Explore Costa Rica’s wildlife on a Palo Verde Boat Safari, savor a traditional lunch, and discover Chorotega pottery. Adventure, culture, and cuisine await!
- Palo Verde National Park - Hotel Pick up
You will be picked up from your hotel journey one hour through the back roads of Guanacaste’s Sabanero (Cowboy Country) Province to Palo Verde National Park.
2 Hour Boat Safari on Tempisque River
After a scenic guided drive, you will then hope into your boat and spend 2 hours on the Tempique River that borders the Palo Verde National Park, best known for its murky water and spectacular wetlands. Your naturalist guide will help to spot wildlife in the dry forest vegetation and mangroves. There are over 600 different species of birds, both local and migratory. Appropriately, this tour is a real treat for bird watchers, as you’ll have the chance of spotting a wide range of fowl that includes storks, egrets, spoonbills, grebes and more. Also be on the lookout for monkeys, iguanas, scarlet macaws, anteaters, crocodiles and caimans, which can often be seen lingering along the banks of the river.
Costa Rica Style Lunch
After your boat safari, you will be taken to eat a plentiful Costa Rican style meal called a Casado with rice, beans, salad, plantains, choice of meat, and more. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Guaitil Pottery Village
Before heading back, we will visit the Guaitil Pottery village that is famous throughout Costa Rica and the rest of Central America for its pre-Columbian Chorotega style. They will show you how they make the pottery and there is an opportunity to buy some if you like!
- Playa Conchal - 7:20 am
- Tamarindo - 7:00 am
- Playa Grande - 7:00 am
- Playa Flamingo - 7:00 am
- Pinilla - 6:30 am
- Playas del Coco - 7:00 am
- Playa Hermosa - 7:00 am
- Playa Panama - 7:00 am
- Culebra - 7:00 am
- Bilingual Tour Guide
- JW Marriott, Tamarindo, Langosta, Grande, Conchal, Flamingo
- National Park fees
- Lunch included
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Playas del Coco, Hermosa, & RIU Hotels, Playa Panama (Secrets Papagayo, Mangroove)
- Gratuities
- Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person)
- Las Catalinas ($50 transport fee per booking, not per person)
Embark on a captivating 1 hour and 20-minute boat safari through Palo Verde National Park, where you’ll encounter Costa Rica’s rich wildlife, from crocodiles to monkeys. Following the safari, indulge in a hearty Costa Rican lunch to recharge, before diving into a fascinating presentation on Chorotega pottery, learning about its intricate designs and cultural significance. It’s a day filled with adventure, culture, and delicious cuisine, offering a memorable glimpse into the wonders of Costa Rica.
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 adults per booking is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
