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Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach

Tamarindo · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach

5.0from 26 traveler ratings2h 45mPrivate tour

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About this experience

Join us for a 2.5-hour walk through the forests and paths of Avellanas, discovering the amazing wildlife and unique plants of our coastal neighborhood. Flexible Start Time: Choose between 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM We’ll explore a 2-mile loop, revealing hidden trails and spots unfamiliar even to locals. Expect sightings of vocal monkeys, colorful tropical birds, and tiny crustaceans nestled between the tides -Walk through 4 different ecosystems: forest edge, mangroves, estuary, and intertidal beach -Spot fascinating wildlife that lives in the area -Learn the story behind Avellanas' iconic landmark bridge -Discover why the mangrove forests are one the richest ecosystems of planet earth -Help protect these habitats with a quick trail clean-up during our tour. All of this while put our grain of sand by doing a beach clean-up as a small offering to nature.

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Getting there

Meets at

We will meet at the parking lot, i will personally be there waiting for your right at the entrace.

Where

Playa Avellana

What you'll do

  1. Begin exploring the Tropical Dry Forest, spotting birds, mammals, and reptiles.

    1h here

  2. Enter the Mangrove Forest and estuary, where freshwater meets saltwater, creating a rich habitat for diverse wildlife.

    45 min here

  3. Cross the estuary where the rivers meet the ocean. *during high tide hours we can get wet all the way to the waist.

    30 min here

  4. Walk the beach discovering shellfish and sand dollars in the intertidal zone

    15 min here

  5. Finish the walk reaching the iconic Rochelles Mangrove Bridge, a symbol of conservation.

    15 min here

What's included

Included

  • $2pp donation to the Mangrove Consevation Program
  • Full Access to the Avellanas Mangrove Bridge
  • 1% of sales in go to the NGO Funga Conservation
  • Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
  • Biologist or Naturalist Guide
1 more included
  • Private Group

Not included

  • Snacks
  • Transportation (optional add-on, subject to availability)

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed
  • Public transport nearby

Guided in en, es.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Strap Sandals (Teva´s, Chaco´s, Keen´s, etc. we may walk in muddy trails and cross the estuary)
4 more notes
  • Swimwear or Light Clothes
  • Sun Protection
  • Not recommended for travelers with reduce mobility
  • Not wheelchair accesible

Cancellation

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

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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