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Sloths Experience and Indigenous Tribe Half Day Tour from San Jose
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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(888) 651-9785
6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Safety measures
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
More questions?
(888) 651-9785
6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
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Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
6 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
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What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
Professional bilingual guide
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Animal Rescue Center entrance fee
Quitirrisi Indigenous Tribe Entrance fee
Services not specified
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Departure & Return
This operator has two meet-up options available. You can either meet at the departure point below or select a location for pick-up.
San José , San José Province, San José, Costa Rica
Centrally located San Jose hotels. Hotel pickups commence at 7:00 a.m.approximately; the exact pickup time for your tour will be advised on a reconfirmation message.
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7:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 3 years
- Minimal walking is involved
- Dress code is casual smart, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- OPERATED BY Go Tours Costa Rica
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Sloths Experience and Indigenous Tribe Half Day Tour from San Jose?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Sloths Experience and Indigenous Tribe Half Day Tour from San Jose?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Sloths Experience and Indigenous Tribe Half Day Tour from San Jose?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Sloths Experience and Indigenous Tribe Half Day Tour from San Jose?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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Great experience!
Staresha_L
, May 2022
Great half day trip!
Shaylee_S
, Mar 2022
This was such a great half day trip! Oscar our driver was very conscious of us and our needs throughout the excursión. The tribal experience was eye opening but the best part of it by far was seeing the young sloths in the nursery! We were able to stop and get a bocadillo but it might be a good idea to bring snacks.
Not what we expected
Mary_F
, Mar 2020
Juan Manuel and trainee Juan Augustino were pleasant and good tour guides. Our disappointment in this tour relates to the description on the Viator site. Under "what to expect" it says "minimal walking". That is true for the "replica" village, but to get there one hikes switchbacks down a long hill on a dirt and rock trail with flimsy railings...this tour is not for elderly or those with medical issues. The description says "arch and arrow", which was not offered to us. The description says "stop at Ciudad Colon to see way of life", but our driver drove through town without a stop and no commentary about the town. The chief talked too much about past and current troubles, but little about actual way of life.
Easy and worthwhile day trip from SJ
Ashley_R
, Feb 2020
Great experience with Juan! He was the all-encompassing guide, unlike other tours where they pass you off to someone else. We were in San José for 2 days for a wedding and wanted to fill the morning before with an activity. If you are looking for something close to the capital city that is low key but still a great cultural/wildlife experience, this is it! We were back by 2pm without issue. I would recommend this tour over the other similar one to local towns—meeting the indigenous tribe leader and touring the reservation was a very unique experience. My only advice is to bring snacks and water because they are not provided. Thanks Juan and team for a great day!
Interesting experience!
robinsieguzi
, Feb 2020
Juan was our guide on this tour and was very personable and knowledgeable. Our first stop was at an animal rescue centre and Juan was able to tell us all about the various animals we were seeing, the circumstances that resulted in their arriving at the centre and their prospects. Although you can not touch the animals, you are able to get very close so interact in quite an intimate way, which I loved.
Our next stop was to visit with the chief of a local indigenous mountain tribe. He does not speak English, so Juan was a very capable translator. It was interesting to hear about their traditions and beliefs, but a little sad. It seems unlikely that their traditions will be sustainable for many more generations. All the more reason to try to understand their history.
The only reason I’m not giving this 5 stars, is that it would have been nice to have a lunch stop, since we had to have breakfast at 6:00 for a 7:00am pickup and we got back about 1:30. So bring a snack for the drive back to SanJose, which is about an hour.
An interesting outing with a very nice guide, which we enjoyed very much!
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