Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Embark a confortable covered boat for a incredible Safari. This boat tour will surely let you spot the biggest crocodiles in the river for you to enjoy a great up close encounter with these magnificent reptiles.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Esterillos Beach (EXTRA COST):
Alma del Pacifico beach & Spa
Appartamentos Iguanas
La Sirena
La dolce Vita
Hotel Costa Pacifica
Hotel Walt Paraiso
Mirador del Mar
Monterey del Mar Hotel
Encantada Ocean Cottages
Hotel Pelicano
Playa Bejuco Hotel
Delfin Hotel
Tarcoles Bridge, Tarcoles, Costa Rica Come observe the Great American Crocodile in our famous river safari on Tárcoles River. Our captain will surely spot the biggest crocodiles in the river for you to enjoy a great up close encounter with these magnificent reptiles. You will be amazed by the wide diversity of birds we find in this area. Your guide will point out different kinds of mammals, birds and reptiles that flourish in this mangrove system. Depending on the season, you will be able to spot different migratory aviary species; from October to April, you can glimpse ospreys, gulls, cormorants, pelicans and frigates. The Tárcoles River is a shelter for approximately 56 types of birds and is a refuge for the famous scarlet macaws as well. 180 minutes
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please inform the age of children under 12 years to [email protected], in order to send a transport with the required seats.
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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
212kellyb
24 Feb 2023
Cruising the river looking for crocodiles was quite beautiful. We didn’t see many crocks but the bird sightings made up for it! And gently floating through the mangrove forest was so peaceful.
Christine_F
22 Feb 2023
Vu beaucoup d’oiseaux très beau pas beaucoup de crocodile
L’heure de notre départ a été changer de 7h30 à 10h30 sans nous demander notre accord
Pas de mini van climatisé
R5952WKjog
13 Nov 2022
Brilliant tour with an enthusiastic knowledgeable birding guide. We highly recommend it! To glide silently through the mangroves watching the wildlife was magical.
This tour in
Central Pacific
is organized by
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
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.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.