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Palo Verde Boat Safari

Tamarindo, Costa Ricaby Native's Way Costa Rica

  • 6 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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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.

What's included

  • Bilingual Tour Guide
  • Pick up/Drop off from Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo
  • National Park fees
  • Lunch included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Pick up/Drop off from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, RIU Hotels, Playa Panama
  • Gratuities
  • Transport from Waldorf Astoria, Catalinas, Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood
  • JW Marriott/Pinilla Pick Up Fee

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Palo Verde National Park

    6 hours

    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!

  2. 2

    Playa Conchal

    Pass by

    7:20 am

  3. 3

    Tamarindo

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  4. 4

    Playa Grande

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  5. 5

    Playa Flamingo

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  6. 6

    Pinilla

    Pass by

    6:30 am

  7. 7

    Playas del Coco

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  8. 8

    Playa Hermosa

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  9. 9

    Playa Panama

    Pass by

    7:00 am

  10. 10

    Culebra

    Pass by

    7:00 am

Meeting and pickup

Las Catalinas Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($70 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately

Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels - 7:30 am

Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gateand other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am

RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - MAIN SECURITY GATE 6:45 AM please bring copy of passport

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:10 am

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM ($50 extra fee per booking, not person - paid separately) Please let security know we are coming

Hotels, Condos, and Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 7:00 am

We pick up from the hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas: Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM (extra fee) Langosta/Tamarindo: 7:00 AM Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero: 7:00 AM Las Catalinas - 7:00 am (extra fee) 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 Waldorf, Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am (extra fee) Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour.

End point

Las Catalinas Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($70 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately

Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels - 7:30 am

Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gateand other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am

RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - MAIN SECURITY GATE 6:45 AM please bring copy of passport

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am ($70 extra per booking, not per customer)

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:10 am

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM ($50 extra fee per booking, not person - paid separately) Please let security know we are coming

Hotels, Condos, and Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 7:00 am

Good to know

  • 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
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  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 2 person minimum - if you are a single traveler, contact us to see which dates are open

Cancellation policy

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

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