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Bijagua de Upala: Responsible Sloth Safari & Floating Lagoon

By Essencia Costa Rica
Free cancellation available
Price is CHF 59 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Not all sloth tours in Costa Rica are created equal.
At Outdoor Explorer Costa Rica, we operate on a private reserve in Bijagua de Upala where every wildlife encounter is 100% natural — no animals are disturbed, touched, or stressed for the sake of a photograph. Our certified naturalist guide identifies over 500 bird species by call alone, turning every rustle in the canopy into a discovery.
But what truly sets us apart is what happens after the rainforest walk. You board a float and glide silently across a private lagoon covered entirely in living vegetation — waterbirds landing inches away, wild orchids on the banks, the sounds of the jungle surrounding you completely.
Two experiences in one visit. Two- and three-toed sloths in their natural habitat. Then the only floating lagoon wildlife safari in Bijagua.
Small groups. Flexible times 8am to 4pm. A guide who genuinely loves what he does.
This is responsible wildlife tourism — and the Costa Rica most tourists never find.

Activity location

  • Bijagua de Upala
    • Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bijagua
    • Bijagua, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

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Bijagua de Upala: Responsible Sloth Safari & Floating Lagoon in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • Opening hours: Wed 08:00-16:00
  • English
Price details
CHF 34.80 x 2 AdultsCHF 69.60
Paid at activityCHF 48.56
Total
Price is CHF 118.16
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Floating lagoon birdwatching safari with safety equipment
  • Inclusions
    Small group maximum 12 travele
  • Inclusions
    Welcome snack — local tropical fruits
  • Inclusions
    Guided rainforest wildlife walk on private reserve trails
  • Inclusions
    Expert bilingual naturalist guide (English and Spanish)
  • Inclusions
    Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Inclusions
    Use of spotting scope when available
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request at additional cost)
  • Exclusions
    Additional meals and drinks beyond welcome snack
  • Exclusions
    Service charge (optional but appreciated)

Know before you book

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Bijagua de Upala

  • 30m
Welcome snack — fresh local tropical fruits on arrival - Bathroom facilities available before the tour begins - Safety briefing and equipment fitting for the floating lagoon - Meet your expert naturalist guide and receive tour overview - Time to prepare cameras, binoculars and insect repellent

Bijagua de Upala

  • 1h
- Spot two- and three-toed sloths in their natural rainforest habitat - Observe toucans, motmots, kingfishers and 500+ bird species - Discover red-eyed tree frogs, tropical vipers and wild orchids - Expert certified naturalist guide with spotting scope - 100% responsible wildlife observation — no animals disturbed - Easy flat trails suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Bijagua de Upala

  • 1h
- Float silently across a private lagoon covered in living vegetation - Observe waterbirds, herons and kingfishers from the water surface - The only floating lagoon wildlife safari in Bijagua de Upala - A serene and unique experience found nowhere else in the region - Glide through aquatic plants surrounded by tropical jungle canopy - Perfect for wildlife photography and birdwatching

Location

Activity location

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    Bijagua de Upala
    • Bijagua de Upala, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Bijagua
    • Bijagua, Provincia de Alajuela, Costa Rica

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