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Tempisque River Monkey, Crocodile and Tropical Birds Boat Safari

Playas del Coco · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Tempisque River Monkey, Crocodile and Tropical Birds Boat Safari

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About this experience

Palo Verde River is a migratory sanctuary for tropical birds and the perfect tour for all ages. Year-round it is home to crocodiles and three types of monkeys, herons, egrets, king fishers, scarlet macaws and nesting ground for crocodiles. Your tour begins in the morning, with pickup from your Guanacaste beach hotel. Driving an hour and a half, you will pass melon and papaya fields, grown for export from Costa Rica. Once on the river you will spend a couple of hours looking for wildlife and taking photos. After the boat tour, if on the AM tour you will stop to enjoy a typical lunch. If you are on the afternoon tour, you will return to your hotel. Return to your hotel.

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Getting there

Hotel pickup in Playas del Coco

Picks up at 22 listed locations, including:

  • La Gaviota Tropical
  • Hotel & Villas Huetares
  • Hotel Villa Del Sueno
  • Hotel El Velero
  • Condovac la Costa
  • Que Tuanis
  • +16 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.

Where

Bill Beard's Costa Rica

What you'll do

  1. Tour down Tempisque River toward Palo Verde in motorized boat. Best chance to view white-faced and howler monkeys, crocs and birds in the Guanacaste region. Lunch and entrance included.

    1.5h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Hot Typical Lunch with natural fruit beverage (*AM TOUR OPTION ONLY)
  • Wildlife River Boat Tour
  • Round trip ground transportation from Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, RIU, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Portrero, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Grande and Playa Langosta hotels.

Not included

  • Transportation from hotels outside Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco, Playa Ocotal, RIU, Playa Conchal, Playa Flamingo, Portrero, Playa Tamarindo, Playa Grande and Playa Langosta hotels. Please contact us before booking, we may pick up for the same price or additional charge, but check first.
  • AFTERNOON BOAT TOUR - LUNCH IS NOT INCLUDED

Good to know

  • Easy physical level
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum of 2 persons needed
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
5 more notes
  • Weather permitting. Crew reserves the right to determine if necessary to cancel. If crew cancels, refund or alternate tour will be provided, dependent upon availability
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for wheelchairs
  • Not responsible for damage to personal items brought on tour. Bring personal items at your own risk.
  • Please be ready and waiting in the lobby of your hotel 15 minutes prior to reconfirmed departure time
  • Drivers will not be able to wait for guests who are not ready when they arrive, and tour cost will be forfeited.

Cancellation

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

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