🦥 Sloth TourA slower-paced wildlife experience for travelers who want to focus on Costa Rica’s rainforest animals.
Start with our ready-made itineraries, built from some of Guanacaste’s most rewarding wildlife, rainforest, waterfall and adventure experiences. Choose one activity or combine two or three into a fuller day, then select the service level that fits your group.
Can’t find the right combination? Then request a custom itinerary and we’ll build a personalized proposal for your group.
Our website should help you understand the experiences first, compare ready-made itineraries second, and only request custom planning when the existing options do not fit your trip.
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These activities are the building blocks of many BestToursCR itineraries. Enjoy one on its own or combine compatible experiences into a fuller day.
🦥 Sloth TourA slower-paced wildlife experience for travelers who want to focus on Costa Rica’s rainforest animals.
Walk through the rainforest and experience the forest from different heights and perspectives.
💦 Llanos del CortésA scenic waterfall experience that works especially well as part of a northern Guanacaste combination.
🛶 Safari River FloatA calm river experience focused on scenery, wildlife observation and an easy pace rather than adrenaline.
🌊 White-Water RaftingAn active river adventure for guests who want more excitement, movement and challenge in their day.
🔵 Río Celeste HikeA rainforest hike where the walk itself is part of the experience, not only the famous destination.
🐊 Bebedero River SafariA wetland and river wildlife experience by boat, with excellent pairing potential for other activities.
🌋 More ExperiencesAdventure parks, hot springs, national parks, cultural activities, snorkeling and more.
Activities are the building blocks. The itinerary is the actual tour product you can choose and book.
A more focused day built around one principal activity.
Two activities already arranged into one practical itinerary.
Three compatible activities for guests who want to see and do more.
The itinerary tells you what you will experience. The service level tells you how that itinerary will be delivered.
Luxury private transportation and the highest available level of dedicated service.
A strong private experience with comfortable, more affordable transportation.
Private transportation with a more value-focused service format, including shared activities where applicable.
Transportation, timing and dedicated logistics designed for larger organized groups.
Every ready-made BestToursCR itinerary should show its available service levels and prices. Explore the experience, compare your options and decide what works best for your group before making a reservation.
If you already know the kind of day you want, use these categories as a faster way to explore.
Sloths, river wildlife, birds, wetlands and forest experiences.
Rafting, ziplining, active outdoor experiences and adrenaline.
Llanos del Cortés, Río Celeste and waterfall combinations.
Experiences selected for mixed-age groups and easier logistics.
Start with our ready-made itineraries. If you cannot find the right combination, schedule, pickup arrangement or experience for your group, tell us what you have in mind. BestToursCR will design a personalized itinerary and send you a proposal with a custom price.
BestToursCR also provides private airport transportation for couples, families, groups and events, with vehicle options ranging from private vans to luxury SUVs and larger group transportation.
Explore Airport TransfersUseful local insight should help visitors understand the character of each experience before opening the full itinerary.
Best for guests who want a slower, wildlife-focused experience rather than a strenuous outing.
Safari FloatCalm and observational. Choose it for nature and wildlife, not for adrenaline.
RaftingA much more active river experience for travelers who want movement and excitement.
Río CelesteThe rainforest hike is part of the experience. It is not only about reaching the waterfall.
Hanging BridgesA strong complementary activity that changes the perspective from river level to forest canopy.
Llanos del CortésWorks particularly well in combinations because of its location and relatively accessible format.
Keep the homepage concise by grouping the service area into clear travel corridors.
Luxury resorts and surrounding Papagayo areas.
Central Gulf of Papagayo beach corridor.
Western beach and resort corridor.
Northern Guanacaste and Costa Elena resort corridor.
Live Traveler Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 154 reviews Posted on Tripadvisor Melissa TJuly 14, 2025Verified Unforgettable Adventure Day with Best Tours CR! We traveled from Playa Grande with a group of 12 adults for an adventure-packed day at Hacienda Guachipelín — and it exceeded every expectation! From start to finish, everything was seamless. Yeudy and his team made coordinating a large group effortless with clear communication and genuine hospitality.We horseback rode through gorgeous scenery to the Las Chorreras Waterfall (absolutely stunning!), soared through the zip lines and hanging bridges, had a blast tubing down the river, and finished the day relaxing in the hot springs. The perfect mix of adrenaline and pura vida relaxation.The private service made it feel personal and unrushed, and every guide we met along the way was kind, knowledgeable, and fun.If you’re visiting Guanacaste — with family, friends, or even a big group like ours — Best Tours CR should be at the top of your list. Thank you, Yeudy, for helping make our trip unforgettable! We’ll definitely be back.— The Chillbillies 🇨🇷 July 2025Posted on Tripadvisor Randall lJuly 1, 2025Verified Jehudy an excellent tour guide. Jehudy is an excellent guide. I think he's a super interesting person with a lot of knowledge and experience in what he does. 100% recommended.Posted on Tripadvisor Mary CNovember 3, 2024Verified Perfection! What an amazing experience we had! My sister and I booked two excursions with Jodi and can't say enough about his insight, professionalism, knowledge and kindness. We visited Vandara and the whole day was spectacular from ziplining, horseback riding and wonderful soaking time in the hot springs. The staff at Vandara were accommodating, encouraging and a whole lot of fun! Our second trip was a UTV tour where we went to 5 different beaches and lookouts. It was a perfect day and our guides were so sweet! I would recommend booking with Best Tours CR for all of your excursions in Costa Rica!Posted on Tripadvisor Cosmopolitan783385September 2, 2024Verified Very highly recommended - the best of the best! Yeudy was absolutely the best tour guide and host we had the pleasure of spending time with during our two weeks in Costa Rica. Everything was provided and planned with special care and consideration, and it was obvious from the beginning he takes great pride in sharing the best of Costa Rica, and offering as much of his time and attention as is called for in each situation. And, unlike some other operators, Yeudy is all about that personal attention - He has chosen to keep his business small in order to fully preserve the quality and personal touch of your experience. Very highly recommended!Posted on Tripadvisor Sarina GJune 25, 2024Verified Pura Vida! Yeudy was recommended to me from a friend who took tours with him a previous summer. I traveled to Costa Rica with a group of 40 friends and family this June and we enjoyed multiple excursions with Best Tours Costa Rica. Yeudy was very responsive and accommodating to our large group. He answered our many questions so promptly via Whats App. Yeudy is very knowledgeable and personable. We were pleasantly surprised that Yeudy greeted some of us at the airport that booked roundtrip transfers to our hotel, and he was there when we took the shuttle back to the airport. He provided drinks, snacks and even a personalized surprise for one of our kids celebrating a birthday. If you’re seeking adventure, wildlife encounters, and expert guidance, I highly recommend Best Tours Costa Rica. Thank you, Yeudy for a memorable vacation! Pura Vida!Posted on Tripadvisor Michael DJune 23, 2024Verified Best Vacation Ever! Yeudi…we’ll be back😊 We travelled with a large group of friends and family and booked our two all day excursions with Yeudi. He was so passionate, patient, knowledgeable and gracious accommodating 40 of us in. Adults, young teens, middle school kids. Plenty of snacks for everyone, juice and water for the kids, and lots of beer for the adults. Lunch was booked for our large group at local restaurants so we all experienced some of the best local, home cooking (one of the restaurant had an added attraction of having a butterfly 🦋 sanctuary). Our first excursion: tubing thru a river in the jungle (what an unexpected fun and exciting adventure…we were expecting a lazy river experience since we had younger kids but it turned to level 3-4 white water rafting adventure…kids and adults all loved it and everyone was safe and survived); Ziplining was next thru the jungle, 7 or 8 sections thru jungle, mountain canopy…so much fun for adults and kids; then ended the first day with trek thru the jungle to bathe our aching bodies in hot springs. Second excursion was a drive to the rain forest to see sloths and other wildlife (highly recommend) followed by a trip and hike to swim under waterfall. Yeudi was so thoughtful and remembered one of our teen’s bday and surprised our group with a cake at the waterfall! Yeudi even pulled the big tour bus over when all the kids saw McDonald’s 🤣😋😋Posted on Tripadvisor Jordan LApril 29, 2024Verified Nicaragua to Costa Rica Using this company was absolutely perfect! We did the ATV Tour as well as the hanging bridges and our group of 6 absolutely loved it. We came across the Nicaragua border and they helped to ensure we were able to get across safely and timely as well as return back to where we were staying in Nicaragua. Highly suggest if you are staying in San Juan del sur to use this company for excursions in Costa Rica!Posted on Tripadvisor Randy MJanuary 23, 2024Verified Costa Rica tourist Trip with the best Tourist Co in CR Yeudy (Jodi as he likes to be called for us English speaking folks), was absolutely phenomenal! Very engaging, and we feel like we got a costa Rican education on the way to zip lining and the hot springs. It was my wife and I's 30 th wedding anniversary and Yeudy made it a very special day. Surprisingly to us, he made arrangements with the bar tender near the hot springs to set up a small area overlooking the hot springs, with a bottle of champagne and balloons congratulating us on our 30 th! What a guy! I think he was equally excited about the surprise as we were! Going to add some photos so you can see what a great experience this was. Highly recommend and will be sending tourists his way. Thanks again Yeudy for making this a special day. Oh, almost forgot, he even stopped on the way back to Dreams BC he spotted a family of Holler monkeys playing in the trees---got a lot of nice pics from that random surprise.Posted on Tripadvisor ZammamaJanuary 4, 2024Verified Great Morning ATV with Tony and Roy We had a great morning exploring with Tony and Roy. They were both so informative and friendly. We saw a lot of wildlife and learned a lot about the history of the area. At all times, we felt safe. I would definitely recommend this tour!! My whole family (family of 6) would agree!!Posted on Tripadvisor Eric LNovember 15, 2023Verified Amazing experience - highly recommend Amazing customer service, guidance, and flexibility to meet our needs. Great communication and highly recommend.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
A tour already designed around one, two or three compatible experiences, with clear inclusions and service options.
They represent different transportation, service and tour-format levels. The exact details appear on each itinerary page.
Yes. Ready-made itinerary pages display the available service levels and their prices.
Request a custom itinerary. BestToursCR will design a proposal and calculate the custom price for your group.
Yes. Many core activities already appear in double and triple itineraries because they work well together.
Yes. Liberia Airport transfers are a separate BestToursCR service for individuals, families and groups.
Start with our ready-made itineraries, compare the service levels and published prices, and choose the experience that fits your group. If you need something different, custom planning is available.