Nature and Wildlife Tours in Central Pacific at a glance
- Our pick: Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner, US$ 65 per person (3h, 4.86★ · 1,290).
- Top rated: Uvita: Night Jungle Walk with Wildlife & Mountain Trails, US$ 90 per person (2h, 4.97★ · 167).
- Also recommended: Marino Ballena National Park boat tour from Uvita: Whale watching, US$ 84 per person (3h, 4.31★ · 139).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 65–US$ 150 (median US$ 80). With 100+ reviews: 6 of 8.
Of the 8 options: 8 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 3 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 3 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Nature and Wildlife Tours in Central Pacific
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
8 options
Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner Night jungle walk through Rainmaker Park in Costa Rica with a naturalist guide, dinner and hotel pickup: spend two hours spotting bats, frogs. Every day · 17:30 · Pickup available · Up to age 85 ★ 4.86 (1,290 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Rainmaker Park Hanging Bridges & Waterfalls Tour Walk six suspension bridges spanning 250 meters through the rainforest canopy, then swim in a waterfall pool. Every day · 07:30, 10:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · From age 7 ★ 4.87 (499 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Marino Ballena National Park boat tour from Uvita: Whale watching Three-hour guided boat tour from Uvita through Marino Ballena National Park to spot humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles and seabirds, with snorkeling in dry season. Every day · 08:30 ★ 4.31 (139 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 84 per person
Bahia Ballena: Whale & Dolphin Tour with Snorkeling Every day · 08:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.83 (210 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m–3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Marino Ballena National Park: Whale Watching & Dolphins Tour Whale watching tour in Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica. See humpback whales and dolphins with park entry, guide, and tropical fruit included. Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 · All ages ★ 4.77 (184 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 80 per person
Caño Island snorkeling tour: Manta rays, reef sharks, dolphins Snorkel Caño Island Marine Reserve from Costa Ballena with two 30-40 minute sessions, lunch at San Josecito Beach. Every day · 06:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.88 (92 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Uvita: Night Jungle Walk with Wildlife & Mountain Trails Step into Uvita’s rainforest after dark, spot snakes, frogs & sloths with a passionate guide, and walk mountain trails: boots & lanterns included for your adventure. Every day · 18:00 · From age 9 ★ 4.97 (167 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES from US$ 90 per person
Private Tour to Playa Fantasia from Jaco, Snorkeling You sail to Playa Fantasia from Jaco on a private catamaran with snorkeling, floats, paddle boards and a private chef's lunch for your group. Every day · 08:30 · Season until 14 Dec · Pickup available ★ 4.88 (58 reviews) Duration: 4h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 2,560 per group
All 8 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinnerOur pickGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 3h | 4.86★ · 1,290 | Every day · 17:30 | English, Spanish |
| Uvita: Night Jungle Walk with Wildlife & Mountain TrailsTop ratedGroup of up to 6 | US$ 90 per person | 2h | 4.97★ · 167 | Every day · 18:00 | English, Spanish |
| Marino Ballena National Park boat tour from Uvita: Whale watchingAlso recommended | US$ 84 per person | 3h | 4.31★ · 139 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Rainmaker Park Hanging Bridges & Waterfalls TourPickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 4h | 4.87★ · 499 | Every day · 07:30, 10:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bahia Ballena: Whale & Dolphin Tour with Snorkeling | US$ 75 per person | 2h 30m–3h | 4.83★ · 210 | Every day · 08:00 | English, Spanish |
| Marino Ballena National Park: Whale Watching & Dolphins Tour | US$ 80 per person | 3h | 4.77★ · 184 | Next departure: 1 Jul 2027 | English, Spanish |
| Caño Island snorkeling tour: Manta rays, reef sharks, dolphins | US$ 150 per person | 8h | 4.88★ · 92 | Every day · 06:30 | English, Spanish |
| Private Tour to Playa Fantasia from Jaco, SnorkelingPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 2,560 per group up to 10 people · ≈ US$ 256 per person if 10 go | 4h 30m | 4.88★ · 58 | Every day · 08:30 · Season until 14 Dec | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (1): Private Tour to Playa Fantasia from Jaco, Snorkeling (US$ 2,560 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner (US$ 65 per person) · Uvita: Night Jungle Walk with Wildlife & Mountain Trails (US$ 90 per person)
- With pickup (3): Rainmaker Park night jungle tour: Bats, frogs & dinner (US$ 65 per person) · Rainmaker Park Hanging Bridges & Waterfalls Tour (US$ 69 per person) · Private Tour to Playa Fantasia from Jaco, Snorkeling (US$ 2,560 per group)