Palo Verde Boat Tour from Playa Flamingo

4.9 (23 reviews) Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

For those that want to see wildlife in Guanacaste, the Palo Verde National Park boat tour is one of the best!

The best way to experience the national park is by taking a guided boat tour down the river to go wildlife watching. The boat tour is about 1.5 hours long, going down the Tempisque River in a 20-25 seat motor boat.
It’s also a great tour for families and senior citizens who may have trouble walking long distances but want to see wildlife and nature as there is no strenuous activity involved.
The most common animals you will see on the Palo Verde National Park boat tour are iguanas, crocodiles, white face monkeys, howler monkeys, herons and more
Wildlife watching boat tours down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park includes roundtrip transportation, a bilingual guide, the national park fee, breakfast and water.

Options

Rate for 2-3 Person

Duration: 5 hours: Drive around 1 hr and 35 minutes from Tamarindo or flamingo beach area to the river
Breakfast included

Rate for 4 person up to more

Duration: 5 hours: Driving like 1 hr and 35 minutes to get to the river
Breakfast

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch (Typical food)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Alcoholic drinks

What to expect

  1. Palo Verde National Park
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Driving more or less 1 hr and 35 minutes through the Country Site, you will arrive to enjoy a two-hour cruise along the river that has the nearest access to Palo Verde National Park. This river is one of most important of Costa Rica, because years ago, Tempisque River was used as a line of Transportation for people and goods like cattle and sugar cane. In addition, the river is considered one of the largest bird Sanctuaries in Central America. Tempisque River

    Possess large amount of birdlife, including aquatic birds such as herons, egrets, ibis, storks, roseate spoonbill and many other species. Other than birds, monkeys enjoy to climb and eat leaves and fruits from the trees along the river. The respected crocodiles and huge iguanas sit on rocks to warm up their bodies under the sun. The tour ends with a delicious typical Costa Rican meal.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

pick up Time at 6:20 am any hotel or rental home nearby from Tamarindo beach town

Meeting point

We pick up at Westin conchal at 6:20 am at the main lobby or W conchal hotel

Meeting point

Pick up time at 6:20 am any hotel or rental home around the area

End point

pick up Time at 6:20 am any hotel or rental home nearby from Tamarindo beach town

End point

We pick up at Westin conchal at 6:20 am at the main lobby or W conchal hotel

End point

Pick up time at 6:20 am any hotel or rental home around the area

Pickup details

any other private home from the area of Tamarindo/flamingo Beach

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is formal
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A maximum of 2 people per booking

Cancellation policy

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

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