Palo Verde · Half day (1.5 h boat ride)

Palo Verde National Park – Half Day Boat Tour

Private 1.5-hour river cruise through a wildlife sanctuary — crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas, birds — and typical lunch at La Casona.

A 1.5-hour private jungle river cruise on the Tempisque River beside a natural wildlife sanctuary, where many bird species nest or pass through and crocodiles, monkeys and iguanas are easy to photograph from the boat while your guide explains the area's culture and history. Perfect morning or afternoon. Afterwards we drive to 'La Casona' for a delicious typical lunch. About 90 minutes' drive each way. Private boat, lunch, transport, bilingual guide, drinks and entrance fees included.

Duration

Half day (1.5 h boat ride)

Region

Palo Verde

Duration

Half day (1.5 h boat ride)

Style

Private or shared

Region

Palo Verde

Tour highlights

✦1.5-hour private boat ride
✦Crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas & birds
✦Typical lunch at La Casona

Family FriendlyEco-Certified

What's included

Private round-trip transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Park entrance fees
Bottled water & fresh fruit

Not included

Gratuities
Alcoholic beverages
Personal expenses

What to bring

•Comfortable hiking shoes
•Light clothing
•Swimsuit & towel
•Sunscreen
•Camera

We recommend light clothing, comfortable footwear and sun protection. Costa Rica's weather shifts fast — bring a light rain layer if you visit between May and November.

Frequently asked questions

Is transportation included?+

Yes — round-trip private transport from your Guanacaste hotel is included in the price.

What's the cancellation policy?+

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Same-day cancellations are non-refundable.

Verified reviews

Travelers who did Palo Verde National Park – Half Day Boat Tour with Rodrigo

Real excerpts from TripAdvisor.

5.0 · 26 reviews · TripAdvisor

Best personal tour guide we could possibly recommend

“Private tours by tour guide Rodrigo Vincenti are most excellent. His engaging personal style and incredible information on every subject, culture and national history made the rides themselves as good as the destination. On a river boat tour he was a great spotter of wildlife — even using his binoculars to magnify photos on my wife's phone.”

Rodrigo is your perfect guide

“If you are looking for a perfect guide, Rodrigo is your man. He knows all the curiosities of his country — the fauna, the flora, the history and the present — and stops at local restaurants so you can dive into the culinary culture. A prudent driver who gives you a lot of security and keeps his van impeccable.”

Excellent tour guide

“Rodrigo is awesome. He speaks fluent English for those that don't know Spanish. He knows all about local culture, vegetation and wildlife. Excellent, safe driver with a nice clean van. Definitely recommend him for any of your transportation or tour needs in Costa Rica!”