Embark on our captivating 1 hour and 20-minute Palo Verde Boat Tour, where you’ll encounter Costa Rica’s rich wildlife, from crocodiles to monkeys. Recharge after your safari through Palo Verde National Park with a hearty Costa Rican lunch followed by a fascinating presentation on Chorotega pottery. Enjoy a perfect day filled with adventure, culture, and delicious cuisine, offering a memorable glimpse into the wonders of Costa Rica.
- 2 hour Boat Safari on the Tempisque Rive
- View Wildlife such as Crocodiles, Monkeys, Birds, Iguanas, & More!
- View Wildlife in their Natural Habitat
- Costa Rica Style Lunch
- Bilingual Naturalist Guide
- Chorotega Pottery Presentation
- Door-to-door service
- Pick-up and Drop-off at your hotel, condo or private residence
Shared Tour & Transportation
- Adults: $120 per person
- Children Ages 4-11: $100 per person
- Ages 0-3: Free
Boat Tour Itinerary
Hotel Pick up
Our guides will usher you directly from your hotel though the backroads of Guanacaste’s Sabanero (Cowboy Country) Province to your Palo Verde Boat Tour
Boat Safari
After a scenic guided drive, you will then hop into your boat and spend one hour and twenty minutes on the Tempisque River that borders the Palo Verde National Park. This river is best known for its murky water and spectacular wetlands. Your naturalist guide will help to spot wildlife in the dry tropical forest 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 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 typical Costa Rican style meal called a Casado. This usually consists of rice, beans, salad, plantains, choice of meat, and more. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Following lunch, make a quick stop for a Chorotega pottery presentation. Here, you’ll learn about the ancient artistry and cultural significance of Chorotega pottery. Marvel at the intricate designs and vibrant colors as you gain insight into the traditions of this indigenous community.
Transportation Info
The Palo Verde Boat Tour offers pick-ups from the following locations:
Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM
Langosta/Tamarindo: 7:00 AM
Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero: 7:00 AM
Las Catalinas – ($60 per booking, not per person) 7:00 am
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
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood – ($50 per booking, not per person) 7:00 am
Dreams Las Mareas – ($200 per booking, not per person) 7:00 am
PICK UP TIME: Depending on location, will be provided with your booking!
RETURN TIME: Around 2pm
DRESS CODE: Comfortable shoes and clothes, rain gear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera, refillable water bottle
Includes:
- Round trip ground A/C transportation
- Certified bilingual guide
- Pick up at your hotel / house / condo
- Horseback riding, tubing, lunch, zip line (rappel, Tarzan swing, and rock climbing), and hot springs.
- Lunch
Cancellation Policy
- All cancellations must be received in writing by BEACH SHUTTLES EMAIL during office Hours 8 am – 6 pm
- An administrative charge of 20% applies to all cancellations, refunds may take up to 15 business days through CR Banks and Foreign Banks.
- Services canceled for less than 0-48 hours prior to your tour will subsequently result in a 100% penalty.
Palo Verde Boat Tour Costa Rica