Palo Verde Boat Safari | 6 hours

126 Reviews | Tamarindo
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Bilingual Tour Guide
  • JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo
  • National Park fees
  • Lunch included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Playas del Coco, Hermosa, & RIU Hotels, Playa Panama (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove)
  • Gratuities
  • Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person)
  • Las Catalinas ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person)

Overview

Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you'll encounter Costa Rica's rich wildlife, from crocodiles to monkeys. Following the safari, indulge in a hearty Costa Rican lunch to recharge, before diving into a fascinating presentation on Chorotega pottery, learning about its intricate designs and cultural significance. It's a day filled with adventure, culture, and delicious cuisine, offering a memorable glimpse into the wonders of Costa Rica.

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We pick up from the hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas: Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM Langosta/Tamarindo: 7:00 AM Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero: 7:00 AM Las Catalinas - 7:00 am ($50 extra fee per booking, not per customer) RIU Guanacaste & RIU Palace MAIN GATE, Not the lobby: 7:00 AM Playas ... del Coco: 7:20 AM Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama (Villas Sol, Condovac, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove): 7:30 AM Liberia Peri Supermarket: 7:00 AM Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($50 extra fee per booking, not per customer) Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour. Read more ▼

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Itinerary

  • Palo Verde National Park

    Hotel Pick up You will be picked up from your hotel journey one hour through the back roads of Guanacaste’s Sabanero (Cowboy Country) Province to Palo Verde National Park. 2 Hour Boat Safari on Tempisque River After a scenic guided drive, you will then hope into your boat and spend 2 hours on the Tempique River that borders the Palo Verde National Park, best known for its murky water and spectacular wetlands. Your naturalist guide will help to spot wildlife in the dry forest vegetation and mangroves. There are over 600 different species of birds, both local and migratory. Appropriately, this tour is a real treat for bird watchers, as you’ll have the chance of spotting a wide range of fowl that includes storks, egrets, spoonbills, grebes and more. Also be on the lookout for monkeys, iguanas, scarlet macaws, anteaters, crocodiles and caimans, which can often be seen lingering along the banks of the river. Costa Rica Style Lunch After your boat safari, you will be taken to eat a plentiful Costa Rican style meal called a Casado with rice, beans, salad, plantains, choice of meat, and more. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Guaitil Pottery Village Before heading back, we will visit the Guaitil Pottery village that is famous throughout Costa Rica and the rest of Central America for its pre-Columbian Chorotega style. They will show you how they make the pottery and there is an opportunity to buy some if you like!

    6 hours

  • Playa Conchal (Pass By)

    7:20 am

  • Tamarindo (Pass By)

    7:00 am

  • Playa Grande (Pass By)

    7:00 am

  • Playa Flamingo (Pass By)

    7:00 am

  • Pinilla (Pass By)

    6:30 am

  • Playas del Coco (Pass By)

    7:00 am

  • Playa Hermosa (Pass By)

    7:00 am

  • Playa Panama (Pass By)

    7:00 am

  • Culebra (Pass By)

    7:00 am

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 2 person minimum - if you are a single traveler, contact us to see which dates are open

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

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  • 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.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.6

126 reviews

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