Sloth & Wildlife Nature Walk, La Fortuna: Spot Poison Frogs and Sloths

A guided search at the foot of Arenal for animals that are easy to miss

Spotting tools in hand, you search for animals hiding in plain sight in secondary forest near Arenal volcano. Small groups mean the least disturbance, which raises your odds of meeting skittish wildlife. A guided tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, for sloths, poison frogs and birds.

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Day Nature Walk 08:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00 Up to 8 people Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, daytime

Twilight Nature Walk 17:00 Up to 15 people Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, twilight exploration

Night Nature Walk 19:00 Up to 15 people Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes, at night

Private Tour 13 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 19:00 Up to 8 people Lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

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Step-by-step itinerary

Guided wildlife walk near Arenal volcano

• Join guided walk in secondary forest
• Use gear and skills to spot wildlife
• Observe sloths, poison frogs, and birds

What’s included

• Entrance fee.
• Guided service.
• Tools for wildlife spotting.

Times

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• Every day except Wednesday and Sunday 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
• Wednesday 07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00
• Sunday 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00

Information

You walk the forest on the edge of Arenal volcano with a guide and spotting tools, looking for sloths, poison frogs and birds in small groups.

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 similar tour with pickup › See the exact address

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Ages Adult (18 and older) · Child (3 to 17 years) · Infant (under 3): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Wheelchair accessible Not recommended with heart problems

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The experience

You start at the edge of secondary forest on the outskirts of Arenal volcano, where a good guide's eye makes all the difference. Your guide brings the gear and the knowledge, and you learn to spot what hides in plain sight. Sloths, poison frogs and birds are the animals you are looking for, and the forest hides them well.

The group stays small on purpose, so the animals are disturbed as little as possible and the odds of meeting skittish wildlife go up. Tools in hand, you check the branches, leaves and undergrowth while the guide points out what your eye would miss.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 17 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Is this in primary rainforest or secondary forest?

It is secondary forest on the outskirts of Arenal volcano, inside a nature preserve.

Do I need my own gear to spot the animals?

No, the guide provides the tools for wildlife spotting and the knowledge to find the animals.

Will I definitely see sloths and poison frogs?

Sloths, poison frogs and birds are what the walk looks for, but sightings are not guaranteed.

Operated by Nature's Trail Wildlife Expeditions. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

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