Bijagua Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Sloths, Frogs & Tapir Tracks

Walk Bijagua's plantations and spot sloths moving through the canopy

You walk through Bijagua plantations with a naturalist guide trained on local wildlife, spotting sloths, poison frogs, birds and tapir tracks at your own pace. Groups stay small to protect the habitat. Pick your start time from four options between 8:30am and 1pm, and all entry fees are covered.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wildlife walk in Bijagua plantations

• Start tour in Bijagua plantations
• Observe frogs, sloths, and birds
• Look for tapir footprints
• Receive wildlife information from guides
• Return to starting point
• Share photos and ask questions

The experience

The first thing you hear is the sound of leaves shifting overhead, not wind, but a sloth moving through the branches so slowly it takes a moment to register what you're looking at. That's how the Bijagua wildlife tour starts: you're walking among the plantations outside La Fortuna, and the animals are already there, waiting to be noticed. Your guide, trained specifically on the biodiversity of this area, points out the details you'd miss alone: the way a poison frog's color warns predators, the pattern of a tapir's footprint in the soil, the bird calls that mean something is moving nearby.

The tour keeps groups small on purpose. There's a limit to how many people can walk through on any given day, which means the habitat stays intact and you're not competing with twenty other tourists for a clear view. You pick your own departure time (8:30am, 10am, 11:30am or 1pm), so if you're not a morning person or you want to avoid the heat, you have options. The walk moves at whatever pace makes sense for your group. There's no rushing through to hit a schedule. If someone wants to spend ten minutes watching a sloth, or if the guide spots something worth lingering over, that's what happens.

By the end you're back where you started, and there's time to share photos and ask questions. The guides know this area deeply. They can tell you why you saw what you saw, and why you might not see it again on a different day. All fees are included, so there's nothing to negotiate or add on at the end.

What’s included

• Your tour includes all entry fees and taxes.
• You'll walk through Bijagua plantations with a trained naturalist guide who explains the wildlife and habitat as you move.
• The group stays small to protect the animals.
• At the end, there's time to share photos, ask questions and discuss what you've seen.

Options for this experience

4 options

Day TourGuide in English or Spanish · 9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30Lasts 2 hours. Includes snacks and bottled water.

Nigth TourGuide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 18:00, the last at 21:00Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. This tour runs only from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Includes snacks and bottled water.

Transition TourGuide in English or Spanish · 8 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 16:30Includes snacks and bottled water.

BirdwatchingGuide in English or Spanish · 7 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 07:00Lasts 2 hours. Includes snacks and bottled water.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 21:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Spring Paradise Bijagua S.A..

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see wildlife in its actual habitat without a large group, and you're flexible about timing: the small-group limit and four daily start times are what make it possible to walk at a pace that lets animals behave naturally instead of scattering.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What animals will I definitely see on the Bijagua wildlife tour?

Sloths, poison frogs and birds are common. Tapir footprints are frequent, though seeing a tapir itself depends on luck and timing. Your guide will point out tracks and signs even if the animal itself isn't visible.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

Yes. Departure times are 8:30am, 10am, 11:30am or 1pm. You decide which works best for you.

How many people are in a group?

Groups are kept small intentionally to protect the habitat. The exact size isn't stated, but the limit exists to minimize impact on wildlife.

Is the walk difficult?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a walk through plantations, not a strenuous hike.

What's included in the price?

All fees and taxes are included. There are no additional charges.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to Bijagua?

The tour operates in Bijagua near La Fortuna. Public transportation options are available in the area, though the reference doesn't specify pickup details.

Can I bring my service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.