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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Embark on a thrilling boat tour inside the Palo Verde National Park and explore this amazing habitat, where hundreds of species of birds, animals and trees coexist, then discover the richness of Costa Rica Traditions with the best Cultural experience & Rum tasting.
Recommended for elderly people and families.
Handicap friendly.
Professional guide
National Park fees
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local taxes
All activities
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Margaritaville(6:45am), Tamarindo Diria(6:50am), W Costa Rica(7:05am), Westin Resort(7:20am), Riu(7:20am), Riu Palace(7:30am), Dreams las mareas(7:30am), Andaz(7:50am), Planet(7:40am), Villa Sol(7:50am), Mangrove(8:05am), Secrets(8:10am).
Palo Verde National Park, Costa Rica Enjoy an expedition on a comfortable sightseeing boat that will slowly sail along the banks of the Tempisque River and take you into the heart of the Palo Verde Wetlands in search of its impressive fauna and flora.
Then, visit an old hacienda built in 1881 and where you can learn about the entire process involved in making rum.
Sugarcane is one of the most prominent crops in Guanacaste, thanks to its tropical climate, fertile soils, and the development of advanced technologies.
This educational tour will teach you about the hard-working spirit that characterizes the Guanacaste cowboys, known as "Sabaneros."
Duration: Full day.
Tour includes: Round trip A/C transportation, bilingual tour guide, boat ride, Cultural Experience, lunch & Rum Tasting 480 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Infant meals not included.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
This tour requires a minimum of 6 people to run it.
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
A small amount of walking is involved.
Wheelchair accessible, please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required.
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel.
A Declaration of Exemption from Liability must be signed the day of the tour.
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.
lindak998
31 Mar 2023
Great day with a mix of urban and country. Hosts very informative and made us feel like family. Great food at the lunch stop.
Linda S
09 Jan 2023
The trip on the boat was really good and we saw lots of wildlife, crocodiles, birds, bats, iguanas etc. The guide was good at telling us the species of bird and had a book which showed the variety of type of bird. Lunch at the hacienda was limited for us vegetarians, again just salad rice and beans. There were 2 types of meat as well as fish. For the cultural activity I would have liked to have a choice of tortilla making or rum experience. We were put on the rum experience not knowing of the alternative. We don't drink spirits so would have preferred the other. But the worst thing is on the way back the driver ran over a dog on the road and didn't stop to help the dog. The incident was preventable as he was driving fast and didn't slow down when he saw the dog, just honked his horn. He slowed down at the last minute by then it was too late. We were left traumatized. The guide made excuses and shrugged his shoulders and tried to placate us. The irony was at the outset of the tour he spent time saying how drivers and guides are licensed and professional and take care of wildlife and the environment. By the way we passed a vet practice en route so know help could have been available for the dog.
Mique_V
14 Nov 2022
The guide provided by Swiss Travel, Abel Ramirez, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about many topics, very personable and pleasant. It was great to know there is a conservationist movement in Costa Rica which Abel explained to us. He went over and beyond to make the tour very interesting and special. He is a true asset to the company he works for. The driver provided was also very helpful and courteous. The boat guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out the wildlife during the excursion and also some interesting historical information. All three of them were local from nearby communities. The city tour was amazing. They arrived promptly and followed the schedule. We were very pleased with the entire experience.
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Swiss Travel Costa Rica
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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