Wildlife adventures from Jacó and Costa Rica’s cruise ports
Book wildlife tours from Jacó and shore excursions from Puntarenas or Caldera online. Explore Costa Rica with Bradypus Ride Costa Rica and our local guides.
Discover the breathtaking gem of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, with our top-rated guided tour. We handle all your transportation, secure your tickets, and lead you through incredible encounters with amazing wildlife, all accompanied by an expert and passionate guide.
Tour Highlights & What’s Included:
Premium Transportation: Convenient round-trip pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel or accommodation in Jacó.
Park Entrance Fee: Guaranteed, skip-the-line access to the famous National Park is included.
Professional Bilingual Guide: An expert naturalist who knows the best spots for wildlife viewing.
High-Powered Telescope: The key to seeing sloths, monkeys, and exotic birds in incredible detail (perfect for amazing photos!).
Hydration & Lunch: We include a bottle of water for your walk and a delicious lunch to recharge your energy.
Beach Time: Enjoy free time to relax and swim at the pristine, secluded beaches within the park.
Experience Itinerary:
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Jacó.
Morning Stop: We make a strategic stop at a local bakery (coffee and snacks not included) so you can grab a light breakfast before the adventure begins.
Wildlife Exploration: Trek the park trails with your guide, focusing on spotting sloths, toucans, various monkey species, and more.
Beach time: Manuel Antonio Beach: Take advantage of free time for swimming or simply relaxing on Manuel Antonio's breathtaking beaches.
Lunch: Enjoy your provided lunch
4:00 PM (Approx.): Approximate arrival back at your accommodation in Jacó.
Required for national park tickets: provide the full name and passport number of every passenger when booking, exactly as shown on each passport.
Manuel Antonio National Park from Jacó
Hotel pickup in Jacó, a guided nature walk and time to enjoy the beach.
Includes round-trip transportation, park entrance, a bilingual guide with telescope, lunch and bottled water.
Coffee and snacks at the morning stop are not included.
Carara & crocodile safari from your cruise
From Puntarenas or Puerto Caldera. Explore Carara National Park and see the wildlife of the Tárcoles River on a guided boat safari.
Includes round-trip port transportation, a bilingual guide, park entrance, the crocodile safari and bottled water.
Lunch and personal purchases are not included. View the tour for meeting and return details.
Discover the breathtaking gem of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio, with our top-rated guided tour. We handle all your transportation, secure your tickets, and lead you through incredible encounters with amazing wildlife, all accompanied by an expert and passionate guide.
Tour Highlights & What’s Included:
Premium Transportation: Convenient round-trip pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel or accommodation in Jacó.
Park Entrance Fee: Guaranteed, skip-the-line access to the famous National Park is included.
Professional Bilingual Guide: An expert naturalist who knows the best spots for wildlife viewing.
High-Powered Telescope: The key to seeing sloths, monkeys, and exotic birds in incredible detail (perfect for amazing photos!).
Hydration & Lunch: We include a bottle of water for your walk and a delicious lunch to recharge your energy.
Beach Time: Enjoy free time to relax and swim at the pristine, secluded beaches within the park.
Experience Itinerary:
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Hotel pickup from your accommodation in Jacó.
Morning Stop: We make a strategic stop at a local bakery (coffee and snacks not included) so you can grab a light breakfast before the adventure begins.
Wildlife Exploration: Trek the park trails with your guide, focusing on spotting sloths, toucans, various monkey species, and more.
Beach time: Manuel Antonio Beach: Take advantage of free time for swimming or simply relaxing on Manuel Antonio's breathtaking beaches.
Lunch: Enjoy your provided lunch
4:00 PM (Approx.): Approximate arrival back at your accommodation in Jacó.
Required for national park tickets: provide the full name and passport number of every passenger when booking, exactly as shown on each passport.
MACAWS TO MONSTERS: The Jacó Wildlife Rush!
Trade the beach for the jungle and dive into an adrenaline-pumping morning where towering rainforests meet giant reptiles! This is more than a walk—it's an immersion into the Central Pacific's fiercest wildlife hot spot.
Your Jungle Expedition:
7:00 AM: Quick and easy pick-up to launch your morning expedition
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Carara National Park: Gear up for a fast-paced trek through Carara's vital forest. This is the Macaw territory! We hunt for elusive sloths, cheeky monkeys, and guarantee prime views of the majestic Scarlet Macaws soaring overhead
9:30 AM Aftercoolers River Base Brief stop near Tárcoles to prepare for the river expedition.
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Jungle Crocodile Safari: Close Encounters!Hop aboard a secure, custom safari boat and confront the legendary American Crocodiles! Get thrilling, up-close views of these massive predators—some reaching over 15 feet! Our guides provide the raw facts about these river giants.
2:00 PM Victory Return to Jacó: Back in Jacó right on time. Mission accomplished!
Why You Need This Adventure:
RAW Wildlife: Go beyond the typical park visit and see nature at its most intense—from stunning macaws in the air to massive crocodiles in the water.
Adrenaline & Convenience: Get two of the region's top adventures packed into a high-energy half-day, leaving your afternoon free!
Expert Guides: Our specialists are your trackers, ensuring you don't just walk through the jungle, but truly discover its hidden secrets.
Don't just visit Costa Rica—conquer it! Book your $115 adventure today!
Experience the Canopy, Cascades, and Critters—All in One Day from Jacó.
Maximize your time in Costa Rica with this premium, perfectly balanced tour. Spend your morning trekking across the breathtaking Rainmaker canopy bridges, followed by an unforgettable afternoon on the dedicated Monkey Mangrove Tour, interacting with playful primates!
Price: $150 per person (p.p.) – All-Inclusive Adventure!
Your Full-Day Itinerary
7:30 AM Jaco Pick-up & Scenic Drive: Comfortable and timely pick-up to begin your journey to the pristine Rainmaker conservation area.
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM Rainmaker Canopy & Cascade Trek The Hike: A guided 3-hour exploration of the rainforest canopy, crossing magnificent hanging bridges (Sky Bridges). The Reward: Discover hidden waterfalls and natural pools perfect for a refreshing swim after your invigorating hike!11:30 AM – 1:00 Authentic Costa Rican Lunch Enjoy a delicious, traditional Casado (or similar Tico meal) to refuel after your morning trek.
1:00 PM – 1:45 Transfer to Mangroves Relaxing ride to the estuary/mangrove area for your second wildlife encounter.
1:45 PM – 3:15 Monkey Mangrove: Board a small boat for a relaxed, guided tour through the river system. Get up close with highly social Capuchin Monkeys and tiny Squirrel Monkeys as they jump and play around the boat! An unforgettable interactive experience.
3:15 PM – 4:30 Return to Jaco: Direct and comfortable transfer back to your accommodation.
Why Choose This $150 Premium Tour?
✅ Balanced Day: Combines the active thrill of a canopy hike with the relaxing joy of a boat safari.
✅ Best of Both Worlds: See the forest from high above (Rainmaker) and interact with wildlife up close (Monkeys).
✅ All-Inclusive: Price covers transportation, expert guides, park entrance fees, and a complete lunch.
✅ Stress-Free Logistics: We handle all timing and transfers, guaranteeing a perfect full day of adventure.
Book your balanced blend of adventure and wildlife today!
Your local guides in Costa Rica
Based in Jacó, Bradypus Ride Costa Rica brings eight years of local experience to your time in the Central Pacific.
Meet Albert and the local team behind your tour, and see what guests say about their experience.
Guest reviews
What our guests say
“Alberto was an exceptional guide! He was always ready to answer any questions, and he was very friendly and respectful! I would recommend him 100%. You can tell he’s someone who truly enjoys what he does. During the tour, the food was good, the transportation was comfortable and clean, and we visited Manuel Antonio National Park, which is beautiful and very well preserved. It’s definitely worth it. 10/10”
“Albert is a very friendly guide, with a great camera. He shows me the birds and slooths, all animals on the top of the trees. Thank you very much for all help with the fotos in the Manuel Antonio Parc.”
“My tour with Bradypus Ride Costa Rica exceeded all my expectations. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and the animals we saw were simply fascinating. The sloth we saw sleeping in the tree was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.”
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