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Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

About this experience

This tour will bring you up close and personal with some of Costa Rica’s

most-adorable, furry critters as they simply hang out at among the

treetops near the Arenal Volcano. The sloth is one of our

most-endearing icons here in the rainforests of Costa Rica and this tour

has been developed for nature enthusiasts who would like to take an

easy going drive around the picturesque Arenal Volcano area as your

eagle-eyed, professional, bilingual guide finds the favorite hiding places

of the 2-toed, and 3-toed sloth. And as a bonus, you’ll also have the

chance to see monkeys, brightly-colored toucans, elusive iguanas, and

poison dart frogs.

What to bring: rain gear, camera, insect repellent, and binoculars.

Includes: Transportation, certified nature guide, water, and costarricense coffee break.

Kindly note that costarricense coffee break are not included in the 09:30 a.m schedule

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr–3 hr

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Sloth Watching Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr–3 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Naturalist, bilingual guide
  • Spotting scope and binoculars

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary and highlights

On the search for these three beautiful animals, the knowledgeable guide will drive you around la Fortuna's beautiful spotting areas for more wildlife. Birds, iguanas, and monkeys are among the animals that you might encounter. In this tour, you can use the special spotting scope or take nice pictures of the sloths, toucans, and frogs with your camera.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Callidryas Tours,. 4 km Oeste de la iglesia de, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007
  • We offer pick up in Hotels in La Fortuna Town, San Carlos or you can drive directly to our office (Callidryas Tours)

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • French — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Callidryas Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A maximum of 9 people per booking
  • For snacks, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Kindly note that breakfast or are not included in the 09:30 a.m schedule

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr–3 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We offer pick up in Hotels in La Fortuna Town, San Carlos or you can drive directly to our office
(Callidryas Tours)
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), French (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 6–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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