Did you know that African wildlife feels right at home here in Guanacaste's pastureland? The eco-system mimics that of the plains of East Africa. Welcome to Ponderosa, Liberia, Costa Rica: where you can hand feed the friendliest giraffes in the world. The park has some 300 animals from 22 different species; 11 of them are African species that you can observe and some of these you can feed with carrot sticks. They live comfortably in a freedom-controlled 30-hectare area. During this incredible ride onboard our special safari tour trucks, one of our trained guides will provide you with information and facts about every species. The tour takes approximately one hour, and each truck can carry 25 people. You can purchase the carrot sticks inside the park. Once you have worked up an appetite from your Safari you may enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch right in the park. You can also choose to add an afternoon at our waterfalls. Africa Safari Tour: In a space of 30 hectares more than 250 exotic animals live and interact with visitors. This safari allows you to see up close, feed, and even take selfies, with giraffes, zebras, watusis, wildebeests, dromedaries, ostriches, oryx, and nilgai, among others. In the restaurant area, we offer carrots to facilitate the interaction with the animals. Waterfalls: El Salto River, which crosses the park gives you the opportunity to enjoy the La Perla waterfall and swimming area. Enjoy taking your time and bring your bathing suits to enjoy family-friendly fun by swimming area.

Spend a day at the world-famous Arenal Volcano. Enjoy stunning views as you drive along Lake Arenal, closing in on one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world. You will have front row seats for one of nature's natural wonders, then put on your hiking shoes for the walk around the base trails of Arenal volcano. Here your guide will show you wildlife in its natural environment as well as spectacular hidden waterfalls. Once you have worked up an appetite enjoy our famous traditional Costa Rican cuisine. Then spend the afternoon soaking in the natural hot springs at the base of the volcano. There are numerous natural hot springs and waterfalls from warm to piping hot! Soak those tired and aching muscles and breathe a sigh of "Pura Vida" relief. Want to pick up some souvenirs? Make a quick stop in La Fortuna for some shopping before you drive back to your accommodation safe and sound.

Experience Costa Rica’s world-renowned Arenal Volcano and Rain Forest on this adventure-filled day trip. This destination is a must-see while visiting Costa Rica. You will discover the enormous and breathtaking Arenal volcano. Arenal is one of the most active volcanoes in the western hemisphere. A delicious traditional Costa Rican lunch is also included where you will be able to explore miles of trails through the rain forest around the Arenal volcano area and visit the Volcanic Activity Center. Here you’ll walk by the remains of the historic 1968 eruption and – depending on the weather – have the chance to see the volcano in action. You will also have a chance to see waterfalls and a large variety of bird and animal wildlife.

How about some grilled lobster sitting beach side in Costa Rica? ATV adventure up into the mountains and down to the oceans of Guanacaste. On Costa Rica's spectacularly rugged Pacific coastline is where we will take you to an elevation of 1,240 feet and you can see for miles! Then spend some time exploring the mountain trails leading back down to sea level. We'll hop on down the beach trails and end up at one of our favorite watering holes. ATV adventures can be dusty and hot. Take the opportunity to freshen up and cool down with some nice beverages. Then enjoy some nice barbecue lobster while you watch the the waves of the idylic ocean. Once your your bellies are full and you have recharged it's back onto your ATV's for a casual ride back home to the start point.

Experience one of Guanacaste’s greatest natural wonders: sloths in their native habitat. Driving from the Guanacaste lowlands at the base of majestic active volcanoes, snaking between the giant Miravalles and Tenorio volcanos, you will cross the continental divide and enter into Bijagua. Bijagua means “two waters” and is named after the influence of the climate and the rain on the area. This is a nature hikers' paradise, replete with the biodiversity for which Costa Rica is famous. And, of course, sloths abound. They're everywhere, hanging from the trees and branches, always "smiling." Usually, mothers will be carrying their babies. Bijagua also provides the perfect climate and rainforest environment for you to come upon exotic reptiles and frogs, like the Red Eyed Frog, Green-and-Black Poison Arrow Frog, Blue Jeans Frog, and many other examples of tropical wildlife, as well. For sloth and wildlife lovers in general, put this on your “Must-Do” list while visiting Costa Rica.

Join us for a wonderful ornithological adventure, exploring the high and lowlands of Guanacaste province or other birding hotspots in Costa Rica's biodiverse forests and jungles. There are dry forests, cloud forest, arid mountain peaks, humid lowlands, mangroves and coral reefs that attract totally different species but that also are easily accessible by visitors. Our certified naturalist guides can take you to great areas to add to your bird count.  Central America, in general, and Costa Rica, in particular, are in a privileged geographical position, making the region a planetary birding paradise. The equatorial country is inserted between tropical areas, making it an important host for a wide variety of fauna and flora species: birds are one of the biggest animal groups in Costa Rica - both resident and migratory from many parts of the world. The country's different tropical forest types, its climate and weather patterns create multiple ecosystems that are excellent habitats for many species on any birdwatcher's life list. Costa Rica has 12 of the planet’s 18 different life zones and a wide range of micro-climates. One respected catalog recently posted a count of 930 species observed in Costa Rica, one of the highest such counts for any country. Many birding groups have identified over 100 species in a single day's outing in various Costa Rican locations; 150-species days have been reported. Some highlights are Quetzals, Macaws, Toucans, Tanagers, Eagles, aquatic birds, hummingbirds and Manakins. The position of Costa Rica as a bridge between North and South America and its national policies for nature conservation offers visitors the opportunity to spot an extensive variety of birds and wildlife. An extra plus is the fact that Costa Rica is an important waystation for migratory birds: for example, during its dry season, many thousands of waterbirds come from North and South America, and all over the world, because for that period of time Costa Rica has a warm climate, perfect for a three-month stay. And then it's up and away to points around the globe. Costa Rica and its conservationist policies thus are very important for the planet's overall natural health, transforming it into a unique experience for nature lovers in general and a must-go destination for birders. Contact our online guides for more information about birding possibilities in Guanacaste province or around Costa Rica.

Our Mega Combo at the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is an action-packed day of adventure. Everything you wanted to do in Costa Rica you can do in this one place. The full-day experience provides you with an amazing canopy tour by a zip line along the slopes of the volcano. Then cool off with a 1,4000 ft waterslide, the longest jungle waterslide in the world. Enjoy Costa Rican cultural demonstrations of pottery and tortilla making. Costa Rican buffet lunch is served around noonish and then enjoy horseback riding down the volcanic trails. Finally but not least soak your cares away in our natural hot springs, sauna/steam rooms, mudbaths, and various hot springs pools scattered throughout the jungle. Apart from being an adventure park, we are also a mountain lodge and a nature preservation area. There are thousands of acres of forest, a vast ocean of trees, and all are filled with wildlife to observe.

Some of the best snorkeling in Costa Rica is located right off of our beautiful coastline here in Flamingo beach Guanacaste. Divers from all over the world come to Guanacaste, Costa Rica to SCUBA dive and you can catch a ride with them out to the world-famous Catalinas Islands. The 20 islands that make up the Catalinas Islands chain are bathed in pristine water. The islands, as well as the waters that surround them, are home to an abundant array of marine animals, birds, and land animals. Once you understand the myriad marine species that call these waters home, you will see exactly why divers from around the world make it a point to put the Catalinas Islands on their list of must-see dive sites.

The most popular tour in the region. Spend the afternoon sailing on one of Guanacaste's famous catamarans. After sailing up the north or down the southern coast, the captain will stop at one of many special anchorages. This is where you can enjoy water sports such as snorkeling or simply playing in the ocean. A guided snorkeling tour is also available during which you can view a myriad of marine life. While you work up an appetite the crew will prepare a light lunch and refreshments. Then, get ready for the light show of a lifetime as the catamaran returns to port and offers you the best seats in the house to watch as the sun disappears under the horizon. This is an all-inclusive trip, so just bring a towel, bathing suit, and sunscreen.

Embark on an enchanted treetop walkway eco-tour. Walk along different hanging bridges ranging in length from 150-510 ft. Walk across cloud forest trails exploring local flora and fauna. Enjoy several species of birds, such as the three-wattled bellbird, the bare-necked umbrellabird, and the resplendent quetzal as you move through this majestic forest. Once you have completed your walk you have the additional available option of visiting the Herpetarium Adventure where you can appreciate over 30 different species including snakes, frogs, toads, lizards and turtles. You can also choose to have a traditional Costa Rica lunch.

Explore one of the most biodiverse tropical cloud forests in the world. We will spend the day zipping through the canopy, exploring the top of the jungle by gondola, and hiking an extensive network of hanging bridges Guides will point out birdlife and wildlife as well as explain the different flora and fauna of the area.

The Palo Verde National Park tour in Guanacaste, Costa Rica is usually on everyone's must-see list when visiting the area. Your day starts early as we pick you up from your hotel or condo and drive you to one of the rarest and bio-diverse ecosystems in the world. Recommended for those who seek wildlife and birdlife. Palo Verde comprises dry forest, wetland and mangrove swamps, which is an ideal habitat for Costa Rican crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, parrots, and other exotic birds. The Palo Verde Tour carries you through one of the largest concentrations of waterfowl in Central America. The Palo Verde National Park Riverboat Tour takes place along a stretch of the Tempisque River Conservation Area in Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica. The surrounding region is mostly tropical dry forest, and the park focuses on conserving vital floodplain, marshes, limestone ridges, and seasonal pools from the encroachment of civilization to mitigate the risk to the ecology. A major feature is the density and variety of bird species, a substantial factor that led to the creation of the reserve, due in part to its diverse ecology: 15 different topographical zones ranging from evergreen forests to mangrove swamps. Birds spotted regularly in the park include Great Curassows, Scarlet Macaws, White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbills, Anhingas, Jabirus, and Wood Storks, among many others.

In the midst of the rainforest exist one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world. It lies at the end of one of the most spectacular rivers of Costa Rica: Rio Celeste. “Los Teñideros,” where two streams of crystalline water merge into one; the mix between the minerals of the river and the minerals from the volcano crater the famous celestial blue hue that gives the river its name. On your descent, you will discover the spectacular Rio Celeste waterfall, whose color makes it a one-of-a-kind. This one of the tours on everyones must do list.

Experience the thrill of white water rafting on the Tenorio River in Guanacaste. The rapids are class 1,2,3 and class 4 and provide you with a thrilling ride that will put even the biggest roller coasters to shame. Raft sizes vary and are adapted to group sizes. Safety is Priority #1 and all necessary equipment is provided. Even if you have never experienced white water before, you will remember your day of exhilarating fun as one of your best activities during your visit to Costa Rica. After your thrill, enjoy a complimentary traditional lunch before heading back to your hotel or villa.

Vandara is located northeast of Liberia, surrounded by tropical dry forest. This is the perfect place for those seeking rest and relaxation. In the hot springs area, you'll discover a variety of pools with differing temperatures where you can relax and rejuvenate your body after a long day of activities, such as horseback riding, canopy zip lining, and water sliding. You will enjoy beautiful views and also admire a variety of birds and other wildlife, including monkeys. Lunch is included to complete a full day of fun at Vandara.