Tarcoles River Tour: Discover Ancient Reptiles

Embark on a thrilling Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching adventure on Tarcoles River. Discover the rich biodiversity of the region, spot ancient reptiles and over 50 bird species!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jungle Crocodile Safari - Jungle Crocodile Safari provides an authentic adventure with engaging experiences through the breathtaking biodiversity of the Tarcoles River. Explore its mangroves, lush forests, majestic river mouth, and the vibrant wildlife that inhabit these remarkable habitats.
    Cruise along the renowned TĆ”rcoles River and encounter…
What's Included
  • Expert bird guide
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Engaging live commentary onboard
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

During this two-hour journey, you will voyage across the Tarcoles River, cruising in a secure and cozy boat while gaining knowledge about the region’s abundant biodiversity. There’s an opportunity to witness magnificent, prehistoric reptiles that are more than 4 meters long, and to identify over 50 varieties of birds.
This excursion also comes with…

Location
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Transportation is an additional service.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Happiness11092902455
Aug 20, 2025
It’s always nice to watch birds I’m really so grateful for this. I’m a tourist guide and as we as a bird lover - Wowwww had an amazing experience while watching the birds habitant it’s always been so special for me to see different birds spices
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Jean_v
Aug 19, 2025
It was a great tour. Saw... - It was a great tour. Saw loads of crocodiles and birds. Definitely worth doing. The guide was great too.
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The4bidendonut
Jul 5, 2025
Coolest thing ever! - This was the coolest thing I’ve ever seen! It’s a couple hour boat ride up and down the tarcoles river with so many views of crocodiles and birds. Tour guide was absolutely hilarious (wish I remembered his name). I had a great time seeing all of the crocodiles like Captain Hook, Madonna, Monica Lewinsky, and Mike Tyson. Also, the amount of different birds we saw was spectacular!
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Nicolette_f
Jul 3, 2025
Super fun tour! We got to... - Super fun tour! We got to see several crocodiles and lots of different birds! Our guide was great and very funny
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Heather_s
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing Up-Close Wildlife Experience! - This tour was an absolute treat! With only one other person joining us, it felt like a private and immersive adventure into Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife. We saw multiple crocodiles up close, each more impressive than the last, along with a stunning variety of birds that made the experience even more special. Our guide was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable about the crocs we encountered, sharing fascinating details about their behaviors and some history about the area. He also went the extra mile by showing us videos from past tours, which were truly amazing, giving us an even deeper appreciation for the experiences others have had here. His personal stories about working on the river added an insightful and entertaining touch that made the tour all the more engaging.
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Alicia_d
May 11, 2025
Worth the fee - The guides do a great job. They have clean bathrooms plenty of souvenirs to buy. A few mosquitoes, but a nice waiting area.
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A3544dsanniem
May 1, 2025
Doesn't disappoint! - We had a beautiful morning bird watching. The crocodiles are incredible. Our guides were knowledgeable and fun for the kids and the adults.
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Roberto_r
Apr 3, 2025
Fantastic - It was my wife s birthday and she had the best birthday ever she get to see some amazing crocodiles and all kind of birds
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Denise_t
Aug 11, 2025
Up close and personal with crocs - It's interesting to see such large crocodiles up close. DE guide gives a lot of information about DE crocodiles themselves, but also about DE other animals you encounter along the way.
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ChloƩ
Mar 29, 2025
Top - The welcome is top we were treated to refreshing glasses. The boat ride is superb. The guide explained well and showed birds as well as crocodiles. If you're lucky you'll see the biggest ones in the river.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).