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Chocolate Tour & Crocodile Safari Boat Tour
- Duration10 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Attractions & Museums
Overview
This tour is truly unique because it pairs two completely distinct yet authentic Costa Rican experiences into one seamless, sensory-rich day trip from San José. By combining a hands-on, cultural dive into the artisanal history of cacao with an exhilarating river boat safari among wild American crocodiles, it engages both your taste buds and your sense of adventure in a single 10-hour itinerary. Rather than sticking to standard nature walks, travelers enjoy an engaging mix of local culture, gastronomy, and up-close wildlife encounters—from tasting fresh chocolate to spotting scarlet macaws and howler monkeys in the mangroves—all with the comfort of private transportation and expert naturalist guidance.
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What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Buffet lunch
Professional guide
Round-trip private transfer
Coffee and/or Tea
Transport by private vehicle
What's Not included
Gratuities
Tips for your tour guide
Itinerary
Vista Los Sueu00f1os Adventure Park is a premier eco-adventure complex located near Costa Ricau2019s Central Pacific coast, just minutes from Jacu00f3 and Playa Herradura. Designed for both adrenaline seekers and families, this lush rainforest park blends exciting outdoor activitiesu2014such as canopy zip-line tours, off-road ATV and Buggy trails, guided horseback riding, and chocolate tastingsu2014with relaxing natural waterfall experiences. Featuring world-class amenities, highly safe trails, and a strong focus on sustainable tourism, it stands as an ideal destination to experience the best of Costa Ricau2019s nature and adventure all in one place.
The Tu00e1rcoles River Safari is one of Costa Ricau2019s most captivating wildlife experiences, taking visitors on a scenic boat journey along one of Central Americau2019s most dynamic aquatic ecosystems. Navigating through the river basin and dense mangrove channels near the Central Pacific coast, this guided excursion offers unmatched, up-close encounters with giant American crocodiles in their natural habitat. Beyond its famous reptiles, the river is a paradise for birdwatchers, harboring over 300 species of coastal and migratory birds, as well as iguana colonies and howler monkeys. Comfortably guided aboard safe, covered eco-boats, travelers enjoy an immersive lesson in tropical biology, mangrove ecology, and wildlife conservation that makes this river safari a true highlight of any Costa Rican itinerary.
Good to know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.