Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor

4.9
(296 reviews)

6 to 7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Get ready for a wild and cultural adventure in Guanacaste! Explore the lush wetlands of Palo Verde National Park on a 2-hour boat safari along the Tempisque River. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, iguanas, and exotic birds in their natural habitat—perfect for nature lovers and photographers.

After the cruise, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch cooked over a wood fire—flavorful and authentic. The adventure continues with a visit , where you’ll witness ancient Chorotega pottery techniques and meet local artisans. You'll also sample freshly brewed coffee and refreshing sugar cane juice, supporting local communities.

✅ Why this tour stands out:
2-hour river safari in a biodiversity hotspot
️ ️ Lunch cooked over a traditional stove
Wildlife encounters in the wild
☕ Coffee tasting & cultural artisan stop
Comfortable transportation and small groups with certified bilingual (English/Spanish) guides

The best in one tour, this is not a fancy one this is real contact with local people

What's Included

One bottle of water person and a cooler with ice, our clients can bring extra drinks if the want. In fact our guides stop at a grocery store in the way.
Authentic Costa Rican TYPICAL LUNCH, COOKED IN A WOOD FIRE KITCHEN!,
Certified Driver
Air-conditioned vehicle
Certified Guide

Meeting and pickup

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

1. THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE TO OPERATE IS 4, we can try to make groups from different hotels, so it is important to book on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. If we do not get the minimum, the tour must be canceled since it is not operational at a regular price.

2. WE PICK UP IN MANY OTHER HOTELS OF Guanacaste area, also AIRBNB or other private houses, just contact us to confirm if your hotel or resort is available to offers you the pick up! Once you make the reservation, we will let you know the pickup time and meeting point.

3. REMEMBER CONFIRM THE PICKUP TIME, IT IS DIFERENT IN EACH RESORT! Some hotels like W Conchal, JW Marriot, Westin Conchal, some in Tamarindo, Flamingo and Potrero has an extra cost for pick up there if we don´t have more people from that location, but feel free to ask about it because always we try to help you with the best option, for big groups we can do a deal ask about it!!

4. REMEMBER IF YOU ARE FROM RIU HOTELS DON´T FORGET YOUR PASSPORT PHOTO IN YOUR PHONE!

5. WE HAVE MANY HOTELS THAT WE OFFER PICK UPS DO THE BOOKING AND ASK ABOUT IF WE CAN OFFER THE PICK UP THERE!

6. WE WORK WITH SMALL GROUPS AROUND 15 PEOPLE IN THE REGULAR ONE, BUT IF YOU HAVE A GROUP MORE THAN 20 PEOPLE WE CAN OPERATED THAT LIKE A PRIVATE 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 to 7 hours (approximately)
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    Palo Verde National Park

    Total Tour. In this floating river-safari you will have the chance to see wild animals up close in their own habitat! After a scenic drive, enjoy a two hour cruise on the Tempisque River, the nearest access to world famous Palo Verde National Park, home to hundreds of migrating and local water bird species. Among other creatures you might see…. -monkeys, - Iguanas, - Smaller Mammals on the river banks, - The mighty American crocodile, one of the largest in the world. After the safari, enjoy an authentic COSTA RICAN TYPICAL LUNCH, COOKED IN A WOOD FIRE KITCHEN!, True to Costa Rican Cuture! On our return, we make a short stop to learn about Chorotega indigenous pottery using the same techniques that were used by their Pre-Columbian ancestors. Finally we´ll stop at the “small coffee tour store”, where you´ll learn about coffee, it´s process, its importance to Costa Rica, get a free taste of the BEST coffee on the planet! and purchase some to take back home!

    7 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional cost per car seat $20.00 USD // Costo adicional por silla $20.00 USD
  • If you have any special access needs, such as wheelchair assistance or other mobility considerations, please let us know in advance — we’re here to help! Our main goal is that you enjoy the tour and feel fully included in the experience.
Supplied by Costa Rica Unique Transfers and Tours

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Day Trips
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Safaris
Water Tours
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

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

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