Elías Nature Tours

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    Elias Nature Tours
    Happy family with Arenal Volcano in full view — La Fortuna, Costa RicaSpider monkey leaping through the Arenal rainforest canopyArenal Volcano seen from the Observatory Lodge at sunriseKing Vulture portrait at Boca Tapada — bird photography in Costa RicaFamily at the Arenal 1968 lava trail with the volcano behindHummingbird captured with multi-flash photography in Costa RicaBoca Tapada full-day expedition — Great Green Macaws habitatPhotographers with telephoto lenses at the Boca Tapada hideCaño Negro wildlife refuge — boat safari through the wetlandsRed-eyed Tree Frog at night — macro photography in La FortunaFamily on a Mistico hanging bridge in the Arenal rainforestThree-toed sloth resting in a Cecropia tree — Bogarin TrailTropical bird perched in the Arenal rainforest — birding tourTwo-toed Sloth close-up — wildlife photography at Peñas Blancas RiverFamily on a hanging bridge in the Arenal rainforest canopyLa Fortuna waterfall in the rainforest
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    From a single tour to a full multi-day plan — with or without transport. One local team in La Fortuna handles it all.

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    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour#1 Most Booked
    From $115
    all incl.

    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour

    2 hours5.0
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    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife WalkFamily Favorite
    From $135
    all incl.

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk

    2.5–3 hours5.0
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Night TourBest Night Tour
    From $115
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour

    2 hours5.0
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    Papa's Place – Night TourNight Tour
    From $115
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    Papa's Place – Night Tour

    2 hours5.0
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    Mariolas Sloth Trail – Wildlife TourSloth Sanctuary
    From $115
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    Mariolas Sloth Trail – Wildlife Tour

    2 hours5.0
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    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas RiverSafari Float
    From $135
    all incl.

    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River

    2–2.5 hours5.0
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    Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife WalkFor Birders
    From $129
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    Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk

    3 hours5.0
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    🌋 La Fortuna – Classic Combo Experience
    #1
    From $582all incl.

    🌋 La Fortuna – Classic Combo Experience

    Most popular spots in one day: Hanging Bridges + Arenal 1968 + La Fortuna Waterfall

    Full day (~10 hours) La Fortuna, Arenal 5.0
    Free cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk
    #2
    From $122all incl.

    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk

    Volcano trail walk with lava fields, forest edges and classic Arenal viewpoints

    2.5–3 hours Arenal 1968 Volcano Trails 5.0
    Free cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
    La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided
    #3
    From $34all incl.

    La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided

    Self-guided park entrance to the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall — explore at your own pace, swim and take photos.

    2–3 hours La Fortuna Waterfall 5.0
    Free cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk
    #4
    From $135all incl.

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk

    16 hanging bridges through pristine primary rainforest — Arenal Volcano views, toucans overhead and sloths in the canopy.

    2.5–3 hours Mistico Hanging Bridges 5.0
    Free cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour
    #5
    From $115all incl.

    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour

    Almost-guaranteed sloth sightings, trogons and easy wildlife photography on La Fortuna's most beloved trail.

    2 hours Bogarín Trail / Sloth Paradise 5.0
    Free cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River
    #6
    From $135all incl.

    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River

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    A silent river float where sloths, spider monkeys and Agami Herons come to you — no effort, pure wildlife.

    2–2.5 hours Peñas Blancas River 5.0
    Free cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
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    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River private tour in La Fortuna Costa Rica
    💧 Easy & Scenic
    From $135
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    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River

    A peaceful river float spotting sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds.

    👨‍👩‍👧 Families🥾 Easy
    2–2.5 hoursPeñas Blancas RiverFree cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour private tour in La Fortuna Costa Rica
    🌙 Best Night Tour
    From $115
    per person · all incl.

    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour

    Frogs, snakes, and nocturnal wildlife with professional lighting.

    2 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La FortunaFree cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour private tour in La Fortuna Costa Rica
    🦜 For Birders
    From $163
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour

    Expert-guided birdwatching through wetlands and rainforest.

    2–3 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La FortunaFree cancellation 48h+ (−5% fee)
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    ⭐ What Our Guests Say

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    TripAdvisor

    Elias was wonderful in helping us plan out our trip, excursions, hikes, restaurants, drive times and routes. Our guide Miller at Místico Hanging Bridges was knowledgeable about the local wildlife and gave us a much deepe…

    Mistico Hanging Bridges · Guide Miller

    Brooklyn, New York ·

    TripAdvisor

    Great Manuel Antonio park tour with Andrew! He is very knowledgeable and patient, and helped us spot so much wildlife we would have walked right past. Highly recommend.

    Manuel Antonio · Guide Andrew

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    Google

    What a fantastic experience! Today we went on a private birdwatching tour with Elias. His passion for nature, birds and all other living creatures in his homeland of Costa Rica is truly inspiring. We had the opportunity…

    Private Birdwatching Tour · Guide Elias

    TripAdvisor

    Luis was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful day birdwatching in La Fortuna and Arenal. We identified nearly 100 species. We would absolutely recommend Luis and the whole team — knowledgeable and helpful in identifyi…

    Birdwatching La Fortuna / Arenal · Guide Luis

    TripAdvisor

    I had two private night tours with Jose. He was very professional and helpful. He tried very hard to find me my targeted animals and the perfect photography angles. I learned a lot of information about the creatures here…

    Private Night Macro Photography · Guide José

    Rik Huijts

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    We have done two tours with Elias. First a birdwatching tour in the morning with Raul — he has been doing this for 25 years and knew everything about the birds, spotting them from so far away. Absolutely amazing. The nig…

    Birdwatching + Night Tour · Guide Raul & José

    Leeds, United Kingdom ·

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    Fantastic experience with Elias nature tours, right from booking the tour and having responsive, helpful communication, to the tour itself. We did the private night tour in La Fortuna, with José as our guide and we saw S…

    La Fortuna Night Tour · Guide José

    Robert

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    I had an incredible experience on a bird photography tour with Elias at Ecocentro Danaus. We spotted around 40 different bird species, and Elias identified each one effortlessly, sharing details about behavior and habita…

    Ecocentro Danaus Bird Photography · Guide Elias

    TripAdvisor

    I highly recommend hiring an Elias Tour. The entire Elias team is spectacular, especially Chino and Roy, who guided us on fantastic tours.

    · Guide Chino & Roy

    Julie Tearle

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    We had such an amazing experience with Elias Nature Tours from beginning to end. Elias took our whole wish list and booked everything: 2 night walks (Ecocentro Danaus and Papa's place), canyoning, white water rafting wit…

    Full La Fortuna itinerary · Guide Luis & Gabriel

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    La Fortuna, Alajuela, CR

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