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15 Best Sloth Watching Tours

Sloths top everyone’s wish list, so I’ve collected the walks where guides reliably find them: quiet trails, spotting scopes, small groups. The scope is the whole trick; you get the close-up while the sloth stays sixty feet up, undisturbed. La Fortuna has both two-toed and three-toed species, and good guides often find both in a morning.

1.Sloth Watching Tour

Discover the truth about sloths and their speed on the thrilling Sloth Watching Tour in Costa Rica, but be prepared for a surprising twist that will leave you in awe.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Very fun your and we saw so many sloths! The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly and I was so excited to see both types of sloths on this tour! There was even a large poisonous snake hiding in the woods!”

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2.La Fortuna Sloth Tour

Open your eyes to the enchanting world of La Fortuna Sloth Tour 2024 and discover the unexpected secrets that lie within the lush rainforest.

★ 5.0

“This was an amazing tour. Our tour guide was fabulous. He spotted 8 sloths with his spotting scope and took pictures for us through the spotting scope so that they were very clear and easy to see. He also talked about the flora and what…”

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3.Sloth Tour in La Fortuna

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of the rainforest, where an extraordinary encounter with sloths awaits, but not without a twist.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely a fantastic must do. Jaime and Johnathan were the best. We several sloths and a baby. The breakfast was great and he wild birds were exquisite.”

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4.La Fortuna Sloths, Coffee, and Chocolate Experience

Lose yourself in the Costa Rican rainforest on the La Fortuna Sloths, Coffee, and Chocolate Experience 2024, a captivating adventure that will leave you craving for more.

★ 5.0

“The wildlife spotting section was great. We had a knowledgeable guide, who was clearly passionate. We saw more than just sloths which was great. The coffee, sugar cane and chocolate part of the tour was not as nice of an expierence. The guide was different…”

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5.Sloth Watching Trail

Kaleidoscope of colors and curious creatures await on the Sloth Watching Trail, where every step promises a surprising encounter that will leave you wanting more.

★ 5.0

“The naturalists/guides are fantastic. We saw a number of sloths, one which was about 3 meters from us. We saw many beautiful birds as well. It’s a beautiful location and the walk through the forest was with the price of admission. Note: IMHO getting a…”

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6.Private Sloth and Monkey Wildlife Tour

Discover the hidden treasures of Costa Rica's jungle on a Private Sloth and Monkey Wildlife Tour - where nature's wonders await, but what sets this adventure apart?

★ 5.0

“This was such a great activity. Isaac was very knowledgable and it was apparent that he loves animals and what he does. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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7.Bijagua De Upala 1-Hour Sloth-Spotting Rainforest Walking Tour – La Fortuna

Trek through the rainforest on the Bijagua De Upala 1-Hour Sloth-Spotting Rainforest Walking Tour 2024 - La Fortuna and uncover the secrets of sloth-spotting, but that's just the tip of the iceberg.

★ 5.0

“Absolutely wonderful experience. Easy to find, most affordable guided tour we did the whole trip, all employees were friendly and helpful. They told each other on radios when they saw animals like toucans, humming birds, snakes etc so they could bring their groups by also.…”

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9.Morning Wildlife-Spotting River Float Beneath Arenal Volcano – La Fortuna

Join the early birds on a thrilling river float beneath Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna for a chance to encounter exotic wildlife and breathtaking landscapes - but that's just the beginning.

★ 5.0

“We were a family of 7. With a 2 year old and 7 year old. It was safe and super fun, would definitely recommend. The tour guides know what they're doing. The lunch at end was nice and the sugar cane juice.”

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10.Wildlife Boat Trip Caño Negro

Step into the untamed wilderness of Caño Negro and embark on a wildlife boat trip like no other, where thrilling encounters with captivating creatures await.

★ 5.0

“This was a good trip. It was well organized and the lunch and extra activities were great. The one thing I would say is that it's more suited for a casual day out and not actual wildlife watching, especially not bird watching. It was heavily…”

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11.Wildlife Rescue Center Tour in Costa Rica

Discover the captivating world of wildlife rescue in Costa Rica, where adorable inhabitants and extraordinary conservation efforts await, on the Wildlife Rescue Center Tour.

★ 5.0

“An excellent way to learn about species native to CR, thanks to our very knowledgeable guide. Timing was perfect, a little over 2 hours, although several animals were not visible due to their nocturnal natures. There was less direct interaction with animals than I had…”

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12.La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour

Keen adventurers can embark on the La Fortuna Best Frogs and Wildlife Night Tour, where they will uncover a hidden world of nocturnal creatures and be left wondering what other fascinating species await in the darkness.

★ 5.0

“Paz was an amazing guide who helped us see so many unique creatures. Some things we saw include a bunch of frogs, a baby caiman, many green basilisks (Jesus Christ lizards), and even a big fer-de-lance who was eating a meal. Could not recommend this…”

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13.Excellent Wildlife Tour in Bijagua De Upala

Marvel at the captivating wonders of Bijagua De Upala's wildlife on this excellent tour, where every moment promises to leave you in awe of nature's secrets.

★ 5.0

“Manfred was an excellent guide!! We saw the elusive blue Jean frog and 4 sloths!! It was the best! We had been to CR before and only saw one.”

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14.Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour

Step into Costa Rica's wilderness on the Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour, where surprises and exclusive insights await at every turn.

★ 5.0

“There were lots of 2 & 3 toed sloths on this tour. Saw a few mothers with babies. William is an excellent guide. The trail is mostly flat and easy for almost everybody to walk. If you like to see sloths this is well worth…”

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15.Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class

Yearning to uncover the mysteries of La Fortuna's Sloth Tour and Tortilla Cooking Class, where nature's wonders and culinary traditions intertwine in a captivating journey.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing experience on the Sloth Tour & Tortilla experience! Our guide, Davi, went above and beyond to make sure we were able to see sloths, and his knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour even better. The tortilla-making was fun and authentic, and…”

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