Enjoy a private walk designed for families and couples who want a more personalized experience in Carara National Park.
This tour offers closer interaction with the guide, ideal for calmly observing wildlife and learning about the park’s flora and fauna.Located in Costa Rica’s Central Pacific region.
The total duration is 3 hours and includes visits along various trails (a universal path available for visitors with limited mobility)—including, weather permitting, the Meandering Lagoon Trail formed by former curves of the Tárcoles River, which, over time, became separated from the main flow, creating a vibrant wetland ecosystem teeming with life.
Also includes a visit to Tárcoles Beach, where you can see the Scarlet Macaw feeding stations and observe seabirds in their natural habitat.
Entrance fee included ($12)
Its privileged location along the transition zone between dry forest and tropical rainforest makes it a unique ecological hotspot, offering visitors the chance to experience Costa Rica’s natural richness all in one place.
Carara National Park is a true natural haven spanning 5,242 hectares—perfect for biodiversity enthusiasts, nature photographers, and those seeking gentle adventure.
The park is home to over 400 bird species, including the iconic scarlet macaw, often seen in its natural habitat. Wildlife such as white-faced monkeys, toucans, peccaries, and sloths also thrive here, and the park features accessible trails for all, including a universal trail adapted for visitors with disabilities.
A perfect experience to connect with nature and enjoy the park at a relaxed pace.
Appointments or services must be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance to avoid any penalties. If the cancellation is made within this timeframe, the amount previously paid will be refunded, minus any associated bank transaction fees.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance are non-refundable, except in cases of force majeure with proper justification.
We appreciate your understanding and your commitment to responsible scheduling.
Posted on S J10 August 2026Verified A wonderful flora and fauna-filled experience Victor is such a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide. He was very thorough and spoke to us a lot about Costa Rica history, flora, and fauna. We saw so many animals including: monkeys, frogs, variety of birds, insects, bats, and many interesting plant species inside Carara National Park. If you are in this area of Costa Rica I would highly recommend Victor as your guide in the parks!Posted on lunatunacan10 August 2026Verified Carara National Park with Victor very knowledgeable and showed up many animals . His knowledge of plants and trees put the eco system on perspective. Recommend!Posted on J L10 August 2026Verified Awesome wildlife tour experience Victor was extremely knowledgeable and warm. We saw dozens of classes and species of wildlife with him and got to get up close and personal using his telescope.Posted on Jim H21 June 2026Verified Victorious Victor had an amazing wealth of knowledge about the floor and fun of the Carrara national Park and above and beyond that is amazing human I would highly recommend anything that he is involvedPosted on donnatchloe2 June 2026Verified Tour of Carara National Park We were late (long story) and Vic patiently waited over an hour for us. He was kind and gracious and we enjoyed his expertise on the tour.Posted on Dreamer0676509148826 May 2026Verified AMAZING He is FANTASTIC! So meaningful and he really understands the land and its magic.Posted on Alberto O26 May 2026Verified Great experience Amazing experience. The Gide is very helpful and knowledgable.Posted on Ramesh M17 April 2026Verified Excellent He is very knowledgeable and explained the so beautifully we really enjoyedPosted on Odyssey806378 March 2026Verified Excellent birding tour guide Vic is a wonderful birding tour guide. He is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and generous with his time. I took three birding tours with him, and he arranged all my transfers and lodging as well. Everything about the experience was great. Highly recommended.Posted on Leanna P25 January 2026Verified Beautiful Birds We spent two mornings with Victor touring Carara National Park and on the Tarcoles River on the bird and mangrove tour. We also had the privilege of visiting his farm for an impromptu bird and breakfast tour. Definitely highlights of our trip to Costa Rica! Victor is very knowledgeable and experienced . He does his utmost to ensure his guests have a memorable experience. Highly recommend. We hope to return in the future!