Cruising down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park gives you the opportunity to see wildlife like macaws, storks, monkeys, and more in the wild. Going as part of a guided tour from the Guanacaste area makes it easy to visit in a day?no need to arrange your own transport or book a hotel. This tour also includes lunch and a guide for a convenient way to sightsee.
Highlights
- Palo Verde National Park Tempisque River cruise
- Float down the river with a guide for chances to see wildlife
- You might see roseate spoonbills, macaws, and more
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Guanacaste area included
What You Can Expect
See huge crocodiles, monkeys, and rare birds in their natural habitat. Take a half-day jungle river cruise in Palo Verde National Park, and experience the wildlife wonders of Costa Rica. Your tour includes round-trip transfer from your Guanacaste hotel. Palo Verde National Park encompasses one of the most important wetlands of Central America. You?ll have the opportunity to explore its varied habitats on this half-day jungle river cruise.
Throughout the year resident and migrant water birds sharing the mangroves and marshlands with white-tailed deer, coyote, white-nosed coatimundi, howlers, white-faced monkeys, iguanas, and crocodiles. Wildlife is plentiful here, from tiny hummingbirds feeding at heliconia flowers to the huge and flamboyant Roseate Spoonbills.
Enjoy the countryside as it changes from savanna to plantations and small villages as you make your way to the pontoon boat, which is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to explore Palo Verde. You?ll travel by boat along the Tempisque River, which borders the National Park.
You?ll pass through a wide variety of habitats, including pastureland and mangroves. Observe crocodiles resting in the sunshine and monkeys moving rapidly through the trees. You?ll see diverse bird species such as the Anhinga, Roseate Spoonbill, Wood Stork, the rare and endangered Jabiru, Blue Heron, White Ibis, and more.
Inclusions
- National Park fees
- Lunch
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- River cruise
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional info
- Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- People from Dreams Las Mareas have to pay?per booking $100 extra on the day of the pick up for transportation.
Ticket info
You can present either a paper or mobile ticket for this activity.
Local operator information
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Ticket. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Schedule and Pricing
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Departure point
Pick up from the following places:
Papagayo Gulf (Four seasons, Andaz, Secret, Mangrove hotel, etc)
Planet Hollywood Beach Resort Costa Rica
Riu Guanacaste
Riu Palace
Hermosa Beach
Ocotal Beach
Coco Beach
Playa Panama
Bahia Pez Vela
Hotels nearby to Tamarindo and Flamingo area
Pick up from the following places:
JW Marriot Hacienda Pinilla
Barcelo Playa Langosta
Westin Reserva Conchal
All tamarindo beach area
Playa Grande
Playa Brasilito
Playa Potrero
Reserva Conchal
Playa Flamingo
Las Catalinas
Departure time
7:30 am
Duration
Flexible
Return details
Returns to the original departure point