Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Enjoy a 1.5-hour riverboat cruise on the Tempisque River bordering the Palo Verde National Park, which protects over 33,000 acres and is known for its ecological diversity. It preserves wetlands and provides a refuge for various wildlife. Be on the lookout and ready to shoot that one-of-a-kind picture moment. You may spot howler monkeys, crocodiles, huge iguanas, white faced monkeys and a myriad of herons, storks, kingfishers. After the river cruise, you'll enjoy a traditional family style Costa Rican lunch.
Local guide
National Park fees
Lunch
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Tamarindo area hotels and vacation rentals
Dates: Monday through Friday
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica You will be picked up from your hotel or vacation rental and travel by vehicle through small towns and some of the best agricultural areas in Guanacaste as you observe melon plantations, sugar cane and more.
You will arrive to the small town of Bolton where you can take a quick bathroom break before embarking on the river cruise. Once you are on the river, your knowledgeable guide will share with you information about the river and its inhabitants. Be prepared to see crocodiles, howler and white faced monkeys, huge iguanas and a vast array of birds. There will be endless photo opportunities. After your river cruise, you will enjoy a traditional family style Costa Rican lunch. Some say it's the best meal they had while on vacation.
Then you will head back to the Tamarindo area and your hotel. This tour is not to be missed by nature lovers.
Specialized infant seats are available
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Kathy_C
01 May 2024
The tour was fine. The driver and guide were excellent. I encountered a problem dealing with the tour company, though. I was charged an additional $155 for hotel pick up even though the ad says free hotel pick up. When booking, the self drive button was already checked and I couldn’t remove it, so I requested hotel pick up in the paragraph below. The tour company, xplorecostarica, was unwilling to accept this explanation and charged an additional $155 to pick us up. So beware. I won’t use this tour company again.
gerandbrandyh
08 Mar 2024
Eugene drove a long way to pick up our group of 8 at Playa Junquillal and take us to the boat. He is very knowledgable and stopped to show us wildlife along the way. Had a great authentic meal after and he even stopped to let us do some grocery shopping on the way back. Highly recommend.
John_O
16 Feb 2024
This was one of the better excursions that we did in Costa Rica. They treated us so well and were so nice. We saw crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and several birds.
We really enjoyed this and highly recommended it.
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Xplore Costa Rica Tours Empresa Individu
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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