Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica

Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim

Outty Ranking 55 3.7 · 7 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $155
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Outty Ranking

55/100

Worth a Look. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

3.7/5

Based on 7 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim worth booking?

Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim is a 6-hour experience in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica, from $155 per person. It scores 55 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.7/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
55 / 100
Rating
3.7/5 (7)
Duration
6 hours
From
$155 per person

Located in the transition rainforests of Costa Rica. Hiking trail be at beauty gardens, lush vegetation as: bromeliads, mosses, lichens, orchids, heliconias. Through our work we have created a haven for birds and animals including hummingbirds & toucans, sloths, frogs, lizards, mammals like two toad sloths, three toad sloths, monkeys, skunk, bats. Amphibians like red eye frog, dart frogs, toads. Hike is around 1 hour with local expert guides. At the beginning we will have an explanation of how cocoa and coffee planting history, culture and process of grafting, tree development and harvest. You able to peel the grain of cocoa, grind it and taste a natural cocoa- coffee cup snacks. Tour duration: 1 hour We have a lunch at the same place typical costarrican food. At the end we drive 45 minutes to do waterfall swimming around 40 minutes. Walk distance 200 meters downstairs concrete . Waterfall drop 10 meters and wide 6 meters. Bring towels, extra clothes, swim suit. Raingear, cash

What you get

    About this experience

    Located in the transition rainforests of Costa Rica. Hiking trail be at beauty gardens, lush vegetation as: bromeliads, mosses, lichens, orchids, heliconias. Through our work we have created a haven for birds and animals including hummingbirds & toucans, sloths, frogs, lizards, mammals like two toad sloths, three toad sloths, monkeys, skunk, bats. Amphibians like red eye frog, dart frogs, toads. Hike is around 1 hour with local expert guides. At the beginning we will have an explanation of how cocoa and coffee planting history, culture and process of grafting, tree development and harvest. You able to peel the grain of cocoa, grind it and taste a natural cocoa- coffee cup snacks. Tour duration: 1 hour We have a lunch at the same place typical costarrican food. At the end we drive 45 minutes to do waterfall swimming around 40 minutes. Walk distance 200 meters downstairs concrete . Waterfall drop 10 meters and wide 6 meters. Bring towels, extra clothes, swim suit. Raingear, cash

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • On-board WiFi
    • Lunch
    • Bottled water
    • MINIMUM OF PERSONS TO OPERATE THIS TOUR ARE 4 ADULTS
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Snacks

    Not included

    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Carbonated beverages

    What you'll see and do

    1. Province of Guanacaste

      Cultural Chocolate -coffee and SUGAR cane: A local farming people and guide explain the process of short cacao fruit and coffee cherries in the field at the same time trees with many fruits that overflow to its roots and branches. the variety of cocoa and coffee that we have. You can admire more than 400 trees pipe which are in production and will see some animals prowling the trees. You can see the cocoa and coffee plantation area to spend the fermented, dried and roasted where they can watch the craft machines that the process leading cocoa and coffee seed to obtain ground chocolate and coffee. The tour also includes the demonstration and tasting of other attractions such as: an natural cane and given to displease the delicious nectar is extracted natural to be shown the cane. You able to make you own chocolate artisan way and taste best candies. While they are displeasing a baked chocolate pot as well coffee with hot water or milk.

      45 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Guanacaste Adventure & Travel

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    3 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    shitbizkit · May 2025

    This is a scam

    This was a scam. A guy reached out and wanted more money to do the tour. It’s a scam!!!!! I spoke to the real business owner and he had no record of me

    Response from the operator: Actually i reach you to let you know we don't have the enough group to operate the tour because You are only 2 persons and to operate the tour at least 4 people. I give the option to pay an extra money to operate prívate excursion but you answer You go to trío advisor and let a Bad review to my company. client are not agree with that extra charge i gave you money refund. We are a company and we have the own polities but people don't understood that. So sorry about it.

    via Tripadvisor

    V9067UEpaulw · March 2025

    Classic Costa Rican Combination & Great Guide

    I really enjoyed the tour and Wilmar is an excellent guide. He is friendly, professional, knowledgable and a great driver! The two main individual tours were interesting and informative and well worth the time to get there. The rainforest nature walk portion is at the Spring Paradise Bijagua. The local guide was excellent. The coffee and chocolate portion of the tour conveniently happens at the same location, which is a very beautiful and picturesque spot (Cafe & Cacao Tour Bijagua). Also, a very good local guide here. This combination tour is a great way to have some classic Costa Rican experiences in one day and see different climate zones along the way. I was back at the hotel in time for an afternoon at the beach and to watch the sunset.

    Response from the operator: Hello! Dear client Paul Thanks a lot for your great comments. My pleasure to assist you in this great experience. Hope so on the near future share another great tour activity trough our team. At your service Best regards Wilmar Retana Naturalist guide Certified (ID #1156)

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    LMK2007 · March 2025

    Wild, wonderful Costa Rica!

    We had an excellent experience with this tour operator. We used them for airport transfer (pickup and drop off), Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Jungle Tour with coffee/chocolate tour. Wilmer was a consummate professional and really enhanced our first visit to CR. He made unscheduled stops for us to experience local CR fare and do some souvenir shopping. His communication was great and he kept us informed of any delays due to traffic. If you’re looking for an experienced tour guide with fair prices for tours/experiences, I highly recommend Guanacaste Adventures! Pura Vida

    Response from the operator: Hello! Mohun Thanks a lot for your comments. Great to hear you enjoy the tour . My pleasure to assist you. At your service

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    Mark_N · December 2023

    Liars

    Vendor lied about travel time to/from activity site! Time was excessive with holiday traffic! Can’t trust the Viator website!

    Response from the operator: Hello ! Mark Hope si you are doing fine. Traffic time is normal when are holidays. I can't change it that but either you enjoy the tour but i don't understand the bad Review.

    via Viator

    635belindas · August 2023

    High recommend the tour.

    Went with family aged 11-74. It was such a great experience. The team at the coffee and chocolate farm were so knowledgeable and we learned a lot. Plus the fresh coffee and hot cocoa were amazing. The tour at the sloth sanctuary was also great. We learned a lot and got to see a sloth close-up. High recommend. Suggest bringing bug spray for the rainforest hike.

    Response from the operator: Hello! Belinda Thanks a lot for your comments about this culture and wildlife tour. I appreciate you book trough oír company. Hope to see you one more time in Costa Rica to do another great experience excursion. At your service! Guanacaste Adventure & Travel

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Guanacaste Adventure & Travel, who run 25 experiences we rank across 4 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.8.

    See everything Guanacaste Adventure & Travel runs

    Why this scores 55

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)66
    Review evidence (18% weight)35
    Booking momentum (14% weight)22
    Value for money (12% weight)67
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)14
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Playa Hermosa.

    How much does Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim cost?

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    Prices start at $155 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Playa Hermosa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim take?

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    Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Playa Hermosa is not rushed.

    Is Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 55 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.7/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Playa Hermosa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Playa Hermosa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Playa Hermosa and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Playa Hermosa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Playa Hermosa?

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    On Outty we rank every Playa Hermosa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include La Leona waterfall adventure hike half day, White Water River Rafting Class III-IV from La Fortuna-Arenal, Guachipelin Zipline, River Tubing, Horseback Ride, Hot springs & Lunch Combo. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Playa Hermosa?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Playa Hermosa?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim?

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    Included: Private transportation; On-board WiFi; Lunch; Bottled water; and MINIMUM OF PERSONS TO OPERATE THIS TOUR ARE 4 ADULTS. Not included: Alcoholic beverages; and Carbonated beverages. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 85 listed pickup locations in and around Playa Hermosa. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    What happens to Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim?

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    Across 7 reviews averaging 3.7 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, good for families. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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