Chocolate Tour & Crocodile Safari Boat Tour

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

This tour is truly unique because it pairs two completely distinct yet authentic Costa Rican experiences into one seamless, sensory-rich day trip from San José. By combining a hands-on, cultural dive into the artisanal history of cacao with an exhilarating river boat safari among wild American crocodiles, it engages both your taste buds and your sense of adventure in a single 10-hour itinerary. Rather than sticking to standard nature walks, travelers enjoy an engaging mix of local culture, gastronomy, and up-close wildlife encounters—from tasting fresh chocolate to spotting scarlet macaws and howler monkeys in the mangroves—all with the comfort of private transportation and expert naturalist guidance.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch
Professional guide
Round-trip private transfer
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
Gratuities
Tips for your tour guide

Meeting and pickup

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

We pick up at all hotels in San Jose area. If your hotel is not listed please send hotel name and address

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Meeting point
San José

All our private tour include pick up from all hotels in San Jose area

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park

    Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park is a premier eco-adventure complex located near Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast, just minutes from Jacó and Playa Herradura. Designed for both adrenaline seekers and families, this lush rainforest park blends exciting outdoor activities—such as canopy zip-line tours, off-road ATV and Buggy trails, guided horseback riding, and chocolate tastings—with relaxing natural waterfall experiences. Featuring world-class amenities, highly safe trails, and a strong focus on sustainable tourism, it stands as an ideal destination to experience the best of Costa Rica’s nature and adventure all in one place.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Tarcoles

    The Tárcoles River Safari is one of Costa Rica’s most captivating wildlife experiences, taking visitors on a scenic boat journey along one of Central America’s most dynamic aquatic ecosystems. Navigating through the river basin and dense mangrove channels near the Central Pacific coast, this guided excursion offers unmatched, up-close encounters with giant American crocodiles in their natural habitat. Beyond its famous reptiles, the river is a paradise for birdwatchers, harboring over 300 species of coastal and migratory birds, as well as iguana colonies and howler monkeys. Comfortably guided aboard safe, covered eco-boats, travelers enjoy an immersive lesson in tropical biology, mangrove ecology, and wildlife conservation that makes this river safari a true highlight of any Costa Rican itinerary.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Greenway Nature Day Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Cooking Classes
Attractions & Museums
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Natural Attractions
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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