> Source: https://slothwatchingtrail.com/ # Sloth park in La Fortuna Sloths, birds and wildlife with a local guide Sloth Watching Trail is a sloth park in La Fortuna: a 30-acre rainforest reserve 1 km from the central park. A bilingual naturalist guide with a spotting scope helps you find sloths, birds and other wildlife, with entrance and transport from La Fortuna included. ## More of La Fortuna in one booking Pair the sloth tour with La Fortuna Waterfall, the AirTime zipline, coffee and chocolate or a night walk. Combos take 3 to 6 hours. - [Sloth Tour & Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/sloth-and-coffee-tour/): From $92 · 3 h · Age 1+ - [Sloth Tour & La Fortuna Waterfall](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/sloth-tour-la-fortuna-waterfall/): From $80 · 5 h - [Sloth Tour & AirTime Zipline](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/sloth-tour-and-zipline/): From $90 · 3 h · Age 4+ - [AirTime Zipline & Night Walk](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/zipline-and-night-walk/): From $90 · 4 h · Age 4+ - [Birdwatching Tour + Waterfall + ZipLine](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/birdwatching-waterfall-zipline/): From $125 · 6 h · Age 4+ - [La Fortuna Waterfall + Zipline + Sloth Tour & Lunch](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/waterfall-zipline-sloth-tour-lunch/): From $149 · 6 h · Age 4+ ## Before you book ### How many sloths will we see? On average 4 to 6 on the day tour and 2 to 3 on the Twilight Tour. Sightings are very likely but cannot be guaranteed. ### Which tour should I choose? For sloths, the Sloth Watching Tour, with 9 departures from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For birds, the Birdwatching Tour at 6:00 a.m. At dusk, the Twilight Tour at 4:30 p.m. ### How long do the tours last? The Sloth Watching Tour has about 1.5 hours of walking. The Twilight, Birdwatching and Night Walk tours take 2 hours, and the combos 3 to 6 hours. ### Is transport included? Yes. Entrance to the reserve and transport from La Fortuna are included in every tour. ### How big are the groups? From 1 to 15 people. The Night Walk takes up to 12 and the Birdwatching Tour 2 to 10. ### Where is the trail? In a 30-acre rainforest reserve, 1 km from the central park of La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano. ## Choose your time on the trail Prices per adult in USD, VAT not included. Pick a departure time and book in a secure checkout. - [Sloth Watching Tour](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/sloth-tour-la-fortuna/): From $53 · 1.5 h · Age 1+ - [Twilight Tour](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/twilight-tour-la-fortuna/): From $53 · 2 h · Age 1+ - [Birdwatching Tour](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/birdwatching-tour-la-fortuna/): From $70 · 2 h · Age 1+ - [Night Walk Tour](https://slothwatchingtrail.com/tours/night-walk/): From $53 · 2 h · Age 4+ ### Which wildlife tours in La Fortuna fit your day? The Sloth Watching Tour leaves every hour from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early risers can join the Birdwatching Tour at 6:00 a.m., in groups of 2 to 10. At dusk the Twilight Tour leaves at 4:30 p.m., and after dark the Night Walk starts at 6:00 p.m. Every tour includes a bilingual guide with a spotting scope, entrance and transport from La Fortuna. ## A rainforest reserve 1 km from La Fortuna The Sloth Watching Trail rainforest reserve covers 30 acres, 1 km from the central park of La Fortuna. Our bilingual naturalist guides use spotting scopes and binoculars to find sloths, birds and other wildlife in the trees. Sloth Watching Trail is part of Arenal Jungle Tours, a local group from La Fortuna that also runs the AirTime zipline, the Arenal night hike and the coffee and chocolate tour. Slow down and look up. ### 30-acre reserve Rainforest trails 1 km from the central park of La Fortuna. ### Naturalist guides Bilingual, in English and Spanish, with spotting scope and binoculars. ### Small groups From 1 to 15 people per tour. ### 4 to 6 sloths Average seen on the day tour; sightings are not guaranteed. ## Sloth watching in La Fortuna, Costa Rica A short video of sloth watching on the trail in La Fortuna, Costa Rica, so you can see what the experience looks like before you book. ## Everything about your sloth tour Can't find your question? Write to us and we will help you choose. ### Are taxes included in the prices? No. Prices are per person in US dollars and do not include Costa Rica's 13% VAT. ### What is included in the tour? Entrance to the reserve, a bilingual naturalist guide with spotting scope and binoculars, and transport from La Fortuna.Not included: VAT, meals and photos. ### What is the cancellation policy? You can cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a 100% refund. With less than 24 hours' notice, or if you do not show up, the full price is charged. Date changes made at least 24 hours ahead have no fee, subject to availability.If we cancel a tour for weather or safety, you choose between rescheduling and a 100% refund. ### Will we definitely see sloths? It is very likely: on average 4 to 6 on the day tour and 2 to 3 on the Twilight Tour. Sloths live free in the reserve, so sightings cannot be guaranteed. Your guide carries a spotting scope to show them to you up close. ### Which tour is best for birds? The Birdwatching Tour, which leaves at 6:00 a.m., takes 2 hours and is for groups of 2 to 10 people. ### Is there a night tour? Yes. The Night Walk leaves at 6:00 p.m., takes 2 hours and is for up to 12 people. It is run with Arenal Night Hike, part of our group. ### Can I combine the sloth tour with other activities? Yes. There are combos with La Fortuna Waterfall, the AirTime zipline, coffee and chocolate, and a night walk. They take 3 to 6 hours and start at $80 per adult. ### Do the guides speak English? Yes. Our naturalist guides are bilingual in English and Spanish. ### How do I book a tour? Choose a tour and a departure time and pay in the secure WeTravel checkout. For groups or questions, write to info@slothwatchingtrail.com or call +506 2479-7104.