Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
4.5
Day Trip from San Jose to Sloths & other wildlife Rescue Center
By Destiny Travel Costa Rica
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Duration: 4h
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Private Driver/guide
- Private Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Small-group tour at the Ranch
- Private Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Toucan Rescue Ranch
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- We pick up all travellers at any Hotel or place in San Jose downtown, Heredia downtown or Alajuela downtown.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Juan Santamaria Intl Airport, San Jose Costa Rica
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24578P22- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dress code is smart casual
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 24578P22
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- 1This tour is rich with the individual stories of rescued wildlife including a large variety of parrots, macaws, owls, sloths, spider monkeys and more! The tour teaches the public about the importance of conservation, facts about rainforest wildlife and what it means to run a wildlife rescue center
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- Curiosity454795240140 contributionsNice tour, great lunch, breakfast can be betterNice trip. With traffic we were on the roads for maybe 8 hours (in total, 2 way). Breakfast wasn't that good. I think they should pick a better place for that. Lunch was awesome. Park is nice to walk, beach wasn't very crowded.Written 10 November 2024
- Roam587220383010 contributionsAmazing boat and beach viewsThis place is amazing I absolutely loved the boat tour and arriving at the beach in torturgero is magical. I loved every single moment of itWritten 7 November 2024
- NorthStar6615830 contributionsBudget car rental, Liberia, Costa RicaBudget car rental from Liberia airport....be wary. Very pushy to buy most expensive insurance package. They neglect to tell you taxes are not on top of that. Convince you that most cars come back with damaged tires from potholes. Know your roads you are taking! We fell for the most expensive package based on their stories of this, little did we realize our routes were entirely paved roads. I would not use them again.Written 7 November 2024
- gaias3520 contributionsPerfect!The tour was really well organized. The operators are super responsive, kind and flexible with the plans. The transportation has always been precise and on time. The hotels were really good, with nice restaurants and spacious rooms. I think the price is fair and it would be more expensive if self-organized, with no opportunity to meet other people. 10/10 for Destiny Travel Costa Rica :)Written 27 October 2024
- 736mihaelar0 contributionsTortuguero day tripWe booked a day trip to Tortuguero from San Jose with Destiny Travel. We were picked up at the hotel at 5:45 am and got back at around 5 pm. Our guide was very nice and knowledgeable. We stopped for breakfast and later for lunch at "sodas" where the food was not that good. We saw few animals on our trip. Although the trip was during the season when turtles lay eggs on the beach in Tortuguero we did not see any, as that usually happens at night. So if you want to see turtles you need to stay overnight. Overall I think the trip was overpriced and I would not do it again.Written 17 October 2024
- Amy C0 contributionsOx carts, hanging bridges, hot springs OH MyThis day trip was perfect for us. We are a mother/daughter duo visiting Costa Rica for the first time, and this trip really gave us a feel for the country and the people. We were picked up promptly at 7am by our driver, Daniel, and our guide Roger. Daniel is an EXCELLENT driver. The roads are narrow here, with no shoulders and people drive very aggressively. We never felt unsafe with Daniel driving. Roger is a phenomenal guide. He is very knowledgeable of the country's history and gave us a lot of excellent information along the drive. He made us feel safe and comfortable the entire day, which made our day so much more unforgettable. The Ox cart factory is great, and you are supporting local artists when you purchase souvenirs. At the hanging bridges, we had a personal guide, Julio, who was extremely knowledgeable and had a keen eye for spotting wildlife. We were fortunate to see many different species of animals, but it would have been fine if we hadn't because this was such a unique experience. The Baldi Hot Springs were the perfect way to end the day. We had 3 hours there, which was perfect. We would definitely recommend this trip and tour company. ✌️Written 10 October 2024
- Odyssey6186940 contributionsLa Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge is a Top Notch Trip! Worth Every Penny!Arturo was an amazing tour guide. He was very knowledgeable about Costa Rica’s history and regaled us with interesting stories as we traveled to La Paz waterfalls. We loved the whole trip! Thank you so much!Written 27 September 2024
- Departure379428662310 contributionsGreat experience. Seen everything you see on the web site.All the pictures you see on the site you will see. The buffet lunch was very good. Plus side after lunch you get to see the waterfalls. Warning though lunch is great don't over do it going to the waterfalls involves many steps. Wear tennis shoes for better traction on the steps.Written 5 September 2024
- Andrew D0 contributionsFantastic trip to Costa RicaOldemar was our agent on this package and setup a great itinerary. We truly enjoyed both the Arenal/LaFortuna area as well as the coast on Guanacaste.Written 4 September 2024
- amandapL1867BJ0 contributionsGreat dayWe had a bit of a soggy day, but it was fabulous. The boat ride was the highlight of our trip. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and excited to do whatever we wanted to do during the day. Well worth the time and money.Written 31 August 2024
- JenniferS1300 contributionsWaterfalls and animalsThe waterfalls were beautiful. The lunch was a buffet with lots of options, even my picky children were happy. The animals are in more of a zoo like atmosphere which was disappointing. The frog exhibit was the best with frogs out on the vegetation. Plan on the tour running over. We were originally to be back at the hotel at 4:00 and did not return until after 5:00.Written 22 August 2024
- MayaritoDc0 contributionsAbsolutely Worth Every penny!What a great way to spend a day watching nature in action! Got picked up from my hotel and headed out to a restaurant about a hour outside of the city to grab breakfast, after that we headed straight to the national park and got to witness several species of animals in their natural habitat! Also got to see the Caribbean Sea which was breathtaking! Many special thanks to my tour guide Ricardo and boat operator Ronnie!Written 19 August 2024
- robgimza0 contributionsManuel Antonio - fantastic day tripOur guide, Jary, and driver picked us up early at our hotel for the 3 hour drive. We passed many small towns and finally stopped at a roadside soda for a breakfast buffet. After breakfast, Jary had us walk across a bridge. Below was a river containing many crocs, who were basking in the river shallows. Then we drove thru Jaco, an up and coming surfing town with luxury condos planned. We stopped at an ocean lookout and observed several wild red macaws hanging out in a tree. The park is located in Quepos, a small but bustling town with many restaurants, bars and hotels. Our bags were searched at the park entrance (no plastic water bottles or food). Jary led us thru the park looking for wildlife. We saw a snake, lizards, monkeys, ants iguana and a sloth. It was very humid day and Jary led a climb up a steep staircase to a lookout point. It took alot of energy and we were all sweating heavily. After the stairs, we stopped at beach for about an hour. Be careful...the monkeys will steal your belongings if you leave them unattended. So the company Jary works for owns a wonderful hotel / restaurant at the park entrance, This is where we have a filling lunch, where I consumed a HUGE burger (about the size of my hand). A very long day, but fulfilling in so many ways.Written 18 August 2024
- chigham0 contributionsGreat DayThanks to our tour guide, Jerry from Destiny Travel, our trip to Tortuguero National Park was amazing. Jerry was very engaging with our group; very knowledgeable about the park, animals and foliage. We hiked through the park to the top of a volcano.....it didn't rain in the rain forest, IT POURED! Jerry was very positive and encouraging the entire day. Definitely worth the full day we spent on this trip.Written 18 August 2024
- chigham0 contributionsGreat River Trip thru Tortugeuro National ParkThanks to our tour guide, Jerry from Destiny Travel, our trip to Tortuguero National Park was amazing. Jerry was very engaging with our group; very knowledgeable about the park, animals and foliage. We hiked through the park to the top of a volcano.....it didn't rain in the rain forest, IT POURED! Jerry was very positive and encouraging the entire day. Definitely worth the full day we spent on this trip.Written 18 August 2024
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Inspire57244806101
6 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant. It was so wonderful to see Costa Rica. The sloths are so interesting. I really enjoyed my time. The restaurant that we ate at was so delicious and authentic. It was really neat to experience the culture. Everything was as expected. I would just suggest perhaps starting the trip as early as possible since we hit some traffic on the way back and it took much longer to come back.
Written 27 June 2024
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Shawna G
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Solo
Trip was very expensive. More time spent on the drive than the actual tour. The rescue center was informative but only saw around 10 different animals. Not a good value
Written 4 June 2024
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Moferry
Los Angeles, CA43 contributions
Apr 2024 • Friends
This was an amazing experience. The Toucan and Sloth Rescue Ranch is a wonderful place. Their mission to rehabilitate birds and animals that have been mistreated, hurt or are in otherwise need of care is so needed and they do a terrific job. We were treated to a video and then a personal visit with Latte the Sloth and guided by Alejandra through the whole campus with a complete run down of each animal's history and progress. What a treat. It is obvious that this is not a job for the staff and volunteers it is a calling.
Written 14 April 2024
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Thank you for your comments, we are glad to know that the service and the excursion were to your satisfaction. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Written 1 May 2024
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Charlie H
Brooklyn, NY2 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Absolutely incredible experience and the perfect amount of time. You can tell that they all care deeply about the animals and make sure humans don't disturb them. We learned a lot.
Written 29 January 2024
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Thank you for your comments, we are glad to know that the service and the excursion were to your satisfaction. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.
Written 1 May 2024
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Guy Powell
Ogden, UT6 contributions
Excellent presentation of rescue animals and the mission. Relaxed intimate experience. Included video, refreshments, walking tour with staff and gift shop.
Written 7 November 2021
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We are pleased to know that everything was to your liking on this tour. With your visit to this place, you are contributing to the conversation and care of these endangered species. Thank you very much for being part of this noble cause.
Written 7 November 2021
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Jeanne M
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Jan 2020 • Friends
Absolutely loved this experience. Guide was knowledgeable and we got to see four baby sloths up close as they climbed around and ate hibiscus flowers. The toucans were interesting as were the other birds and unexpected animals like a river otter. This place does great work and deserves your visit. On hikes or other tours you are lucky to catch a glimpse of many animals. Here you watch them where they are being cared for before a return (if possible) to their native habitat.
Written 3 January 2020
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Hello Jeanne...We are happy to know you had a beautiful day at the Sloth Ranch. Thank you for sharing
your experience with others and for letting us be part of your experience. With your visit, you are contribuiting to maintain a place that really cares about animals , among others places along the country - Muchas gracias !!!
Written 7 January 2020
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Alana P
2 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
This was a great tour! We loved seeing the baby sloths and learning more about them. Highly recommend this tour if you want to definitely see sloths while in Costa Rica.
Written 12 August 2019
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Dear Alana, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are happy to know that the tour and service
provided met your expectations and that you had a good time at the Ranch. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to show you our country.
Written 13 August 2019
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Trudygirl70
Toronto, Canada27 contributions
Jul 2019
We were picked up at the hotel on time and traveled inside an air-conditioned bus. There were only 6 of us so we had a small group and were able to ask all kinds of questions. Our Guide Omar was very knowledgeable.
We went on to a church and ox cart factory. Well worth the trip.
We went on to a church and ox cart factory. Well worth the trip.
Written 21 July 2019
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Dear Customer, Thank you very much for sharing your experience. We are happy to know that the tour and service
provided met your expectations and that you had a good time. Certainly Miguel loves his job and always take very good care of all our clients. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to show you our country.
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Written 24 July 2019
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Buenos dĂas en donde se ubica exactamente el lugar. Es apto para que lo visiten adultos mayores. Gracias
Written 1 April 2022
Is the place open December 25, Christmas Day?
Written 14 July 2019
About 30 min from downtown by Uber.
Written 27 November 2019
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