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Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park

Tamarindo · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park

4.8from 6 traveler ratingsup to 7hPrivate tour

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About this experience

This guided tour is special because of its combination of nature, knowledge, and comfort. The boat safari on the Tempisque River immerses you in one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Costa Rica, where you can observe birds, reptiles, and mammals in their natural environment. The guides, experts in the local fauna and flora, provide valuable information, adding an educational component to the experience. Attention to detail is another highlight: from the pick-up at your hotel to the typical Costa Rican lunch, everything is designed to maximize your comfort and enjoyment. In addition, the tour allows you to connect with the local culture through gastronomy and offers the opportunity to learn about conservation initiatives in the Palo Verde National Park. This mix of nature, culture, and education makes the tour a unique and memorable experience.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in Tamarindo

Picks up at 183 listed locations, including:

  • Tides Oceanfront Resort
  • Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique
  • Que Tuanis
  • Esh Hotel & Spa
  • Bahia Pez Vela Resort
  • Rancho Armadillo Estate
  • +177 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.

Where

Tamarindo

What you'll do

  1. Start your adventure with a pickup at your hotel at 7am, followed by a 1 hour and 45 minute drive to Palo Verde National Park in Guanacaste.

    1.8h here

  2. Discover Palo Verde National Park with a boat safari on the Tempisque River. Your guide will help you observe the diverse wildlife in the dry forest and mangroves, including birds, monkeys, iguanas, scarlet macaws, anteaters, crocodiles, and caimans. After the safari, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch, known as “Casado,” which includes rice, beans, salad, plantains, and meat. The park is a natural treasure famous for its vast network of wetlands and rich biodiversity. It is ideal for bird watching, including migratory and resident species such as the red-headed parrot and the white ibis. It offers boat tours, guided hikes, and an immersion in the Costa Rican ecosystem. It also has interpretation centers that provide information about local ecology and conservation initiatives. Palo Verde promises an educational and enriching experience in one of Costa Rica’s most vital habitats.

    3h hereAdmission included

  3. Return to the Starting Point: Finally, you will return to the starting point on a 1 hour and 45 minute journey.

    1.8h here

What's included

Included

  • Vehicle with air conditioning
  • Private tour.
  • All the activities.
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
1 more included
  • Pick up and return to the hotel.

Not included

  • Tips.

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1 more notes
  • This excursion or private activity. Only your group can participate.

Cancellation

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

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