Bijagua de Upala: Responsible Sloth Safari & Floating Lagoon
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Bijagua de Upala
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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 o...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Floating lagoon birdwatching safari with safety equipment
Small group maximum 12 travele
Welcome snack — local tropical fruits
Guided rainforest wildlife walk on private reserve trails
Expert bilingual naturalist guide (English and Spanish)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Use of spotting scope when available
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request at additional cost)
Additional meals and beverages beyond welcome snack
Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
Bijagua
From the El Mirador Restaurant, go 75 meters north, take the entrance on the right, and continue 400 meters west. You will reach a private property with Green Lagoon signage, walk in to reception
Welcome snack — fresh local tropical fruits on arrival
- Restroom 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
30 minutes
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Bijagua de Upala
- 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
1 hour
3
Bijagua de Upala
- 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
1 hour
Bijagua de Upala: Responsible Sloth Safari & Floating Lagoon
(1) Reviews
Bijagua de Upala
About
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 o...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Floating lagoon birdwatching safari with safety equipment
Small group maximum 12 travele
Welcome snack — local tropical fruits
Guided rainforest wildlife walk on private reserve trails
Expert bilingual naturalist guide (English and Spanish)
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Use of spotting scope when available
Hotel pickup and drop-off (available on request at additional cost)
Additional meals and beverages beyond welcome snack
Gratuities (optional but appreciated)
Meeting Points
Departure
Bijagua
From the El Mirador Restaurant, go 75 meters north, take the entrance on the right, and continue 400 meters west. You will reach a private property with Green Lagoon signage, walk in to reception
