VIVO Expeditions
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    Shared Group
    Expeditions

    The intimacy of a private tour with the shared energy of like-minded explorers. Every VIVO shared group experience is strictly limited to 10 guests.

    Tropical trail in La Fortuna at dawn

    Find your pace

    Large Group

    20+ Travelers

    Standard bus tours with fixed schedules and less guide interaction.

    Recommended

    Shared Group

    Max 10 Travelers

    Agile movement, deep storytelling, and personal guide attention.

    Private

    Just Your Group

    Ultimate flexibility and exclusive focus for families or small groups.

    The Collection

    13 shared group experiences

    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River
    Max 10 Guests

    $98pp

    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River

    A silent river float where sloths, spider monkeys and Agami Herons come to you — no effort, pure wildlife.

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    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk

    Volcano trail walk with lava fields, forest edges and classic Arenal viewpoints

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    Ecocentro Danaus – Day Guided Rainforest Tour
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Ecocentro Danaus – Day Guided Rainforest Tour

    Walk through regenerating rainforest and wetlands to spot sloths, frogs, caimans, butterflies and diverse tropical wildlife

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    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour

    Red-eyed tree frogs, eyelash pit vipers and nocturnal insects — a guided night walk through one of La Fortuna's richest rainforest reserves.

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    Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour
    Max 10 Guests

    $104pp

    Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour

    Specialist birdwatching through wetlands and regenerating rainforest — Spectacled Owls, trogons and 100+ species possible in one morning.

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    Papa's Place – Night Tour
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Papa's Place – Night Tour

    Night walk specialized in frogs, reptiles, insects and nocturnal wildlife

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    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk

    16 hanging bridges through pristine primary rainforest — Arenal Volcano views, toucans overhead and sloths in the canopy.

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    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour

    Almost-guaranteed sloth sightings, trogons and easy wildlife photography on La Fortuna's most beloved trail.

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    Mariolas Sloth Trail – Wildlife Tour
    Max 10 Guests

    $72pp

    Mariolas Sloth Trail – Wildlife Tour

    Guided walk focused on sloths, birds and easy wildlife photography

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    Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk
    Max 10 Guests

    $117pp

    Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk

    Dawn birding at one of Arenal's richest habitats — toucans, trogons, hummingbirds and mixed flocks with a specialist naturalist guide.

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    Half-Day Birdwatching & Bird Photography Tour – Arenal
    Max 10 Guests

    $235pp

    Half-Day Birdwatching & Bird Photography Tour – Arenal

    High-impact birding and wildlife photography across two of La Fortuna's best sites — privately guided at your own pace.

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    Rainforest Macro Night Photography Experience
    Max 10 Guests

    $104pp

    Rainforest Macro Night Photography Experience

    A private photography session paced entirely for your camera — red-eyed frogs, pit vipers and rare nocturnal species in their natural habitat.

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    🌋 La Fortuna – Classic Combo Experience
    Max 10 Guests

    $326pp

    🌋 La Fortuna – Classic Combo Experience

    Most popular spots in one day: Hanging Bridges + Arenal 1968 + La Fortuna Waterfall

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    FAQ

    What travelers ask

    What does shared group mean at VIVO?+

    A guaranteed departure with a strict maximum of 10 guests per guide, so you get personal attention, quiet trails, and better wildlife sightings — at a fraction of the private price.

    How is shared group different from private?+

    Shared group shares the guide with other travelers in a small group (maximum 15 total). Private is your group only, on your schedule, at premium pricing. Both use the same naturalist guides and equipment.

    Is departure guaranteed for solo travelers?+

    Shared group tours confirm with 2+ travelers. If you are booking alone, we hold your slot and either add another guest or move you to a nearby date at no cost.

    Do kids get a discount on shared group?+

    Yes — children 5 to 11 pay 70% of the adult rate; infants 0 to 4 pay a symbolic 20%. Same rule across every VIVO tour.

    The VIVO Difference

    "We didn't just see the animals — we understood the ecosystem. The small group made all the difference."

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