Private Costa Rica Tours
Make any Tucanes adventure private. Your own certified bilingual guide, your own pace, and flexible pickup from Manuel Antonio, Jacó or San José. Perfect for families, couples and special occasions.
Why go private
Your tour, just for your group
Most of our tours run as small shared groups, a friendly way to meet other travelers and keep prices down. But sometimes you want the day entirely to yourselves, and that is where a private Costa Rica tour shines. You get the same certified naturalist guides and the same incredible destinations, with the schedule, pace and attention built entirely around you.
Just your party
No strangers. Travel with only your family, friends or group, ideal for kids, grandparents and mixed abilities.
Your own schedule
Flexible pickup times and pace. Linger longer at the viewpoints, or move quicker, it is your day.
Fully customizable
Combine tours, add stops, celebrate a birthday or anniversary. We tailor the day around you.
A dedicated guide
Your certified bilingual naturalist guide focuses on your group's questions and interests all day.
What you can book privately
Take any tour private
Nearly every Tucanes experience can be arranged as a private tour from Manuel Antonio, Jacó or San José, including:
- Manuel Antonio National Park wildlife hikes
- Whitewater rafting on the Savegre, Naranjo and El Chorro
- Carara National Park birding and the Tárcoles crocodiles
- Catamaran, ocean kayaking and mangrove tours
- Horseback riding, ziplines, and chocolate & cooking experiences
Private & exclusive only
Experiences you can only do private
A handful of our most special tours run exclusively as private experiences, tailored to your group and pace.
Private Birdwatching
An expert-led birding tour timed for peak early-morning activity, toucans, motmots, tanagers and, with luck, scarlet macaws.
Los Campesinos Private Reserve
A community-run reserve about 90 minutes from Manuel Antonio, with hanging bridges, waterfalls and pristine rainforest off the tourist trail.
Rainmaker Park
Private access to the Rainmaker reserve, canopy suspension bridges, rainforest trails and natural swimming holes. Runs Tuesdays.
Luxury Yacht Adventure
A premium private yacht charter along the Manuel Antonio coast for up to six guests, with snorkeling, drinks and full crew. The ultimate special-occasion day.
From the capital
Private San José day trips
Staying in San José or the Central Valley? We run private full-day trips to Costa Rica's most iconic spots, with your own vehicle and guide.
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Costa Rica's iconic volcano cone, rainforest trails and a soak in natural hot springs. A full private day from San José or the coast.
Poás Volcano & La Paz Waterfalls
Peer into one of the world's largest active craters, then explore the waterfalls and rescued wildlife of La Paz Waterfall Gardens.
Poás Volcano & Doka Coffee Estate
The Poás crater paired with a working coffee estate tour, from bean to cup, in the cool highlands above San José.
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Misty cloud-forest trails and hanging bridges high above the canopy, one of Costa Rica's most magical ecosystems.
All private tours and day trips are quoted per group, request a quote below and we will tailor the day to you.
How pricing works
Simple private pricing
Private tours are priced per group: a base rate for your first guests plus a small charge for each additional person, so the more of you there are, the better the per-person value. Because every private day is a little different, we quote each request individually. Tell us the tour, your dates and your group size, and we will send you an exact price.
Request a private tour
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Good to know
Private tour FAQ
Private tours are quoted per group based on the tour and number of guests (a base rate plus a small per-additional-person charge). Send us your details above and we will reply with an exact price.
From a single couple up to large families and groups. Larger groups get the best per-person value. Tell us your group size and we will arrange the right vehicles and guides.
Yes, that is the beauty of going private. Combine activities, add stops, adjust the timing, or build a multi-day itinerary. Just tell us what you have in mind.
Yes. Private tours include door-to-door hotel pickup in Manuel Antonio, Quepos and Jacó, and we run private day trips from San José too.
