Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach

5.0 (34 reviews) Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's 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
  • Private Group
  • Snacks
  • Transportation (optional add-on, subject to availability)

What to expect

  1. Playa Avellana
    45m
    Begin exploring the Tropical Dry Forest, spotting birds, mammals, and reptiles.
  2. Playa Avellanas
    45m
    Enter the Mangrove Forest and estuary, where freshwater meets saltwater, creating a rich habitat for diverse wildlife.
  3. Playa Avellana
    30m
    Cross the estuary where the rivers meet the ocean.
    *during high tide hours we can get wet all the way to the waist.
  4. Playa Avellanas
    15m
    Walk the beach discovering shellfish and sand dollars in the intertidal zone
  5. Playa Avellanas
    15m
    Finish the walk reaching the iconic Rochelles Mangrove Bridge, a symbol of conservation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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)
  • Swimwear or Light Clothes
  • Sun Protection
  • Not recommended for travelers with reduce mobility
  • Not wheelchair accesible

Cancellation policy

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

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