Palo Verde Boat Safari

4.6
(149 reviews)

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6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
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    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 • Admission ticket included
  • Playa Conchal (Pass by)

    7:20 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Tamarindo (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Playa Grande (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Playa Flamingo (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Pinilla (Pass by)

    6:30 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Playas del Coco (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Playa Hermosa (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free
  • Playa Panama (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    7:00 am

    Admission ticket free

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
Supplied by Native's Way Costa Rica

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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
4WD Tours
Water Tours
Excellent Quality
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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