La Fortuna · Arenal · Costa RicaNot simply a tour.
Not simply a tour.
A journey cared for in every detail.Private Tours and Group Tours in La Fortuna, Arenal and Costa Rica
Private and group journeys cared for one at a time — wildlife, photography and logistics coordinated by a team that lives here.
Local team in La Fortuna · Private and Group Tours · Coordinated logistics
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Live tours
VIVO-guided experiences across Costa Rica
Arenal / La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio and Boca Tapada — other regions on request. Local naturalist guides, final price and real availability. Reserve in under a minute.
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Destinations
Three territories we know in depth
We coordinate from the accommodation you choose. Other Costa Rica regions on request.
Northern Lowlands
Arenal & La Fortuna
Our home base. A volcano, hot springs, hanging bridges, waterfalls and night walks — most within 30 minutes of where you are staying.
- ✓ 25+ experiences
- ✓ We coordinate from your chosen accommodation
- ✓ Year-round
Central Pacific
Manuel Antonio
Rainforest meeting the Pacific. Squirrel monkeys, sloths and scarlet macaws along beaches you can actually swim in.
- ✓ National Park guiding
- ✓ Mangrove boat safaris
- ✓ Family friendly
Remote North
Boca Tapada
Costa Rica off the tourist map. Purpose-built photography hides for King Vultures, Great Green Macaws and Agami Herons.
- ✓ Dedicated hides
- ✓ Group Tour available
- ✓ Photographer-led
The eye behind VIVO
Through Elias’ Lens
Elías Peña — Wildlife Photographer · Naturalist · Founder · Operations Lead, VIVO Expeditions. His field knowledge and photography shape the experiences we offer, and together with the VIVO team he helps oversee the operational side: planning, guides, pickups and the day-to-day.
King Vulture Portrait
© VIVO Expeditions / Elías Peña
Plan around your stay
You choose where to stay. We coordinate the experience.
You book your accommodation independently and we organize tours, activities, pickups and private transport around that stay. Our primary hubs are Arenal / La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio and Boca Tapada; other Costa Rica regions on request.
Accommodation is not booked by VIVO.
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Tell us where you’re staying
Hotel, villa or Airbnb — your own booking, in any town or region.
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Tell us what you want to experience
Wildlife, birding, photography, waterfalls, hot springs, adventure — and your dates.
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VIVO coordinates tours, pickups and logistics
One local team, a realistic day-by-day plan, every pickup confirmed the night before.
Travel Guides
Local knowledge before you book
Honest field advice on wildlife, seasons and logistics, so you can make better decisions.
Verified reviews
Travellers who trusted us with their days
“The absolute best choice for our first trip to Costa Rica! I was scared to book our entire itinerary with just one company, but Vivo Expeditions exceeded every expectation. Elias's communication was top-notch from beginn…”
NorthStar · 🌎 International
Tripadvisor
“Fantastic experience with Vivo Expeditions, right from booking through responsive communication to the tour itself. We did the private night tour in La Fortuna with José as our guide and saw SO many frog species (includi…”
cgrenwick · 🇬🇧 Leeds, UK
Tripadvisor
“I highly recommend booking with Vivo Expeditions. The entire team is spectacular, especially Chino and Roy, who guided us on fantastic tours.”
Sávio C. · 🇧🇷 Brasil
Tripadvisor
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