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Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Tamarindo
- Duration5 hours
- Max Travelers15 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryAudio Guides, Bus Tours
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
The wildlife watching boat tours down the Tempisque River in Palo Verde National Park. This includes roundtrip transportation, a bilingual guide, national park fee, breakfast and water.
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What's included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (listed hotels only)
National Park fees
Lunch
What's Not included
Alcoholic drinks
Itinerary
Driving more or less 1 hr and 35 minutes from Tamarindo or flamingo area 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 RivernnPossess 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.
Good to know
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Vegetarian option is available; please advise at time of booking if required
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.