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

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

Wonderful wildlife in their natural environment - Palo Verde National Park from Tamarindo & Guanacaste - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

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Duration6h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

Options

Shared Group Tour

Shared Transport & Guide
Pickup included

Private Transport/Guide &Boat

Private : Private Transportation, Boat and Guide
Pickup included

What's 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
Pick up/Drop off from Playas del Coco, Playa Hermosa, RIU Hotels, Playa Panama

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

What to expect

Palo Verde National Park
6h · Admission ticket included

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!
Playa Conchal
Pass by

7:20 am
Tamarindo
Pass by

7:00 am
Playa Grande
Pass by

7:00 am
Playa Flamingo
Pass by

7:00 am
Pinilla
Pass by

6:30 am
Playas del Coco
Pass by

7:00 am
Playa Hermosa
Pass by

7:00 am
Playa Panama
Pass by

7:00 am
Culebra
Pass by

7:00 am

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

Meeting point

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($70 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately

Meeting point

Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels - 7:30 am

Meeting point

Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gateand other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am

Meeting point

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am

Meeting point

RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - MAIN SECURITY GATE 6:45 AM
please bring copy of passport

Meeting point

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

Meeting point

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

Meeting point

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:10 am

Meeting point

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

Meeting point

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM ($50 extra fee per booking, not person - paid separately)
Please let security know we are coming

Meeting point

Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Hotels, Condos, and Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 7:00 am

End point

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

End point

Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am ($70 transport fee per booking, not per person) - billed separately

End point

Secrets Papagayo Main Gate (not lobby), Mangroove and other Hotels - 7:30 am

End point

Villas Sol Main Gate, Condovac Main Gate, Occidental Papagayo Main Gateand other Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Hermosa - 7:30 am

End point

Hotels, Condos, and Private Houses in Coco - 7:20 am

End point

RIU Guanacaste/Palace 7:00 am - MAIN SECURITY GATE 6:45 AM
please bring copy of passport

End point

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

End point

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

End point

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:10 am

End point

Hotels, Condos, and Houses - 7:00 am

End point

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM ($50 extra fee per booking, not person - paid separately)
Please let security know we are coming

End point

Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

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Hotels, Condos, and Houses in Tamarindo/Langosta - 7:00 am

Pickup details

We pick up from the hotels, condos and private residences in the following areas:

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM (extra fee)
Langosta/Tamarindo: 7:00 AM
Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero: 7:00 AM
Las Catalinas - 7:00 am (extra fee)
RIU Guanacaste & RIU Palace MAIN GATE, Not the lobby: 7:00 AM
Playas del Coco: 7:20 AM
Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama (Villas Sol, Condovac, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove): 7:30 AM
Liberia Peri Supermarket: 7:00 AM
Waldorf, Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood - 7:00 am (extra fee)
Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour.

Additional information

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
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 policy

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

Reviews

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