Bijagua wildlife walk · Departures from Guanacaste
Slow down in the rainforest of Bijagua, search the canopy for sloths and discover the wildlife around the trail. Choose a focused Sloth Tour, five double combos or five triple combos with BestToursCR.
Plan a standalone sloth and wildlife walk in Bijagua, with departures from Guanacaste. Combination tours have their own schedules and participation requirements.
Suitable for children ages 5 and older who can manage the walk. Older adults should consider walking ability, moderate slopes and possible mud. Pregnant travelers and guests with mobility concerns should discuss the route before booking.
Available every day, subject to availability and operating conditions. Bring rain protection, especially from May through November. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
Make time to look up, listen and explore. Your selected package brings the sloth walk, hotel transportation and the practical details together for a day in the rainforest.
Search the trees for sloths and look for monkeys, frogs and birds along the way. Sightings vary naturally.
Choose the standalone walk when you want the day centered on one attraction, with time for nature-viewing pauses.
Pair the sloth walk with a river float, boat safari, hanging bridges, Río Celeste or a waterfall visit.
BestToursCR coordinates transportation and itinerary details around your hotel, party and selected experience.
From hotel pickup to your return, enjoy tropical scenery, forest sounds and time among the trees while BestToursCR coordinates the practical details.
Know the walk before you book
Allow approximately 1–1½ hours for the guided walk. The roughly eight-hour standalone outing also includes hotel transportation, lunch and scheduled stops; it is not eight hours of hiking.
Expect moderate slopes, a few stairs and possible muddy sections. Much of the walk is shaded by mature trees. Wear hiking shoes or tennis shoes with reliable grip.
The property has bathrooms and places to rest. Tell us about walking needs before booking so we can discuss the route and your party’s pace.
Children ages 5 and older may participate if they can manage short forest walks. Published child pricing covers ages 5–11. Older adults should consider mobility and stamina. There is no wheelchair access.
Share your exact Guanacaste hotel or villa. We confirm the pickup time, route and return arrangements around your location and chosen itinerary.
Pickup examples include Four Seasons at Peninsula Papagayo, Andaz Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, El Mangroove, Hotel Riu Guanacaste, Occidental Papagayo and JW Marriott Guanacaste, as well as applicable Tamarindo and Playa Flamingo accommodations.
The standalone tour keeps the focus on the sloth walk. Double and triple combinations add their own terrain, timing and participation requirements. Discuss pregnancy, mobility needs and your group’s pace before choosing.
Explore the Sloth Tour
Explore the Sloth Tour
Travel from your Guanacaste accommodation to Bijagua de Upala, Alajuela, for a forest walk focused on looking for sloths. Follow the trail beneath mature trees, scan the canopy and learn about the wildlife you encounter.
The walk usually lasts 1–1½ hours. The full day is approximately eight hours, including transportation, lunch, refreshments and a 30-minute souvenir-shopping stop.
Gold and Silver include private tour service. Bronze combines private transportation with a shared attraction experience. Corporate arrangements are confirmed for your group. Private service does not mean exclusive access to the forest.
Compare service levelsMeet the canopy’s quiet residents
There is an opportunity to encounter two-toed and three-toed sloths. Your guide helps you look for identifying features without disturbing the animals; sightings of either type are not guaranteed.
Three claws on each forelimb and a coat that can take on a greenish tint from algae help these sloths blend into the canopy.
Look for two claws on each forelimb, long shaggy fur and a prominent snout. Their activity can occur during both day and night.
Observe at a respectful distance and follow your guide. Learn more about sloths.
Gold · Silver · Bronze · Corporate
Gold, Silver and Bronze show the total base price for two adults. Corporate is $188 per person for groups of 11–50 participants. Confirm your date, accommodation, party size and package before payment.
Choose your vehicle for the total number of passengers, including children. The two-adult base price does not include every seat in the vehicle. For a party of 10, contact us to arrange the appropriate vehicle and price before adding items to your cart.
Luxury SUV transportation with private tour service.
Additional adult $290 · Child (5–11) $187 · Solo traveler $955
Plan my Gold package →Private van transportation with private tour service.
Additional adult $329 · Child (5–11) $179 · Solo traveler $747
Plan my Silver package →Private transportation with a shared experience at the attraction.
Additional adult $280 · Child (5–11) $79 · Solo traveler $681
Plan my Bronze package →Group transportation and coordinated logistics tailored to your party.
Corporate: $188 USD per person.
Plan my Corporate package →Complete the reservation form with your date, hotel, group size and children’s ages. We will confirm availability, pickup, the total price and applicable cancellation terms before you pay through PayPal.
Package prices include applicable taxes and payment-processing costs. Eligible bookings made at least 72 hours ahead may use a 50% deposit; your confirmation states the balance deadline. Within 72 hours, full payment may be required. Within 24 hours, contact us first: full payment and immediate availability apply.
Tour cancellation terms depend on the selected experience and are provided before payment. Read our reservation, cancellation and refund policy.
Two experiences in one day
Each combination has its own itinerary, participation requirements and price. Each collage presents the separate activities in that tour; open an itinerary for details.
Forest Wildlife + River Float
Pair the sloth walk with a river float for a different perspective on wildlife.
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Wildlife + Waterfall Hike
Combine the sloth walk with the Río Celeste hiking experience.
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Wildlife + Rainforest Bridges
Explore the forest floor and a hanging-bridge route in one itinerary.
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Boat Safari + Forest Wildlife
Bring a river boat experience and a forest walk together.
Explore This TourThree experiences in one day
Each combination has its own itinerary, participation requirements and price. Each collage presents the separate activities in that tour; open an itinerary for details.
Two Waterfalls + Forest Wildlife
A Llanos del Cortés visit, Río Celeste hike and sloth walk.
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Waterfall + Wildlife + Bridges
Combine waterfall scenery, the sloth walk and hanging bridges.
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Wildlife + River Float + Waterfall
Explore the forest, float the river and visit the waterfall.
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Waterfall Hike + Wildlife + Bridges
Add a sloth-focused walk to a day of hiking and hanging bridges.
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Boat Safari + Wildlife + Bridges
Combine a river boat experience, sloth walk and rainforest bridges.
Explore This TourExplore the Sloth Tour
| Tour choice | Best when you want | Planning consideration |
|---|---|---|
| Standalone Sloth Tour | A day centered on wildlife observation | About 1–1½ hours on the forest trail; approximately 8 hours hotel-to-hotel |
| Llanos del Cortés combinations | A waterfall visit alongside the sloth walk | Waterfall access and swimming depend on conditions |
| Tenorio float combinations | River-level wildlife observation | Separate river participation requirements apply |
| Bebedero boat combinations | A boat safari and a forest walk | Boarding and boat-access requirements are specific to the river activity |
| Río Celeste combinations | A more active hiking day | Allow for additional walking and steps |
| Heliconias combinations | Hanging bridges and more rainforest walking | Additional hills, walking and bridge crossings |
| Triple combinations | Three distinct experiences in one day | More activity transitions; confirm the schedule and your party’s pace |
A forest walk focused on wildlife, lunch and a souvenir-shopping stop. Pickup is confirmed around your Guanacaste hotel or villa.
Meet at your confirmed accommodation or meeting point and travel toward Bijagua.
Explore the shaded forest trail and search the canopy with the guiding arrangement for your selected package.
Enjoy lunch and a pause during the day. Share dietary requirements when arranging your booking.
Browse local businesses during the scheduled stop. Optional purchases are at your own expense.
Travel back to your confirmed accommodation. Total timing varies with hotel location, traffic and operations.
Prepare for a shaded forest walk, moderate slopes and changing weather. Your chosen service level determines the guiding format.
Transportation, admission, lunch and refreshments are arranged around your selected service level.
Pack light and prepare for hills, wet surfaces and changing tropical weather.
Faces, families and forest moments from the sloth world. The collection includes photographs enhanced or retouched from originals; wildlife sightings vary from visit to visit.
These Tripadvisor excerpts describe sloth and rainforest experiences, including combo tours. Each card shows the experience date, tour context and a link to the full review.
Before you choose your date
The guided forest walk takes place in Bijagua de Upala, Alajuela. BestToursCR arranges private pickup from the Guanacaste hotel or meeting point confirmed for your reservation.
Allow approximately 8 hours for the standalone day trip, including hotel transportation and the scheduled stops. Timing varies with your pickup location, traffic and activity conditions. Double and triple combos have their own itineraries.
The guided walk usually takes 1 to 1½ hours. The route is mainly shaded by mature trees, with moderate slopes, a few stairs and possible muddy sections.
No. Sloths and other animals are wildlife, so their location, visibility and activity vary. Your guide helps search the trees, but sightings of any particular animal are not guaranteed.
There is an opportunity to look for both types during the forest walk. Seeing either type, or both, depends on wildlife conditions on the day.
Gold and Silver include private tour service. Bronze combines private transportation with a shared attraction experience. Corporate transportation and staffing are arranged for the group. No package promises exclusive use of the forest or attraction.
The standalone experience includes private transportation, admission, lunch, snacks, water, soda, beer for adult guests and a 30-minute souvenir-shopping stop. Gold and Silver include private guiding; Bronze uses a shared attraction format. Corporate includes coordinated group transportation and guide service.
Children ages 5 and older can participate if they can manage the walking route, moderate slopes and short uneven sections. The published child category is ages 5–11. Tell us the children’s ages when arranging the trip.
It can suit older adults who are comfortable walking for 1 to 1½ hours on a route with moderate slopes and possible mud. Bathrooms and places to rest are available. Discuss walking needs before booking.
No. The walking route does not offer wheelchair access. Contact BestToursCR before booking if anyone in your party has mobility limitations.
Please contact BestToursCR before booking to discuss the walking terrain and transportation arrangements. The route includes moderate slopes and can be muddy; participation should be considered for the individual traveler.
Yes, the tour operates in sunshine and rain, subject to safe operating conditions. Bring rain protection and suitable footwear. Weather-related operational changes follow the confirmed booking terms and BestToursCR reservations policy.
Bring your passport or a legible copy as advised for the confirmed itinerary, a camera with rain protection, hiking or tennis shoes, a rain jacket, a towel, a change of clothes, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and spending money for local businesses.
Pickup can be arranged from the Guanacaste hotels and areas listed on this page, including Papagayo, the Riu area, Flamingo, Tamarindo and JW Marriott Guanacaste. Your exact pickup point and time are confirmed for your reservation.
Gold, Silver and Bronze have a base price for 2 adults, with separate additional-adult, child (5–11) and solo-traveler options. Gold has a maximum of 5 passengers; Silver and Bronze have a maximum of 9, including children. Corporate is $188 per person for groups of 11–50 participants.
Yes. The standalone solo-traveler prices are $955 for Gold, $747 for Silver and $681 for Bronze. Select Solo Traveler in the corresponding package cart.
Yes. The combinations on this page pair the sloth walk with activities such as a river float, a river boat tour, Río Celeste, Heliconias Hanging Bridges or Llanos del Cortés Waterfall. Each combination has its own itinerary, requirements and price.
Confirm your preferred date, pickup hotel, group details and selected package with BestToursCR. Use the corresponding PayPal cart or request a PayPal invoice for the confirmed arrangement. Review the product details and reservations policy before payment; contact us first for last-minute plans or an eligible deposit.
Complete your Guanacaste plans
Arrange private or luxury transportation between Liberia International Airport and your Guanacaste accommodation. Explore destination-specific options and prices before your arrival.
Explore Liberia Airport TransfersStandalone · Double · Triple
Choose a focused Sloth Tour or a combination that suits your interests. We’ll help confirm the route, service level, transportation and timing.
Plan my Sloth TourLocal planning by BestToursCR, led by Yeudy Morera in La Cruz, Guanacaste.
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