The 10 Best Tours in Carara, Province of San Jose

Carara National Park is located in the Conservation are of the Central Pacific of Costa Rica. It was established as a biological reserve on April 27th, 1978 but on 1990 the government upgraded its category to national park due to the massive number of tourists who visit it. In Carara National Park you have the chance to find the four different types of forest in Costa Rica and a complete sanctuary of birds , more than four hundred of species, including the beautiful red macaw.

Inclusions: Transportation, Tour Guide, Snacks

Exclusions: Optional Gratuities

Your breathtaking adventure begins with a pickup from the pier and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. Our tour is operated at Carara Adventure Park, a privately own reserve with 80 acres of rainforest and stunning views of the Pacific Coast, Carara National Park and Puntarenas City. After instructions, the groups will be transferred to the top of the mountain by a modified open truck where the zip line begins. This zip line includes 12 Cables, 15 Platforms & 3 Hanging Bridges. The longest cable is 1.200 feet long and the highest point about 100 feet. After this great adventure our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River, where a 60 minutes Eco boat tour will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other species

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

The new tour in town, the best location for a chocolate tour within 1 hour drive each way, certified and fully licensed.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Coffee and/or Tea, fruits, choclate tasting, tortillas and traditional meals.

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Are you ready for birding in one of the best birding hotspots of Costa Rica? Carara National Park with their transitional forest offers an incredible diversity of flora and fauna where they converge species of dry and forest. It is considered from locals and visitor from around the world as one the best areas of Costa Rica for birding, on this tour, you will enjoy the vast bird fauna of Carara National Park area, with the help of our birdwatcher crew you will be able to spot, identify the different species like trogons, motmots, flycatchers, hummingbirds, and others as the day goes by. We will start our early in the morning with some strategical stops where our birding crew knows where to stop to give you interesting facts and key markings for recognition of birds and other fauna as well. This National park is the best area for any birdwatcher level from beginner to advance we will be happy to help in your birding expedition. Prepare your binoculars and book this tour now.

Inclusions: All pictures and videos taking with our spotting scope would be for free. , Licence Tour Guide by ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Chamber), Our Top of line Swarovski Crystals Scope , Bottled water, Typical Lunch of Costa Rica Casado (rice,beans,salad,pork,chicken,fish,vegetarian style), Fruit Snacks and Ice Tea

Exclusions: As bird watcher you have to bring your own Binoculars , Minimum for Booking is for 2 persons.

We are certified and fully licensed agency with over 15 years on the market, overall we have an excellent reputation on tripadvisor since over 10 years we really want to maintain.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, boat fees, equipment for photos., Lunch, Bottled water

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This tour consists of a journey through the rain forest, located in the Tarcolitos River canyon that is part of the 200-hectare private reserve of the Hotel Villa Lapas, crossing the river 8 times with a total distance of 3.2km in a cart drawn by a tractor at low speed, so that you can appreciate both the flora and fauna of such a special area in Costa Rica as Carara is. During the tour we make several stops for bird watching and important trees in the area as well as a stop to see the river where even customers can get off the wagon and get into the pool. Our two carts have a capacity for 24 people and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. After this great adventure, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River where you can enjoy and boat tour on the river, see the abundant wildlife including the huge crocodiles. On the way back to the pier, a short stop at a local souvenir is included in case you want to buy that special gift from Costa Rica.

Inclusions: Bottled water, fruits snack, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, 1 hours boat tour in Tarcoles River, 1 hours rain forest wagon tour, Visit a souvenir store and restaurant

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Besides the experience of life in a cattle ranch of 640 hectares. Hacienda Nosavar is also known for its natural beauty.

Inclusions: equitation

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We will visit a special place where emergent trees still exist and the animals got a balance in the ecosystem with enough resources. This place is home of more than 400 species of birds among those the second largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, Toucans, Motmots and the Antpitta such as examples. First, we will wake up early in the morning in order to pick up tourists at 5am in the hotel. Second, we will head to Carara National Park which opens at 7am where we will explore the main trails and spots inside the two different areas of the park to find and watch all the species possible during around 4 hours. After birding all the morning we will visit a costa rican homemade soda to have lunch and may go to another close spot around Tarcoles River before to come back to Manuel Antonio. There's also an option for those who want to know the local birds without driving long distances and it´s to explore the local hot spots that only local birders know and we know can be great

Inclusions: Private transportation, Optic equipment full HD scope. , Coffee and/or Tea, Lunch

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Are you ready for birding in one of the best birding hotspots of Costa Rica? Carara National Park with their transitional forest offers an incredible diversity of flora and fauna where they converge species of dry and forest. It is considered from locals and visitor from around the world as one the best areas of Costa Rica for birding, on this tour, you will enjoy the vast bird fauna of Carara National Park area, with the help of our birdwatcher crew you will be able to spot, identify the different species like trogons, motmots, flycatchers, hummingbirds, and others as the day goes by. We will start our early in the morning with some strategical stops where our birding crew knows where to stop to give you interesting facts and key markings for recognition of birds and other fauna as well. This National park is the best area for any birdwatcher level from beginner to advance we will be happy to help in your birding expedition. Prepare your binoculars and book this tour now.

Inclusions: All pictures and videos taking with our spotting scope would be for free. , Licence Tour Guide by ICT (Costa Rican Tourism Chamber), Our Top of line Swarovski Crystals Scope , Bottled water, Typical Lunch of Costa Rica Casado (rice,beans,salad,pork,chicken,fish,vegetarian style), Fruit Snacks and Ice Tea, Park Tickets are include

Exclusions: As bird watcher you have to bring your own Binoculars , Transportation is not include. Transportation is available with at extra feed

This tour can be arranged privately for your own party or bobble. The new tour in Jaco and only one oriented to introduce you to our culture and lifestyle topics but combined with rain forest exploration at a lovely area of Costa Rica just 30 minutes drive from Jaco beach and town. This tour is very rich in traditions and educative in regards of the real Costa Rica.

Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, fresh made on tour chocolate tasting, Bottled water, Fresh fruits, your own made tortillas, baby corn pancakes.

Exclusions: Gratuities