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Palo Verde National Park from Tamarindo & Guanacaste -- Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

Tamarindo · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Palo Verde Boat Safari

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About this experience

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.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in Playa Flamingo

Picks up at 61 listed locations, including:

  • Que Tuanis
  • Coco Beach Hotel
  • Hotel Savannah
  • Cabinas Coco Azul
  • Hotel La Puerta del Sol
  • Hotel Perla De La Playa
  • +55 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

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

Where

Palo Verde National Park

What you'll do

  1. 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!

    6h hereAdmission included

  2. 7:20 am

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  3. 7:00 am

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  5. 7:00 am

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  6. 6:30 am

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  7. 7:00 am

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What's included

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
1 more included
  • Pick up/Drop off from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, RIU Hotels, Playa Panama

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Transport from Waldorf Astoria, Catalinas, Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood
  • JW Marriott/Pinilla Pick Up Fee

Good to know

  • Easy physical level
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • 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
4 more notes
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • 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

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

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