# Costa Rica Day Trips for Wildlife Viewing | Lokal Travel > Discover Costa Rica's day trips for wildlife viewing. Choose from ready-to-book tours or a custom itinerary by our in-country experts. # Costa Rica Wildlife Day Trips [Nearby](/en/nearby) Search 12 listings Want something else? Let an in-country expert [design the perfect trip in Costa Rica](/en/qa/costa-rica/explore-overlay)! [![Monteverde Cloud Forest Day & Night Tour with Naturalist Guide](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/dfjavxthk9dmbfoffkil.jpg)USD 119/personMonteverde Cloud Forest Day & Night Tour with Naturalist GuideMonteverde, Costa RicaFull Day | Hiking, Night Tour, Walking toursExplore the Cloud Forest through two different perspectives - day and night! This privately guided tour gives travelers a chance to observe the beauty of the forest during the day and then see the unqiue wildlife that comes alive after the sun goe...](/en/go/cloud-forest-day-night-tour) [![Corcovado Hike 'El Tigre'](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/kckqn9p8f3eb6x7jraf9.jpg)USD 85/personCorcovado Hike 'El Tigre'Dos Brazos, Costa RicaHalf Day | Birdwatching, Hiking, Wildlife ViewingHike the crown jewel (or golden nugget!) of Dos Brazos, the new Sendero El Tigre, a 7km medium­-high difficulty trail which enters a remote part of Corcovado National Park for 2.5km. In addition to pristine rainforest and wildlfie, you'll get a gl...](/en/go/corcovado-hike-el-tigre) [![Rio Sierpe Mangrove Tour](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ay0vsbduyop1akyvglz5.jpg)USD 95/personRio Sierpe Mangrove TourSierpe, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Birdwatching, Boat Tour, Getting to Know LocalsEmbark on a serene boat journey through the untouched Rio Sierpe River mangroves with the local guides of the Osa Rural Tours Cooperative. As you meander through tranquil waterways, witness crocodiles, myriad bird species, and more amidst the lush...](/en/go/rio-sierpe-mangrove-tour) [![Explore the Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes of Cartago Valley](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ytrim5dthcbdlgajucvx.jpg)USD 95/personExplore the Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes of Cartago ValleyCartago Valley , Costa RicaFull Day | Community Visit, Getting to Know Locals, Historical SitesTravel with local biologists from San Jose to Cartago province to discover the landscapes and country lifestyle at the foothills of two increidble volcanoes. On this full day tour, you'll walk along one of the largest active craters in the world a...](/en/go/explore-the-irazu-and-turrailba-volcanos-of-cartago-valley) [![Dolphin and Whale Spotting on Golfo Dulce](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/xhp2m0jc1d6hgmsr3grh.jpg)USD 155/personDolphin and Whale Spotting on Golfo DulceRincon, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Boat Tour, Snorkeling, Wildlife ViewingGo out in search of dolphins and other amazing marine life of the Golfo Dulce, one of the four tropical fjords that exist in the world. You will take a boat to enjoy the beautiful landscapes that surround the gulf, seeing forests that seem to disa...](/en/go/boat-tour-golfo-dulce) [![Sky Trek Ultimate Zip Lining](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ggo8f8af7eksmrzwthfj.jpg)USD 67/personSky Trek Ultimate Zip LiningLa Fortuna, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Eco-tourism, Wildlife Viewing, ZiplineSoar through the Arenal sky, in between treetops and across expansive canyons as you ride along the Sky Trek Zipline. Your tour will start with an open-air gondola trip to an observation area atop the reserve. From there you will start riding down...](/en/go/sky-trek-zipline) [![Sky Tram Canopy Adventure](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/srz2uz4ortf8yh1tczpt.jpg)USD 49/personSky Tram Canopy AdventureMonteverde, Costa Rica2-3 Hours | Eco-tourism, Wildlife ViewingAscend up into the beauty of the Costa Rican rainforest in your spacious Sky Tram Gondola. This hour long tour will bring you to the highest point in the reserve where you will enjoy stunning views from an expansive observation deck. Along the way...](/en/go/monteverde-costa-rica/sky-tram) [![Localista](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/ewhgj7skwrybdexaotqr.jpg)LocalistaSan Jose, Costa RicaBeach, Biking, BirdwatchingLocalista is renowned for its unique approach to travel, emphasizing genuine, locally-focused adventures in the picturesque landscapes of Costa Rica. Expertly catering to both group excursions and solo travelers, the company stands as a beacon for...](/en/provider/localista-travel) [![Pasión Costa Rica Tours](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/bakrcpb2zbmeq0th231q.jpg)USD 79/personPasión Costa Rica ToursMonteverde, Costa RicaBirdwatching, Night Tour, Walking toursExperience Monteverde, Costa Rica with Pasión Costa Rica Tours. Private tours with experienced naturalist guides.](/en/provider/pasion-costa-rica-tours) [![Osa Wild Travel](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/hir2m0fdbfiavhytndou.jpg)USD 50/personOsa Wild TravelPuerto Jimenez, Costa RicaCamping, Community Visit, Cooking ClassExperience Costa Rica's natural beauty and cultural richness with Osa Wild Travel. Learn more about their commitment to community tourism and sustainable tourism.](/en/provider/osa-wild-travel) [![Rancho Quemado Development Association](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/jtz0c4yjboyw05woqxub.jpg)USD 25/personRancho Quemado Development AssociationRancho Quemado, Costa RicaCommunity Lodge, Community Visit, Cooking ClassEmbark on an extraordinary journey to Rancho Quemado, a vibrant village nestled in the lush Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Experience community empowerment, diverse activities, and conservation success.](/en/provider/rancho-quemado-development-association) [![Osa Rural Tours](https://res.cloudinary.com/lokal/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto,c_fill,h_250,w_460/x51j48rrtmrg8koki3tb.jpg)USD 47/personOsa Rural ToursOsa Peninsula, Costa RicaBirdwatching, Boat Tour, CanoeingDiscover the beauty of Costa Rica's Osa Peninsula with Osa Rural Tours. Experience dolphin watching, mangrove explorations, cooking classes, and more!](/en/provider/osa-rural-tours) Embark on a journey through Costa Rica's diverse ecosystems with day trips designed for wildlife enthusiasts. Explore the [mangroves of Rio Sierpe](/en/go/rio-sierpe-mangrove-tour) with Osa Rural Tours Cooperative, or witness the grandeur of the [Irazu and Turrialba Volcanoes](/en/go/explore-the-irazu-and-turrailba-volcanos-of-cartago-valley) in Cartago Valley. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the [Monteverde Cloud Forest](/en/go/cloud-forest-day-night-tour), both during the day and at night. Hike the El Tigre Trail in [Corcovado National Park](/en/go/corcovado-hike-el-tigre) for an up-close encounter with its rich rainforest and wildlife. Sail the Golfo Dulce waters for [dolphin and whale spotting](/en/go/boat-tour-golfo-dulce), or seek adrenaline-pumping adventures with [zip lining](/en/go/sky-trek-zipline) in La Fortuna. For a gentler pace, the [Sky Tram Canopy Adventure](/en/go/sky-tram) in Monteverde offers breathtaking views of the rainforest. Either select one of the ready-to-book experiences below, or if you'd prefer, you can [fill out a questionnaire](/en/qa/costa-rica) and one of our in-country experts will be ready to tailor a custom itinerary to your interests that go far beyond what is listed here. 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