far from the crowds. Whether you’re a photographer, a wildlife enthusiast, or simply seeking an unforgettable adventure, this experience offers exclusive access to one of the world’s most biodiverse places. Discover the wonders of the rainforest with an educational and sustainable journey you’ll never forget. Book your exclusive tour today!
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Bottled water
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Lunch
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
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Price for 2 tickets: Tenorio Rain Forest blue, Hanging Bridges & Sloth Encounter
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Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic excursion and Guide
virgv620,Jan 15, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The excursion was fantastic. We experienced the Rainforest, the views and sounds were amazing. Our tour guide Eddy, was absolutely amazing- he made the outing a home run. He was knowledgeable about all the flora and fauna of Costa Rica and shared the history of his country. We visited the waterfall and were the first ones there and experienced this with just our family- swimming and taking great pictures. The sloth encounter was really special as well. Everywhere we went we seemed to be the first to arrive which made it even more special. Eddy seemed to know everyone- we stopped so he could educate us on the Guanacaste Tree and then again to try some some local Rosquillas and watermelon. Everyone honked and waved at Eddy. The restaurant he took us to for lunch allowed us to try the local cuisine and it was great- it also had a butterfly sanctuary. Eddy gave us VIP treatment and I highly recommend him and this excursion.
Amazing rainforest and waterfall adventure!
lindseyb8619,May 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an exceptional trip and well worth the money and going on if you're around these areas. Our guide and driver for the day was Eithel, and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. Here's what we did & why we enjoyed it so much. We went to Llanos del Cortes waterfall which Eithel chose to take us to first rather than last as shown on the itinerary, this was a good choice because it rained later in the day but it was nice & sunny when we got to the waterfall, it was also very quiet & we had the place almost to ourselves which meant we could have a nice peaceful swim and photos, the place is a real magical green paradise. We then went onto Albergue Heliconias Lodge rainforest which was very tropical and green, we went on a 2 hour walk through the rainforest where there were about 4 hanging bridges we walked across, Eithel was very knowledgeable about the animal sounds we was hearing and told us what each sound was and pointed out loads of wildlife including, sloths, lizard, hummingbirds, glass-wing butterfly, frogs, tucan, leafcutter ants, spider monkeys which we saw playing in the trees. The hanging bridges enable you to walk through the canopy of the rainforest and see it from a different perspective, the paths aren't too physically demanding, if you have a fear of heights this soon goes because you're too busy looking at all the amazing scenery. We then went to a restaurant with a butterfly sanctuary, ordered food which is included in the price of the trip, while we waited we walked around the butterfly sanctuary where there were loads of massive butterflies flying around (around 5-6 inches wide) . The food was amazing and had big portions. Then we went to Finca Verde Lodge private nature reserve at the base of Tenorio volcano where we had a guide from the nature reserve who walked round with us for about 1 hour and pointed out all the animals to us that were hiding, because he worked here he knows where all the animals live, including sloths, porcupine, poisonous frogs, lots different birds, red eyed tree frog, termites (he eat some) leafcutter ants, howler monkeys, honey bees, loads of different plants and flowers. The guide was great, very friendly, funny and knowledgeable, unfortunately can't remember his name. Overall the whole day was amazing, we was out for about 10 hours including the driving and it was well worth every penny. Make sure you tip Eithel well at the end he deserves it.
Amazing tour!!!
sherricohen,Apr 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing time on our tour with Carlos Mendez! He was very knowledgeable about the rainforest and the many animals living there! Lunch was awesome in a local restaurant! Llanos de Cortez was beautiful and refreshing! Carlos took a lot of pictures of us and asked if we wanted to go anywhere else along the way for food or souvenirs! Definitely ask for Carlos on your next tour! Next time we are in Costa Rica we will tour with him again! Muchas Gracias para todos Carlos!
The rainforest was...
Lori S,Apr 13, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00The rainforest was beautiful! Got to see sloths up close and a bunch of other wild life! The guides gave helpful info about the species of animals along the way.
Best experience of my life
Adrina O,Mar 22, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this tour with Eithel. He is the absolute best!!!! He went out of his way to make sure we got the best of the day and even stopped at a souvenir spot for us before taking us back to the hotel. This place was breathtaking!!! The hike up is not for everyone, I would say active to moderately active but it’s worth every aching sore the next day. Beautiful rainforest, you forget how small you actually are in the world. At the end we got to see a viper, poisonous frogs, and a sloth so close up! Toucans were plenty but so active.
Exceptional rainforest tour with lots of sloth sightings!
Theresa M,Oct 8, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00Miller was an amazing tour guide & we had such an amazing time on this excursion! The waterfalls were gorgeous, with plenty of howler monkeys to see & hear! We chose not to take a swim, but definitely would have been fun! The best part of our trip was walking through the rainforest, we saw so many amazing creatures, each fully explained by Miller or Daniel, our other forest guide. We saw 4 sloths & they were quite active too! It was great to see them up close in their own environment. Our guides were just as excited to see everything & take photos just like us.. it really showed how proud they are and how much they love their country. I mean, it’s paradise, how could you not? Our lunch at a local soda was delicious! We loved sharing a meal with Miller & exploring a nearby butterfly garden full of Morphos butterflies too, the local food was amaaaazing. Miller was an exceptional guide & truly made for a great day, definitely worth so much more than what we paid! Thanks again Miller, you’re the best! 😊
Miller the Perfect Tour Guide of Tenorio Rain Forest
mlkane,Oct 1, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miller was punctual, accommodating, informative and fun. He anticipated our needs and was always one step ahead of our group in suggesting interesting things. He spotted birds and animals during the excursion and on the drive and was willing to make unscheduled stops for photos. He even brought a good digital camera and offered to share his photos with us. He suggested an additional stop at the Blue River which was amazing. I highly recommend this tour and make certain you request Miller.
Great tour
Ayesha A,Feb 20, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a terrific private tour. The guides were excellent and willing to make changes to the itinerary to accommodate health needs. The tour was informative and the guides gave us a lot of information about Costa Rican history. The waterfalls were beautiful but be prepared to hike up a lot of steps. We saw several sloths and even saw one up close on the ground! It was an amazing day.
Get your best memories here!
Wendy G,Dec 30, 2020
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Miller was a delight! We had so much fun with him and he worked hard to give us a tremendous experience. We saw active sloths, lots of monkeys, poison dart and red eyed tree frogs, three different toucan species and lots of tanagers and other beautiful birds. Our forest walk in the tree tops was misty and otherworldly and the reserve owners were kind and warm. Lunch at La Amistad was way off the beaten path but so worth it! Quaint and rustic setting with seriously local home cooked food. Just what we wanted! We loved seeing the rainbow eucalyptus trees.....wow wow wow! The greatest memory will be meeting CR folks in all our stops. They were so friendly and happy to have us. Pura vida!
Magical
taylorsJ4752FV,Aug 26, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today was more than I could have ever imagined. We saw Sloths, Tuscan, howler monkeys, white face monkey, owls, blue jeans frog, red eyed frog, viper tree snake, vultures, wild turkey, tapir, lots of beautiful butterflies and all in their natural environments. Miller was our guide he went above and beyond to make sure we were takin care of. He is very knowledgeable and had an answer to all my questions. The bridges were ok but the wildlife was my favorite.
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