Guanacaste Rainforest Safari with Meal: Wildlife and Waterfall

Spot toucans, sloths and monkeys on a forest walk, then eat lunch where the locals do

A six-hour rainforest safari in Playa Hermosa, Guanacaste combines a waterfall visit with a guided walk through tropical forest where you watch for toucans, sloths, monkeys, frogs and butterflies, ending with a traditional Costa Rican meal. A live guide speaks English or Spanish. Hotel pickup is included, and children from age one are welcome.

The experience

The day starts at Llanos del Cortés waterfall, then moves into the tropical forest for a short walk where the guide points out wildlife as it appears: white-faced and howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, small frogs in different colors, and butterflies. What you see depends on the day and the time of year, but the guide knows where to look and what calls to listen for. The pace is built for observation, not distance.

Lunch is a traditional Costa Rican meal served after the forest walk, not at a tourist restaurant. It is part of the rhythm of the day. Bottled water comes with you throughout. An air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport between stops, and the guide meets you at your hotel in the morning and brings you back when the six hours are done.

What’s included

• Bottled water throughout the day.
• a traditional Costa Rican lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• hotel pickup and return.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 75 years) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (1 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 24

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 14 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Funny Tours Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Small groups work best for spotting wildlife in the forest, since the guide can move at the pace the animals set and pause when something appears. If you want a morning or afternoon focused on nature and animals rather than a town-based tour, this six-hour format fits the day without dominating it.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (1 to 9 years).

What animals might I actually see on the rainforest walk?

White-faced and howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, small frogs in different colors and butterflies are all present in the forest where the walk takes place. What appears on any given day depends on the season and the time of morning, but the guide knows the forest and watches for movement and sound.

Is the forest walk difficult or steep?

The walk is described as short and is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The pace is built around watching for wildlife rather than covering distance.

How does pickup work?

Hotel pickup is included. The guide meets you at your accommodation in the morning and returns you there when the six hours are finished.