About 15 miles north of Jaco is one of the most beautiful rainforests you´ll ever see, and one of the least visited national parks in Costa Rica. Packed with all the bird watching and forest creatures you can handle, Carara National Park is one of the best kept secrets of Costa Rica! So let our Naturalist guides show you all it has to offer on this Carara National Park tour!
Carara National Park is home to hundreds of species of birds, including motmots, jacamars, antbirds, trogons, and even the endangered Scarlet Macaws. The Scarlet Macaw, or Guacamaya Roja which is all but extinct in most other places of the world, is thriving here at Carara National Park. We told you this place is special! And though the bird watching is definitely out of this world, the forest is teeming with wildlife. You are also likely to spot adorable Capuchin monkeys, howler monkeys, lazy sloths & even kinkajous high in the trees. Even jaguars, boa constrictors and crocodiles are known to hang out in this area of Jaco rainforest. Our naturalist guide knows where all their favorite spots are. So stick close, keep your eyes peeled and have your cameras ready!
Fun for the whole family, Carara National Park has some of the finest manicured trails offered in any of Costa Rica´s national parks. They are even wheelchair accessible, putting this rainforest excursion within reach for almost anyone! If you´ve been searching for an activity in Jaco that everyone can enjoy together, a guided tour through Carara National Park is the perfect family excursion in Costa Rica.
If you think all that exploring will work up your appetite, choose the option to eat lunch with us. A tasty traditional Tico meal will be served after the hike at a local restaurant. The perfect way to end our time exploring Costa Rica's rainforest together.
If you really want to make a full day of it, check out our Carara National Park + Crocodile Tour combo. Float along the Tarcoles River with some of the largest crocodiles in the world!
Our guided Carara National Park tour is a must do in Costa Rica if you are an avid bird watcher. So, don´t miss out on your opportunity for amazing photos of the Scarlet Macaws. You can always count on The Real Deal Tours to offer the best tour deals in Costa Rica, so book your discounted Carara National Park tour with us and save money too!
Guided Hike in Carara National Park Costa Rica from Jaco Details
Carara National Park Tour Includes:
* Round trip transportation from Jaco, Herradura & Los Sueños hotels
* Bilingual naturalist guide
* Costa Rica National Parks entrance fees
* Bottled water
* Optional traditional Tico style hot lunch
Departures: Tour departs at 7:00am daily from most Jaco area hotels. Exact meeting times and instructions will be provided on your confirmation voucher.
Length: Approximately 4 Hours.
Carara National Park Tour Recommendations:
* Comfortable light layers
* Comfortable walking shoes
* Rain poncho
* Eco-friendly insect repellent
* Biodegradable sunblock
* Binoculars
* Camera
* Cash for tour balance, tips for your guides
Children: All ages are welcome. This is the perfect family excursion in Jaco! So bring the whole family!
Restrictions: Great news! Carara National Park was one of Costa Rica's first national parks to make paved trails accessible to all mobility levels. If you have a fold up wheelchair and someone to assist you in and out of the transportation, this is the perfect eco tour in Jaco for you. Please note any limitations or special needs in the Special Requests box when placing your reservation.
Insider Tip: What's all that noise? The very vocal macaws. I guess mother nature blessed them with beautiful looks, but made up for it in their ugly voices. But Carara park is fantastic because it is one of the lesser visited national parks in Costa Rica. No crowds and the concentration of Scarlet Macaws inside the park is amazing. That said, it is really important to know where to look for them. This is what makes a guided hike well worth the money spent. They know where all the wildlife dwells in the park so you don't miss any opportunities for some great photo ops.
Cruise Ship Passengers: If you are traveling to Costa Rica on a cruise ship and want to visit Carara National Park, visit our Caldera & Puntarenas Shore Excursions page for a selection of tours departing right from your cruise ship.
Private Tour: Want to avoid the crowds? Ask us about our private tour rates.
** PLEASE NOTE: Due to the strictly enforced sales tax law that has been introduced in Costa Rica, sales tax may be added to the final payment made to the operator. Sales tax is already included in the deposit amount.
About Your Online Reservation: Booking online does not guarantee that spaces are available and your reservation is confirmed. Our reservation offices are open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm CST daily and we do our best to confirm your reservation and send your confirmed voucher with meeting instructions within 24 hours. If you are booking a tour in less than 24 hours in advance, we recommend you contact us to check availability for you.
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Pricing
Adult:
Retail: $95.00
The Real Deal: $86.00
Child:
Retail: $54.00
The Real Deal: $46.00
Private Option
Adult:
Retail: $111.00
The Real Deal: $100.00
Child:
Retail: $54.00
The Real Deal: $46.00
Carara National Park Tour deposit is $15.00 per Adult and $5.00 per Child.
(The balance of $71.00 per Adult and $41.00 per Child + tax to be paid via provided payment link 48 hours prior to departure)
Carara National Park Private Tour deposit is $20.00 per Adult and $5.00 per Child.
(The balance of $83.00 per Adult and $41.00 per Child + tax to be paid via provided payment link 48 hours prior to departure)
This tour departs at 7:00 AM.
Adult:
Retail: $132.00
The Real Deal: $119.00
Child:
Retail: $101.00
The Real Deal: $91.00
Private Option
Adult:
Retail: $171.00
The Real Deal: $153.00
Child:
Retail: $101.00
The Real Deal: $91.00
Carara National Park Tour + Lunch deposit is $20.00 per Adult and $15.00 per Child.
(The balance of $99.00 per Adult and $76.00 per Child + tax to be paid via provided payment link 48 hours prior to departure)
Carara National Park Private Tour + Lunch deposit is $25.00 per Adult and $15.00 per Child.
(The balance of $128.00 per Adult and $76.00 per Child + tax to be paid via provided payment link 48 hours prior to departure)
This tour departs at 7:00 AM.
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